Do Savings Groups expose members, individually and collectively, to risk? What are those risks? And what impact do they have?

These are questions that the SEEP Network set out to address through a risk assessment of Savings Groups conducted in 2018. Together with three research partners – the Aga Khan Foundation, Catholic Relief Services, and World Relief –1,600 surveys were conducted with groups, individual members, trainers, and community stakeholders in four Sub-Saharan African countries, to uncover key risks affecting Savings Groups.

During this webinar, we will share some of the key findings of the study. Learn more about group survival, member turnover, and multi-group membership. Find out how many groups received ongoing support from trainers and discuss the implications of group performance. Hear about the extent of theft and loan default and how they have impacted groups.

This will also be a valuable opportunity to share what you know about the risks facing Savings Groups and exchange ideas and experiences on how to prevent and address these risks. Please join us on November 20th!

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Speakers

Ashley Wheaton, The SEEP Network

Ashley is co-facilitator of SEEP’s Savings-Led Working Group and leads the working group’s activities in two key thematic areas: consumer protection and gender. Ashley has over ten years of experience developing and managing a broad range of international development programs ranging from alternative urban sanitation to micro-franchising. After being introduced to Savings Groups while working in Bangladesh, Ashley was inspired to seek opportunities to promote and strengthen Savings Groups programs. Prior to joining SEEP, Ashley worked as an Economic Development Consultant at World Vision Australia where she supported their global scale-up of Savings Groups.

This webinar is hosted by The SEEP Network in partnership with FSD Africa.