EISA-Madagascar

EISA has opened an office in Madagascar and is working in partnership with local organizations and stakeholders.

Women in politics programme

In 2007, EISA implemented a programme in Madagascar to enhance and encourage gender equity in the political and decision-making processes in preparation for the 2007 Parliamentary elections. The programme supports women who want to enter the political arena. EISA has trained 180 women in technical, analytical and commnication skills as well as practical skills such as public speaking, using the media, debating and understanding tansformatory leadership so that they can confidently contribute to the transformation of gender relations. Planned activities for 2008 include training of trainers.

Outcomes

Participants have used the training programme activities as an opportunity to develop networks and formed an "association for development" after the intitial Antananarivo workshop.

Read an interview with a graduate of our Women in Politics programme who is now an MP in Madagascar.