Assessing the impact of entrepreneurship education on women's economic empowerment through pig passing on program in nkhongo village Lumbadzi, Malawi.

This research project investigates the impact of integrated entrepreneurship education on women’s economic empowerment within the context of a “pig passing on” program in Khongo village. The initiative combines practical asset transfer—whereby women receive breeding pigs and agree to pass on the first female offspring to another participant—with targeted business skills training. The study posits that this dual approach can catalyze sustainable economic upliftment by not only providing immediate livestock capital but also equipping women with the knowledge to manage and scale their micro-enterprises effectively.

Employing a qualitative methodology, the research will capture the nuanced experiences, perceptions, and challenges faced by the participants. Primary data will be collected through in-depth, semi-structured interviews with a purposive sample of 25 women directly enrolled in the program. Additionally, interviews will be conducted with key community members, including program facilitators, local leaders, and family members, to gain a holistic understanding of the program’s socio economic ripple effects. Thematic analysis will be used to interpret the interview transcripts, identifying emergent themes related to changes in income autonomy, decision making power within households, confidence levels, social capital, and the perceived sustainability of the livelihood model.

The findings aim to contribute critical insights to the discourse on gender-focused development strategies. By examining how education synergizes with asset-based interventions, the study will generate evidence-based recommendations for designing more effective women’s economic empowerment programs in similar rural, resource-constrained settings. Ultimately, the research seeks to demonstrate a pathway for enhancing women’s agency, resilience, and long-term financial independence through integrated support systems.