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The research examines the impact of policy interventions on women's political participation in Eastern DRC.

March 7, 2026Open Access

Policy Interventions and Longitudinal Trends in Women's Political Participation in Eastern DRC: A Comparative Analysis

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The research examines the impact of policy interventions on women's political participation in Eastern DRC.
Mixed-methods approach incorporating quantitative election data and qualitative interviews.
Data collected from political stakeholders and community leaders across Eastern DRC regions.
Comparison of women's representation in urban versus rural governance bodies.
Women's representation in local governance has increased by 15% over the last decade.
Urban areas exhibit higher participation rates than rural regions.
Significant disparities in participation indicate the need for targeted interventions in underserved areas.

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Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has seen limited progress in women's political participation despite several policy interventions aimed at increasing it. The study employs a mixed-methods approach combining quantitative data from official election results with qualitative insights from interviews and surveys conducted among political stakeholders and community leaders across the region. A consistent trend observed is that women's representation in local governance bodies has increased by 15% over the last decade, though regional variations persist with urban areas showing higher participation rates than rural regions. While there have been modest improvements, significant disparities remain indicating a need for targeted interventions to address geographic and socio-economic inequalities. Policy makers should prioritise support programmes in underserved rural areas and focus on enhancing women's leadership skills through training initiatives.

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