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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 RUSAC
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Unlocking the Potential of Women-led Micro & Small Enterprises
Ignite set out to reach 3.9 million entrepreneurs in three years with $5.26 million USD in grant funding from Mastercard. The program exceeded initial goals, reaching more than nine million entrepreneurs, and unlocking access to $154.9 million USD in loans. More than 150,000 entrepreneurs were deeply supported with loans, critical support services, and training.
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The Digital CARE Package for Small Producers
AUXFIN endeavors to make its financial solutions accessible to all, including CARE's VSLA members who are mainly vulnerable populations with low digital literacy and limited access to the internet. Through their platform, small producers gain access to basic financial services such as trading accounts, savings, microcredits, payments, and transfers.
Read MoreL4R- VESA digitalization (Learning brief #4)
This brief explores the project’s experience piloting the digitalization of village economic and social associations (VESAs)’ record keeping and sharing of digital information with a micro-finance institution (MFI), with the objective of helping VESA members in Sidama access MFI loans more quickly. The brief delves into the potential benefits of digitalization, the challenges faced during implemen
Read MoreSolar Harnessed Entrepreneurs (SHE): Outcome Harvest Study Brief
The Solar Harnessed Entrepreneurs (SHE) initiative is a 32-month project funded by the Rockefeller Foundation through the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) and implemented by CARE Sierra Leone. In August 2023, CARE conducted this Outcome Harvesting study to capture SHE participant results that continues to inform project learning and adaptive management.
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Uniting to Tackle Water Scarcity: Case Study, Niger
In the Tahoua Region of Niger, a story of resilience and empowerment unfolds. 50-year-old Mariama Ali is the Secretary General of her Village Savings & Loan Association, named ‘Niya da Kokari’, meaning commitment and courage. She is a mother of four and an entrepreneur, selling spices and vegetables. Her savings group, established two years ago, has 25 members. Mariama shares insights into the pro
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Enhancing Agricultural Efficiency for Smallholder Farmers
Hello Tractor's mobile app and agent model increases access to tractors among smallholder farmers, while their pay-as-you-go financing enables rural communities to own, manage, and earn additional income from their own tractors.
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