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National Gender Campaign 2.0

IWWAGE, LEAD at Krea University

The Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM), has spearheaded gender-focused initiatives aimed at addressing inequalities and promoting gender equality since 2016. Among these efforts is “Nayi Chetna – Pahal Badlav Ki,” a month-long nationwide campaign launched to raise awareness … Read More

Women’s Empowerment in Agricultural Governance (WEAGov) Technical Workshop: India Pilot Study

Catherine Ragasa, Jordan Kyle (IFPRI); Sabina Yasmin, Harshita Pande, Sampurna Basu, Aanshi Sharma (LEAD at Krea University)

How can we ensure that women’s voices are effectively represented in agrifood policymaking? This question was at the heart of the stakeholder workshop conducted in New Delhi, as part of the WEAGov framework. Led by LEAD at Krea University along with … Read More

Key Insights from One-Year Pilot Studies Under Swashakt: Brief Overview

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

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

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

Developing a Women Entrepreneurship Policy for Maharashtra

Maharashtra State Innovation Society (MSINS), Global Alliance for Mass Entrepreneurship (GAME), LEAD at Krea University

Despite improvements in social parameters, India’s growth does not translate to the economic inclusion and development of women. Women’s participation in the labour force has stagnated and is expected to decline further because of labour trends, technological disruption and constraining … Read More