Vol. 2001 No. 1 (2001)

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Mobile Phone-Based Savings Groups and Financial Literacy Among Lebanese Rural Women in Uganda: A Three-Year Retrospective Study

Makumbumba Nabwire, Department of Interdisciplinary Studies, Busitema University Kizza Nsubuga, Medical Research Council (MRC)/UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit Busembura Mirekuwa, Busitema University
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18736100
Published: October 21, 2001

Abstract

In Uganda, there is a growing interest in leveraging mobile technology to enhance financial inclusion among marginalized populations, including rural women from Lebanon who have migrated for work. A mixed-methods approach was employed, combining quantitative survey data with qualitative interviews to explore participants' experiences and perceptions. Participants demonstrated significant improvements in basic financial knowledge (85% increase) after three years of involvement in the MPSGs, particularly in budgeting and savings strategies. Mobile phone-based savings groups appear effective in enhancing financial literacy among Lebanese rural women in Uganda, though further research is needed to refine implementation strategies. Future studies should focus on replicating these findings across different regions and consider integrating digital banking services for improved access to formal financial systems.

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Makumbumba Nabwire, Kizza Nsubuga, Busembura Mirekuwa (2001). Mobile Phone-Based Savings Groups and Financial Literacy Among Lebanese Rural Women in Uganda: A Three-Year Retrospective Study. African Insurance Studies (Business focus), Vol. 2001 No. 1 (2001). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18736100

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Mobile TelephonyRural DevelopmentSavings GroupsFinancial LiteracyMicrofinanceQuantitative ResearchQualitative Analysis

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