37. Are there provisions for other financial advantages to encourage gender equality in political parties?

Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (2008), 'SWISS CONFEDERATION FEDERAL ELECTIONS 21 October 2007 - OSCE/ODIHR Election Assessment Mission Report'; Warsaw (Source: OSCE/ODIHR (2007) Swiss Confederation, Federal Elections 21 October 2007, OSCE/ODIHR Needs Assessment Mission Report 19-22 June 2007

In the report it is stated that:'Political parties and civil society should be encouraged to consider further measures to develop programs that may increase the number of women candidates. In addition, the Swiss government may further consider the development of mechanisms that enhance women?s political participation (OSCE 2008, p 14)