Savings Groups Information Exchange (SAVIX) is a unique reporting system that provides transparent and standardized data on more than 250,000 savings groups in 43 countries globally (www.thesavix.org).

Identifying micro and macro-economic determinants of success of savings groups: a global analysis using the SAVIX through the Ph.D. project of Rolando Gonzales, with professor Roy Mersland who presented the analysis at the E-MFP conference in Luxenburg.

The studies analyze which 'delivery model' enhances group-performance and thereby seems most effective for development purposes. This will shed light on an 'optimal' level of involvement and an optimal governance structure and will produce insight for development actors who are looking for the most effective model to promote savings group and deliver development services.