Report on Delivery to Women
Programmes and Activities
- The Department is co-operating with the Department of Social Development to assist in providing employment opportunities for poor women who do not qualify for state maintenance grants.
- The Community-Based Public Works Programme aims to provide basic infrastructure -schools, clinics, crèches, roads, and temporary jobs in poverty-stricken areas. Women are targeted for employment in this programme. 41% of workforce is female. 29% of the completed projects have been preschools and water supplies, with benefits deriving to women as a result.
- Community Employment Programme: women are involved in project selection, planning and management. 38% of those trained under this programme are women.