The term ‘Gender of Governance’ refers to the ways in which governance processes, institutions, policies and public administration are influenced by gender relations and differences between men, women and other gender groups. It examines whether governance systems provide equal opportunities, representation, participation and access to resources for all genders. In the context of public administration, the concept is important because governance is not gender-neutral; decisions taken by governments can affect different groups differently. Gender of governance focuses first on the representation of women and other under-represented groups in political and administrative institutions. Traditionally, decision-making institutions have been dominated by men. This unequal representation can influence which issues receive attention and how public policies are formulated. Greater participation of women in legislatures, local governments, civil services and administrative bodies can bring diverse experiences and concerns into the policy-making process. The concept also emphasizes gender-sensitive governance. Gender-sensitive governance means that policies and administrative programmes recognize the different needs, conditions and constraints faced by different genders. For example, policies relating to health, education, employment, sanitation,