VSLA in Emergencies (VSLAiE)
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This activity aims to consolidate the internal and external learnings from implementing Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs) in fragile settings before developing a robust VSLA in Emergencies (VSLAiE) model. The VSLA model with its focus on establishing low-cost, self-administered informal financial services - with the ability to link to formal financial institutions where available - has the potential to help address this gap and lay a foundation for future economic recovery. This research confirms that sequencing cash and VSLA in line with the outlined VSLA in Emergencies approach is appropriate and that an operational separation between VSLAs and cash integration should be ensured. It demonstrates how financial services can play an important role in supporting social solidarity and building community resilience that goes beyond VSLA membership, and shows demand for these services, and positive outcomes when linked with cash transfers.
Read the Savings and Solidarity in Crisis report
Read the Building Capital in Crisis report
Watch VSLAs in Emergencies: CARE's Pilot in Taiz, Yemen Webinar
Savings Groups in Emergencies Learning Brief
Savings Groups in Emergencies Flyer