Title: Accountability Mechanisms and Performance of Women Empowerment Programmes: A Study of Uganda Women Entrepreneurship Programme in Kisoro and Kabale Districts
Authors: Moses Ntirandekura, Dr. Gerald Muzaare, Dr. Roseline Onego
Volume: 9
Issue: 5
Pages: 18-39
Publication Date: 2025/05/28
Abstract:
The study examined the effects of accountability mechanisms on performance of women empowerment programmes in Kisoro and Kabale Districts focusing on Uganda Women Entrepreneurship Programme. The study was guided by objectives which were; to assess the effects of participatory monitoring on performance of Uganda Women Entrepreneurship Programme in Kisoro and Kabale Districts, to establish the effects of transparent reporting on performance of Uganda Women Entrepreneurship Programme in Kisoro and Kabale Districts. The study adopted a pragmatism philosophy and a cross sectional survey research design supported by mixed methods research approach. The sample size for the study was 343 and respondents were selected using simple random and purposive sampling techniques. Data were collected using questionnaires and interview guide and analysed using descriptive, inferential and thematic analyses. The findings of the study confirmed that participatory monitoring and transparent reporting positively and significantly affects performance of UWEP in the selected districts. The study recommends that the Ministry of Gend?er, Labour and S?ocial Development in collaboration with local UWEP implementation teams should prioritize strength?ening participatory moni?to?ring by developing cle?ar g?uide?lines and cap?ac?ity-building p?rograms which can be achieved through organizing regular? community-based monitor?ing forums and training sessions to equip wome?n with knowledge an?d tools for effective participation. Furthermore, the study recommends that UWEP management at the di?strict and national levels should strengthen and? formalise transparent financial report?ing? mechanisms by adopting standardized reporting formats and ensure that all beneficiary groups receive simplified, written financial summaries. This should be support?ed by tr?aining local group leaders on effec?tive financial management and communication to foster inclusivi?ty? and understanding. The Ministry of Gender, L?abour and Social Development, under which UWEP operates, should work to enhance p?artici?patory feedback systems d?uring reporting sessions.