ABSTRACT
Women should be properly represented in public service organizations because that is the right thing to do, and because their presence in these organizations is critical for the success of policy implementation. This is not only a statement of principle. This chapter argues that it is rather a statement of fact. Representation in general, and representation of women and minorities in particular, has been linked to the success of policymaking and policy implementation by many scholars in the fields of public policy and public administration. It is fair for women to have equal representation because (a) women are entitled to the same political rights as men, including in competing for public service jobs, and (b) women constitute more than half of the recipients of public services.
