Women Participation under Devolution of Power Plan 2000: Issues and Challenges

Abstract

This paper discusses women participation in local government established under devolution of power plan (DOPP) 2000 promulgated by a military ruler General Pervez Musharraf. According to this draft women were given 33% representation in local councils but issues and challenges regarding women participation still do exist which are recommended to overhaul after a comprehensive study of previous research works.