Participation as Transformation: Exploring the Dimensions of Women’s Empowerment in Developmental Projects in Kadoma, Zimbabwe

Munyaradzi A. Dzvimbo, Ngonidzashe Mutanana Ph.D., Tinashe M. and Mashizha Monica Monga
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Munyaradzi A. Dzvimbo: Regent Business College, South Africa
Ngonidzashe Mutanana Ph.D.: Women’s University in Africa, Zimbabwe
Tinashe M.: Lower Guruve Development Association, Zimbabwe
Mashizha Monica Monga: Kadoma City Council, Zimbabwe

International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, 2020, vol. 4, issue 12, 449-456

Abstract: Women empowerment in developmental projects is gaining traction in recent times. The study sought to explore the dimensions of women’s empowerment in developmental projects in the city of Kadoma. To achieve this purpose, the study employed a qualitative methodological approach with use of primary and secondary data collection tools such as interviews, observations, focus group discussions and document review. Findings from the study reveal that for sustainable development to be achieved, women need to be empowered. However, the research unpacked challenges that women are facing, hindering them to full participation in community development projects, which is contributing to the further underdevelopment of Kadoma. Women have limited access to resources yet they have a load of domestic responsibilities and there is less will to uplift them and hand them primary roles in development activities. The paper concludes that involving women in developmental projects and handing them power to control resources has proved to be the best way to empower them. As such, stakeholders such as the Ministry of Women Affairs, civil society, and women empowerment interest groups must take the lead in pushing the women agenda in developments through policy frameworks and lobbing. Women’s perspectives must also be brought in the political access and the cultural systems and communities need to be trained before any development initiative is introduced.

Date: 2020
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