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Good practice Imported

Cameroon's Electoral Code (Loi 2012/001) — 30 % Gender-Quota Requirement on Party Lists

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Evidence: Observational / pre–post Top 12% 96/100 · Ask Evidence Copilot about this practice

Cameroon's Electoral Code (Loi 2012/001) introduced a 30%-minimum gender requirement on party lists. Women's National Assembly seats more than doubled: from 13.8% (25/180) in 2011 to 31.1% (56/180) in 2013 and 33.9% by February 2024.

13.8% → 31.1%
Women's National Assembly seats (2011–2013)
33.9%
Women's National Assembly seats (Feb 2024)

Details

Maturity
Established
Promoter
Government of Cameroon (ELECAM) / UN Women Cameroon
Period
2012–present
Keywords
political participation, electoral law, legislature, women in politics, quota

Context

Cameroon's 2012 Electoral Code (Loi 2012/001) introduced a minimum 30% gender requirement on party candidate lists.

Results

Women's share of National Assembly seats more than doubled, from 13.8% (25/180) in 2011 to 31.1% (56/180) in 2013, reaching 33.9% by February 2024.

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