2. What is empowerment?
Access and future claims
to material, human, and
social resources that serve
to enhance one’s ability to
exercise choice
The capacity to act
independently and to make
choices, including
decisionmaking and
negotiation processes
Well-being outcomes,
such as good health
and nutrition
Agency
AchievementsResources
Source: Kabeer 1999
3. Rural revitalization must include
opportunities for women and girls to…
Increase access and rights
to resources (land, water,
technology, and other
assets)
Increase decisionmaking
power
Increase well-being
Agency
AchievementsResources
Source: Quisumbing, Meinzen-Dick, and Malapit 2019
4. A framework for guiding design and
implementation of programs and policies
Reach Benefit Empower
Include women in
program activities
Increase women’s well-
being (e.g. food security,
income, health, nutrition)
Strengthen ability of women to
make strategic life choices and to
put those choices into action