Microfinance, Youth & Conflict: Central Uganda Case Study

This study examines the challenges and opportunities in serving youth with microfinance in central Uganda. The primary objective of the research initiative was to collect information on current practices and opportunities for enterprise development, specifically microfinance, with youth in conflict-affected areas. The results are intended to provide guidance to donors and practitioners for making sound decisions for youth and microfinance programming in conflict-affected areas. The intended audience for this case study is (i) USAID field missions; (ii) USAID/USG offices; and (iii) development practitioners, such as staff of microfinance institutions (MFIs), relief organizations, and youth-serving organizations (YSOs).