Honing+Technologies+That+Build+Women's+Economic+Base

Mtshali, S. (1998). "Honing Technologies That Build Women's Economic Base." Techno-Innovation, Agenda Feminisrt Media (8), pp. 23-35

The idea of “Appropriate Technologies” is discussed in this article as a method through which women in rural Africa can be empowered. While the technological aspect of this article is not especially pertinent to our current focus, the article agrees with the principle that simply enforcing Western expertise is ineffective, as African women will always insist that the basic needs of households and communities are met before considering their own needs. Therefore, consultation with African communities must be facilitated in order to provide women with a means to becoming economically independent and self-reliant. What can be taken from this article and used toward our understanding of CARE Canada’s “I Am Powerful” initiative is an awareness of the importance of involving women’s participation in the formation of empowerment projects because they are ultimately responsible for the success of such projects.