Abstract:
The purpose of this study has been to identify the role of microfinance institution specifically the role ofACSI to
empower women in the case of North Gander zone in selective districts. In this study mixed research approach and
exploratory sequential research design were used, data were collected using questioner, in-depth interview and FGD
and both quantitative and qualitative method of data analysis were employed. The study found out that improved
access to ACSI has been able to empower women economically. Although the results vary, the study indicated that the
income and saving levels of the majority of the clients have increased after the delivery of ACSI. Encouraging results
have also been shown in the enhancement of the women’s of self-confidence with respect to the capability to work on
their own and improvetheir lives. There were also an indication of enhancement in the decision making power of
women and in their political empowerment as reflected in respect for their legal rights, ownership of household assets
and holding of political positions. The study recognizes the limits of the transformative capacities of microfinance
and it shows that financial empowermentdoes not necessarily lead to a transformation in gender relationships which
