Title: Accountability and Women Economic Empowerment in Kisoro and Kabale Districts: A Study of Uganda Women Entrepreneurship Programme (UWEP)
Authors: Moses Ntirandekura
Volume: 8
Issue: 9
Pages: 134-144
Publication Date: 2024/09/28
Abstract:
The study established the effect of accountability in UWEP on women economic empowerment in Kisoro and Kabale districts. It adopted a pragmatism paradigm and cross sectional survey research design. A sample size of 255 was used to provide quantitative data. Data was analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics with the help of Statistical Package for Social Scientists. The study findings revealed significant positive effects of accountability in UWEP on women economic empowerment in Kisoro and Kabale districts of South Western Uganda. Hence, the study concluded that the level of accountability in Uganda Women Empowerment Programme had significant positive effects on women economic empowerment in Kisoro and Kabale Districts. The study recommended that District UWEP management such as District Community Development Officers should strengthen monitoring and evaluation of the Uganda Women Entrepreneurship Programme by visiting beneficiaries and checking on their projects, request group leaders to give reports to track progress in UWEP implementation and this should be done weekly and monthly reports should be submitted to the relevant authority for proper planning and as well share innovative solutions through workshops and seminars.