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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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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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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Phone Surveys and Sensitive Behaviour Reporting: Evidence from a Methods Experiment in India
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
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
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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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
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