This table provides metadata for the actual indicator available from Liverpool statistics closest to the corresponding global SDG indicator. Please note that even when the global SDG indicator is fully available from Liverpool statistics, this table should be consulted for information on national methodology and other Liverpool-specific metadata information.
| Goal |
Goal 5: Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls |
|---|---|
| Target |
Target 5.5: Ensure women’s full and effective participation and equal opportunities for leadership at all levels of decision-making in political, economic and public life |
| Indicator |
Indicator 5.5.1: Proportion of seats held by women in (a) national parliaments and (b) local governments |
| Organisation |
Liverpool City Council |
| Definition and concepts |
Mayor’s Cabinet - the Cabinet comprises the Mayor of Liverpool and nine Cabinet Members of the City Council. Each has responsibility for a defined service area (portfolio). Collectively the Cabinet has responsibility for taking the day to day decisions within the Council. Member of Parliament (MP) - An MP represents a particular constituency and is elected by the voters of that constituency. The role of the MP is to represent the interests of all the people of their constituency in the House of Commons in London. |
| Unit of measure |
Percentage (%) |
| Data sources | |
| Data providers |
Liverpool City Council |
| Method of computation |
Percentage of seats held by women = (Number of women representatives/total representatives)*100 |
| Data last updated | 2021-08-24: see changes on GitHub opens in a new window |
| Metadata last updated | 2021-08-27: see changes on GitHub opens in a new window |