IDEAS home Printed from https://ideas.repec.org/a/bcp/journl/v8y2024i12p1468-1475.html
   My bibliography  Save this article

Exploring Constraints Faced by Women’s Self-Help Groups in Lupane District: Proposing Viable Solutions

Author

Listed:
  • Nothando Tshuma

    (National University of Science and Technology)

  • Faith Banwa

    (National University of Science and Technology)

  • Tsepeso Setoboli

    (National University of Science and Technology)

  • Emmanuel Sibanda

    (National University of Science and Technology)

  • Sindiso Mpofu

    (National University of Science and Technology)

Abstract

Gender equality and women’s empowerment have become increasingly significant in Zimbabwe, aligning with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In rural Matabeleland communities, Self-Help Groups (SHGs) play a crucial role in empowering women. However, despite their potential, SHGs often face high failure rates. This study aimed to investigate the challenges faced by SHGs and propose practical solutions. A qualitative research design was employed, using purposive sampling to select 56 respondents from the 28 wards in Lupane District. Data were collected through in-depth interviews and focus group discussions. The findings revealed several challenges: economic constraints related to product demand and limited access to funds, personal challenges such as confidence issues and time management, and social constraints, including gender stereotyping from family and community. The study concluded that the major challenges facing SHGs are economic, personal, and socio-psychological. The study recommends implementing financial literacy programs focusing on budget management, saving strategies, and investment planning. Additionally, with NGO support, SHGs should conduct workshops on market linkages, personal development, self-esteem, and skills enhancement. Addressing gender stereotyping through awareness programs is also crucial. Future research could examine the impact of SHGs on improving livelihoods and their contribution to economic growth.

Suggested Citation

  • Nothando Tshuma & Faith Banwa & Tsepeso Setoboli & Emmanuel Sibanda & Sindiso Mpofu, 2024. "Exploring Constraints Faced by Women’s Self-Help Groups in Lupane District: Proposing Viable Solutions," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 8(12), pages 1468-1475, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:8:y:2024:i:12:p:1468-1475
    as

    Download full text from publisher

    File URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijriss/Digital-Library/volume-8-issue-12/1468-1475.pdf
    Download Restriction: no
    File URL: https://rsisinternational.org/journals/ijriss/articles/exploring-constraints-faced-by-womens-self-help-groups-in-lupane-district-proposing-viable-solutions/
    Download Restriction: no
    ---><---

    References listed on IDEAS

    as
    1. Frank Girabi & Agnes Elishadai Godfrey Mwakaje, 2013. "Impact of Microfinance on Smallholder Farm Productivity in Tanzania: The Case of Iramba District," Asian Economic and Financial Review, Asian Economic and Social Society, vol. 3(2), pages 227-242.
    2. Frank Girabi & Agnes Elishadai Godfrey Mwakaje, 2013. "Impact of Microfinance on Smallholder Farm Productivity in Tanzania: The Case of Iramba District," Asian Economic and Financial Review, Asian Economic and Social Society, vol. 3(2), pages 227-242, February.
    Full references (including those not matched with items on IDEAS)

