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ROLE OF SACCOS IN ENHANCING FINANCIAL INCLUSION AMONG ENTREPRENEURS IN REMOTE AREAS: IMPACT OF SACCOS IN BRIDGING FINANCIAL GAPS

Authors: 1 Mensah Kwame, 2Mbonigaba Celestin, 3Olivia Martinez & 4Youssef Mansouri;

ROLE OF SACCOS IN ENHANCING FINANCIAL INCLUSION AMONG ENTREPRENEURS IN REMOTE AREAS: IMPACT OF SACCOS IN BRIDGING FINANCIAL GAPS

Abstract

The study examines the critical role of Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies (SACCOs) in enhancing financial inclusion among entrepreneurs in remote areas. Using a mixed-methods approach, quantitative data from structured surveys and qualitative insights from interviews were analyzed. Statistical tests, including regression and chi-square, revealed significant findings: a strong positive correlation (r = 0.96, p < 0.01) between SACCO membership and credit access, a fifteenfold savings increase (t = 14.56, p < 0.001), and 75% of entrepreneurs reporting moderate to high business growth due to SACCO loans (χ² = 48.23, p < 0.001). These results underscore SACCOs' socio-economic impact, promoting financial literacy, savings culture, gender inclusivity, and employment generation. The study recommends enhancing financial literacy, expanding digital services, fostering gender-inclusive policies, addressing operational challenges, and increasing policy support to sustain SACCOs' transformative role in bridging financial gaps.

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