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An Evaluation of Policies Guiding Youth Self-Help Groups in Bungoma South Sub-County, Kenya
Subject area: Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities · Area of research: Social Psychology
Abstract
This evaluation aims to assess the effectiveness of policies guiding youth self-help groups in Bungoma South Sub-County, Kenya. The study focuses on three key aspects: awareness of policies among youth group leaders, implementation of policies by government bodies, and the influence of international policies on youth groups. The evaluation includes findings from focus group discussions conducted with group members and provides insights into their knowledge of policies and recommendations for improved awareness. Additionally, the study examines the current implementation status of policies, highlighting those that are being effectively implemented and identifying gaps in implementation. The evaluation concludes by emphasizing the importance of addressing these gaps and recommending strategies to enhance the effectiveness of policies guiding youth self-help groups in Bungoma South Sub-County, Kenya
Keywords
Policies, Youth Self-Help Groups
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How to cite this paper
@article{1705574,
author = {Florence Wanjala},
title = {An Evaluation of Policies Guiding Youth Self-Help Groups in Bungoma South Sub-County, Kenya},
journal = {Iconic Research And Engineering Journals},
year = {2024},
volume = {7},
number = {9},
pages = {74-78},
issn = {2456-8880},
url = {https://www.irejournals.com/formatedpaper/1705574.pdf},
abstract = {This evaluation aims to assess the effectiveness of policies guiding youth self-help groups in Bungoma South Sub-County, Kenya. The study focuses on three key aspects: awareness of policies among youth group leaders, implementation of policies by government bodies, and the influence of international policies on youth groups. The evaluation includes findings from focus group discussions conducted with group members and provides insights into their knowledge of policies and recommendations for improved awareness. Additionally, the study examines the current implementation status of policies, highlighting those that are being effectively implemented and identifying gaps in implementation. The evaluation concludes by emphasizing the importance of addressing these gaps and recommending strategies to enhance the effectiveness of policies guiding youth self-help groups in Bungoma South Sub-County, Kenya},
keywords = {Policies, Youth Self-Help Groups},
month = {March},
}