Efficacy of Empowerment Programs Being Provided To Women to Improve Their Livelihoods by the Government of Zimbabwe. A Case Study of Ward 13 in Kwekwe District
- Author
- Matimba, Cathrine
- Title
- Efficacy of Empowerment Programs Being Provided To Women to Improve Their Livelihoods by the Government of Zimbabwe. A Case Study of Ward 13 in Kwekwe District
- Abstract
- The study examined the efficacy of empowerment programs being provided to women to their livelihoods by the government of Zimbabwe in ward 13 of Kwekwe district. The study had the following objectives: to identify the programs provided by the government, the impact of these programs and the strategies that can be utilized to further women empowerment. The study made use of qualitative research design making use of in depth interviews and focus group discussions. The study revealed that progress has been made in transforming the general livelihoods of the women who are beneficiaries of the provided programs. The programs are effectively contributing to women owning assets and raising the socio-economic status of women. The study then concluded that women are independently working towards sustaining their livelihoods by utilizing the provided programs and that women are key in driving towards a sustainable economy. The study recommends that the government of Zimbabwe increase the amount of loans being disbursed, create network markets for women with viable businesses and reduce the politicisation of funds so as to benefit all.
- Date
- 2023
- Publisher
- BUSE
- Keywords
- Government loans
- Women empowerment
- Women empowerment programmes
- Women
- Supervisor
- Dr Mangwiro, V. P.
- Item sets
- Department of Social Work
