Small-scale entrepreneurship is an important pillar for promoting inclusive development in India, fuelling communities with innovation and job creation. However, entrepreneurs, particularly women, face several constraints in starting and growing their businesses. One such key constraint well-documented in literature is … Read More
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Measuring Digital Access in India | GxD hub partners meet
Partners: University of Cape Town, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Background The ability to monitor trends in the access to mobile devices and digital technologies is vital for designing effective digital solutions for women in low- and middle-income … Read More
Future of Women in Work: Improving Female LFPR by 2030
Partner: The Nudge Institute India’s economic future was inextricably linked to the full participation of women in the workforce. Despite progress, significant barriers persist in increasing women’s labour force participation rates (LFPR). This panel discussion at Charcha ’24 organised by The Nudge … Read More
Women’s Empowerment in Agrifood Governance (WEAGov)
This project used the Women’s Empowerment in Agrifood Governance (WEAGov) framework to measure women’s voice and empowerment in the agrifood policy process. Background The Women’s Empowerment in Agrifood Governance (WEAGov) project addresses a critical global issue: the underrepresentation of women … Read More
Mobilising Strategic Philanthropy to Strengthen Unorganized Workers
This project aimed for higher upward socio-economic mobility of unserved/underserved unorganized workers, with enhanced inclusion and resilience through the Dignity in Labour Platform. Background More than 80% of India’s non-agricultural labour force comprises informal employees (ILO, 2018) where low productivity … Read More
Access to Finance for Women-run MSMEs in India
The study aimed to understand the nature of difference in access to credit by entrepreneurs, especially women entrepreneurs in terms of barriers and propose solutions Background Women-run micro, small and medium enterprises (WMSMEs) account for approximately only 20 percent of … Read More
Understanding the Treatment Gap for Substance Use Disorder in India
The study aims to measure the availability of treatment for substance use disorder in selected states in India, understand the treatment preferences of medical practitioners, and gain insights into treatment demand (or lack of it). Background Substance or drug use … Read More
Risk Factors for Suicidal Behaviour Among Adolescents in the Indian Context Through the Lens of the Integrated Motivational-Volitional Model
LEAD at Krea University, Banyan Academy of Leadership in Mental Health (BALM)
Adolescent suicide is one of the most common reasons for death among young people all around the world. India has the largest adolescent population of 25.6 crores (NCRB, 2020), between the ages of 15-25 years, and has one of the … Read More
Enabling Digital Adoption Among Women Entrepreneurs – Insights From a Pilot on Digital Ledgers
Sijo John, Ryan D’souza
Entrepreneurs require access to timely and accurate financial information to make informed business decisions. However, many small business owners lack the technical skills to maintain financial records, and the process is time-consuming. They rely on recall rather than record. Innovations … Read More
Beyond the Numbers – Decoding the Gender Gap in Financing MSMEs in India
Partners: Villgro, ANDE India, USAID, Caspian Debt Women-run micro, small and medium enterprises (WMSMEs) account for approximately only 20 percent of all MSMEs in India. WMSMEs are constrained by various challenges, principally access to finance at different stages of the … Read More