LEAD hosted a virtual consultation with The Open University UK and partners to explore collaborative research aimed at understanding how gendered property dynamics affect women’s economic access in India. … Read More
Events
Your Mind & Your Career
Sharon Buteau from LEAD shared valuable insights on the connections between well-being, entrepreneurship, AI, and the social sector during a lecture at Stella Maris College. … Read More
How Bharat Saves | Global Fintech Fest
LEAD’s Director of Partnerships & Outreach, Preethi Rao, was part of a discussion on how financial institutions and fintech solutions bridge the gap and foster savings behaviour at the last mile.
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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
Reimagining Public Spaces for Women’s Mobility, Safety and Livelihood
Partners: Gender and Policy Lab, Greater Chennai Corporation, Ford Foundation Various interrelated factors influence women’s decisions regarding their choice of worksite, whether at home or in public spaces. These choices are shaped by safety, societal norms, childcare availability, economic necessity, … Read More
Microfinance and Transition: Exploring Pathways for Economic, Social and Environmental TransitionsÂ
Partners: The European Microfinance Platform (e-MFP), University of Bergamo In the last decade or so, there has been considerable progress in bridging gaps in access to finance worldwide. In emerging economies as well, the financial inclusion agenda has gained significant … Read More
Socio-economic Inequality in India: Causes and Consequences
Partner: Centre for Modern Indian Studies (CeMIS), University of Goettingen The workshop on “Socioeconomic Inequality in India: Causes and Consequences” was held from June 5 to 7, 2024, at Aula, Waldweg 26, Goettingen. This event aimed to gather researchers and … Read More