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VSLA E-Learning App Phase 3

Project strategic focus areas:
Knowledge sharing
Catalyze and leverage
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VSLA E-Learning App Phase 3

Project strategic focus areas:
Knowledge sharing
Catalyze and leverage
Project facts
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project
Country
Global
Start date
2020-01-01
End date
2021-12-31
Grant amount
USD 90,000
Local partners
VSL Associates, Danish Forum for Microfinance, Carsey School of Public Policy
Grant recipient
DCA DanDhurchAid
Grant manager
Morten Kähler

Context

This project strives to develop proven procedures for the use of the app by:

  • Developing procedures in a regional partnership.
  • Evaluating these over a full VSLA cycle.
  • Adjusting the procedures based on the learnings.

Objectives

The purpose of this third phase is to establish and validate procedures/guidelines for the use of the VSLA simulation game app thereby establishing proven impact ofthe app by documenting the outcomes when the app is utilized.

Project Outcome

  • Generic procedures/guidelines for the use of the VSLA Simulation Game App in a local organization/NGO/country office implementing VSLA.
  • Evidence of the impact of the use of the VSIA Simulation Game App compared to implementing VSIA without the app.
  • Assuming the project demonstrates evidence of positive effects the results shall be disseminated through: o Presentation of the procedures/guidelines and findings at SEEP 5G conference in 2022 and SEEP network in general, DCA internal channels, DCA partnership channels, ACT Learn, Fabo lnitiative, danish Forum for Microfinans

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