From the census result, eligible firms were selected to get the right mix of businesses for the study. Among those who were selected, 31 firms refused to sign consent to participate in the intake. To describe their demographic profile, 29 … Continued
Mekdes (PM) – What are the challenges you faced during intake experience and how did you deal with those challenges? Dereje (FR-HR) – During intake time, I faced three challenges. The first issue was owners who were unable … Continued
The Small Firm Diaries Project (SFD) is a study that focuses on small businesses, under the lead of New York University. The study has been underway in Ethiopia since December 2020. The census stage, to get a pool of potential … Continued
According to my observation the ownership and workers employment process of Mengsha and Ensra pottery production center is quite different from usual business’ ownership and workers employment process. Regarding the firms ownership, member of both Mengsha and Ensra pottery production … Continued
Presentation about the Corner Shop Diaries Project during a recent L-IFT global staff meeting by the Project Manager Mhlalisi Ncube.
Part Two The Finbit Experience as a Tool for the RISE Project In the previous blog, we have discussed about what the RISE project is all about and its purpose in the life of the refugees in Uganda. It also … Continued
Part One What is the RISE project? The RISE Project is an initiative from Opportunity International together with a number of partners, including OBUL, FINCA International and FINCA Uganda, PHB Development, and L-IFT. RISE stands for Refugees: Innovation, Self-reliance, and … Continued
In the first step of sampling businesses for the Small Firm Diaries project, the field research team conducted the census survey of 1399 firms in locations of Addis Ababa, Adama, Dire Dawa and Harar. The locations were chosen based on … Continued
Uganda Refugee Policy has been acknowledged as the most progressive one in the world. It allows refugees to have freedom of movement, the right to work and the freedom to establish business. This intends for refugees to attain some level … Continued
This photo was taken in July 2016 at the first training of FEDU (Financial and Energy Diaries Uganda). The team in the photo is each doing very well and keeping in touch amongst them and also with L-IFT. Let’s continue … Continued