Women’s empowerment initiatives in Zimbabwe; Challenges and opportunities: a case study of Bindura north constituency (Chipadze).
- Author
- Mashumba, Panashe
- Title
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Women’s empowerment initiatives in Zimbabwe; Challenges and opportunities: a case study of Bindura north constituency (Chipadze).
- Abstract
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ABSTRACT
This study investigates women empowerment initiatives in Zimbabwe with a focus on Bindura North Constituency in Chipadze area. The aim of the study is to assess the current state of women empowerment initiatives. Focus groups, surveys and semi structured interviews are three qualitative data collection methods that enable the researcher to acquire information directly in with community members, civil society organizations and local government. The study is using ecological systems theory and it emphasizes the importance of understanding the complex interplay between individuals, community and societal factors that women empowerment. However, the research also identifies challenges faced by women which includes high levels of unemployment and economic challenge. Findings indicate lack of community participation, prevalence from patriarchal norms, and representation of women is poor, high levels of unemployment and inadequate resources allocation. Key recommendations of the study include fostering partnerships between government agencies, non-governmental organizations, community leaders, private sectors and international organizations establish clear regulatory framework that advocate policies that improve the effectiveness of women empowerment initiatives and also implementing programs that promote women’s empowerment.
- Date
- April 2025
- Publisher
- BUSE
- Keywords
- women empowerment
- Supervisor
- Mrs E Ngwerume
- Item sets
- Department of Peace and Governance
