This study presents insights from an alternative credit scoring system, developed to address the shortage of data for informing credit decisions for the small and medium enterprise segment. … Read More
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A Randomized Control Trial of a Soft Commitment Product: a Pilot
This pilot study tests the uptake and usage of variations of a “contract-free” (soft) commitment savings product. … Read More
An Assessment of the National Agricultural Insurance Scheme (NAIS)
This study evaluates the NAIS scheme in terms of coverage, pay-outs and other relevant outcomes to understand the causal linkages between insured lending portfolios and agricultural credit flows. … Read More
Financial Inclusion Studies: Analysis of No-Frills Accounts Drives in Gulbarga
An evaluation of financial inclusion drives to assess goals achieved and the behaviour of clients using newly opened accounts in the district of Gulbarga, Karnataka. … Read More
Microloans, Bednets and Malaria: Evidence From a Randomized Controlled Trial in Odisha
This study evaluates the uptake of a health-protecting technology, insecticide-treated bednets (ITNs), through micro-consumer loans, as compared to free distribution and control conditions.
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Map of Microfinance
This project captures and maps important policy-relevant information such as penetration of financial services and the salient models of microfinance in various states, districts, and areas of the country. … Read More
Low Carbon Finance for the State of Tamil Nadu: Investments, Gaps, and Barriers
This study audits the public and private financial contribution to realizing low carbon commitments of the State of Tamil Nadu while identifying the gaps and barriers to investment.
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Impact of Livelihoods Projects: Stock-taking of Agriculture and Rural Development Initiatives
This study identifies the impact and lessons learnt from a livelihoods project in seven Indian states funded by the World Bank. … Read More
Implementation of the National Action Plan on Climate Change: Progress and Evaluation
This study evaluates the progress achieved in implementing the National Action Plan on Climate Change and presents a framework to facilitate effective implementation.
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Scoping Meso-Level Insurance in Agriculture Sector in India
This study explores the potential and feasibility of agricultural insurance at the meso-level, which covers risk-aggregators such as banks, MFIs, and agribusinesses. … Read More