Tanzania, June 24 -- Arusha. Tanzania National Parks (Tanapa) says women now hold 37 percent of its senior leadership positions, reflecting changes in gender representation within the conservation institution.

The figure has risen from 22.6 percent in the 2020/21 financial year and is above the global average of less than 28 percent for women in senior decision-making positions, according to data from UN Women and the Inter-Parliamentary Union.

Tanapa, which manages 21 national parks, said the increase reflects efforts to promote gender equality in a sector where men have traditionally occupied many field and leadership roles.

"Female representation in leadership positions has increased from 22.6 percent in 2020/21 to 37 percent in 202...