Additional information about gender quotas

The number of deputies in the National Assembly is set at one hundred and seventy-six (176), of which 50% are elected by absolute majority (two-round system), and 50% by list ballot with proportional representation in one round. For the elections to the National Assembly, women have a minimum quota for places amongst candidate lists. Additionally, twenty reserved seats to be elected in a national women list. There is a quota of 20 % of seats for women in municipal elections. (IFES Election Guide 2023) In the 2023 election, 41 women were elected to the National Assembly, representing 23.3% of the number of deputies. (Independent National Electoral Commission)