Digital Savings Group (DSG) Toolkit: Introductory Videos

This brief presents findings from an ex-post evaluation of the Expanding Financial Inclusion in Africa (EFI) program, implemented by Catholic Relief Services. The study assesses the long-term sustainability of the Private Service Provider (PSP) model for Savings and Internal Lending Communities (SILC) in Uganda, highlighting continued group formation, increased savings, and challenges in network support and remuneration.

This brief outlines CARE Sierra Leone’s collaboration with MiKashBoks to digitize Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs). Through tailored app development, digital literacy training, and mobile money integration, the initiative improved financial management, safety, and autonomy for women. The pilot reached 81 groups, with plans to expand to 200, offering insights into inclusive digital transformation in low-connectivity contexts.