Women In Economic Development Research Articles

The Role of Women in Economic Development

Women's participation in economic development has emerged as a critical area of study and action in recent decades. The multifaceted role of women in driving economic growth, the historical context, theoretical frameworks, empirical evidence, and policy interventions surrounding this issue. Beginning with a historical overview, it traces the evolution of women's economic roles toward economic empowerment. Drawing upon feminist economic theories and human capital theory, the underlying factors shaping women's participation in the workforce and the persistent barriers they face, including gender-based discrimination and limited access to education and vocational training,through an analysis of empirical evidence, including case studies and statistical data, the economic impact of women's participation is demonstrating correlations between gender-inclusive policies and overall economic growth. It also explores the business case for gender diversity, emphasizing the tangible benefits for businesses and economies alike. Additionally, the key policy interventions and best practices aimed at promoting women's economic empowerment range from legal reforms to initiatives improving access to education and work-life balance.Drawing upon success stories and lessons learned from various contexts, the effective strategies for advancing women's economic participation and underscore the importance of sustained efforts in this regard. Finally, the future directions and recommendations for policymakers, businesses, and civil society actors emphasize the need for continued investment in gender-inclusive economic policies and practices. By prioritizing women's economic empowerment, societies can unlock the full potential of their economies, driving sustainable development and fostering greater equality and prosperity for all.

Role of Women in Economic Development in India

Engaging women is a basic issue in non-industrial countries. Despite the fact that women are a vital piece of any general public, yet their association in dynamic by the utilization of their dynamic commitment in financial exercises is shallow. Women strengthening and monetary improvement are interlinked, where from one perspective, advancement alone can make light of a huge job in driving disparity among women and men while then again engaging women can help advancement. This paper investigates the job of women in the labor force for the monetary advancement of the country in various States.

Pemberdayaan Ekonomi Perempuan di Majlis Ta’lim Yasin Fadhilah Karang Rejo Metro Utara Kota Metro

This research examines about women's economic empowerment at majlis ta'lim Yasin Fadhilah Karang Rejo Metro Utara Metro city. Community empowerment efforts can be done in three ways, namely by strengthening their human resources, protecting the community, and defending weak communities. The purpose of this empowerment is carried out for assistance as well as guidance to the community especially in majlis talim Yasin Fadhilah Karang Rejo North Metro Metro City related to women's economic development. women's economic development. Through home industry small business units have been developed such as making tempeh chips, making cakes, and geribik. In running a business, of course, there are many obstacles faced such as declining selling power due to difficulties in marketing products in the market. in the market. The method used in this research is Participatory Action Research PAR. The results showed that the decline in competitiveness due to weakness in marketing products.
 Keywords: Economic Empowerment of Women, Economic Empowerment, Assistance Economic Empowerment

Examining the Consequences of Gender-Based Violence on Economic Inclusivity of Women in Sokoto State

The study investigated the consequences of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) on economic inclusivity of women as reported by selected survivors in Sokoto State of Nigeria. The study explored the experiences of 40 purposively selected women aged, 15 to 45 years from the lists of 1000 survivors (GBV Victims) under the Sokoto State Ministry of Women Affairs who have been victims of Gender Abused/Violence. Qualitative data on GBV experiences and associated factors were collected through Focus Group Discussions (FGDs). Descriptive analysis was used for the demographic characteristics of the participants. The transcription of the recorded audio cassettes, together with the recorded field notes, provided data for the thematic analysis. The discussions revealed that the principal consequences of GBV on economic development of women in Sokoto State include loss of jobs, reduced productivity, reduced workforce participation, denied economic inclusiveness, lower educational attainment, extreme economic dependency, total lack of trust, psychological trauma, depression, low self-esteem, and mental illness, which hampers them from relating meaningfully with people around them. The findings also confirmed that the majority of the victims don’t report the abuse case to the appropriate authority because they felt if reported, the perpetrators may likely hunt them back and dealt with them decisively. The finding confirmed that communities responses and their lack of sincerity for not taking action against gender-based violence (GBV) abusers have perpetuates a culture of violence, inequality, and impunity thereby escalation of violence, continued victimization of victims, as well as diminishing community cohesion. In order to reduce this ugly act, the paper proffers the following recommendations; Government should raise awareness and education; strengthen legal and judicial systems; provide comprehensive support services; foster community engagement; empower women and girls to mention but a few

