Okumu, M., Ansong, D., Koomson, I., & Chen, D. G. (2024). How financial resilience shapes social and public health policy choices in Africa: Empirical insights from the COVID-19 pandemic. Journal of the Society for Social Work and Research, 15(1), 43-67. https://doi.org/10.1086/717770
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Report on a Seminar on Financial Capability and Asset Building Organised for Social Work Practitioners
Naami, A., Dako-Gyeke, M., Mills, A. A., & Ampomah, A. (2024, March). Report on a seminar on financial capability and asset building organised for social work practitioners (CSD Research Report No. 24-02). Washington University, Center for Social Development. https://doi.org/10.7936/n61e-dm86
Cultivating financial resilience to combat labor trafficking in Africa
In southern Africa and elsewhere, high vulnerability to poverty and false promises of employment lure many youth from their homes into the hands of traffickers who exploit them through forced labor. A new project from the Center for Social Development (CSD) initiative on Financial Capability and Asset Building in Africa (FCAB Africa) focuses on reducing […]
The Effectiveness of Financial Capability and Asset Building Interventions in Improving Youth’s Educational Well-Being: A Systematic Review
Ansong, D., Okumu, M., Nyon, T., Appiah Kubi, J., Amoako, E. O., Koomson, I., Conklin, J. (2023). The effectiveness of financial capability and asset building interventions in improving youth’s educational well-being: A systematic review. Adolescent Research Review. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40894-023-00223-x
Special issue proposes a path to economic progress in Africa
Bringing together evidence from a diverse network of researchers and practitioners in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), the March special issue of Global Social Welfare highlights the Center for Social Development’s focus on improving economic well-being for marginalized populations on the continent. The issue, “Financial Capability and Assets for Socioeconomic Development,” was developed through the Financial Capability […]
Women’s Participation in a Savings Group and Depression: A Community-Based Financial Capability Intervention in Mozambique
Tadesse, A., & Huang, J. (2023). Women’s participation in a savings group and depression: A community-based financial capability intervention in Mozambique. Global Social Welfare, 10(1), 49–59. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40609-022-00251-w
Special Issue | Financial Capability and Assets for Socioeconomic Development
Ansong, D., Okumu, M., & Koomson, I. (Eds.). 2023). Financial capability and assets for socioeconomic development [Special issue]. Global Social Welfare, 10(1). https://link.springer.com/journal/40609/volumes-and-issues/10-1
Private Supplementary Tutoring Expenditures and Children’s Learning Outcomes: Gender and Locational Evidence from Ghana
Ansong, D., Koomson, I., Okumu, M., Alhassan, M., Makubuya, T., & Abreh, M. K. (2023). Private supplementary tutoring expenditures and children’s learning outcomes: Gender and locational evidence from Ghana. Studies in Educational Evaluation, 76, Article 101232. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.stueduc.2022.101232
Effect of Financial Literacy on Poverty Reduction Across Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda
Koomson, I., Ansong, D., Okumu, M., & Achulo, S. (2023). Effect of financial literacy on poverty reduction across Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. Global Social Welfare, 10(1), 93–103. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40609-022-00259-2
Financial Capability in Africa: Innovation Through Evidence, Practice, and Policy
Ansong, D., Okumu, M., & Koomson, I. (2023). Financial capability in Africa: Innovation through evidence, practice, and policy [Special issue introduction]. Global Social Welfare, 10(1), 1–7. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40609-022-00256-5
Introducing the Disease Outbreak Resilience Index (DORI) Using the Demographic and Health Surveys Data from sub‑Saharan Africa
Koomson, I., Okumu, M., & Ansong, D. (2022). Introducing the Disease Outbreak Resilience Index (DORI) Using the Demographic and Health Surveys data from sub‑Saharan Africa. Social Indicators Research, 162, 1149–1175. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11205-022-02881-1
Environment and Health in Nigeria: Capacity and Research Development
Ekenga, C. C., Mason, L. R., & Mustapha, A. (2021, December). Environment and health in Nigeria: Capacity and research development (CSD Research Brief No. 21-38). Washington University, Center for Social Development. https://doi.org/10.7936/ae45-hd66
CSD and Partners Launch New Multinational Collaboration in Africa
Mobile phones have become commonplace in sub-Saharan Africa. There, as in other parts of the world, financial technology has proliferated with the expansion of digital access, opening new doors to financial products and services. But this emerging landscape requires financial acumen, and sound guidance can be hard to find.
