مجلة التمكين الاجتماعي
Volume 8, Numéro 3, Pages 39-59
2026-09-30

Empowering Rural Women Through Technological Innovation: Pathways To Livelihood Security



Authors : Lawal Musediq Olufemi . Lanre-babalola Folake O. . Olajuwon Timileyin Gabriel . Olonade Zaccheaus O. . Irhue Young Kenneth .

Abstract

Rural women remain central to agricultural production and household welfare, yet they continue to face structural constraints that undermine their livelihood security. Limited access to productive resources, financial services, and technological tools exacerbates their socio-economic vulnerability, particularly in developing regions. This study explores how technological innovation can serve as a transformative pathway for empowering rural women and enhancing sustainable livelihood security. Adopting an archival qualitative approach, the study draws on policy documents, development reports, and recent scholarly literature to examine the intersection between gender, technology, and rural development. The findings reveal that digital financial services, mobile-based agricultural applications, and renewable energy technologies significantly improve women’s access to markets, information, and income-generating opportunities. These innovations not only enhance productivity but also strengthen women’s agency, decision-making capacity, and resilience to economic and environmental shocks. However, persistent barriers such as digital illiteracy, infrastructural deficits, and socio-cultural norms continue to limit the full realization of these benefits. The study concludes that targeted, gender-responsive policies and inclusive technological frameworks are essential for fostering equitable development and long-term livelihood security among rural women.

Keywords

Rural women ; Technological innovation ; Livelihood security ; Women empowerment ; Digital inclusion

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