Adopting the Grameen Model in Africa: The 16 Decisions
The Grameen model is worth studying and adopting especially by many African countries. Nigeria, by the Tradermoni and Marketmoni programmes may be on track except for the significance/possible impact of the disbursements and the sustainability of the programme. Read the 16 Decisions below. They have very healthy social components ingrained in them which are obviously needed by many African countries. Number 9 and 11 though will make you reel. Enjoy. 16 Decisions 1.We shall follow and advance the four principles of Grameen Bank: Discipline, Unity, Courage and Hard work – in all walks of our lives. 2.Prosperity we shall bring to our families. 3.We shall not live in dilapidated houses. We shall repair our houses and work towards constructing new houses at the earliest. 4.We shall grow vegetables all the year round. We shall eat plenty of them and sell the surplus. 5.During the planting seasons, we shall plant as many seedlings as possible. 6.We shall plan to keep our fam