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ArticleOpen Access http://dx.doi.org/10.26855/jhass.2025.06.001

Impact of the Practices of Agricultural Cooperatives on Women’s Socio-economic Empowerment: Case of CORI-CPF

Jeanine Ndihokubwayo1,*, Grâce Nuwamariya2, Victor Barantota3, Simon Ntamwana4, Mucurenge Athanase5, Ndayemeye Ezechiel5

1Department of Administrative and Economic Sciences, Hope Africa University, Bujumbura 238, Burundi.

2Master in Community Development, Hope Africa University, Bujumbura 238, Burundi.

3Department of Educational Sciences, Hope Africa University, Bujumbura 238, Burundi.

4Department of Intercultural Studies, Gadjah Mada University, Yogyakarta 55284, Indonesia.

5Master in Business Administration, Hope Africa University, Bujumbura 238, Burundi.

*Corresponding author: Jeanine Ndihokubwayo

Published: June 23,2025

Abstract

This article examines how agricultural cooperatives, such as Rice Cooperative—The Capital of the Poor is his Strength “CORI-CPF” (Coopérative Rizicole-le Capital du Pauvre c’est sa Force) in Burundi, contribute to the social and economic empowerment of women. It assesses the living conditions of women before their membership in this cooperative and highlights the positive impact of that membership on their empowerment. The study utilized specific sampling methods to select participants, including 96 members of CORI-CPF, and analyzed the data using the SPSS tool. The results indicate that 85% of the surveyed women observed an improvement in their socio-economic situation due to the cooperative, particularly in terms of income and food security (with 78% report-ing improved food security) and overall well-being. Furthermore, the study reveals a 65% increase in women’s participation in decision-making processes within the cooperatives, thereby enhancing their autonomy. Women who are members of cooperatives also show a 70% higher likelihood of adopting innovative agricultural practices and improving their agronomic skills. This suggests that the cooperative model effectively supports the enhancement of women’s skills and economic situations. Therefore, it is crucial to promote these cooperatives as tools of empowerment in rural areas.

Keywords

Impact; Practices; Agricultural cooperatives; Women’s empowerment; Rural development; Food security; Agricultural innovation; Community economy; Prosperity and sustainability

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How to cite this paper

Impact of the Practices of Agricultural Cooperatives on Women’s Socio-economic Empowerment: Case of CORI-CPF

How to cite this paper: Jeanine Ndihokubwayo, Grâce Nuwamariya, Victor Barantota, Simon Ntamwana, Mucurenge Athanase, Ndayemeye Ezechiel. (2025) Impact of the Practices of Agricultural Cooperatives on Women’s Socio-economic Empowerment: Case of CORI-CPF. Journal of Humanities, Arts and Social Science9(6), 1044-1056.

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.26855/jhass.2025.06.001