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At a glance
Structure of Parliament: Unicameral
Are there legislated quotas...
- No for the Single/Lower House?
- No at the Sub-national level?
Are there voluntary quotas...
- Yes adopted by political parties?
Cameroon
(Republic of Cameroon)
Single/Lower house
Assemblée nationale - National Assembly
| Total seats: | 180 |
| Total women: | 25 |
| % women: | 14% |
| Election year: | 2007 |
| Electoral system: | PBV |
| Quota type: | Voluntary Political Party Quotas |
| Election details: |
IDEA Voter Turnout
IPU Parline |
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Last updated 2009-09-14
Voluntary Political Party Quotas*
| Party | Acronym | Official Name | Details, Quota provisions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cameeroon People´s Democratic Movement | RDPC | Rassemblement démocratique du Peuple Camerounais | In 1996 the Cameeroon People's Democratic Movement introduced a 25-30 percent quota for women on electoral lists. |
| Social Democratic Front | SDF | Front Social Démocrate | SDF has adopted a 25 percent quota. |
* Only political parties represented in parliament are included. In case of legislated quotas, only political parties that have quotas beyond the national quota legislation are presented in this table.
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Last updated 2009-11-30
