a male dominated society, women have always been underestimated
and discriminated in all spheres of life be it their family and social life
or their economic and political life. Moreover, the traditional duties of
managing households create hindrances in their social and economic
empowerment. Over the years, various efforts have been made by many
Government and Non -Government organizations to promote women
empowerment in general. One such effort is AGASEKE Project intervention. The
general objective of this study was to assess the impact of Women economic
empowerment projects on their socio-economic development considering
Agaseke Project as a case study. This research was conducted in 3 districts of
Kigali namely: Kicukiro, Nyarugenge and Gasabo District. The researcher used
both qualitative and quantitative methods to obtain a reliable data. In
addition, structured questionnaires were administered to the respondents.
Further, findings were analyzed through SPSS version. After conducting this
research the following results were obtained: AGASEKE Project plays a
significant role in the socio- economic development of women ; Through the
provision of various supports to women, particularly to the poor, AGASEKE
Project enables women to be self-employed. Consequently, women have
managed to increase their incomes as well as improving their socio-economic
conditions. In addition, access to AGASEKE Project support has resulted in
significant changes in gender relations at the household level. The impact of
AGASEKE Project in enhancing women’s decision making powers was also
significant. Furthermore, the level of domestic violence has shown decline after
women participation in AGASEKE Project. Hence, AGASEKE Project has
positive impacts on improving the women’s basic needs, at the household level
and community as well. All in all, participation in AGASEKE Project has
contributed to socio-economic development of women as project beneficiaries.