European Journal | Norway: Test for Female Quota

It's been heard in the global slowdown that it wouldn't have happened if women were in control. In Norway they've had a year to prove that they're the better managers. That's because since 2008 there's been a binding quota for women on corporate supervisory boards in Norway. It's a sign that the government is serious about equality for women. At first companies had to search hard and quickly train the right candidates for the job. If companies don't meet their quotas,they may have to pay fines.