Financial Literacy among Women: An Analysis of the Etikoppaka Toy Industry

Numerous scholarly works have thoroughly investigated the disparity in financial risk-taking between genders. It has been observed that women exhibit a lower propensity to invest in high-risk financial assets, which can be attributed to their relatively slower accumulation of wealth over an extended period of time. It aims to understand how financial literacy can enhance women's economic empowerment and independence. The research delves into the imperative need for financial literacy among women in the two-centuries-old Etikoppaka handloom industry. It explores their socio-economic transition within the internationally acclaimed toy industry of Etikoppaka in India. The study focuses on the Etikoppaka handloom industry, comprising two categories of women: formal employees earning wages and informal workers supporting their husbands without monetary compensation. An exploratory research design was applied to arrive at the inferences. Data is collected from 40 females actively engaged in the toy industry, supplemented by two focus group discussions with stakeholders. The data was analyzed using two financial models, i.e., Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development, 2011 (OECD) basic principles of money. Financial literacy is crucial for women's empowerment in the Etikoppaka handloom industry. Formal sector women have better understanding of financial concepts than informal sector women. Customized programs that consider local culture and involvement of civil society organizations and grassroots initiatives are necessary for positive economic outcomes. This study's outcomes have significant implications for policymakers, industry leaders, and civil society organizations working towards women's economic development in the handloom industry.

Women Economic Development in Bangladesh: Framework of National Policy and Success

Women Economic Development in Bangladesh: Framework of National Policy and Success

ANALISIS PEMBERDAYAAN PEREMPUAN DALAM BIDANG USAHA EKONOMI MIKRO DI KABUPATEN TEMANGGUNG

The average role of women as professionals, especially in Temanggung Regency, is still below 50%. This shows that women's access to economic development is still limited. Most of the women are still active in the informal sector and jobs that do not use sophisticated equipment and technology. Thus, even though women have participated in the workforce, because they do not have access and market opportunities, women have not been able to compete with men and with other businesses. The purpose of this study is to identify obstacles and obstacles in efforts to increase the role of women in economic development and to formulate government efforts to increase the role of women in economic development. This study uses a qualitative descriptive research method. The research instrument used observation and interview methods. There are several obstacles and constraints found by researchers. Obstacles in empowering women in the field of micro-economic enterprises are problems with funding, access to product marketing, human resources, and synergy between regional apparatuses. In addition, obstacles were found that came from internal micro business actors, namely willingness, entrepreneurial insight, and nature as a woman. Efforts that can be made by the government are strengthening women's economic productivity, playing a role in developing business marketing networks, taking part in forming business forums/associations, providing assistance and coaching.

Road Access under Thirty Two Bridge Constructions in Karnali Highway: An Analysis of Socio-economic Impact in Community

The ground conditions of Nepal, road transport is not possible in all places. Without roads, development cannot accelerate and economic and social changes cannot occur. Construction of bridges to connect roads has become a very important issue. After the bridge is built on the road, the access of road transport to the settlements in those remote places becomes easier. It plays a role in making the daily life of the people living in that place easier as well as including the contribution of women in economic development. The bridge construction program is anticipating limited adverse impacts of land acquisition and resettlement confined to the area near the bridge works. Based on experience, adverse social impacts are likely to be temporary during the project work, such as temporary land leasing for the contractor operations. Access to the Bridge helps the beneficiaries. The construction provides a bridge, which provides for communities to access all weather. The bridge has accessibility, reducing travel time and improving access to economic centers and social services, whereas the community is easy for their livestock. They can easily market their agricultural products on the market. The impact of these bridges would increase the internal and external tourism market as well as assist those provinces. It is believed that after the construction of the bridge, the standard of living of the citizens living in that place will improve and the agricultural products produced by them will find the market easily. By saving time on the one hand and helping, in financial gain, on the other hand, the bridges constructed here will have a positive impact on the lives of the people.