On July 15, a multinational group of partners gathered virtually to mark the launch of Financial Capability and Asset Building in Africa (FCAB Africa), a new collaboration aimed at meeting these needs.
Reflections of a Central Bank Governor
Addison, E. (2021, July). Reflections of a central bank governor (CSD Perspective No. 21-18). Washington University, Center for Social Development.
FCAB Africa: Advancing Financial Stability, Security, and Well-Being
Center for Social Development. (2021, July). FCAB Africa: Advancing financial stability, security, and well-being (CSD Fact Sheet No. 21-12). Washington University, Center for Social Development. https://doi.org/10.7936/gmwt-0238
FCAB Africa: Summary of Achievements as of July 2021
Center for Social Development. (2021, July). FCAB Africa: Summary of achievements as of July 2021 (CSD Fact Sheet No. 21-13). Washington University, Center for Social Development. https://doi.org/10.7936/j5rd-tr36
Lessons on Policies That Strengthen Household Financial Resilience to Overcome Shocks: A Keynote Address by Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, Vice President of the Republic of Ghana
Bawumia, M. (2021, July). Lessons on policies that strengthen household financial resilience to overcome shocks: A keynote address by Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, Vice President of the Republic of Ghana (CSD Perspective No. 21-17). Washington University, Center for Social Development.
Addressing the Burden of Education Financing in Low and Lower-Middle-Income Countries: The Role of Savings Accounts, Cash Transfers, and Other Income Sources
Ansong, D., Okumu, M., Otchere, F., Koomson, I., & Sherraden, M. (2021). Addressing the burden of education financing in low and lower middle income countries: The role of savings accounts, cash transfers, and other income sources. Journal of Family and Economic Issues, 42(4), 745–756. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10834-021-09757-5
In the Community: Over 25 Years of Inquiry, Innovation, and Impact
Center for Social Development. (2021). In the community: Over 25 years of inquiry, innovation, and impact (CSD Report No. 20-01). Washington University, Center for Social Development. https://doi.org/10.7936/2n6h-jt55
Financial Capability and Asset Building in Social and Economic Development: Advancing the Sustainable Development Goals
Ansong, D., Okumu, M., Huang, J., Sherraden, M. S., Johnson, L., & Zou, L. (2020, November). Financial capability and asset building in social and economic development: Advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (CSD Perspective No. 20-27). St. Louis, MO: Washington University, Center for Social Development. https://doi.org/10.7936/vh44-x812
In South Africa, Financial Capability Intervention Improves Youth Employment Probability
The Centre for Social Development Africa—CSD’s sister center at the University of Johannesburg—recently published the Siyakha Youth Assets Study. It examines whether the combination of a youth employability program and a financial capability intervention can have an impact on young people’s job outcomes.
Effects of Youth Savings Accounts on School Attendance and Academic Performance: Evidence from a Youth Savings Experiment
Ansong, D., Chowa, G., Masa, R., Despard, M. R., Sherraden, M., Wu, S., & Osei-Akoto, I. (2019). Effects of youth savings accounts on school attendance and academic performance: Evidence from a youth savings experiment. Journal of Family and Economic Issues, 40(2), 269–281. http://doi.org/10.1007/s10834-018-9604-5
Youth Saving Patterns and Performance in Colombia, Ghana, Kenya, and Nepal: Key Findings
Johnson, L., Lee, Y., Ansong, D., Sherraden, M. S., Chowa, G. A. N., Ssewamala, F., … Saavedra, J. (2015, September). Youth savings patterns and performance in Colombia, Ghana, Kenya, and Nepal: Key findings (CSD Research Brief No. 15-55). St. Louis, MO: Washington University, Center for Social Development.
Impacts of Financial Inclusion on Youth Development: Findings From the Ghana YouthSave Experiment
Chowa, G., Masa, R., Osei-Akoto, I., Ansong, D., Despard, M. R., Afranie, S., … Sherraden, M. (2015). Impacts of financial inclusion on youth development: Findings from the Ghana YouthSave experiment (CSD Research Report No. 15-35). St. Louis, MO: Washington University, Center for Social Development.
“Taking the Bank to the Youth:” Impacts on Saving and Asset Building From the Ghana YouthSave Experiment
Lee, Y., Johnson, L. Sherraden, M., Ansong, D., Osei-Akoto, I., & Chowa, G. A. (2015). “Taking the bank to the Youth:” Impacts on saving and asset building from the Ghana YouthSave Experiment (CSD Working Paper No. 15-43). St. Louis, MO: Washington University, Center for Social Development.
