WOMEN EMPOWERMENT THROUGH MICROFINANCE IN NEPAL
Date
2024
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Shanker Dev Campus
Abstract
This research examines the relationship between microfinance and womenâs
empowerment in Nepal, focusing on five socio-economic factors: income, education,
decision-making power, family support, and asset ownership. Using quantitative
methods, the study finds that microfinance positively impacts empowerment, with
variations across these dimensions. Correlation analysis shows significant
relationships between empowerment and all five factors, with asset ownership having
the strongest correlation. ANOVA confirms that these factors collectively influence
empowerment. However, regression analysis reveals that while income, education,
decision-making power, and family support significantly affect empowerment, asset
ownership contributes indirectly. The study highlights microfinance's crucial role in
empowering women in rural Nepal.