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Financial Inclusion Studies: Analysis of No-Frills Accounts Drives in Gulbarga

An evaluation of financial inclusion drives to assess goals achieved and the behaviour of clients using newly opened accounts in the district of Gulbarga, Karnataka. … Read More

Credit Scoring Model for Registered Chit Fund Users

An analysis of how existing information on clients of Chit Funds can be used to predict their creditworthiness and savings/borrowing needs. … Read More

Impact Evaluation of NABARD’s Watershed Program in Andhra Pradesh

This study analyses the impact of NABARD’s watershed development programme (WDP) on ecological integrity and livelihood security in Andhra Pradesh. … Read More

Implementation of a Women-based Community Driven Development Programme in Tamil Nadu: The Pudhu Vaazhvu Project

This study evaluates the effectiveness of a women-based CDD Programme under the PVP of the Government of Tamil Nadu, its flaws, and possible improvements.

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Financing Adaptation Actions in the Indian Himalayan Region

An evaluation of the existing and potential sources of adaptation finance as well as key barriers to development and implementation of adaptation actions according to the SAPCC, with specific focus on the Indian Himalayan Region … Read More

Data Gaps in Urban Informality

A study that addresses the data gap in realities of the urban poor faced by policy-makers in an effort towards having an impact on urban policymaking pertaining to urban poverty, transportation, housing, governance and design of city spaces. … Read More

Impact Evaluation on Savings Training on Microcredit Groups in Rural India

A study that examines the influence of a financial literacy program on financial behaviour in order to understand the impact of microfinance in rural areas. … Read More

Putting Money in Motion: How Much do Migrants Pay for Domestic Transfers?

The study provides insights into the different remittance channels that migrants opt for and the associated money-transfer costs they incur, to understand the various difficulties faced by migrants in transferring money within the country, despite considerable willingness to pay for safe and convenient mode of transfer. … Read More

Evaluation of the Rural and Urban Programs of the 3D Program for Girls and Women in India

An evaluation of the 3D Program for Girls and Woman, which focuses on the improvement of socio-economic and health outcomes for girls and women, to demonstrate its progress and identify constraints. … Read More

Information, Information Technology, and Local Governance

This initiative combines institutional analysis and technology insight to understand ways in information dissemination can improve local governance and strengthen democratic processes in India. … Read More