Research Projects
At GFA, we encourage our community to get on-ground and engage in intensive research that will aid the field of financial inclusion. Here’s a brief look at some of the projects undertaken by our community members.
Inception, development and growth of ROSCAS in low-income neighbourhoods in Mumbai
Authored by Poorvaja Sundar, this research delves into the best practises followed by the saving groups as well as the potential for growth for the same in the community. Due to the pandemic and its impact on marginalised communities, the need for saving groups has never been more pressing.
Extreme resilience amongst the informal sector in Mexico
Authored by Lina Makino, this research takes a closer look at the resilience of the Mexican informal sector and their creative solutions to survive the economic challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Immigrants who achieve the American Dream
Authored by Jeffrey Ashe and Kim Wilson, this research focuses on how immigrant households save up in groups to transform income that is irregular and uncertain into meaningful sums of cash.
Savings groups in Dhukuti in the New York Nepali-Speaking Community
Authored by Tsechu Dolma, this research delves deeper into the local savings groups within the Nepali-speaking community in NYC and the breakdown of their success.
Role of informal financial sectors in Ethiopia- ‘Iqqub” and beyond
Authored by Hanna T Habtemichael, this research interviews Ethiopian immigrants who are members of savings circles in the U.S. and explores the important role the informal sector plays in their livelihood.