The study by BRAC Institute of Governance and Development (BIGD), with support from the United Nations Electoral Assistance Programme (DRIP/BALLOT), analyses the obstacles at the entry, leadership, electoral participation, and representation levels in national and local settings. This analysis, based on 43 in-depth interviews with women parliamentarians, local government representatives, political party members, and public officeholders, as well as engagement with gender experts and civil society advocates, points to areas where changes can be initiated.
The study by BRAC Institute of Governance and Development (BIGD), with support from the United Nations Electoral Assistance Programme (DRIP/BALLOT), analyses the obstacles at the entry, leadership, electoral participation, and representation levels in national and local settings. This analysis, based on 43 in-depth interviews with women parliamentarians, local government representatives, political party members, and public officeholders, as well as engagement with gender experts and civil society advocates, points to areas where changes can be initiated.
