This project aimed for higher upward socio-economic mobility of unserved/underserved unorganized workers, with enhanced inclusion and resilience through the Dignity in Labour Platform. Background More than 80% of India’s non-agricultural labour force comprises informal employees (ILO, 2018) where low productivity … Read More
Projects
Access to Finance for Women-run MSMEs in India Evaluating Adoption of Climate Resilient Agricultural Practices: Evidence from India and Nepal Financial Health Scorecard for Gig and Platform Workers
The study aimed to understand the nature of difference in access to credit by entrepreneurs, especially women entrepreneurs in terms of barriers and propose solutions Background Women-run micro, small and medium enterprises (WMSMEs) account for approximately only 20 percent of … Read More
Evaluating Adoption of Climate Resilient Agricultural Practices: Evidence from India and Nepal Financial Health Scorecard for Gig and Platform Workers
This study aims to understand how climate hazards impact the livelihoods of farming communities. Background Climate change has adverse implications for crop yield, food supply, market prices and can further aggravate the situation of food insecurity and poverty in South … Read More
Financial Health Scorecard for Gig and Platform Workers
This project aims to create a scorecard or assessment tool for financial health that can serve as an index or a collection of various metrics. Background Financial inclusion has been a top priority for policymakers and the private sector, as … Read More
Using Power Balancing (POWBAL) for Demand Response
This project aims to make the energy sector cleaner by moving power consumption to the times when power generation is the least carbon-intensive, leading also to cost savings. Background A team led by researchers at Imperial College London have developed … Read More
Understanding the Treatment Gap for Substance Use Disorder in India
The study aims to measure the availability of treatment for substance use disorder in selected states in India, understand the treatment preferences of medical practitioners, and gain insights into treatment demand (or lack of it). Background Substance or drug use … Read More
ACT Grants and Swasth Alliance: Response to Covid-19 in India
This evaluation assessed the oxygenation initiatives anchored by a non-profit venture philanthropy platform (ACT Grants) aimed at enabling a more effective and affordable healthcare system in India in the long term. Background Given the magnitude of COVID-19’s adverse health and … Read More
WomenLift Health Stakeholder Analysis: India
This project will understand and document the landscape, key opportunities, experiences and barriers for female health leadership in India. Background Women in health leadership and decision-making positions are key to ensuring that diverse perspectives and ideas influence policies and goals, … Read More
Mapping Community Healthcare Needs – Satara, Maharashtra
This evaluation assessed the community health outcomes and health-seeking decisions in Satara, Maharashtra and provided recommendations for future health interventions. Background India has made significant progress in the healthcare sector in terms of developing vaccinations and ensuring that healthcare is … Read More
Women in India’s Startup Ecosystem Report (WISER)
This study maps the current state of women’s participation in India’s startup ecosystem and identifies levers that founders and investors can employ to increase their participation. Background India’s female labour force participation rate is among the lowest in the world … Read More
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