Field training

The last week has been busy, spending time with staff at both of the MicroLoan pilot branches doing lots of field based training. There are some questions that are still causing a bit of a problem (that dreaded chair question!) but we’re making progress. I’m hoping by next week the branch staff will be carrying out the piloting activity solo, though I’ll still be in very regular contact to talk through any issues, and will be doing quality control checks on a number of interviewees. The photo shows me with Olivine from the Kasungu branch interviewing a client in her home.



Getting to the clients’ homes has proved tricky at times. The rains have made the roads almost impassable at times, and my off-road driving skills (which were non-existent a couple of weeks ago) have certainly been tested! I’m happy to report that I’ve managed to negotiate the roads, water and mud with no ill consequences!



Photo: one of my driving challenges!