Impact Assessment of Literacy Skills on the Income Generating Schemes for Poor Women in Addis Ketema Sub City The Case of Organization for Women in Self Employment jWISEj
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2011-06
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Addis Ababa University
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The purpose of this study was to assess the Impact of WISE project
intervention on the income generating schemes for poor women in Addis
Ketema Sub City. In order to achieve this purpose, basic questions were
raised • that were intended to address the project · overall design,
implementation activities and impact on the livelihoods generation
capabilities of targeted beneficiaries in the study area. Case study method
was employed to carry out the research. Both qualitative and quantitative
data were gathered using questionnaire, interview FGD and document
reviewing as a method of data collection. The analysis of data was carried
out using descriptive narrative and percentage analysis method. The
participants of the study were categorized into seven groups and different
sampling techniques were employed to select samples from each group. A
total of 44 beneficiaries of the project were selected using availability
sampling method, to fill out the questionnaire; and another 53 were
selected using the same sampling technique and got involved as
participants in an in depth interview and FGD. The purposive sampling
technique was used to collect data from 2 literacy facilitators and 8 project
staffs. The findings of the study indicated that the project has been designed
and implemented in the area with the view of promoting income generating
schemes for poor women by maximizing the beneficiaries' income generating
capabilities using tools; skills trainings, saving, loan and micro business
development. The project created an opportunity for literacy learning and
easy access to loan for many women beneficiaries. The study finding
disclosed a well organized and efficient skill training program delivery, close
follow up and supervision support, excellent business management
counseling service, respectful and worthwhile treatment to . the beneficiaries
that contributed to the paramount effect of promoting the living standard of
the beneficiaries. Finally, the study concluded that there is a high demand
for the expansion of the project intervention in the study area. Hence due
consideration should be given to the establishment of' networking and
partnership promotion; with different funding organization to expand the
contribution of the project and ensure its sustairiability to other deprived
women.
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income generating schemes for poor women