Microfinance Policy Thrust and Women Empowerment in Ogun, State, Nigeria

The study examined the microfinance policy thrust for women empowerment in Nigeria; these were with a view to investigating the impact of microfinance policy on women economic development in Ogun State. The study adopted survey research design. Primary and secondary data were used utilised for the study. Primary data were collected through the administration of questionnaire and conduct of interview. For the questionnaire, a sample size of 221 respondents, consisting market women who were the beneficiaries of the microfinance scheme (180), Microfinance Desk Officers of the Central Bank (11), Ogun State branch, and staff of Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development (30) selected across the three senatorial districts in Ogun State. Multistage sampling technique was also used for the study. Secondary data were obtained from official publications, textbooks, journals, and internet. Data collected were analysed using content analysis. The study revealed that local governments of Ogun State were participating in the microfinance policy thrust (̅χ=3.6), the policy grants women access to loans (̅χ=3.6), and the policy enhanced linkage among microfinance institutions (̅χ=3.7). The study concluded that microfinance policy had a positive significance on women empowerment in Ogun State.

Pembangunan Ekonomi Provinsi Bali Periode 2014-2020 Berdasarkan Peran Perempuan terhadap PDRB

Abstract: Purpose: This study aims to determine the effect of the Gender Development Index, Women's Life Expectancy and Average Length of Schooling for Women on the Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP) in the Regency/City of Bali Province in 2014-2020. This research is a quantitative research with documentation data collection method. The type of quantitative data in this study is in the form of secondary data obtained from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS). Methodology: The method used in this research is descriptive quantitative using panel data regression analysis in the Eviews 10 application. The most appropriate approach to determine the effect of the independent variable on the dependent variable is the Random Effect Model (REM). Results: Based on the effect validity test or t test, it is explained that the variable life expectancy of women (AHH) and the average length of schooling for women (RLS) affect the GRDP of the Regency/City of Bali Province in 2014-2020, while the Gender Development Index (IPG) variable does not. affect the GRDP of the Regency / City of Bali Province in 2014-2020. The government can provide more space for the equal contribution of men and women in the economic, social, educational and political fields. The government also needs to allocate the state budget to achieve gender equality so that men and women have equal access, participation and benefits in promoting development. The limitation of this study lies in the IPG which has no influence on the GRDP of the Province of Bali. While on the other hand, patrilineal culture is still very strong in Bali. The possible predictors of IPG still need to be studied further to be studied so that more comprehensive dimensions of IPG can be obtained. Contribution: The expected contribution in this research is that it can be used as consideration for policy makers in determining the right policies, especially those related to increasing the role of women for economic development in the Regency / City of Bali Province. For researchers and literature, the results of this study are expected to be reference material or literature and reading material on the role of women in economic development. Keywords: 1. PDRB 2. IPG 3. Angka Harapan Hidup Perempuan 4. Rata-Rata Lama Sekolah Perempuan

Self-Help Groups and Economic Development of Women in India through Microcredit Scheme

The concept of SHG significantly impacts the economic status of the poor people of India. These groups are the associations that are constituted voluntarily to achieve collective benefits. This group may be registered or unregistered. Members who have engaged in SHGs agreed to save a small amount of money regularly for the contribution of the common fund. An analytical research method has been applied to carry out this research work. The present study is purely based on the data collected from various published sources such as articles, NABARD annual reports, and RBI bulletins. The collected data has been analyzed and interpreted to reveal the significance of SHGs for financial inclusion through the microfinance system. It brings a massive opportunity for income generation activities. The study also found that a good number of SHGs has increased in recent years. The savings amount has also consistently increased from 2018-19 to 2020-2021. The data also proves the significance of the SHG-bank linkage program as a boon for the poor people in rural India to identify and enhance their potential.

The political economy of women's cooperatives in Turkey: A social reproduction perspective

AbstractThe article analyzes the viability of women's participation in women's cooperatives in Turkey. The prospects are evaluated by focusing on the sustainability of the cooperatives' economic activities as well as the recruitment and continued participation of individual women members. Taking a feminist social reproduction perspective, the article seeks to understand the underlying dynamics of women's participation in cooperatives, as this perspective enables us to analyze this participation as a process and captures the permeability between women's social reproduction duties, women's relationship with the state, and the economic market. Based on countrywide, semi‐structured in‐depth interviews with members of women's cooperatives in Turkey, we find that familial constraints as well as governmental policies and practices challenge women's economic development aspirations in the cooperatives, while social class deeply informs the challenges faced as well as the resources available to and strategies developed by women. The resulting analysis demonstrates that familial, social, and political issues related to social reproduction need to be addressed prior to focusing on the impact of cooperatives on women's empowerment. This is essential to ensuring the success of women's cooperatives and the continued provision of meaningful opportunities for women's participation.

