Empowering the next generation
Reflections by individuals exercising leadership at different levels in their communities through Balance of Power’s engagement.
Stories of individuals who have seen a shift in their mindsets or behaviours, captured from Balance of Power’s monitoring, evaluation and learning exercises.
Individuals reflecting on their independent exercise of leadership as part of their personal journey.
This research has sought to understand the motivations that drive ni-Vanuatu citizens when they make decisions about who to vote for in the lead up to an election.
A second focus of this research has been to investigate why and how those decisions factor gender into the equation. We hoped to find evidence of voters’ perceptions of women as capable political leaders through the interviews and focus group sessions.
The body of research on the social effects of labour mobility on families and communities is becoming more widely acknowledged. The purpose of the Pilot Study is to investigate the effects of labour mobility schemes on social cohesiveness and stability within families and communities, in addition to adding to the body of information regarding labour mobility and its social implications. This study is collaborative research partnership between the Ministry of ITaukei Affairs and Balance of Power.
The research was led by the Tupou Tertiary Institute Research and Training Centre Tonga, with the support from Balance of Power, as part of BOP’s initiative under its Tonga country program. The objective of the research was to explore how Tongan voters perceive women’s engagement in decision-making platforms. This is to gain a deeper comprehension of the authentic predicaments encountered by Tongan women within familial, communal, and nationwide political environments, including the parliament.
This collaborative study was led by the University of the South Pacific’s Student Association (USPSA), Laucala Campus, and the Balance of Power Program, delves into an important paradox in the Pacific region. Despite making up more than half of the population, women’s presence in parliament is significantly low, among the lowest globally. The purpose of the study was to gain insight into the students’ perspectives and impressions related to the trustworthiness and influence of female leaders. Additionally, it sought to generate purposeful and thoughtful discussions about women’s leadership.
Vanuatu
Fiji
Tonga
