Gender mainstreaming and women’s economic development in Uganda: a case study of Kidera Sub-County, Buyende District
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2017-08
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Kampala International University; College of Humanities and Social Science
Abstract
The research topic was gender mainstreaming and women’s economic development in Kidera Sub-County. The research study was conducted in Kidera Sub-County, Buyende District and was guided by three objectives namely; (i) to find out the challenges facing gender promotion in Kidera Sub-County, (ii) to establish solutions to the challenges facing gender promotion in Kidera Sub-County, and (iii) to establish the relationship between gender mainstreaming and women’s economic development in Kidera Sub-County. In executing this work, both qualitative and quantitative methods were used. Qualitative methods used included individual interviews; key informant interviews, and observation. Secondary data was also used in this study. The findings revealed that, of financial resources is the major challenge facing gender mainstreaming in Kidera Sub-County. The findings further revealed that majority of the respondents said that domestication of gender policy is the main solution mechanism or strategy that can be done to solve the challenges facing gender mainstreaming in Kidera Sub-County. The findings finally conclusion that gender mainstreaming significantly affect or influence women’s economic development in Kidera Sub-County.
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Dissertation submitted to the College of Humanities and Social Sciences in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Award of the Bachelor’s Degree of Social Work and Social Administration of Kampala International University
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Gender mainstreaming, Women’s economic development, Buyende District, Uganda