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UNU-WIDER findings on the influence of female elected officials on economic performance continues to make headlines

8 July 2019

Reporting on UNU-WIDER research published in the working paper ‘Women legislators and economic performance’, news outlets The Times of India, The Quint, The Diplomat, and more, have published articles discussing the impact of women’s participation in parliament.

The articles reflect the research findings that show greater economic growth in constituencies with female elected officials, along with increased efficacy and decreased levels of corruption.