The financial diaries process gave us a chance to hear from microfinance clients how they experience the services provided via the group. End of October ’18 (so roughly three-quarters into the research) we asked a wide range of questions about … Continued
In five instances during the 3W research, we asked the women entrepreneurs “Do you personally own a phone?” The results varied according to different interview rounds and did not show a clear pattern of more and more people getting their … Continued
I have recently joined L-IFT as a data analyst and was given the Myanmar project as my first project to handle. I did not know anything about the country other than it existed in Asia, further research showed me that … Continued
By Maria Helmrich At L-IFT, we are in the process of developing a data collection app; a type of platform where our respondents can self-report their data and get access to their results directly. Having tested the app numerous times, … Continued
It all began in August 2016 when L-IFT started its legendary Financial and Energy Diaries in Uganda (FEDU); I was one of the lucky ones to be selected as researcher. The team had researchers from Eastern, far Eastern, Central and … Continued
“Yes, yes, I like your research. It is nice to talk to Siham.” A lot of giggling follows. But then seriously: “You know, she really listens. So I normally think that I am just not interesting, just a normal girl … Continued
Hearing the term financial literacy can often be intimidating, though really it is not as complicated as it seems. It is not necessarily about understanding complicated financial statements. It is simply the knowledge that we use to make financially … Continued
I am Elizabeth, one of L-IFT’s Researchers. In July 2016 Marcienne Umubyeyi and Mahlet Alemayehu selected me as one of the researchers and since that moment I have been part of the team. I have interviewed many people in a … Continued
As the faithful readers of L-IFT’s blog know, L-IFT started its Financial and Energy Diaries in Uganda (FEDU) project in August 2016 by interviewing 2,109 people for its baseline. From October 16 until April 17, L-IFT’s 25 researchers and 4 … Continued
My name is Frehiwot Sinishaw. I am 26 years old. I was born and raised in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. In July 2016 I finished my Bachelor’s degree in Law. Then, I joined L-IFT in December 2016 as a Field Researcher … Continued