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.