Empowering rural women through microfinance: Challenges and opportunities
Keywords:
rural women, economic empowerment, social empowerment, microfinanceAbstract
Microfinance services are an essential tool for empowering rural women and enhancing their ability to make effective economic decisions. This study aims to explore the role of microfinance institutions in improving women’s participation in economic activities and developing their skills in general, and in analyzing the Algerian situation for the empowerment of rural women in Algeria in particular. Multiple indicators are used to measure empowerment, such as market participation, savings mobilization, and skills development through training programs. The study focuses on the factors that contribute to the empowerment of rural women, along with an analysis of the challenges and opportunities faced by these institutions in achieving their objectives. The results indicate a positive impact of microfinance in improving the well-being of rural women, giving them access to and control over resources, and supporting small investment projects that contribute to raising their standard of living. Microfinance also promotes literacy and increased participation of women in economic decisions within the family and community, raising self-esteem and self-confidence. The study emphasizes that the success of these programs depends on overcoming challenges such as weak financial infrastructure and social awareness, which constitute an opportunity to promote sustainable development and achieve gender equality in rural communities.
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