Impact of Literacy and Skill Trainings on Empowerment of Women: A Case Study of Naushahro Feroze

Abstract

This study examine the impact of adult literacy and occupational skill development on economic empowerment in Naushahro Feroze, Sindh Province, Pakistan. Women’s empowerment is seen as a primary driver of economic progress across the world. Economic progress and women's empowerment are inextricably linked, with a reciprocal relationship. The current study employs a quantitative methodology. To conduct quantitative analysis, data was collected using a standardized data collecting tool/question. Seven variables were chosen to explore the relationship between literacy, skill development, and women's empowerment. A total of 240 respondents were used, divided into two groups: control and treatment/intervention. Three independent factors were used to predict the dependent variable, the economic empowerment index. The Women's Economic Empowerment Index model indicates that enhancing women's literacy and skill sets significantly enhances their empowerment, with skill development and literacy being particularly beneficial. The study concluded that various sorts of program support contributed to increased women's empowerment, with those receiving literacy and skill training feeling more empowered.