Case Study - Drawing Lessons from SACCOS Regulations in East Africa
This case study examines SACCOS regulations in Kenya, Tanzania, and Rwanda to inform policy recommendations for Sudan.
- Client
- UNDP
- Year
- Service
- Policy Research and Analysis
Overview
Smallholder farmers in Sudan have limited access to financial services. SACCOS can help provide savings, credit, and cash transfer services. However, clear regulations are needed to enable sustainable SACCOS growth.
This case study analyzes SACCOS models in Kenya, Tanzania, and Rwanda to inform regulatory policies in Sudan. Key findings relate to licensing rules, permitted activities, governance standards, and oversight bodies.
What we did
- SACCOS Regulatory Analysis
- Regional Case Studies
- Licensing Evaluation
- Permitted Activities Assessment
- Governance Analysis
- Oversight Models Review
The analysis provided actionable insights to help strengthen our SACCOS policy framework to better serve smallholder farmers.
- Average Licensing Time in Rwanda
- 4 Months
- Minimum Capital Reserve in Kenya
- 92,000 USD
- Maximum SACCOS Investment Limit in Tanzania
- 25%