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Citizen Participation in Governance Through Representation: Issue of Gender in East Asia

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In the modern age, although East Asia represents some of the most successful economies such as Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong, South Korea, and (now) China, the level of political and administrative development in the region remains controversial. One of the major indicators of such politico‐administrative development is the extent of citizen participation in governance through various democratic means, including the formation and expression of public opinion, people's involvement in government decisions and deliberations, and direct representation of citizens in governing institutions. However, the direct representation of citizens is considered one of the most effective modes of participation in institutions such as legislature, cabinet, and bureaucracy. In this regard, although the representation of women in these governing institutions has gained global significance, it still remains relatively weak in most East Asian cases. This article evaluates the extent of such women's participation in governance through representation in East Asia, examines the major factors constraining this representation, and suggests remedial alternatives to improve the situation.

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  • M. Haque, 2003. "Citizen Participation in Governance Through Representation: Issue of Gender in East Asia," International Journal of Public Administration, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 26(5), pages 569-590.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:lpadxx:v:26:y:2003:i:5:p:569-590
    DOI: 10.1081/PAD-120019236
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    1. Lily - Trinh Hoang Hong Hue, 2019. "Gender Differences of Citizen Participation in Local Government: The Case of Vietnam," Journal of Public Administration and Governance, Macrothink Institute, vol. 9(3), pages 225-238, December.
    2. Elias Mabel Oyindamola & Prof. Azeez Olaniyan, 2020. "An Investigation into the Causes and Effects of Women Political Underrepresentation in Ogun State, Nigeria," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 4(11), pages 318-325, November.
    3. Syeda Kabir, 2013. "Key Issues in Women’s Representation in Bureaucracy: Lessons from South Asia," Public Organization Review, Springer, vol. 13(4), pages 427-442, December.

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