학위논문(석사)--Graduate School of International Studies Ajou University :NGO학과,2018. 8
Alternative Abstract
Women empowerment has emerged, a concept that has been examined through Sseveral lenses. The extent to which NGOs contribute or have contributed to women empowerment is mixed. This study, conducted on the activities of three NGOs in south western Cameroon seeks to find out the extent of women empowerment that has been witnessed through the activities of the NGOs. The qualitative approach guided by multiple case study design facilitated the conduct of this study. Through a desktop review and filed direct in-depth interview of four women, data was collected, transcribed and analyzed thematically.
The study established among other things how the NGOs activities used several interventions ranging from ICT education, skills driven modules to savings and loan granting to empower women. Half of the women affirmed how the NGO activities principally the granting of loans had empowered them and made them have improved decision making in their homes. Other half expressed a devastating financial position resulting from their inability to pay the loans. The study finding demonstrates the need for NGOs in south western Cameroun to include savings culture and financial management training to all components of interventions aimed at empowering women.
