Food security in rural Uganda: assessing latent effects of microfinance on pre-participation. Issue 3 (3rd April 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Meador, John; Fritz, Andrew
• Is Part Of: Development in practice. Volume 27:Issue 3(2017)
• Page Start: 340
• Page End: 353
• Publication Date: 2017-04-03
• Subjects: Labour and livelihoods – Microfinance, Poverty reduction -- Environment (built and natural) – Food security -- Sub-Saharan Africa; Technical assistance -- Developing countries -- Periodicals; Economic assistance -- Developing countries -- Periodicals; Developing countries -- Economic conditions -- Periodicals; 338.91091724
• DOI: 10.1080/09614524.2017.1294654
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0961-4524

Abstract

ABSTRACT: This article assesses the effects of microfinance on food security, using data from a group of Ugandan women from two rural villages: Bulike and Kaliro. Approximately 130 in-person questionnaires were completed over the summer of 2013. Statistical modelling techniques are used to shed light on the variability of access to food and additional income. Specifically, researchers identify latent effects of MFO participation-based literature and test these constructs using survey data collected from women who are about to begin participation in an MFO. Results provide evidence that a structural linkage exists between women's social capital, empowerment, and collective action and access to additional income.