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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Based on a study of the theoretical and empirical literature, we conclude with a set of hypotheses that looks at how demand for health insurance can be fostered by targeting both the components of demand (intention and action), through well-designed awareness measures and nudges to overcome the various behavioural biases involved.
In this blog post, we analyse Germany's Statutory Health Insurance and its lessons for health systems design.
This case study analyse Thailand's strategic purchasing and explain their health system financing
CoWIN has been developed as a digital platform to support Covid-19 vaccination efforts in India. While most are familiar with the interface for citizens to book vaccination slots, CoWIN also supports multiple other functions.
This note discusses how Community Based Health Insurance can improve access to healthcare and financial protection for vulnerable low- and middle-income populations
In this post, we closely examine how the Israeli health system is financed
In this paper, we explore how India’s growing CHI segment can be used to deliver adequate financial protection and good health outcomes
In this post, we analyse CoWIN, a digtial platform which facilates India's vaccination effort
In this post, we look at National Health Mission scheme and its rigid fund devolution architecture
As part of our ongoing research on DBT exclusion, in this case study we discuss how data entry error leads to failure of cash transfer
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.
