AN ASSESSMENT OF GENDER-RESPONSIVE BUDGETING EFFECTIVENESS IN PROMOTING GENDER EQUALITY AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT IN KENYA

Ruth Mauti Manoti

Abstract


Background: This study sought to assess the effectiveness of Gender Responsive Budgeting (GRB) on Gender Equality and Community Development in Kenya. Specifically, the study sought to examine the extent to which Resource Mobilization in GRB; and determine the influence of Capacity Building in GRB on Gender Equality and Community Development in Kenya.

Methodology: A survey research design is appropriate in order to gather primary data from respondents through interviews or questionnaire. The study adopted a descriptive survey design. For the purposes of this study, the target population was 3 representatives for the 47 counties (141) as key respondents comprising of county management representatives with operational technical mandate. Two respondents from the Ministry of Gender, culture, the Arts and Heritage (94).   The study also targeted other stakeholders such the Civil society Organizations (50).

Findings: The study also found that all the variables i.e. Resource Mobilization, and Capacity Building in GRB had positive significant influence on Gender Equality and Community Development in Kenya.

Keywords: Gender Responsive Budgeting, Resource Mobilization, Capacity Building, Gender Equality and Community Development


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