Access to Finance

Building Resilience: Feasibility Study of Index-Based Livestock Insurance (IBLI) in South Sudan

Pastoralist communities in South Sudan’s Greater Kapoeta region rely heavily on livestock for economic stability, social identity, and food security. However, they face persistent threats from climatic shocks such as…

From Lake Turkana to Nairobi: The Struggle for Fish Availability and Market Access

The Lake Turkana region, with its vast waters and vibrant fishing communities, has long been a lifeline for fish traders in East Africa. For these traders, such as Judy, a…

Sustainable Fisheries in Lake Turkana: Using Systems Thinking Approach

Lake Turkana, Africa’s fourth-largest lake, holds significant potential for supporting the livelihoods of thousands in northern Kenya. However, over the years, its fisheries sector has faced a myriad of challenges…

Exploring Loan Guarantee Facilities and Risk-Sharing Funds in East Africa: A Comprehensive Insight

In East Africa, the landscape of financial support for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) is undergoing a significant transformation. Central to this change are Loan Guarantee Funds (LGFs) and…

Navigating The Labyrinth…

Quad Tee was recently commissioned to research the existing financing that is currently available in Uganda for MSMEs, scoping from impact investment projects to commercial bank products. Having struggled to…

Unlocking Sustainable Agriculture: Access to Finance for Food Security in Uganda

Uganda’s agricultural sector employs approximately 70% of the population (Uganda Bureau of Statistics, 2022). The sector primarily consists of small-scale farmers who rely on rain-fed agriculture for their livelihoods. However,…

International Women’s Week!

Women make up approximately half of the world’s population (50.5% in Uganda; World Bank) but remain significantly disadvantaged in many parts of the world. A number of our partners have…

Platform Economy; the future?

The platform economy refers to the type of economic system in which digital platforms, such as app-based companies, act as intermediaries to connect buyers and sellers. These platforms use technology…