This study aims to measure the extent to which phone surveys can act as an alternative to in-person surveys in gathering sensitive information. … Read More
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Alternative Credit Scores for Small and Medium Enterprises
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
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
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
Fiscal Instruments for Environment and Climate Change: Experiences from Indian States
A compilation of experiences from some of the Indian States that have implemented fiscal instruments to address environmental and climate issues. … Read More
Documenting Adoption of Conservation Agriculture in the Indo-Gangetic Plains
An evaluation of the adoption of conservation agriculture within the intensive rice-wheat cropping systems of the Indo-Gangetic Plains. … Read More
Developing Financing Strategies for Implementing the State Action Plans on Climate Change
This project presents strategies for raising funds towards assisting the Central and State Governments in India to implement the State Action Plans on Climate Change (SAPCC) in an effective and efficient manner. … Read More
Study on the Drivers of Over-Indebtedness of Microfinance Borrowers in India: An In-depth Investigation of Saturated Areas
This study examines the nature and level of over-indebtedness among microfinance clients in selected cities of India, through measures of overindebtedness. … 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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How do Caste, Gender and Party Affiliation of Locally Elected Leaders Affect Implementation of NREGA?
An investigation into the influence of identity of locally-elected leaders or political affiliations on participation in NREGA. … Read More