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This research was independently conducted and did not receive funding from outside of the university.
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This research was independently conducted and did not receive funding from outside of the university.
This research was independently conducted and did not receive funding from outside of the university.
The main finding was that, by partnering with this non-profit organization, women really benefited in many ways. They benefited in terms of the training they received and their own sense of empowerment, but also by increasing the networks amongst themselves, maintaining close contact and a support group every month where they would meet and share experiences and problem solve together. It was really great to know that organizations like this NPO facilitates women and economic empowerment.
This research consisted of interviews with eight women employed by the non-profit organization and monitoring their experiences.
The sample of this research is quite small, so you cannot really generalize the findings.
| Concept | Definition |
|---|---|
| Sustainable livelihood | Looking at sustainable livelihoods translates to looking at human capital development, social capital and the social networks, access to financial capital and physical capital. It is an approach to research and policy-making. |
Raniga, T. (2021). Role of economic development cooperatives in improving the livelihoods of women in Gauteng, South Africa. Development Southern Africa, 38(4), 591-606.