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The Putuom Community Financial Empowerment Project aims to address issues such as lack of access to financial institutions, high youth unemployment, and poor infrastructure by providing financial services, literacy, and business support. The project plans to establish Village Savings & Loan Associations (VSLAs) and train over 60 members in financial literacy by December 2026, with a total estimated cost of GHS 36,700. Key recommendations include involving NGOs and prioritizing the inclusion of women and youth to ensure sustainable economic development in the community.

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The Putuom Community Financial Empowerment Project aims to address issues such as lack of access to financial institutions, high youth unemployment, and poor infrastructure by providing financial services, literacy, and business support. The project plans to establish Village Savings & Loan Associations (VSLAs) and train over 60 members in financial literacy by December 2026, with a total estimated cost of GHS 36,700. Key recommendations include involving NGOs and prioritizing the inclusion of women and youth to ensure sustainable economic development in the community.

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Faculty of Business – Putuom Community Financial Empowerment

Project
Slide 1: Title Slide

Putuom Community Financial Empowerment Project


Faculty of Business – Community Engagement Report
Presented by: SoB Team

Slide 2: Background
• Community: Putuom
• Identified problems:
• No access to formal financial institutions
• High youth unemployment
• Poor road infrastructure
• Limited business capital and training

Slide 3: Identified Needs


1. Financial Services & Literacy
2. Agricultural & Small Business Support
3. Market Access & Infrastructure
4. Entrepreneurship & Employment Training

Slide 4: Community Aspirations


• Access to savings and credit systems (VSLAs)
• Gain financial literacy and business skills
• Start and grow small businesses
• Partner with NGOs and government

Slide 5: Stakeholder Involvement

NGOs
• No active NGOs currently
• Community desires training and funding support

CBOs
• Strong informal networks exist
• Need formalization and training

Private Sector
• Potential for mobile money, agro-inputs, micro-retail
• Limited due to poor infrastructure

Slide 6: Proposed Interventions


1. Village Savings & Loan Associations (VSLAs)
2. Financial Literacy & Business Training
3. Small Business Support for Youth & Women

Slide 7: Project Objectives


• Train 60+ members in financial literacy by Dec 2026
• Establish 3+ VSLAs within a year
• Improve access to credit and capital
• Boost household income and economic self-reliance

Slide 8: Logical Framework Highlights


• Inputs: Trainers, kits, training materials
• Outputs: Trained individuals, functional VSLAs
• Time Frame: Aug 2024 – Dec 2026
• Monitoring: Monthly mentoring, final evaluation
Slide 9: Budget Overview

Total Estimated Cost: GHS 36,700

Includes:
• Training sessions
• VSLA kits
• Monitoring and evaluation
• Community sensitization
• Refreshments and materials

Slide 10: Sustainability Strategy


• Environmental: Minimal footprint
• Economic: Self-sustaining VSLA model
• Cultural: Local leadership engagement
• Gender: Women and youth-focused

Slide 11: Key Recommendations


1. Establish and support VSLAs
2. Train members in financial and business skills
3. Provide starter kits and mentoring
4. Prioritize inclusion of women and youth
5. Involve NGOs, traditional leaders, and banks

Slide 12: Conclusion

The project empowers the Putuom community through sustainable


financial practices, fostering self-reliance and long-term economic
development aligned with the Faculty of Business vision.

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