ROLE OF RURAL AND URBAN WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS AT KARNATAKA

Women entrepreneurs face a extensive range of barrier and challenges, It is a general belief in many cultures that the role of women is to build and maintain the homely affairs like task of fetching water, cooking and rearing children. Since the turn of the century, the status of women.in India has been changing due to growing industrialization, globalization, and social legislation. With the spread of education and awareness, women have shifted from kitchen to higher level of Professional activities. The paper aims to analysis the role of the women entrepreneurs in rural and urban in Karnataka. Rural and urban women's constitutes the family, which leads to society and nation. Social and economic development of women is necessary for overall economic development of any society. Entrepreneurship is the state of mind which every women has in her but has not been capitalized in India in way in which it should be, due to change in environment, now people are more comfortable to accept leading role of women in our society. Women entrepreneur is gaining importance in India in the wake of globalization and economic liberalization. The women entrepreneurs have generally gained potential from the nancial institutions especially micronance institutions in the form of SHG. In fact these institutions are making women as economically independent if not sound one. This study examines the difference between the role of rural and urban women entrepreneurs, the study tries to evaluate the role of rural and urban women entrepreneurs in economic development – determine the problem and examine the challenges faced by rural and urban women entrepreneurs, to highlight the factors and major constraints faced by women entrepreneurs, nally to draw conclusions and suggestions.“Rural and urban women entrepreneurs”, in a larger sense, therefore is a women who accepts challenging role to meet her personal needs and become economically self sufcient. A rural and urban women entrepreneur faces numerous problems to reach her familial needs. At last, women entrepreneurs become economically self sufcient after facing challenges.

Effectiveness Of Economic Empowerment Program In Empowered Women Study Group

One of the important elements of development that needs attention is social and economic development for women. The role of women in the development of the Islamic economic sector is now very significant. This has had many positive impacts on both sharia economic growth and the Indonesian economy in general. This study aims to determine the effectiveness of the economic empowerment program in empowered women learning groups (KBPB) which is a CSR program of PT. Pertamina Marketing Operation Region VII, Ujung Tanah District, Makassar City. This research uses descriptive quantitative research, with a total sample of 30 respondents. The results showed that 70% of respondents were able to start SME businesses independently after participating in the KBPB program, and 30% had not been able to develop their businesses independently. Based on the perceived changes that 50% of participants were able to develop productive activities in the economic field, 40% strongly agreed that after participating in the program participants were able to self-actualize, and 40% strongly agreed that they were able to collaborate with others to form a business after joining the KBPB program.

A research on the role of women in economic development in the BRICS countries

Women account for almost half of the world population, however, their contribution to the economic development is rather limited due to significant gender imparity manifested in different aspects: from participation in decision-making and employment to incomes and property. The paper aims to explore and assess the potential of women empowerment to the benefits of economic growth in the BRICS countries. Methodologically, the paper relies on the theory of gender order and the interdisciplinary approach to the research of gender inequality. The study applies methods of systematisation, content analysis, and comparison of time series. By analysing a range of international organisations’ reports, the paper provides insight in the state of affairs with gender inequality in the BRICS countries looking at its key characteristics in the economic, educational, social, and political spheres. Using the World Bank data for 2000–2021, the paper examines women’s empowerment according to the dimensions accounted for in the UN Gender Inequality Index: empowerment, health, and labour market. The findings indicate that the BRICS countries are far behind in terms of delivering real justice to women’s empowerment. Among the five countries China and Russia seem to be putting the strongest efforts to reduce gender gap, Brazil demonstrates good dynamics, but has a long way to go, while South Africa and India confront many deep-rooted problems that strongly thwart their progress. The theoretical and practical significance of the study lies in the consolidation of the data on the problem of gender imparity as well as their interpretation in the context of supporting gender equal societies in the BRICS countries to promote the global spatial economic development.

