Corruption, accountability and gender: understanding the connections

Author(s) : Hossain, Naomi; Nyamu Musembi, Celestine; Hughes, Jessica

Organization : United Nations Development Fund for Women, UNDP

Imprint : New York, UNDP, 2010

Collation :

48 p.

Series : Primers in gender and democratic governance, 005

This publication from UNDP analyses corruption's linkages to gender equality issues and how it impacts women's empowerment is part of the process of advancing women's rights and understanding gender dimensions of democratic governance. UNDP and UNIFEM's work on gender and democratic governance aims to enhance the effectiveness of women and men, particularly those in public office, in advancing a gender equality agenda. more. Examples of the effects of corruption on girls' and women's education are mentioned.

  • Accountability, Corruption, Economic and social development, Gender, Governance
  • International