BRAC Uganda Microfinance Multiplied Model: What Are We Learning

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Title
BRAC Uganda Microfinance Multiplied Model: What Are We Learning
Author
Mastercard Foundation
Year
2013
Publication/Event Date
June 2013
Abstract
The “BRAC Uganda: What Are We Learning” (June 2013) report reviews the progress and impact of BRAC’s partnership with the Mastercard Foundation to expand BRAC’s integrated development model in Uganda. The initiative combines microfinance, agriculture, health, and adolescent empowerment programs to reduce poverty and improve livelihoods. By 2013, BRAC had reached over 2.8 million people, demonstrating that combining credit with livelihood services achieves stronger results than microfinance alone. The Empowerment and Livelihood for Adolescents (ELA) program notably improved education, employment, and health outcomes for young women. Agricultural and health programs also boosted productivity and reduced disease. The report highlights BRAC Uganda’s organizational effectiveness, community impact, and challenges around savings access, staff localization, and long-term sustainability.
Resource Subject
  • Business and Economy
  • Agricultural Finance
  • Future of Work
  • Microfinance
  • Youth
  • Agriculture
Keywords/Access Points
Microfinance; Livelihood Services; Empowerment and Livelihood for Adolescents (ELA); Agriculture; Health Program; Poverty Reduction
Geographic Locations
  • Uganda
Language
  • English
Demographic Groups
  • Youth
Special Collections
  • Foundation Publications
Archival Record ID
MFA.2024.1697