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Key Learnings from One-Year Pilot Studies Under Swashakt

Sujatha Srinivasan, Aishwarya Joshi, Neha Parakh

India has one of the lowest female labour-force participation rates in South Asia. Even when women set up enterprises, 98% of these remain in the ‘micro’ category. Women in rural India face additional gender barriers to income generation, and in … Read More

Trustworthy Women: Deconstructing India’s Last Mile Intermediaries

Ava Haidar

How do women intermediaries build trust in rural India’s last-mile delivery? In part 3 of this series, Ava Haidar from Aapti Institute deconstructs the vital role of ASHAs, Anganwadi Workers, and Bank Correspondent Sakhis in bridging communities with digital services … Read More

Customising Trust Relationships: Why Women Need Digital Control

Manvi Parashar

How can women truly feel safe and in control in today’s digital spaces? In part 2 of this series, Manvi Parashar from Aapti Institute explores how cultural norms and family monitoring in India make online engagement tricky, highlighting the need … Read More

Digital Dividends: Understanding the Use of Social Commerce by Women Entrepreneurs in Rural India

Nasscom Foundation, LEAD at Krea University

India’s entrepreneurial landscape is witnessing notable shifts in recent years, prominently marked by the rise of women-led businesses across various industries. A notable 65% of these enterprises are based in rural areas, illustrating the essential role of Information and Communication … Read More

Closing The Gender Digital Divide: The Role of Trust in Women’s Digital Inclusion

Aditi Shah

How does trust influence women’s engagement with the digital world? In part 1 of this series, Aditi Shah from Aapti Institute unpacks the concept of digital trust, drawing on insights from a human-centred design approach to understand women’s perspectives and … Read More

Field Notes: Understanding the Steep Road to Credit for Women Entrepreneurs

Shivani Vaidyanathan

Small-scale entrepreneurship is an important pillar for promoting inclusive development in India, fuelling communities with innovation and job creation. However, entrepreneurs, particularly women, face several constraints in starting and growing their businesses. One such key constraint well-documented in literature is … Read More

Measuring Digital Access in India | GxD hub partners meet

Partners: University of Cape Town, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Background The ability to monitor trends in the access to mobile devices and digital technologies is vital for designing effective digital solutions for women in low- and middle-income … Read More

Future of Women in Work: Improving Female LFPR by 2030

Partner: The Nudge Institute India’s economic future was inextricably linked to the full participation of women in the workforce. Despite progress, significant barriers persist in increasing women’s labour force participation rates (LFPR). This panel discussion at Charcha ’24 organised by The Nudge … Read More

Sustainability and Future Directions of Long-Term Care Services

What does inclusive living in communities look like? Can we blend social and health care through personalised plans? How can we shift care paradigms to enable service users lead meaningful lives of hope, wellness, and aspirations? At The Banyan’s 4th … Read More

Advancing Women’s Leadership in Agrifood Systems: Insights from the WEAGov Pilot in India

Partners: International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), CGIAR Gender Despite their significant contributions to the agrifood sector, women’s voices remain underrepresented in policy decisions. In India, only a small percentage of women serve as elected representatives and senior policymakers, highlighting … Read More