India’s economic growth is constrained by its low female labour force participation rate, which remains well below the average for low and -middle-income countries. Despite ongoing policy efforts to improve women’s workforce participation, systemic barriers continue to limit their ability … Read More
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Bridging Barriers: Assessing the Role of Social Enterprises in Women’s Workforce Participation
LEAD at Krea University, Acumen, Primark
Empowering Women Through Collective Action: A Review of Group Enterprises Formed from Self-Help Groups (SHGs)
LEAD at Krea University, Ambuja Foundation
In the quest for women’s economic empowerment and poverty reduction, Self-Help Groups (SHGs) have emerged as a powerful tool. Beyond microfinance and savings, some SHGs also hold the potential to evolve into enterprises, either group or individual, fostering collective action, … Read More
Land Ownership and Implications for Women’s Labour Force Participation: Research to Policy
Ojasvi Bhardwaj, Vandana Mohandas
Globally, women encounter substantial obstacles in owning and controlling land due to discriminatory laws, cultural norms, and limited access to financial resources. Given that land is a crucial asset for agricultural production and economic stability, particularly in rural areas, the … Read More
Empowering Women-Led Home-Based Businesses: A Financial Access Overview
LEAD at Krea University
Women’s entrepreneurship is vital for bridging gender gaps in economic opportunities and achieving SDG 5 on Gender Equality. In India, women entrepreneurs constitute 13.76% of establishments, primarily micro units and informal enterprises, employing 13.48 million people. Despite their contributions, access … Read More
Understanding Safety and Mobility Experiences of Women Working in Public Spaces in Chennai
Sujatha Srinivasan (LEAD at Krea University), Meera Sundarrajan (Gender and Policy Lab, Greater Chennai Corporation)
Participation of women in the workforce is crucial for fostering inclusive growth, improving family and societal well-being, and achieving long-term economic sustainability. Globally, the female labour force participation rate (FLFPR) has been low despite favourable policies and further exacerbated in … Read More
Investment Case for Air Pollution Reduction in Amritsar and Gurugram, India
This project applied Return-on-Investment Analysis to identify sector-specific interventions, assess their cost-effectiveness, and prioritise those with the highest financial returns and feasibility, supporting evidence-based decisions for effective air quality management. Background Ambient Air Pollution poses severe morbidity and mortality risks … Read More
Alternative Scoring Models on Access To Credit Among the Financially Underserved
LEAD at Krea University, IIT Madras Research Park, 10X Fintech for Inclusion Initiative
Credit is an important element in any country’s economic landscape, especially one such as India where its use goes hand in hand with economic progress. The use of credit helps families safely bridge financial downturns and fosters economic pursuits. This … Read More
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
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