The Role Of Micro-Credit On Poverty Eradication: A Case Study Of Brac Sudan Limited In Bor County, South Sudan

ABSTRACT

The study was conducted in order to assess the role of micro-credit on poverty eradication in

Sudan using Brae Sudan limited in South Sudan. The study sought to; assess the activities

offered by micro-credit facilities among the family households, establish the implications of the

major detivatives which related to poverty eradications and micro-credit establishments and

establish the relationship between Brae Sudan Ltd and poverty reduction strategies in Bor

County, Southern Sudan.

The literature review was conducted with the aim of establishing and shading more light on the

role of micro-credit on poverty eradication in the area tmder study in developing countries and

developed countries. And the study used a descriptive cross-sectional survey design based on

quantitative and qualitative techniques of data analysis.

The researcher collected the necessary data using questionnaire and interview methods of data

collection. Data was tabulated and then analyzed in order to draw inference from the data

collected. The information collected from the respondents through questionnaires and interview

guide questions were used in order to answer the objectives of the study.

·n1e study fund out that, Brae Sudan Ltd, as a provider of micro-credit, has a key role in ensuring

not only the survival of its bonowers and their family members dtuing crisis but also during their

rehabilitation after it. The crisis management capacity of Brae Sudan Ltd borrmwrs "as found to

be higher than others.

It was concluded that, poverty reduction is undoubtedly a doable proposition. It can be

significantly and rapidly reduced with Brae Sudan Limited micro-credit programs provided;

the required funds are available to the nascent micro-credit indusl!y at reasonable costs, a

professionally, competent and motivated staff is engaged in performing the operational tasks,

This study recommended that in order to enhance the participation of farmer in accessing loans

for agricultural production aimed at reducing poverty at household level, incentives must be

provided, such as development of financial markets to improve credit access to private traders,

reduce taxes on imports of purchased inputs, and improve transaction rules/regulations.