Gender Issues 11. Women in RMI continue to lag behind men in all areas inspite of the predominantly matrilineal society.
Decision making in most aspects of life is made by the men.
While women remain underrepresented, there are a few in senior levels of the government, one in the Parliament and none in the Cabinet. With high fertility and birth rates, health of women is the most immediate problem facing the Government. While there are some improvements in statistics, the fertility rate in RMI remains high. Health of women is therefore an immediate concern. ADB s ongoing loan is addressing primary health care and health education among women.