Government entitlements are often the primary source of social protection for poor households. As part of our IWWAGE initiative, we are collaborating with Haqdarshak Empowerment Solutions Private Limited (HESPL) and the Chhattisgarh State Livelihoods Mission (Bihan) to test a tech-enabled … Read More
Projects
Motivating Loan Officers to Improve the Provision of Financial Services to the Poor
This study explores how information on incentives can influence the performance of loan officers of Microfinance Institutions. … Read More
Improving Sexual and Reproductive Health Awareness among Youth: Evaluation of the Kissa Kahani Program
This study examines the impact of a community-based multi-media intervention that aims to improve sexual and reproductive health awareness among youth. … Read More
Savings Activation
This study examines how access to a savings card can influence the saving behaviour of customers, and improve their financial health and resilience. … Read More
Evaluating Constraints to the Adoption of Machan Farming
This study examines the role of credit constraints in the adoption of an innovative new model of multi-layered vegetable farming in contemporary India. … Read More
Impact Assessment of Infosys Foundation’s Grants
As part of this project, the Infosys Foundation engaged LEAD to undertake impact assessments of its grantee portfolio. … Read More
Online-Offline Collaboration on Microloans
This study examines the factors that influence interest and uptake of micro loans in the MSME segment, and improve our understanding of the role that such financial products can play in their credit portfolio. … Read More
Tamil Nadu Socioeconomic Mobility Survey
This panel survey was initiated to understand the long-term pathways that influence socio-economic development. … Read More
Catalyst: Inclusive Cashless Payment Partnership
This initiative was launched with an aim to promote last-mile digital payment solutions for underserved communities of merchants and consumers in India. Housed at LEAD, it was supported through USAID’s Mobile Solutions Technical Assistance and Research (mSTAR) program with FHI360. … Read More
Impact of COVID-19 on Microenterprises in India
This study, conducted in collaboration with the Global Alliance for Mass Entrepreneurship, captures the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on microenterprises in India through a multi-dimensional study. … Read More