Reciprocal relationship of social capital and microfinance activities in Nyanga, Zimbabwe

Mavhungu Mafukata, Willie Dhlandhlara and Grace Kancheya

Development in Practice, 2017, vol. 27, issue 1, 77-89

Abstract: This article investigates the interactive reciprocal relationship of microfinance activities and social capital among members of the Kufusa Mari microfinance scheme in Nyanga, Zimbabwe. It reports on a study conducted among 146 randomly selected respondents, plus other participants selected for focus group discussions and key informant interviews. A reciprocal relationship between microfinance activities and social capital existed in this case study, but was found to be three-pronged, also involving developmental goals. The community should be encouraged to join the Kufusa Mari group scheme to promote self-initiated grassroots community development and advancement.

Date: 2017
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DOI: 10.1080/09614524.2017.1260689

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