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
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Alternative Scoring Models on Access To Credit Among the Financially Underserved
LEAD at Krea University, IIT Madras Research Park, 10X Fintech for Inclusion Initiative
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
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