Project Description
Self-Help Africa (SHA) implemented an initiative to improve market and financial linkages through the establishment and strengthening of Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs) under the Cassava Value Chain. The project aimed to empower smallholder farmers by promoting savings, access to credit, and collective investment in cassava production and marketing activities.
Through this approach, SHA supported farmers to build stronger financial foundations while connecting them to profitable markets and value addition opportunities. By integrating VSLAs into the cassava value chain, the initiative enhanced farmers’ economic resilience, improved household incomes, and contributed to the sustainable development of rural agribusiness communities.
