Are SADC govt's responding to the needs of their women citizens?

There have been several notable achievements during the last two years in the gender struggle. These include:
l The SADC Heads of States (HOS) committing to a 50/50 representation of women at all levels of decision making by 2020 during the HOS Summit in Botswana in 2005.
l The election of the Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, an important achievement for Africa.

l The appointment of South African Deputy President Phumzile Mlambo Ngcuka and Zimbabwean Vice President Joyce Mujuru.