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Sao Tome and Principe (Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe)
Sao Tome and Principe (Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe) has a Unicameral parliament with legislated quotas for the single/lower house. 8 of 55 (15%) seats in the Assembleia nacional / National Assembly are held by women.
At a glance
Structure of Parliament: Unicameral
Are there legislated quotas...
- For the Single/Lower House? Yes
- For the Sub-National Level? No
Are there voluntary quotas...
- Adopted by political parties? No
Is there additional information?...
- Yes
Last updated: Jan 23, 2023
Single/Lower House
Assembleia nacional / National Assembly
| Total seats | 55 |
| Total Women | 8 |
| % Women | 15% |
| Election Year | 2022 |
| Electoral System | List PR |
| Quota Type | Legislated Candidate Quotas |
| Election details | IDEA Voter Turnout - IPU Parline |
| Legal source | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Quota type: Legislated Candidate Quotas | Electoral law | At least 30% of the candidates on the lists must be women (Resolution 74/VIII/09) |
| Legal sanctions for non-compliance | No data available | |
| Rank order/placement rules | No data available | |
| Is the provision of direct public funding to political parties related to gender equality among candidates? | No | See more in International IDEA's Political Finance database |
| Are there provisions for other financial advantages to encourage gender equality in political parties? | No | See more in International IDEA's Political Finance database |
Additional Information
Sources
LEGAL SOURCES:
- Sao Tome and Principe Constitution [1975 with amendments through 2003]
OTHER SOURCES:
Additional reading
- See the latest updates on Sao Tome and Principe on iKNOW Politics
- Seibert, G. (2016). São Tomé and Príncipe 1975-2015: Politics and economy in a former plantation colony. Estudos Ibero-Americanos 42(3):987. doi: 10.15448/1980-864X.2016.3.22842.
- UNDP. (2016). Assessment of development results: Evaluation of UNDP contribution [in] São Tomé and Príncipe.
- Cruz, G. (2014). Democracy in São Tomé and Príncipe, political instability and the successive falls of governments [Thesis]. Instituto Universitario de Lisboa. [Portuguese]
- World Bank Group. (2004). Sao Tome and Principe: Country gender assessment. [Report No. 29300-STP]
- Lei no. 8/90 São Tomé e Príncipe: Law on Political Parties / Lei Dos Partidos Politicos. [Supremo Tribunal de Justica]