DEVELOPING AFRICA DIFFERENTLY #
For example, the document “Developing Africa Differently” mentions:
- 40 case studies of social and solidarity economy businesses in action. These case studies, which can be read via an internet link, describe the creation, development, and specific characteristics of these businesses around the world.
- A study published by a group of West African academic friends that offers innovative reflections on development. The summary of this study is presented, addressing the dominant vision of development, a reconceptualization by and for Africa, and avenues for action.
FINANCING DIFFERENTLY #
The document “Financing Differently” is particularly rich in examples and case studies:
- It refers to case studies of venture capital mechanisms.
- He presents the case of Mexico as an interesting and effective example of debt redemption and creation of matching funds in favor of local DOs/NGOs.
- He also mentions the case of Tanzania in the context of debt redemption and the creation of counterpart funds.
- The capitalization of experiences is presented according to the DPH system of the Foundation for Human Progress in Paris, and these files also exist on diskettes, allowing you to find documents, tools and case studies.
- Case study 1 is on the MCCH COMMUNITY COMMERCIALIZATION MOVEMENT in Ecuador, which arose in response to rising prices of basic necessities and is active in several provinces.
- It is indicated that some case studies of savings and credit unions will be presented later.
- An analysis of the profitability of small projects in the Sahel by Marie-Christine Gueneau is cited, with the example of collective gardens.
- The chapter on innovative tools and instruments for implementing a local financing policy systematically refers to case studies and practical experiences carried out by partners of the IRED, RAFAD and WWB networks across the world.
- Case Study 9 details the INDIAN EXPERIENCE OF ORGANIZING WOMEN’S SAVINGS AND CREDIT GROUPS, with three different models based on the experience of members of FWWB-India organizations, including the example of MYRADA.
- Two studies are mentioned to help understand the functioning and autonomy of savings and credit unions.
- Case study 11 focuses on SAVINGS AND CREDIT BANKS IN BURKINA FASO, with data on existing savings.
- Other studies are cited, tending to prove that some borrowers of small loans have succeeded in developing projects of greater economic importance.
- Case Study 16 presents A METHODOLOGICAL APPROACH FOR THE STUDY OF RURAL CREDIT PROGRAMS: THE CASE OF THE FUNDACION DE APOYO AL DESARROLLO (FADES), IN BOLIVIA, illustrating the assessment of rural credit needs.
- IFAD’s four models of addressing the issue of poor people’s creditworthiness are presented as different approaches to credit.
- The lessons learned from the experiences in Andean countries at the Quito seminar on financing instruments for micro-enterprises and producer associations are mentioned.
- The example of SEWA (Self-Employed Women’s Association) in India is cited as a women’s bank that has grown considerably.
- Three cases from the experience of Women’s World Banking in Haiti (FHAF), Uganda and the Dominican Republic are mentioned, with case study No. 18 on FHAF.
- Case study No. 24 describes FATHER MILLS, DAUGHTER MILLS, SON MILLS: A ROTATING FUND IN THE SAHEL, an innovation implemented by NAAM groups.
- Microfund’s approach in the Philippines is presented as an example of seeking to improve methods of supporting members.
- It is emphasized that many other examples could be presented to illustrate the creation of credit access tools by DOs/NGOs.
- The case of SOINTRAL is mentioned for its approach to business evaluation and its vision of guarantees in granting credit.
- Case study No. 43 analyzes THE EXPERIENCE OF CREDIT GUARANTEE CORPORATIONS: THE CASE OF ECUADOR.
- Case study No. 64 is devoted to the FRENCH ETHICS AND SOLIDARITY FUND 1.
- The case of Mexico is again cited as an example of debt buyback and the creation of counterpart funds.
PRACTICAL MANAGEMENT MANUAL – VOLUME 1 #
The “Practical Management Manual – Volume 1” also contains concrete examples:
- The experience of Méckhé in Senegal, where farmers studied their environment and problems themselves and proposed solutions, is presented as a case study.
- The case of market gardening is used as an example to illustrate a grid for analyzing a problem.
- The manual presents technical sheets concerning the organization and management of three projects commonly created by village groups: a grain bank, a millet mill and a cash register/pharmacy.
- Appendices provide examples of documents useful for project monitoring, such as those for cow herd management, the operational schedule for a rice crop project, and a grain exchange program in Senegal.
- The experience of ASSEFA (Gandhi Movement) and its “reference book” established for each village is presented as an example of a tool to better approach the environment through concrete studies.
The “Practical Management Manual – Volume 2” refers to the same case studies concerning a grain bank, a millet mill and a cash register/pharmacy in its section dedicated to the management of small projects.
FUNDING RESEARCH MANUAL – 2024 EDITION #
The “Funding Research Manual – 2024 Edition” cites numerous case studies in other volumes and offers several templates for submitting small project applications and funding requests to local embassies. It also provides an example of a synthetic logical framework for development project reports and a sample financial table for justifying funds received.
NEW MANAGEMENT MANUAL #
The “New Management Manual” cites student papers and monographs written during their stays in families, villages, or areas as examples of methodology for determining population needs. It specifies that Volume 2 of “Financing Differently” brings together more than 50 case studies describing the application of financing methods by NGOs. “Moulins Père, Moulins Filles, Moulins Fils au Sahel” is also mentioned as an alternative tool, referencing an existing case study in other sources.
STRENGTHENING FINANCIAL AUTONOMY #
Finally, the document “Strengthening Financial Autonomy” refers to Annex III.9 concerning “Moulins Pères, Moulins Fils, Moulins Filles; A rotating fund in the Sahel” and indicates that the models described have already been tested by NGOs in the South with encouraging results. Annex III.1 on the “Practical Management Manual” (Savings and Credit) is recommended for more information on loan management techniques. Annex III.13 presents an Example of an External Audit Report: “Presentation of the Balance Sheet and Operating Accounts of an NGO”.
In summary, the sources contain a wide variety of examples and case studies covering local development initiatives, alternative financing mechanisms, NGO financial management, savings and credit systems, and specific experiences in different countries. These illustrations are intended to provide practical tools and lessons learned from the experience of various development actors. Most of these examples can still serve as examples and sources of inspiration today.
In our study we will present some of these examples.
