Women participation in livelihood projects in the Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija [Philippines] 2009
2009
Latonio, A.M.L.S., Central Luzon State Univ., Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija (Philippines)
The fundamental query is to identify factors related to women participation in livelihood projects and determine whether these livelihood projects have contributed to the well-being of women and the community, as perceived by the women themselves. Stratified random sampling using proportional allocation was used in selecting the respondents from three barangays [villages] of the Science City of Muñoz. These barangays have the most number of livelihood programs implemented by the local government. Results showed that women's aspiration and level of participation tends to increase together. Other factors that increase with level of participation are age, length of residence in the community, and access to information about the projects, while the number of children and household size of women hinders their participation to these livelihood programs. Satisfaction on the implementation of the programs and appreciation in terms of personal and community development through these livelihood programs also increase with the women's level of participation to the activities. Also, perceived personal gains, community gains and satisfaction on livelihood programs of women involved and not involved in planning, implementation and monitoring are significantly different. Overall satisfaction of women who volunteered and those who were only requested/encouraged to join are also significantly different. Findings of the study provide evidence useful to the Science City of Muñoz leaders, planners and implements for effective promotion of these livelihood programs with the fundamental goal of helping the community's rural poor through the women in the community.
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