Abstract: Woman is the heart of human existence on this planet. She plays an important role in the society, but her importance and roles are underestimated all over the world. In the 21st; century majority of poor women are home makers. The elementary reason for this suffering is illiteracy and this creates a hindrance for the women to earn their livelihood. Illiteracy along with social orthodoxy not only adds to the problem but makes it impossible for the women to work outside. The general objective of this study is to assess the role of women participation on socio-economic development of Rwanda. The study used descriptive research design. This method aims at collecting data from a sample and later generalizes the findings to the target population in relation to the researcher’s interest. The target population under this study consists of 382 women who are members of Ibyiringiro cooperative in Musanze District. The sample size of this study is 196 women memembwes of Ibyiringiro cooperative. The views women members of Ibyiringiro cooperative in Musanze District on how they appreciate the participation in decision on socio-economic development of Rwanda. Their perception shows that 100% they appreciated their participation on executive organs, legislative organs and judiciary organs. The perception of respondents the role of women participation in community development programs on socio-economic development of Rwanda. women perception shows that 100% of women participate and get involved in the activities of Vision 2020 Umurenge Program, get involved in Girinka Munyarwanda interventions, involved in cooperatives and community development associations, involved in savings and credit cooperatives, involved in savings and credit cooperatives and get involved in community work known as umuganda. Based on the outcomes of the study, the role of women participation on socio-economic development of ibyiringiro cooperative in musanze is significant. Women’s participation in various forums and committees is well recognized in Musanze District, especially in Ibyiringiro cooperative in Musanze District. Rwanda’s Constitution stipulates an affirmative action policy for women’s representation which has been instrumental for increased share of women in politics and decision-making. However the affirmative action policy needs to be strengthened at the lower structures of government. It is recommended that the Government explore the possibility of enforcing an affirmative action policy in training, entry into tertiary education and other areas relevant for women’s economic empowerment.
Title: THE ROLE OF WOMEN PARTICIPATION ON SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF RWANDA; A CASE OF IBYIRINGIRO COOPERATIVE IN MUSANZE DISTRICT
Author: KANSIIME.A. JACKLINE, Dr. PATRICK MULYUNGI
International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research
ISSN 2348-3156 (Print), ISSN 2348-3164 (online)
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