The Role of Multinational Corporations on Economic Empowerment of Women and Job Creation for Women in Twangiza
Keywords:
Multinational corporations, economic empowerment, job creation, women, TwangizaAbstract
Multinational corporations play a major role in creating jobs and other social-economic benefits therefore, they contribute to economic growth and improve the welfare of communities. The purpose of this study was to examine the role of role of multinational corporations on economic empowerment of women and job creation for women in Twangiza. This study used a descriptive research design, combining both qualitative and quantitative research strategies and was predominantly conducted in Twangiza South-Kivu province of the DR Congo, focusing on Banro Corporation whose production site and main office are in Twangiza and administration office in Bukavu City. The target population for this study was 3860 individuals including Banro staff which is spread across Twangiza and Bukavu City in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The sample size for this study was 150 respondents. The research used both primary and secondary data on this MNC. Primary data was collected by the use of questionnaires administered by the researcher. Quantitative data was analyzed using inferential and descriptive methods, while qualitative data was analyzed using content analysis. Results were presented using graphical and statistical techniques. Findings of this study will be of great significance as it will help the South Kivu leadership to identify areas where they can positively use MNCs to benefit the community and formulate frameworks to regulate the MNCs in DRC to benefit the local community, particularly the women. It could also help investors to focus on the nature consisting of opposition they might face and enable them to decide on any investments to be made in that particular region.
Keywords: Multinational corporations, economic empowerment, job creation, women, Twangiza
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