From victims to beneficiaries: Empowerment and participation of women in the Kidunda Dam Project in Morogoro, Tanzania
This article explores the empowerment and participation of women in developing the Kidunda Dam project in Tanzania, using the ladder of citizen participation framework to analyse their participation in decision-making, social and community engagement, and economic contributions. A qualitative res...
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Mzumbe Unversity
2026
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| Résumé: | This article explores the empowerment and participation of women in developing the Kidunda
Dam project in Tanzania, using the ladder of citizen participation framework to analyse their
participation in decision-making, social and community engagement, and economic
contributions. A qualitative research design was employed, with data collected through in
depth interviews, focus group discussions (FGDs), and documentary reviews, with a thematic
analysis technique to identify and analyse the key themes related to women's participation in
decision-making, social and community engagement, and economic contributions. Findings
reveal that women have taken on various roles, including participation in project committees
and contributing to decision-making processes, promoting transparency, information
sharing, and increased community engagement. Economically, women have leveraged the
dam's construction to initiate business ventures, significantly contributing to the local
livelihoods. This article emphasises that empowerment in mega infrastructure projects
requires more than formal participation. It demands equitable engagement at every stage. In
alignment with the goals of Agenda 2063, the study underscores the need for gender-sensitive
infrastructure design to promote inclusive and sustainable development. Policy
recommendations call for participatory practices that ensure women's contributions are
recognised, valued, and integrated into development frameworks. |
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