Mentoring must play a central role in addressing the issue of gender inequality in public life

Today, the National Assembly for Wales’ Presiding Officer Dame Rosemary Butler AM, officially launches a Wales-wide development scheme which aims to encourage more women to apply for public appointments, and other roles in public life through mentoring, role-shadowing and networking opportunities. The Assembly’s Presiding Officer, who recently received recognition in the New Year’s honours list for her work in encouraging more women to get involved in public life, explains why this is such an important step forward.