Abstract |
This chapter highlights the causes of gendered poverty in light of existing programs and mechanisms in Uganda aimed at poverty eradication especially among women. The study describes Uganda’s current situation regarding gendered poverty and its attempts at poverty reduction. Poverty and gendered poverty are defined to support this discussion. Also, there is a discussion of the Ugandan government’s efforts at addressing gendered poverty through the promotion of a Functional Adult Literacy (FAL) program targeting women, and poverty reduction mechanisms such as the Poverty Eradication Action Plan (PEAP), Poverty Action Fund (PAF), and Poverty Reduction Strategic Plans (PRSPs). A discussion of a way forward with recommendations is included with the conclusion. |