Assessment Of Performance On Women Empowerment Towards Gender Equality In Wolayita Zone

The research was aimed to assess and analyze the programmes and practices of Wolayita Zone inrnorder to examine the extent to which gender issues are integrated as part and parcel of the overallrnsystem. It was also important to evaluate the gender-related perceptions and attitudes of thernmembers of the community to determine the orientation of key players in the Zone with regardsrnto gender perspectives and the implementation of policies and programs. The research is alsornaimed to identify areas of achievements in the Zone towards women empowerment and genderrnequality. At the same time, this research also aspired to identify gaps in women empowerment.rnTo this end, descriptive research design was used. Qualitative research approaches were utilized.rnRegarding the sampling technique, purposive sampling technique was employed. Questionnaire,rninterview, Focus Group Discussion and None participant Observation were used to collectrnprimary data. The findings show that, in spite of some commendable but limited efforts, the Zonernlacks level of commitment, understanding, capacity, operational and institutional frameworkrnwhich is necessary for proper gender equality and women empowerment. In addition, there is thernhuge gender disparity across most of the human resource dimensions, particularly among thernstaff. Based on these findings, the researcher has concluded that Wolayita Zone has not yetrnsufficiently mainstreamed gender to contribute towards gender equality and the empowerment ofrnwomen. To create gender-equitable environment, the Zonal administration should lead byrnexample by showing commitment to gender mainstreaming through women empowerment.rnSupplementary, it is relevant to treat gender equality as a cross-cutting as well as a specific goal,rnand build on the modest foundation and strengthen Children and Women‟s Affairs Bureau of thernZonal administration in terms of resource and conduct continuous awareness creation sessions.rnMoreover, the Children and Women‟s Affairs Bureau of the Zonal administration should utilizernan effective advocacy approach and expand strategic partnerships with the stakeholders.

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