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World Relief Decision Tree Image

World Relief created this tool to help country offices decide if transitioning to a digital savings group (DSG) program would be helpful for the participants. After understanding the local context and current savings group program, field staff can ask themselves the questions in the decision tree to determine if and what type of a DSG program would be most helpful.

Do you have tips or suggestions for how to make sound decisions about going digital? Please share them in comments below.

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