Enhancing the Income of Kibase Women Group through Batik Production in Kabukundani ward, Handeni District Tanga Region.

Oldarasero, Zawadi Daniel (2025) Enhancing the Income of Kibase Women Group through Batik Production in Kabukundani ward, Handeni District Tanga Region. Masters thesis, The Open University of Tanzania.

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Abstract

This study explained the project about enhancing the income of kibase women group through batik production in Kabukundani ward, Handeni district Tanga region The main objective of the project is to empower women economically by means of Batik making. It addresses the urgent need for sustainable income generation in rural areas where gender inequality and economic disadvantages are still present. Key obstacles to women's economic participation were found through a participatory needs assessment, and these included restricted access to money, insufficient training for vocational careers, and a lack of market opportunities. The study employed a thorough methodological approach, integrating both qualitative and quantitative techniques to fully comprehend the socio-economic circumstances and individual requirements of the women participating. The fact that Batik making relies on local resources and has low beginning costs suggests that it could be a viable microenterprise, according to the results. Community involvement and sustainability were prioritized during implementation, and important metrics like production output, revenue, and participant feedback were tracked using a monitoring system. Evaluation revealed a significant rise in household earnings and female empowerment, with women reporting higher levels of social status, better decision-making, and financial independence. Strategies included reinvesting profits, forming local alliances, and investigating new product opportunities in order to guarantee long-term persistence. Keywords: Economic growth, Batik making, Kibase Group.

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