Ha Noi – On June 24th, 2015. Today, the manual entitled Ready for Success: Training Manual for Potential Women Candidates in the 2016 Election aimed at increasing women’s representation in all levels of elections was released.

How well are women represented in political office in Viet Nam? Take a geographical view to see where Vietnam’s targets on women’s representation have been met and where there are low and high rates of women’s representation.

The purpose of this booklet is to support the Vietnamese partners of the UNDP and Ministry of Foreign Affair’s project Women’s Leadership by providing information and guidance on an effective approach to build the capacity of potential women leaders.

Gender-responsive leadership training helps to build a cadre of capable female and male leaders, who understand the value and need for shared leadership. It also supports more women to take on leadership roles. This, in turn, will create a more gender-responsive government and public sector