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Village Savings & Loan Associations (Vsla) Services and Household Welfare: Among Selected Vsla Services in Kamuli District

Author : Wolukawu Ambrose Journa Name: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND ENGINEERING TRENDS Country : India Volume: 10 issue: 3 Year: 2024 Views : 737
Abstract:
This study examined Village Savings and Loan Associations services (VSLA) and household welfare in Kamuli District. In particular, the objectives of the study were to examine the relationship of saving money on household welfare, relationship of providing loans on Household welfare, relationship of pursuing entrepreneurship on household welfare in Kamuli District. A cross-sectional survey design was applied to collect data from randomly and purposively selected samples from a population of 150 VSLA members. Additionally, interviews were conducted on key informants. Data was collected using questionnaires, and interview guides. Quantitative data was analyzed using descriptive statistics and inferential statistics, while qualitative data was analyzed using content analysis. The key findings indicated a moderate but positive significant contribution of savings on household welfare, a moderate positive significant contribution of loans on household welfare, a moderate positive significant contribution of entrepreneurship on household welfare. It was recommended that a fair and reasonable penalty system should be put in place to promote a more conducive savings environment, provision of regular training sessions on the benefits and best practices of savings. VSLAs services should consider offering specialized loan products that cater to specific needs, such as loans for entrepreneurial ventures, education, healthcare, asset acquisition, and emergency funds. VSLA services should offer comprehensive financial literacy programs within the community to help borrowers understand the implications of taking loans, the importance of loan repayment, and strategies for effectively managing finances and clear communication of the loaning process. VSLA services need comprehensive entrepreneurship training programs targeting community members and focus should be on equipping individuals with essential business skills, financial literacy, and knowledge of market dynamics. Lastly, promotion of initiatives that facilitate access to startup capital to improve capital accessibility.
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