The quota system and its impact on women's candidacy for membership in local councils in Algeria

Abstract

The present study seeks to shed light, from a theoretical perspective, on the women's quota system which Algeria adopted in accordance with the legal reforms of 2012, and to emphasize the effect of its application on the candidacy of women during the local elections of the years 2012-2017.

The investigation reveals that women's quota system increases the chances of women to run for local councils, something which contributes to winning seats in these same councils .