Abou Hamet- shopkeeper

- Male
- 23 years old
- Married
- No children
- Basic education
Q: Why did you choose to engage in your respective business activity?
A: I am newly married which increases my responsibility to provide for my family.
Q:Will you succeed in this business?
A: Yes, because of my vast clientele and I have nothing else to do than work hard to support my family.
Loan amount: $2470
Loan use: Buy more products and articles to expand my retail store
Loan repayement: $103.75 per month during 25 months Date listed: October 20, 2009

Hapsatou Diallo- cosmetics seller

- female
- 47 years old
- Married
- 6 children
- Basic education
Q: Why did you choose to engage in your respective business activity?
A: Because of household expenses and many kids to feed.
Q:Will you succeed in this business?
A: Yes, I will work hard to succeed in my business.
Loan amount: $1235
Loan use: Expand my stock of cosmetics products
Loan repayement: $64.84 per month during 20 months Date listed: October 20, 2009

Abou Alassane- retailer

- Male
- 21 years old
- Single
- No children
- Basic education
Q: Why did you choose to engage in your respective business activity?
A: I left school early to work at grains retail store, just as my parents used to do.
Q:Will you succeed in this business?
A: Yes, because my family is known as grains retailers and i grew up learning the business.
Loan amount: $1235
Loan use: Expand my stock of grains 
Loan repayement: $64.84 per month during 20 months Date listed: October 20, 2009

Moussa Guéye- cart driver 

- Male
- 51 years old
- Married
- 4 children
- No education 
Q: Why did you choose to engage in your respective business activity?
A: Because of household expenses.
Q:Will you succeed in this business?
A: Yes, because there aren't many cars in the area for public transportation so I can make money with my horse.
Loan amount: $741
Loan use: Buy a second horse to expand my business 
Loan repayement: $77.80 per month during 10 months Date listed: October 20, 2009

Ouléma Sy- vegetables seller

- Female
- 38 years old
- Married
- 5 children
- No education
Q: Why did you choose to engage in your respective business activity?
A: Because of househeld expenses and many kids to feed.
Q:Will you succeed in this business?
A: Yes, because of my vast clientele and I like my business.
Loan amount: $618
Loan use: Expand my stock of vegetables 
Loan repayement: $69.90 per month during 10 months Date listed: October 20, 2009

Kadia Ba- poultry farmer

- Female
- 27 years old
- Married
- 1 child 
- High school  diploma
Q: Why did you choose to engage in your respective business activity?
A: Because of household expenses.
Q:Will you succeed in this business?
A: Yes, because there are not many poultry farmers in the area and everyone can afford to buy chickens.
Loan amount: $494
Loan use: Raise and feed more chickens
Loan repayement: $51.87 per month during 10 months Date listed: October 20, 2009

Mainouma Sow- clothing merchant
 
- Female
- 39 years old
- Married
- 3 children
- No education
Q: Why did you choose to engage in your respective business activity?
A: Because of household expenses.
Q:Will you succeed in this business?
A: Yes, because of my diversified clientele and my products are highly appreciated.
Loan amount: $494
Loan use: Expand my stock of clothes
Loan repayement: $51.87 per month during 10 months Date listed: October 20, 2009

Fatimata Sy- ice-cream seller 

- Female
- 26 years old
- Married      
- 1 child  
- High school diploma
Q: Why did you choose to engage in your respective business activity?
A: Because of household expenses.
Q:Will you succeed in this business?
A: Yes, because there is a lots of demand for of ice-cream from the kids, so that's why I need a second freezer to expand my business.
Loan amount: $494
Loan use: Buy a second freezer to expand my business 
Loan repayement: $51.87 per month during 10 months Date listed: October 20, 2009

Harouna Fédior- livestock dealer

- Male
- 27 years old
- Single
- No children
- No education
Q: Why did you choose to engage in your respective business activity?
A: I grew up with cattle, that's all I know.
Q:Will you succeed in this business?
A: Yes, because I grew up as a farmer so I know how to raise cattle. I also know many butchers who could be my potential buyers.
Loan amount: $309
Loan use: Raise and feed more cattle
Loan repayement: $54.08 per month during 6 months Date listed: October 20, 2009

Hadji Sarr- modern hairdresser

- Female
- 24 years old  
- Single
- No children
- Basic education
Q: Why did you choose to engage in your respective business activity?
A: I am trained in modern hairdressing.
Q:Will you succeed in this business?
A: Yes, because of my dynamic clientele and my interest in hairdressing.
Loan amount: $124
Loan use: Add wicks, removable buns, pins and gel to my product range
Loan repayement: $21.70 per month during 6 months
Date listed: October 20, 2009