Contribution of Savings and Internal Lending Communities to the Youth Livelihood in Rwanda: The Case of Gikongoro Diocese Project 2006-2010 by Jacques, Sezikeye

“…This study set out to assess the socio-economic impact of SILC on youth livelihood development through the increase in access to finances to boost business and income-generating activities within rural settings in Rwanda, as well as looking at possible challenges and limitations for a proper recommendation that may result in the expansion of several youth groups. …”
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Microfinance and Socio-Economic Development in Byumba Sector. A case Study of Reseau Interdiocesain De Micro Finance (Rim S.A) by Fraterne, Nzeyimana

“…The researcher found that RIM S.A Micro finance participated in poverty alleviation among its borrowers through improving their well being like school fees payment for children, health insurance payment, food security payment and enterprise expansion among others. …”
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SACCOs and Agricultural Production in Uganda: A Case Study of Kitenga Village in Kebisoni Sub-County Rukungiri District. by Nitwikiriza, Racheal

“…From objective three, the study indicated how do SACCOs affect the income levels of members in the Kebisoni sub-county, Rukungiri district and these included supporting income generating activities, participation in a SACCO often instills financial discipline among members, SACCOS often offer lower interest rates on loans compared to traditional financial institutions, SACCOS encourage a culture of saving among members, SACCOs may engage in community development projects funded by their activities, SACCOs may support entrepreneurial initiatives among their members, members can use SACCO loans to start or expand businesses…”
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The Effect of Group Savings on the Household Welfare in Uganda: A Case Study of Bataka Abamwe Group in Butogota Town Council, Kanungu District. by Akancungura, Sheila

“…Implying that those households who are not involved in group savings may not have improved education. Since people's savings are not only used for consumption but also it's invested in businesses like agriculture that later will be harvested and hence increasing the overall income or livelihood and this makes people to send their children to good schools to attain good levels of education. …”
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