    Most related items

    These are the items that most often cite the same works as this one and are cited by the same works as this one.
    1. Md. Alamgir Hossain & Mohammad Abdul Malek & Zhengfei Yu, 2023. "Impact of Rural Credit on Household Welfare: Evidence from a Long-Term Panel in Bangladesh," Asian Development Review (ADR), World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte. Ltd., vol. 40(02), pages 363-397, September.
    2. Mwaka Kayula & Collins Otieno Odoyo & Chanda Sichinsambwe, 2022. "Effects of Crop Insurance and Finance on Small-Scale Maize Productivity in Zambia," International Business Research, Canadian Center of Science and Education, vol. 15(10), pages 1-48, October.
    3. Faraja N. Mpeku & Justin K. Urassa, 2022. "Access to Bank Loans and Smallholder Farmers' Paddy Productivity; A case of Mvomero District, Tanzania," International Journal of Science and Business, IJSAB International, vol. 15(1), pages 65-78.
    4. Adam Malla Issiou & Jacob Yabi, 2023. "Determinants of social norms and support services for the entrepreneurial spirit of rural farmers in sub-Saharan Africa: The case of Borgou in Benin [Les déterminants des normes sociales et des ser," Post-Print hal-04256003, HAL.
    5. Musamali, M. Martin & Daniel Kipkirong Tarus, 2013. "Does Firm Profile Influence Financial Access among Small and Medium Enterprises in Kenya?," Asian Economic and Financial Review, Asian Economic and Social Society, vol. 3(6), pages 714-723, June.
    6. repec:kqi:journl:2017-1-2 is not listed on IDEAS
    7. Girma T. Kassie & Debrah Maleni & Simon Gwara1 & Bezabih Emana, 2013. "Efficiency of Moisture Stress Risk Coping Strategies in North Eastern Ethiopia: Application of Mean-Variance Efficiency Analysis," Asian Economic and Financial Review, Asian Economic and Social Society, vol. 3(8), pages 1018-1032, August.
    8. Shankar Ghimire & Taylor Rigatti & Nicholas Sexton, 2017. "Effect of Credit Cooperatives in Employment Generation: Evidence from Rural Nepal," Journal of Development Innovations, KarmaQuest International, vol. 1(1), pages 29-44, February.
    9. Venkatesh, P. & Nithyashree, M.L., 2014. "Institutional Changes in Delivery of Agricultural Inputs and Services to Farm Households in India," Agricultural Economics Research Review, Agricultural Economics Research Association (India), vol. 27(Conferenc).
    10. Lota Tamini & Ibrahima Bocoum & Ghislain Auger & Kotchikpa Gabriel Lawin & Arahama Traoré, 2019. "Enhanced Microfinance Services and Agricultural Best Management Practices: What Benefits for Smallholders Farmers? An Evidence from Burkina Faso," CIRANO Working Papers 2019s-11, CIRANO.
    11. Jonathan E. Ogbuabor & Cynthia A. Nwosu, 2017. "The Impact of Deposit Money Bank's Agricultural Credit on Agricultural Productivity in Nigeria: Evidence from an Error Correction Model," International Journal of Economics and Financial Issues, Econjournals, vol. 7(2), pages 513-517.
    12. Joseph John Magali, 2014. "Effectiveness of Loan Portfolio Management in Rural SACCOS: Evidence from Tanzania," Business and Economic Research, Macrothink Institute, vol. 4(1), pages 299-318, June.
    13. Mahlako Nthabeleng Mokgomo & Clarietta Chagwiza & Phathutshedzo Fancy Tshilowa, 2022. "The Impact of Government Agricultural Development Support on Agricultural Income, Production and Food Security of Beneficiary Small-Scale Farmers in South Africa," Agriculture, MDPI, vol. 12(11), pages 1-21, October.

    More about this item

    Statistics

    Access and download statistics

    Corrections

    All material on this site has been provided by the respective publishers and authors. You can help correct errors and omissions. When requesting a correction, please mention this item's handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:8:y:2024:i:12:p:1468-1475. See general information about how to correct material in RePEc.

    If you have authored this item and are not yet registered with RePEc, we encourage you to do it here. This allows to link your profile to this item. It also allows you to accept potential citations to this item that we are uncertain about.

    If CitEc recognized a bibliographic reference but did not link an item in RePEc to it, you can help with this form .

    If you know of missing items citing this one, you can help us creating those links by adding the relevant references in the same way as above, for each refering item. If you are a registered author of this item, you may also want to check the "citations" tab in your RePEc Author Service profile, as there may be some citations waiting for confirmation.

    For technical questions regarding this item, or to correct its authors, title, abstract, bibliographic or download information, contact: Dr. Pawan Verma (email available below). General contact details of provider: https://rsisinternational.org/journals/ijriss/ .

    Please note that corrections may take a couple of weeks to filter through the various RePEc services.

    IDEAS is a RePEc service. RePEc uses bibliographic data supplied by the respective publishers.