Women in governance: Examining the constitutional (in)adequacy of the 35-per cent women’s quota

South Sudan’s journey to democratisation includes recognition of the role of women’s participation in decision-making in governance and other sectors. This much is reflected in constitutional frameworks, national polices, and the adoption of regional and international frameworks. However, despite the progress that has been made in advancing the reform agenda, the implementation of gender provisions is slow and hindered by factors such as competing priorities, multiple transitions, and lack of political will. This chapter evaluates progress in ensuring women’s inclusion in governance, identifies major gaps, analyses current provisions in the Revitalized Agreement, and recommends measures to address key challenges.