Micro-finance and the Empowerment of Women A Review of the Key Issues By Linda Mayou.

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Micro-finance and the Empowerment of Women A Review of the Key Issues By Linda Mayou

Four Perspectives Microfinance is the best way to empower women Microfinance has its limitations, but these are mostly due to program design; well-designed programs are the best way to empower women Microfinance has its limitations, but it is still a key ingredient to alleviate poverty within other strategies Microfinance as a way to empower women is just a waste of resources

Mayou’s Thesis We can’t assume that empowerment is an automatic effect of microfinance programs We need more research and innovation regarding microfinance programs Microfinance programs lack other empowerment interventions Unless empowerment is an integral part of the planning process, microfinance will fall short of achieving empowerment for women

Different paradigms regarding gender and microfinance Financial self- sustainability Poverty alleviation Feminist empowerment Economic empowerment Increased well-being Social & political empowerment Empowerment Objective:Empowerment Definition:

Cautions Regarding Microfinance We cannot assume that there will be interlinkage between these areas of development. The ways that women use the money don’t necessarily lead to improved quality of life. Women may continue to perpetuate gender discrimination through their spending habits Microfinance programs may contribute little to political or social empowerment

Conclusion Macroeconomic policies, legislation and social programs continue to perpetuate gender inequalities Credit is necessary for assisting women in the realm of economics, wellbeing and social/political empowerment But to achieve holistic improvement in women’s lives, development programs must intentionally address all areas of women’s lives: education, civil rights, worldview, and community