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


Reporting on UNU-WIDER research published in the working paper ‘Women legislators and economic performance’, news outlets The Times of IndiaThe QuintThe 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.

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The Times of India 30 June

SheThePeople.TV 18 April

Deccan Herald 20 March 2019

The News Minute 14 March 2019

Youth Ki Awaaz March 2019

Times Now News 22 February 2019

The Telegraph India 24 November 2018

IndiaSpend (also published by Bloomberg) 30 October 2018

The Diplomat 12 October 2018

The Quint 3 July 2018

The Print 30 May 2018