ABSTRACT
This chapter draws conclusions from this research. The chapter reviews each of the previous chapters with reflective explanations of the findings. After presenting the data, it also raises the implications of the research for future women’s literacy and development programmes organised by external organisations (including governments). I conclude with a discussion of the significance of being a listener to women’s voices to construct development programmes. It also reminds outsiders that village women do have their own knowledge creation mechanism, becoming self-empowered to improve their well-being. Therefore, it is suggested that we should respect their thoughts and culture and we should have a dialogue to develop more effective and efficient development programmes in their cultural setting. In this research, women have demonstrated resistance to gender inequality through their own networks, whilst trying to maintain a harmonious atmosphere with men, accommodating men’s pride. Local facilitators play an important role in connecting external organisations to the village. External organisations should be more supportive rather than disruptive to village women’s community development in key areas such as water, food and education. This research also examines avenues for future research on the discourse of women’s literacy and development and discusses the analysis of the impact of the Kenyan government’s literacy programmes on people’s well-being and development.