EFEKTIVITAS PENGEMBANGAN USAHA EKONOMI PEREMPUAN (KAJIAN USAHA JAHITAN DI GAMPONG COT SEURANI MUARA BATU KABUPATEN ACEH UTARA)

Study of the efficiency of women's economic enterprise growth in Cot Seurani Muara Batu Village, North Aceh Regency. capital The external side, on the other hand, looks at policies and commercial competition. This research employs a qualitative technique with descriptive analysis. Interviews, observation, and documentation were used to gather information. The informants included the Keuchik Gampong Cot Seurani, the owner of a sewing business that is not increasing, the owner of a sewing business that is growing, the People's Welfare Kaur, the Program Supervisor, and the Program Supervisor. The study's findings show that women's economic development efforts have been ineffective due to a lack of management and development capacity to operate their businesses and budget constraints. due to a lack of operating capital, policies, and fierce competition in the corporate world

Problems and Countermeasures of Indian Women Entrepreneurs’ Entrepreneurship Development

Women are generally called home makers. They care family and children in good care. They were less participated in the economy. In this topic women entrepreneurship has been ill treated both the society and family. Entrepreneurship is the core of economic development. Women is the key factor of entrepreneurship. In present time women are the emerging economic force. Social and economic development of women is necessary for the development of our mother country. Due to the changing environment women entrepreneur increasing the service sector. The purpose of this study was to find out the problem focused on women entrepreneurship. It will also suggest the practical problem and possible solutions to the women entrepreneurship.

A Study on Economic Development of Women through Skill Training Programme at Small Industries Product Promotion Organisation (SIPPO)

The concept of a skill training program for entrepreneurial development involves equipping a person with the required information and knowledge used for enterprise building and polishing His/her entrepreneurial skills. Nowadays, the skill training program has been used as an essential tool to make new entrepreneurs. To enrich the development and empowerment of women, SIPPO has promoted many women as entrepreneurs in various fields like Food Industries, Food Processing Industries, handicrafts, Essential Oils, Cosmetics, and coir works through providing skill training programs. This study is conducted to identify the effectiveness of skill training programs the researcher used primary data collected from the beneficiaries who were attended the skill training program organized by SIPPO in Madurai and Dindigul.

Factors affecting women entrepreneurs\u2019 success: a study of small- and medium-sized enterprises in emerging market of Pakistan

In the present era, women are recognized as successful entrepreneurs through their strong desire, qualities, and capabilities for robust economic development. Due to such an important contribution of women in economic development, we propose to investigate the factors which affect women entrepreneur’s success in Pakistan. Data were collected through structured questionnaires from 181 registered SMEs operating in Pakistan. A conceptual model is developed, while SPSS and AMOS software’s are used for analysis. The results indicate that the internal factors including the need for achievements, risk-taking, and self-confidence and external factors including economic factors and socio-cultural factors have a positive and significant influence on the success of women-owned enterprises. This research recommends Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA), policymakers, and practitioners to encourage women entrepreneurs to run their businesses for the long term by providing a variety of incentives and supports related to those internal and external factors. Numerous studies have been conducted to test the different factors’ effects on women’s entrepreneurial success, but our study investigated some psychological, cultural, and religious factors that are still almost untouched especially in Pakistan. The current study also contributes to the existing literature through empirical shreds of evidence.

Technowomen: Women’s Autonomy and Its Impact on Environmental Quality

The role of women in economic development and the global environment is vital for progressing them towards the United Nations sustainable development goal (SDG-5) that emphasized the need to empower women in every walk of life. The study examines women’s autonomy in the sustainable development agenda under China’s open innovation system from 1975 to 2019. The study employed an autoregressive distributed lag (ARDL) model, vector autoregressive (VAR) Granger causality, and innovation accounting matrix to estimate parameters. The existing data are summarized and collated in the context of China to explain as a correlational study. The results show that women’s autonomy moderated with technology spills over to decrease greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and substantiate the hump-shaped relationship between them. The increased spending on research and development (R&D) activities, patent publications, and renewable energy consumption empowers women to be equipped with the latest sustainable technologies to improve environmental quality. The pollution haven hypothesis verifies a given country, where trade liberalization policies tend to increase polluting industries to set up their plants that engaged in dirty production that exacerbate GHG emissions. The causality estimates confirmed that technological innovations and renewable energy consumption leads to women’s autonomy. In contrast, females’ share in the labor force participation rate leads to an increase in renewable energy consumption. Thus, it is evident that there is a positive role of women in the country’s sustainable development.