SOCIAL BENEFITS

Access to financial services produces strong social benefits.

  • Income generation and employment: Credit allows entrepreneurs to form and expand their businesses

  • Improved standard of living: Higher income leads to better access to education, healthcare, sanitary infrastructure, food supply, etc

  • Asset building opportunities such as education, home building and home improvement

  • Insurance against unexpected events and emergencies: Loans, savings and insurance products provide ability to cope with economic shocks and smooth cash needs

  • Development of micro-enterprise sector and contribution to sustainable economic growth.