DIVERSITY AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE : CONTRIBUTION TO THE QUESTION OF THE REPRESENTATIVENESS OF WOMEN IN GOVERNANCE BODIES AND ITS CHALLENGES

This reflection on the determinants and challenges of gender diversity in the composition of corporate governance bodies aims to contribute to the debate on the feminization dimension, putting into perspective the ongoing discussions on the economic challenges of gender diversity. In light of current and older theoretical reflections on the role and composition of the administration in the value creation process, this article addresses the dimensions relating to the contribution of skills, the organizational learning process and the capacity for creation. The results obtained on the basis of documentary research show that the feminization of governance bodies in Côte d'Ivoire is responsible for economic and managerial issues. They emphasize that feminization brings distinctive skills to the administration, then contributes advantageously to the good governance of the country, bringing competitive advantages, and that the financial market must encourage the integration of women in businesses.