Sharing of powder and decision-making
For the most part, there is a lack of women's representation in all decision-making levels both in the public and private sectors.
Members and Officers of Agricultural/Rural Organizations. Although data is incomplete, women's membership in farmers organizations and village committees is increasing. The number of women's cooperatives has grown from 15 in 1982 to more than 500 in 1993. In addition, there are about 5000 cooperatives in the areas of agriculture, fishing and handicrafts with both men and women members. Data on membership and office holders of these associations is not gender disaggregated, and many of these cooperatives are inactive. Women head 2.6% of the livestock associations.
Women in Decision-making Positions in Ministries and Government Bodies. Out of a Cabinet of 22 formed in 1992, there is one woman who is in charge of the Department on the Status of Women. Few other women hold decision-making women hold decision-making positions in ministries or other government bodies.
