Monitoring and Evaluation Practices and Women Empowerment in the Tea Industries of Rwanda A Case of Rwanda Mountain Tea, Rutsiro Tea Estate
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https://doi.org/10.53819/81018102t2216Abstract
The purpose of this research is to examine the monitoring influences, practice evaluation and women's empowerment in the tea industries in Rwanda. This work is guided by three specific objectives which are: To determine the effect of monitoring and evaluation planning on women's empowerment in the tea industries in Rwanda, to establish the effect of monitoring and evaluation technical expertise on women's empowerment in the tea industries in Rwanda and to determine the influence of stakeholder involvement in monitoring and evaluation on women's empowerment in the tea industries in Rwanda. This descriptive study focused on the impact of monitoring and evaluation (M&E) practices on women's empowerment in Rwanda's tea industry. The target population included permanent and casual workers at Rutsiro Tea Estate. The study employed a descriptive research design, utilizing Slovene's formula for sample size determination. A sample of 178 respondents was selected via simple random purposive sampling. Data were collected using interviews and questionnaires. The study results indicated a significant positive relationship between M&E planning and women's empowerment (mean result: 4.37), with a statistically significant relationship (Pearson correlation: 0.956**). Similarly, the technical proficiency of M&E demonstrated a significant relationship with women's empowerment (Pearson correlation: 0.857**). Stakeholders' involvement in M&E also showed a notable influence on women's empowerment (mean result: 4.27) with a statistically significant relationship (Pearson correlation: 0.959**). The research highlights the critical role of M&E practices in promoting women's empowerment in Rwanda's tea industry. Stakeholders' involvement, technical proficiency, and effective planning were found to be crucial in enhancing women's empowerment. The study underscores the need for policymakers, specifically the National Agricultural Export Development Board, to implement facilitated policies and provide consistent professional support and resources to promote women's engagement in the tea industry.
Keywords: Monitoring and Evaluation Practices, Women Empowerment, Tea Industries, Rwanda
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