PRESS RELEASE: Expert Group Meeting on "Democratic Governance in Africa: Strategies for Greater Participation of Womem", Arusha, Tanzania, 6-8 december 2005 Overview Paper: Expert Group Meeting on "Democratic Governence in Africa: Strategies for Greater Participation of Women, prepared by Shireen HASSIM and Sheila MEINTJES Case Study on Countries in the Mano River Region, prepared by Ms Bineta Diop Case Study for Rwanda, prepared by Mr. John MUTAMBA Case Study for Namibia, prepared by Ms Eunice IIPINGE