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
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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
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
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
Financial Inclusion Studies: Analysis of No-Frills Accounts Drives in Cuddalore District
This study evaluated district-level financial inclusion drives to assess goals achieved and the behaviour of clients using newly opened accounts in the district of Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu. … Read More
Financial Inclusion Drive: Perspectives From Gulbarga
This study evaluates financial inclusion drives in the district of Gulbarga, Karnataka, to assess their impact and success in opening accounts for unbanked households. … Read More
Can Workforce Serve as a Substitute for Weather Insurance? The Case of NREGA in Andhra Pradesh
This study examines whether workfare programs, such as NREGA, can provide coping mechanisms for low-income households, by stabilising income generation during economic shocks caused by weather risks. … Read More
An Evaluation of India’s National Action Plan on Climate Change
This study evaluates the design of India’s National Action Plan on Climate Change, and provides actionable recommendations to facilitate policy implementation. … Read More
Smallholder Access To Weather Securities: Demand And Impact On Consumption And Production Decisions
This study evaluates the potential of a weather index insurance product in addressing the insurance requirements of smallholder farmers. … Read More
Targeting the Hard-Core Poor – An Impact Evaluation
This study evaluates the impact of an asset transfer and training program on the economic and social well-being of ultra-poor households. … Read More