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Why are there more women in parliament than ever before, and does it matter?

The new People, Power, Politics podcast episode features CEDAR’s Nic Cheeseman in conversation with Prof Aili Mari Tripp.

31 January 2024
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This episode features CEDAR’s Nic Cheeseman in conversation with Prof Aili Mari Tripp from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. They talk women’s political leadership and representation in Africa. Listen to this fascinating discussion and learn more about:

  • the trends in women’s representation and quotas
  • the differences in women’s representation and quotas in democracies and autocracies
  • the impact of women’s representation on policy issues
  • the most effective quota designs

To listen to the full podcast, tune in on your favourite podcast streaming platform or visit the CEDAR website.

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People, Power, Politics brings the latest insights into the factors that are shaping - and re-shaping - our political world by talking to leading thinkers from across the globe. Join us to better understand the factors that promote and undermine democratic government around the world and follow us on Twitter at @CEDAR_Bham

If you would like to speak on the podcast, please contact Petra Alderman at p.alderman@bham.ac.uk.

Featured staff

  • Professor Nic Cheeseman

    Professor of Democracy and International Development

    Nic Cheeseman is Professor of Democracy and International Development at the University of Birmingham.

    Email: n.cheeseman@bham.ac.uk

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