In so doing, they are not only increasing the chances of their success, but they are also paving the way for a new generation of women to enter the legislative process (Karam 1998, p.125). The study concluded that: ‘In Norwegian politics, there is unquestionably a mandate of difference attached to women politicians’ (Skjeie 1998, pp.183-189). Great progress has been made but we are not there yet.' The pillars of ‘good governance’ are now generally agreed to include: the responsibility of the government (that is, the executive and its administration) to manage; the role of the judiciary, statutory bodies, the media and civil society to provide checks and balances; and the role of the private sector, working in a conducive macroeconomic environment, to create wealth and jobs.