This case study is part of the Microfinance, Youth and Conflict research initiative. Research was conducted in central Uganda in March 2005, with the primary objective to learn from both the supply and demand side participants about the challenges and opportunities in serving youth with microfinance. The secondary objective was to pilot test and further develop qualitative tools, as research methods and tools that effectively address both youth and microfinance have not been well-developed, rigorously tested or documented.

The Microfinance, Youth and Conflict research initiative was designed to respond to a common need among a wide range of USAID Missions and partner organizations: to better understand the appropriate use of microfinance-driven programming (including savings, credit, and business development services) for youth populations in post-conflict environments.