Globally, considerable progress has been in bridging gaps in access to financial services for the underserved. Notwithstanding these strides, there is growing recognition that for inclusion to deliver on its mandate, it is imperative to enable enhanced financial literacy, capability, … Read More
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Unlocking the Power of Digital for Women-led Enterprises
Partners: Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM), Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) The Government of India’s Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) has been working towards alleviating poverty in rural India by developing strong … Read More
Consultation on Economic Empowerment of Women Through Producer Collectives
Partner: Tamil Nadu State Rural Livelihoods Mission, Ministry of Rural Development Formation of producer collectives is an important pillar for promoting women’s economic empowerment, through farm, off farm and non-farm business activities. Sharon Buteau, Executive Director, LEAD at Krea University, shared … Read More
Advancing Women’s Entrepreneurship through Sustainable Models
Partners: ACCESS Development Services and DAY-NULM How can we advance women’s entrepreneurship through sustainable models? Sharon Buteau, Executive Director, LEAD at Krea University, shared her insights in a panel co-hosted by ACCESS Development Services and DAY-NULM. Focusing on the market challenges faced by women-led … Read More
Measuring Financial Health of Informal Workers: Why it Matters
Sabina Yasmin, Panchali Banerjee
The global pandemic would be the most recent and appropriate example to substantiate the need for measuring the financial health of informal workers. COVID-19 induced severe downscaling of economic activities, due to which the LMICs have suffered strong financial consequences. … Read More
From Access to Use: Insights on Serving Women Banking Customers in India
Sabina Yasmin, Sonja Kelly, Flavy Sen Sharma
India leads the world in the expansion of financial access to low-income people, especially low-income women. As the access challenge is nearly solved, the opportunity financial services providers now face is engaging their customers. Public Sector Banks (PSBs) are uniquely … Read More
Financial Health Scorecard for Gig and Platform Workers
This project aimed to create a scorecard or assessment tool for financial health that can serve as an index or a collection of various metrics. Background Financial inclusion has been a top priority for policymakers and the private sector, as … Read More
Women in India’s Startup Ecosystem Report (WISER)
ACT Grants, Udaiti Foundation, McKinsey & Company, LEAD at Krea University
India’s startup ecosystem has been pivotal in unleashing economic growth and catalyzing entrepreneurial innovation. As a leading and high growth employer, the industry attracts a large and diverse pool of talent, positioning it uniquely to lead the way toward gender … Read More
ACT Grants and Swasth Alliance: Response to Covid-19 in India
This evaluation assessed the oxygenation initiatives anchored by a non-profit venture philanthropy platform (ACT Grants) aimed at enabling a more effective and affordable healthcare system in India in the long term. Background Given the magnitude of COVID-19’s adverse health and … Read More
WomenLift Health Stakeholder Analysis: India
LEAD at Krea University, WomenLift Health
Women in health leadership and decision-making positions are key to ensuring that diverse perspectives and ideas influence policies and goals, resulting in a better and more equitable foundation for the health systems that serve us all. The benefits of female … Read More
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