Vjosa Osmani, the President of the Republic of Kosovo, stated that countries with higher gender representation in leadership positions consistently show a decline in corruption. She highlighted findings from the latest reports by UNWomen and Transparency International, which demonstrate that nations with greater gender diversity in their leadership have seen a steady reduction in corruption and improvements in institutional transparency.
Osmani made these remarks on Tuesday at a roundtable organized by the Kosovo Institute for Justice (IKD), where the report “The Gender Dimension of Corruption” was presented, as reported by Betimi për Drejtësi.
One of the core principles of building society and institutions, according to Osmani, is gender equality. “Gender equality is no longer a challenge in the majority of these countries, which are also successful in combating corruption,” she said.
The President further emphasized that women in leadership positions bring a valuable perspective to governance. “Women in leadership positions have always shown an additional perspective, emphasizing inclusivity, dedication, empathy toward citizens, and qualities that are essential in the fight against corruption. Ethics in leadership positions has been a fundamental principle in most cases, which then impacts the pillar of democracy in these countries,” Osmani added.
