WOMEN EMPOWERMENT IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP: AN EFFECTIVE STRATEGY FOR POVERTY REDUCTION
Abstract
The present situation in the country demands for active participation of all to seek and proffer solution. Revival of the nation cannot be left only in the hands of the menfolk. Women as divine helpers, home and nation builders have a lot of contributions to make towards revitalization of our economy. This paper examined women empowerment in entrepreneurship as an effective strategy for reducing poverty. It examined the following concepts: women, women entrepreneurship, empowerment, women empowerment and poverty. The question of how to reduce poverty through empowering women financially to establish businesses were also highlighted. The paper concluded that empowering women will reduce the level of unemployment and as well develop personal and social capabilities in women. The paper therefore recommended among others that governments through her various agencies should map out strategies for reaching and providing fund to women who are willing to set up businesses
Key words: women, women entrepreneurship, empowerment, women empowerment and poverty.
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