The role of income-generating activities in the economic empowerment of women in Moruita sub-county, Nakapiripirit district

Abstract

The study explored the role of income generating activities, in the economic empowerment of women in Moruita Sub-County. This study was guided by the following objectives: (1) to determine the role of Farmer Field Schools in the improvement of women’s income in Moruita sub-county; (2) to establish the role of Village Savings and Loan Association (VSLAs) in improving women’s access to assets and resources in Moruita sub-county and (3) to find out the contribution of small scale business in enhancing women’s financial decision making in Moruita Sub-County. A descriptive cross sectional study design involving 47 women was used. Data was collected through focused group discussions; key informant interviews; document reviews and unstructured questionnaires. The data was arranged orderly, sorted according to the tools used and analyzed using systematic method. The findings of the study revealed that: well-established income generating activities greatly contributed to the success of women’s economic empowerment programs. There was a marked increase in women’s household income, through Farmer Field Schools and Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs). However, the empowerment has not contributed to access and control of household assets and resources as well as women’s financial decision making. Therefore, the researcher recommends the Non Government Organizations and the local leaders in Moruita Sub-County; to design a better resolve conscientious program such as women empowerment. This is to bring out the aspect of equal decision making and to ensure that both man and women have access to and control of household assets and resource management