Women’s representation in the Ghanaian parliament stands at 14.5%, falling short of the minimum UN recommended proportion of 30%. Ghana’s Affirmative Action Bill, which calls for a progressive increase in women’s political participation to reach parity by 2030, has yet to be passed. Join us in this episode with Edith Efua Chidi, as she delves into the range of structural barriers preventing women from participating in politics. She is co-convener for the CSOs Cluster on Decentralisation and Participation as well as advocacy manager for SOS Children’s Village in Ghana. Our host is Dr Olajumoke (Jumo) Ayandele, a postdoctoral Research Fellow at New York University Centre for the study of Africa and the African Diaspora.

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