ASSESSING EFFECTIVENESS OF CONSTITUENCY DEVELOPMENT FUND ON WOMEN EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM

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Assessing the Effectiveness of the Constituency Development Fund on Women Empowerment Program explores the role of Zambia’s Constituency Development Fund (CDF) in advancing women’s economic empowerment and improving rural livelihoods, using women dairy farmers in Choma District as a case study. Drawing on empirical research and field based evidence, the book examines how CDF supported initiatives have influenced access to financial resources, productive assets, skills development, and income generating opportunities for women.
Beyond assessing programme outcomes, the study critically examines the challenges affecting the effective implementation of CDF funded women’s empowerment initiatives and identifies practical strategies for enhancing their impact. By presenting evidence based findings and recommendations, the book contributes to broader discussions on decentralised development, gender equality, local governance, and sustainable community development. This publication is intended for policymakers, development practitioners, NGO’s, researchers, students, civil society organisations, and development partners seeking insight into promoting inclusive socio-economic development.