On August 26, 2010, Americans celebrated the 90th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th amendment, which granted women the right to vote and led to their increased participation in our political system. In 1984, Geraldine Ferraro shattered the political glass ceiling by becoming the first woman nominated to a national ticket and ushered in a new era of political leadership for women.
In publications regarding socio-economic development in developing countries, the term “capacity building” is commonly used. In general, the term is meant to cover all aspects of actions taking to generate educated, skilled and competent workforce with the aim of achieving socio-economic improvement in a society.
