AN ASSESSMENT OF THE GENDER ECONOMIC INTERVENTIONS IN THE CONTEXT OF MWANZA, TANZANIA
Authors:
Gadiely, K & Kongolo, M
Abstract:
The main objective of this study was to assess factors determining gender economic interventions to development in Mwanza. Data used was collected from a sample of 399 respondents in the study area. Primary data was collected using the most common techniques which included interviews and questionnaires, while secondary data sources were collected by means of a literature review. Statistical package for social science (SPSS.16) was used to analyze the data. The qualitative research method was used to organize and present the findings of the study in various forms such as figures and tables with respective appropriate descriptions. Overall, the findings of this study suggested large gaps in gender economic interventions in the study area which required the necessary actions from both regional and national government. Gaps identified included gender inequality in decision making, lack of capital, poverty and poor management skills of village saving groups. The study concluded that the importance of engaging men in empowering women economically is critical. The study, therefore, recommended that development organizations in partnership with the government should ensure the linkage between village saving groups and financial institutions to secure a loan to promote gender economic interventions related activities in the region.