Voices of Youth, Parents, and Stakeholders: Findings From Case Studies in the YouthSave Project
Zou, L., Myers-Tlapek, S., Sherraden, M. S., Gabbert, J. W., Ritterbusch, A., Appiah, E., … Maharjan, M. (2015). Voices of youth, parents, and stakeholders: Findings from case studies in the YouthSave Project (YouthSave Research Report No 15-31). St. Louis, MO: Washington University, Center for Social Development.
Facilitators and Obstacles in Youth Saving: Perspectives From Ghana and Kenya
Zou, L., Tlapek, S. M., Njenga, G., Appiah, E., Opai-Tetteh, D., & Sherraden, M. S. (2015). Facilitators and obstacles in youth saving: Perspectives from Ghana and Kenya. Global Social Welfare, 2(3), 65–74. doi:10.1007/s40609-015-0028-y
Baseline Survey of the Third Cohort: A Supplemental Report From the YouthSave Ghana Experiment
Chowa, G. A. N., Ansong, D., Masa, R., Wu, S., Ramos, Y., & Kimathi, M. B. (2014). Baseline survey of the third cohort: A supplemental report from the YouthSave Ghana Experiment (YouthSave Research Report No. 14-26). St. Louis, MO: Washington University, Center for Social Development.
Social Workers Shaping Welfare Policy in South Africa: The White Paper for Social Welfare and Lessons for Policy Practice
Patel, L. (2014, April). Social workers shaping welfare policy in South Africa: The white paper for social welfare and lessons for policy practice (CSD Perspective No. 14-23). St. Louis, MO: Washington University, Center for Social Development.
Testing a Measurement Model of Financial Capability Among Youth in Ghana
Despard, M. R., & Chowa, G. (2014). Testing a measurement model of financial capability among youth in Ghana. Journal of Consumer Affairs, 48(2), 301–322. doi: 10.1111/joca.12031
The Influence of Parental Financial Socialization on Youth’s Financial Behavior: Evidence From Ghana
Chowa, G. A. N., & Despard, M. R. (2013). The influence of parental financial socialization on youth’s financial behavior: Evidence from Ghana. Journal of Family and Economic Issues, 35(3), 376–389. doi:10.1007/s10834-013-9377-9
Asset Ownership and Academic Achievement Among Youth in Ghana: Examining Associations Based on Asset Type and Academic Subject
Chowa, G. A. N., & Masa, R. D. (2013). Asset ownership and academic achievement among youth in Ghana: Examining associations based on asset type and academic subject (CSD Working Paper No. 13-25). St. Louis, MO: Washington University, Center for Social Development.
Visual Demonstration of Academic Performance and Parental Involvement in Ghana
Ansong, D., & Chowa, G. A. N. (2013, September). Visual demonstration of academic performance and parental involvement in Ghana (YouthSave Research Brief No. 13-17). St. Louis, MO: Washington University, Center for Social Development.
Savings Patterns and Performance in Colombia, Ghana, Kenya, and Nepal
Johnson, L., Lee, Y. S., Sherraden, M., Chowa, G. A. N., Ansong, D., Ssewamala, F., … Saavedra, J. (2013). Savings patterns and performance in Colombia, Ghana, Kenya, and Nepal (YouthSave Research Report No. 13-18). St. Louis, MO: Washington University, Center for Social Development.
How Do Student and School Characteristics Influence Youth Academic Performance in Ghana? A Hierarchical Linear Modeling of Baseline Data From the YouthSave Ghana Experiment
Chowa, G. A. N., Masa, R. D., Ramos, Y., & Ansong, D. (2013). How do student and school characteristics influence youth academic performance in Ghana? A hierarchical linear modeling of baseline data from the YouthSave Ghana Experiment (CSD Working Paper No. 13-16). St. Louis, MO: Washington University, Center for Social Development.
Parental Involvement’s Effects on Academic Performance: Evidence From the YouthSave Ghana Experiment
Chowa, G. A. N., Masa, R. D., & Tucker, J. (2013). Parental involvement’s effects on academic performance: Evidence from the YouthSave Ghana Experiment (CSD Working Paper No. 13-15). St. Louis, MO: Washington University, Center for Social Development.
