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"This publication about women’s leadership in the public sector aims to drive an inclusive cultural and organisational change in our society, by presenting best practices and strategies towards gender equality. The book is a practical guide based on a scientific approach and involving aspects of investigative journalism: it gives direct accounts from a number of national and international public stakeholders from within the political-administrative context.

 

The book presents the latest research on women in top positions from the public sector for the year 2020. The idea is to shed light on still existing gender gaps. The goal is to increase the visibility and capacity of women in high-level leadership positions in our current society. Also, this publication aims to raise awareness on the topic and gives recommendations to further promote equality for top decision-making positions between men and women within the public sector.

 

The feminist perspective given in this book highlights the importance of successful women’s careers to serve as a model for future generations. At the same time, the contents aim to promote the game-changing notion of men’s pro-active participation in the change towards professional equality. The empowerment of women through inclusion and diversity will only succeed if we all, as human beings, enable an equal society by taking concrete action and taking measures to ensure a long-lasting progress".