In this policy brief, we explore four simple suggestions that can potentially have a significant impact in easing the hardships of unorganised sector households.
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The Social Protection Initiative at Dvara Research is a policy initiative that aims to conduct research that will inform the design and implementation of a universal social security system. We believe a universal social security system is one that protects households and individuals against the vulnerabilities faced across the life cycle. At the same time, it is important to keep in mind India’s unique demographic and economic realities. These vulnerabilities are the outcomes of complex interactions of being exposed to a threat, of a threat materializing, and of lacking the defences or resources to deal with a threat.
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In this policy brief, we explore four simple suggestions that can potentially have a significant impact in easing the hardships of unorganised sector households.
Summary of the different types of responses by governments across the world to ensure the economic protection
In this policy brief, we examine the provisions of the Code on Social Security Bill, 2019 insofar as they apply to workers in the informal sector. We note that there is a lack of clarity in the Bill on the definition of an informal sector worker.
Insights from the roundtable on Social Security for Informal Sector Workers
Study on incentive compatibility in welfare delivery
Analyses on allocations for social welfare in the budget 2020-21
Our analysis of last-mile delivery challenges
Public-Private Partnerships in Welfare Delivery in India: A Preliminary Review
The delivery of government services through the public-private partnership (PPP) model has been a key plank of the government's development agenda.
In all our research efforts, we strive to maintain an independent voice that speaks for the low-income household and household enterprises. Our ability to perform this function is significantly enhanced by our commitment to disseminate as a pure public good, all the intellectual capital that we create.
