Cabinet analysed an interim report which analysed public establishments and companies in which the state is involved. It concluded that the collective effort of all who are involved must continue to reach the global threshold of 40% of female representation.

“The participation of women in the decision-making process in companies is the central challenge in the field of equality in the world of work. It is commendable that the state sets an example and ensures continuous monitoring, but this challenge can only be met if the social partners follow this example and make additional efforts,” said minister of equality between women and men, (LSAP).

An upward trend

Since 2020 the rate of women representing the state in public establishments has stabilised above 40%. It saw a slight drop from 2021 (41%) to 2022 (40.67%) but it also marked an increase of 10.33% over seven and a half years since 2015 when that number was 34.41%. Women representing the state in private companies accounted for 34.41% in 2022, up nearly 10% since 2015 (24.69%).

The government holds 300 out of the 398 total mandates on the boards of 45 public institutions and 186 of 363 mandates in 36 private companies.

“It is undeniable that diversity and thus the presence of more women on boards is beneficial and indispensable. It is important that the state sets an example,” said economy minister  (LSAP).

Disparity persists over the board

, a government report published on 20 April revealed. Covering the period from 2019 to 2021, the observatory notes that at the end of 2021, for the 53 senior positions in ministerial departments, 75.5% are held by men and 24.5% by women. An additional 146 managerial positions were held in state administrations. In the past three years, all government commissioners were men too, even as their numbers grew from 3 in 2019 to 4 in 2020 and 2021.