Gender equality at the top management of the Italian National Institute of Statistics

Abstract

The present study aims to analyze the role of women occupying the top positions at the Italian National Institute of Statistics (Istat). The study opens with an exploration of pertinent national and internal regulations. The text then proceeds to examine the distinctive characteristics that define the managerial role within Istat. These characteristics include both administrative and technical domains. Furthermore, the text provides illustrations of its multifaceted functions and tasks. This study employs internal management data to provide an assessment of the representation of women in senior leadership positions. Utilising the management roles held, the study aims to establish hypotheses concerning the capacity of women to influence the management agenda and the organisation's internal decision-making processes. To summarise, this study is driven by two principal objectives. First, it seeks to enhance comprehension of the manner in which women contribute to the leadership and management of Istat. Secondly, it is designed to assess their representation and their impact on decision-making processes.