The Commonwealth Youth Credit Initiative Toolkit
Synopsis
The CYCI Toolkit is an innovative publication which will help governments, development agencies and NGOs to implement micro-credit programmes modelled on the Commonwealth Youth Credit Initiative. Its structure is sufficiently flexible to meet the differing needs of a range of users, presenting a menu of options that are adaptable to specific national and local circumstances.
The book is divided into four parts. The first part, the CYCI overview, is an introduction to the CYCI model which familiarises users with the major issues and practical steps involved in initiating a micro-credit programme. As well as defining basic terms and concepts and providing background information about micro-credit, it presents an overview of the enabling environment, and defines the roles of the various stakeholders. It also includes a comprehensive reading list and useful contact addresses. Part 2 gives the guidelines for CYCI implementation. This module presents an overview of the CYCI programme cycle, and provides detailed information about the steps to be taken in the earlier phases of the cycle. The third part, on management, monitoring and evaluation provides specific guidelines on the management of a CYCI programme. It presents an overview of the programme cycle, and provides detailed information about two specific phases: general management/loan disbursal/repayment collection, and monitoring/evaluation/reporting. It also includes information on designing the loan package and on general management of the programme. In Part 4, covering training resources, there are specific guidelines on providing the various types of training included in the CYCI model. This section is a trainer's guide to the provision of such training, and includes guidelines for the training of trainers and for the provision of training to the beneficiaries of the CYCI.
Chapters
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Preface
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Introduction
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Background: Micro-credit and the Commonwealth
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Overview of the CYCI Model
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Enabling Environment of CYCI
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CYCI Stakeholders: Roles and Responsibilities
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Action Points for the Lead Agency
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Overview: References and Further Reading
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Overview: Appendices
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Twelve Steps to Implementing the Commonwealth Youth Credit Initiative
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Phase 1. Programme Design
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Phase 2. Building Operational Capacity
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Phase 3. Mobilisation and Development
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References
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Implementation Guidelines: Appendices
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Management, Monitoring and Evaluation: Introduction
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General and Financial Management of the Programme
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Phase 4. Loan Disbursal
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Phase 5. Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting
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Replicating the Cycle
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Management, Monitoring and Evaluation: References and Further Reading
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Management, Monitoring and Evaluation: Appendices
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Training Resources: Introduction
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Overview of CYCI Training Needs
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Orientation Course
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Implementation Course
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Beneficiary Training Course
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Designing and Implementing Training Programmes
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Training Resources: References and Further Reading
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Training Resources: Appendices
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