Women’s Participation in Local Government Politics and the Development of Warta- Nabada District, Banadir, Somalia

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2022-09
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Kampala International University
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Many democratic societies today are faced with the challenge of increasing women’s visibility in public life and other key decision-making roles. The study investigated the contribution of women’s Participation in Grassroots Development in Warta- Nabada District, Banadir, Somalia women’s participation in local government politics to the development of Warta-Nabada District, Banadir, Somalia. The study objectives were; to analyse the nature and extent of women’s participation in local governance politics in Warta-Nabada District, Banadir, Somalia, to examine the impact of women’s participation on economic development in Warta-Nabada District, Banadir, Somalia, to examine the impact of women’s participation on public service provision in Warta-Nabada District, Banadir, Somalia. This study was hinged on the Critical Mass Theory propounded in 1960s by Morton Grodzins. This study used a case study design. The sample size of the study was 20 participants. Being a qualitative study that sought to uncover diverse opinions from different stakeholders in women participation in local government, the number of research participants was adequate. The researcher employed the purposive sampling technique to select the participants of the study. The study employed in-depth interviews and Key informant interviews guide to collect data from the participants. The study findings showed that women entrepreneurship as facilitated by women’s participation in local government politics, has contributed to economic growth and development through improving women’s ability to access educational and healthcare systems, earning opportunities and socio-political rights in Warta-Nabada District. The study concludes that women’s participation in local government politics in Warta-Nabada district has revealed a positive impact on the economic development of the district. The greater political empowerment of women often leads to higher standards of living and positive developments in education, infrastructure and health. The study recommends for a drafting of a Gender Equality Policy which would address gender equality gaps through methods such as temporary special measures (TSMs), as well as raising awareness and supporting the creation of a level playing field by addressing gender differences.
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A Research Dissertation Submitted to the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, in Partial Fulfillment for the Requirements of the Award of Master Degree in Development Studies Of Kampala International University
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Women’s Participation, Local Government, Politics, Development, Warta- Nabada, Somalia
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