IB2019/27 Attitudes Towards Women's Political Participation in Solomon Islands

The ANUs Department of Pacific Affairs ran a large-scale election observation exercise in Solomon Islands prior to, during and following national elections held on 3 April 2019. Observations were conducted in 15 of Solomon Islands 50 constituencies by 90 observers, of which 77 were Solomon Islanders. The research comprised direct election observations and almost 5000 citizen surveys. This In Brief is part of a series highlighting key findings that draws on data canvassed in our final election observation report (forthcoming).