The Strictly Facts Podcast Interviews Dr. Hossein
Alexandria Miller from the Strictly Facts Podcast spoke to Dr. Hossein about ROSCAs in the Caribbean and its diasporas, and how women’s leadership within a framework of democracy and consensus building have been central to their success.
Despite the great accomplishments facilitated by these informal institutions, divergence remains between the global north and global south concerning its value and validity in our modern world.
“The divergence is that people are feeling surveilled when they participate on their own accord to gift each other these ROSCA payments. They feel as though there are threats to participating in groups like this. It's seen as subversive or illegal. And there's nothing illegal about these systems because it's about self-help and cooperation….”
- Dr. Caroline Shenaz Hossen