Gash, M. 2014. The Impact of Integrated Financial Services for Young People in Mali. Davis, California

2.3 DIRECT ACTIONS IN COMMUNITIES

2.3.5 Micro finance

Recommendation: 4. Note that analysis shows that linking NGOs together with banks or Micro Finance institutions is more likely to be associated with success (as opposed to delivering programs solely through banks or Micro Finance institutions).

Reference: Gash, M. 2014. The Impact of Integrated Financial Services for Young People in Mali. Davis, California, USA: Freedom from Hunger.

Evidence sample: Even in rural areas where young people have limited and irregular access to money, young people can save enough money over time to buy small assets, such as livestock.