L4R-RUSACCOs and their contribution to financial inclusion for VESA members (Learning Brief #6)
This brief explores the Livelihoods for Resilience Activity’s experience working with rural saving and credit cooperatives (RUSACCOs) and managing their relationships with members of village economic and social associations (VESAs). The brief does not aim to be a comprehensive brief on RUSACCOs and their pros and cons, but rather delves into the various ways in which the project engaged with RUSACCOs, the implementation processes and achievements in financial inclusion, and the lessons learned and recommendations for the future.
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