Women Empowerment through Integrated Development Approach: A Case Study on Poverty Eradication Program (PEP)
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https://doi.org/10.61963/jkt.v2i2.106Keywords:
Women Empowerment, Integrated Development, Poverty Eradication, Rural Bangladesh, Socio-Economic UpliftmentAbstract
This study investigates the impact of the Poverty Eradication Program (PEP) on women's empowerment in rural Bangladesh through an integrated development approach. The research aims to assess how PEP's combination of economic, social, and environmental initiatives contributes to the socio-economic empowerment of women. A combination of quantitative and qualitative research methods was used to gather data from women who have benefited from various PEP programs, such as microcredit, sericulture, and healthcare. Thus, the study findings indicate that PEP’s activities have positively shifted the lives of women and girls by enhancing their financial status, social status, and access to essential services, including education and health services. However, there are still several challenges, such as society’s resistance to accept fully empowered employees and limited market access. Finally, the study found that the integrated model implemented by PEP has been helpful in employing women as well as poverty eradication, but constant support and improvement of the strategies are necessary in stripping barriers that persistently hinder such achievements.
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