Análise da participação da mulher no processo decisório na administração pública: caso da administração do distrito municipal KaMavota; 2015-2020

Abstract

This research aimed to analyse the involvement of women in the decision-making process in Public Administration, using the case study of KaMavota Municipal District during the period 2015-2020. After noting that Mozambique has made significant progress in the representation of women in politics, with more and more women gaining seats in parliament and decision-making positions in the government, the research sought to understand how this women's participation has manifested at the local level and whether it has contributed to improving the quality of public policies. In pursuit of this objective, the research sought to understand how women's involvement in the decision-making process contributes to the quality of public policies in the KaMavota Municipal District (DMKV). Based on this, the following hypotheses were formulated: in the KaMavota Municipal District, there is greater involvement of women in the decision-making process, creating a space for the consideration of women's concerns and aspirations, which are subsequently taken into account in the formulation of public policies; and that the limited involvement of women in the decision-making process impacts the quality of approved public policies, which end up reflecting only the interests of men who are the majority in the decision-making process in the KaMavota Municipal District. The research followed the theoretical approach of Historical Neo- institutionalism; it employed a qualitative methodology, a deductive approach, collecting data through literature research, direct observation, and interviews. For data analysis and interpretation, the content analysis technique was used. The second hypothesis was validated, indicating that in the DMKV, few women occupy leadership positions, meaning that the decision-making process in the DMKV is still dominated by men. Thus, a limited number of women in decision-making positions in any organization may suggest that their opinions and aspirations may not receive due attention, even though they are the majority in that organization and in society in general. Therefore, significant changes regarding the inclusion of women in decision-making positions in Mozambique will only be possible if decision-makers are aware of the role of women in this process.