The Colonial Legacy of International Voluntary Service
Perold, H., Graham, L. A., Mavungu, E. M., Cronin, K., Muchemwa, L., & Lough, B. J. (2013). The colonial legacy of international voluntary service. Community Development Journal, 48(2), 179–196. doi:10.1093/cdj/bss037
Parental Involvement and Academic Performance in Ghana
Chowa, G. A. N., Ansong, D., & Osei-Akoto, I. (2012, December). Parental involvement and academic performance in Ghana (YouthSave Research Brief No. 12-42). St. Louis, MO: Washington University, Center for Social Development.
Youth and Their Health in Ghana
Chowa, G. A. N., Masa, R., & Osei-Akoto, I. (2012, December). Youth and their health in Ghana (YouthSave Research Brief No. 12-41). St. Louis, MO: Washington University, Center for Social Development.
Youth and Saving in Ghana: A Baseline Report From the YouthSave Ghana Experiment
Chowa, G. A. N., Ansong, D., Masa, R., Despard, M. R., Osei-Akoto, I., Richmond, A.-A., Agyei-Holmes, A., & Sherraden, M. (2012). Youth and saving in Ghana: A baseline report from the YouthSave Ghana Experiment (CSD Research Report No. 12-56). St. Louis, MO: Washington University, Center for Social Development.
Product Pilot Report: Youth Savings Performance in Ghana, Kenya, and Nepal
Johnson, L., Lee, Y., Osei-Akoto, I., Njenga, M., & Sharma, S. (2012, July). Product pilot report: Youth savings performance in Ghana, Kenya, and Nepal (YouthSave Research Brief No. 12-38). St. Louis, MO: Washington University, Center for Social Development.
Financial Knowledge and Attitudes of Youth in Ghana
Chowa, G. A. N., Despard, M. R., & Osei-Akoto, I. (2012, July). Financial knowledge and attitudes of youth in Ghana (YouthSave Research Brief No. 12-37). St. Louis, MO: Washington University, Center for Social Development.
Youth Saving Patterns and Performance in Ghana
Chowa, G. A. N., Despard, M. R., & Osei-Akoto, I. (2012, July). Youth saving patterns and performance in Ghana (YouthSave Research Brief No. 12-36). St. Louis, MO: Washington University, Center for Social Development.
Youth in the Ghana Experiment: Characteristics and Living Conditions
Chowa, G. A. N., Masa, R., & Osei-Akoto, I. (2012, July). Youth in the Ghana Experiment: Characteristics and living conditions (YouthSave Research Brief No. 12-35). St. Louis, MO: Washington University, Center for Social Development.
Volunteerism for Peace in East Africa
Lough, B. J., & Mwathi Mati, J. (2012). Volunteerism for peace in East Africa (CSD Working Paper No. 12-29). St. Louis, MO: Washington University, Center for Social Development.
Civic Service and Asset Building in Generating Livelihoods Among Youth in Africa
Lough, B. J., & Sherraden, M. S. (2012). Civic service and asset building in generating livelihoods among youth in Africa (CSD Working Paper No. 12-28). St. Louis, MO: Washington University, Center for Social Development.
International Volunteers and the Development of Host Organisations in Africa: Lessons from Tanzania and Mozambique
Graham, L. A., Mavungu, E. M., & Perold, H. (with Cronin, K., Muchemwa, L., & Lough, B. J.). (2012). International volunteers and the development of host organisations in Africa: Lessons from Tanzania and Mozambique. In SAGE Net (Ed.), International volunteering in Southern Africa: Potential for change? (pp. 31–59). Bonn, Germany: Scientia Bonnensis.
International Service Perspectives From Weltwärts and Intercultural Youth Exchange Volunteers
Lough, B. J. (with VOSESA [Volunteer and Service Enquiry Southern Africa]). (2011). International service perspectives from Weltwärts and Intercultural Youth Exchange volunteers (VOSESA Working Paper). Johannesburg: Volunteer and Service Enquiry Southern Africa.
Experiment in Ghana off to a Good Start
Center for Social Development. (2011). Experiment in Ghana off to a good start (YouthSave Ghana Research Update). St. Louis, MO: Washington University, Center for Social Development.
Wealth Effects of an Asset-Building Intervention Among Rural Households in Sub-Saharan Africa
Chowa, G., & Sherraden, M. (2009). Wealth effects of an asset-building intervention among rural households in Sub-Saharan Africa (CSD Working Paper No. 09-57). St. Louis, MO: Washington University, Center for Social Development.