Practices, Challenges And Opprtunities Of Socio-Economic Empowerment Of Women In Yeka Sub City In Addis Ababa: The Case Of Union Of Ethiopian Women And Children Association’s

Abstract

In Ethiopia, gender inequality and disempowerment have been rampant in all parts of the country attributable to the socio-cultural exclusions and economic problems prevailing in the society. Therefore, the study aims to assess practices, challenges and opportunities of socio-economic empowerment of beneficiary women in Yeka Cub City in Addis Ababa. The case of Union of Ethiopian Women and Children Association’s. The study followed a mixed research design approach whereby qualitative and quantitative methods of data collection were combined to generate both qualitative and quantitative data. Descriptive survey design and exploratory research design is combined for generating a better result. The study employed a combination of non probability and probability sampling techniques. This study consisted of both primary and secondary sources of data. Primary data were collected by researcher from respondents; the secondary data were collected from different published and unpublished materials such as training manuals, official reports, plans, annual reports, records, and census records. The collected data were analyzed quantitatively and qualitatively to achieve the stated objectives of this study, the study revealed that the overall assessment of Union of Ethiopian Women’s and Children Association’s social accountability program in Nifassilk Lafto sub-city showed that there was a greater possibility of ensuring women empowerment under such program. It was also found out that women beneficiaries’ opportunity and access to participation in local development efforts and public basis service delivery issues, as well as methods of approaching administrative bodies was significantly enhanced. However, the project has no consistency and not reachable to the poorest of poor. The training has been given to the same beneficiaries repeatedly. Still there is lot of room available for improvement in terms of selection and sustainability. The major opportunities for socio-economic empowerment of the women beneficiaries were found missed.