About the course
Alternative saving models are financial products and services designed to help underserved individuals borrow and save money. This introductory course explores different types of saving models by focusing on saving circles in emerging economies. It combines insights from observing new digital tools and best practices as they are deployed in the field. This 1-hour introduction will help you understand the emerging trends in the digitalization of social interactions and risk pooling among underserved communities and provide you with the tools to understand the trends in DIGITAL SAVING CIRCLES, including ROSCAS, SACCOs and TONTINES.
Who is this Course for
Skills Covered in this Course
Structure of the Course
Part I – Short Introduction
Part II - Alternative saving models in the digital world
- Introduction to SAVING CIRCLES
- ROSCAs, SACCOS & Tontines
- The advantages and disadvantages of SAVING CIRCLES
- SAVING CIRCLES in the digital world
Agenda
Part I – Short Introduction
Part II - Alternative saving models in the digital world
- Introduction to SAVING CIRCLES
- ROSCAs, SACCOS & Tontines
- The advantages and disadvantages of SAVING CIRCLES
- SAVING CIRCLES in the digital world
More Information
Where: On F4L Academy LMS
Duration: approx. 1 hour
Time Limit: 90 days
Price: 39.99 USD
Faculty
Alexander Hizikias is Co-founder & CEO of eQub, a disruptive fintech startup working to provide access to credit through saving groups & lending circles. He is an entrepreneur with a background in Economics, who is also responsible for creating multiple successful Ethiopian startups in different sectors. Strong experience in research, business management, finance & marketing. Passionate about technology & innovative value-addition. He's also a published author & poet who enjoys creative writing.
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