Financial Literacy Modules for Training of Trainers (ToT)
The following modules are undertaken by participants in the Training of Trainers (ToT) Program, as recommended in the Strategy for Financial Literacy in Uganda. This strategy, developed under the leadership of the Bank of Uganda, was formulated in collaboration with key leaders from across the financial sector.
Module | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
1 | Introduction to Financial Literacy | Defines financial literacy, its importance, and the benefits of being financially literate. |
2 | Personal Financial Management | Covers budgeting, tracking expenses, setting financial goals, and understanding income versus expenditure. |
3 | Savings | Emphasizes the importance of saving, different saving methods, and setting savings goals. |
4 | Loan Management | Discusses responsible borrowing, understanding loan terms, interest rates, and managing debt effectively. |
5 | Investment | Introduces basic investment concepts, types of investments, and the significance of investing for future financial growth. |
6 | Insurance | Explains the concept of insurance, its types, and the role it plays in financial planning and risk management. |
7 | Planning for Old Age/Retirement | Focuses on the importance of planning for retirement, pension schemes, and strategies to ensure financial security in old age. |
8 | Financial Service Providers | Provides information on various financial institutions, the services they offer, and how to interact with them effectively. |
9 | Digital Financial Literacy | Provides information on various financial institutions, the services they offer, and how to interact with them effectively. |
10 | Trainer Capacity Development | Enhances trainer abilities in delivering content, engaging presentations, adapting to diverse audiences, reporting outcomes, and managing relationships with stakeholders for effective program implementation and sustainability. |