The group consisting of Mathieu, Edwin,
Filip and Mary was researching about access to finance and we were dealing with
SACCOS.
The group first had to come together
and put forward a clear framework to be followed while in the field. This
involved knowing clearly our objectives and what we wanted answered.
We were at the Uganda cooperatives and
savings society in Maganjo, the headquarters of SACCOs, where we were seeking
information in regards to activities, contacts, and the role of SACCOS.
We received valuable information that
helped us have a more clear understanding of the SACCOS.
Our next visit saw us at Wandegeya
market SACCO which is one that is composed of traders from Wandegeya. Despite
the rains that at times made it tricky to visit the markets, we were able to visit various traders and we
were taken to members by a member of the SACCO management who was the Manager
and this was very helpful with cooperation from many of the traders. The
respondents were dealing in foodstuffs, there were special hire drivers,
saloon, matooke and restaurant owners who all were benefiting from the SACCO.
We also visited Nakawa market which
also had a SACCO that consisted of traders who were dealing in a variety of
commodities including fruits, vegetables, household items and foodstuffs.
The enthusiasm of the team and the
determination of members also had us utilize any opportunities to deepen our
understanding o our research area and this involved meeting of numerous
individuals who had been in SACCOS.
However, this is not to say we had a
smooth ride all the way, we were facing some unwelcome interruptions and inconveniences like the rain, sometimes we some team members were kept waiting
in different places like it was in Wandegeya so as to link up and do the work
together, but that surely could not stop the team from settling the issue at
hand which was to understand the workings and impact of SACCOS.
Edwin Napakor
Team member
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