Savola Bridge for Micro-financing

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Description:
The Savola Group’s Bridge for Micro-financing for Entrepreneurs enables private sector development, enabling entrepreneurs to start and grow businesses which can create jobs and income, stimulate innovation and provide more and lower-cost choices for consumers. The Group will help needy adults start or expand their own small business.
Objectives:
  • To help bring innovative business ideas to life
  • To give young starters a chance to become financially independent
  • To encourage sustainable micro-businesses
  • To also create new jobs in the process
  • To strengthen the local economy
  • To promote equality and diversity in business development by actively engaging disadvantaged groups, including women and special needs cases.
    Methodology:
    Savola will offer its services in the following areas in order to co-guarantee small business loans for local entrepreneurs:
  • Business Consultancy
  • Recruiters
  • Trainers
  • Market Research
  • PR
  • Monitor the development of the program
    Partnership:
    The partnership will be between The Savola Group and JCCI, Saida Khadija Center, Kuaa Amlaa, and any other government or private organizations that are in line with Savola Bridges
    Stakeholders:
  • The community
  • Government and Key Officials
  • Potential entrepreneurs
  • Media
    Resources:
  • Savola expertise (Finance and Administration)
  • Training
  • Pamphlets, applications
  • Selection Committee
    Success Criteria:
  • Number of approved applications
  • Impact of business on its own stakeholders
  • Turnover and profitability
    Timeframe:
    Depending upon the nature of the initiative - - up to 3 years with the 1st year putting the business in action.
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