A new paradigm for social finance
The Covid-19 crisis has, among other things, brought into focus the importance of non-profits and impact-focussed, for-profit, enterprises.
Unlocking new capital for the social sector
Innovative and blended finance structures, such as Social Venture Funds, offer a unique opportunity for nonprofits to secure new funding.
Where do we go from here? Considerations for social security for migrant workers
Reflections on issues related to the delivery of benefits announced for migrant workers under Atma Nirbhar Bharat welfare scheme
Household Finance in India: Approaches and Challenges
Household Finance is the study of how institutions provide goods and services to satisfy the financial functions of the household, how consumers make financial decisions and how government action affects the provision of financial services (Tufano, 2009).
Announcing Call for Proposal in Household Finance Research
Inviting research institutions/think-tanks, institutional and independent academicians, and scholars to submit research proposals
Designing a Universal and Comprehensive Social Security Floor for Informal Sector Workers
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.
Proceedings from our Roundtable on Social Security for Informal Sector Workers
Insights from the roundtable on Social Security for Informal Sector Workers
Analysing Growth Trends in Formal Financial Market for the Indian Household Sector
This blog examines the growth in household holdings of financial assets and liabilities for the period 2000-01 to 2016-17
The conundrum of short-term savings
Insights and field experiences from Dvara Money.
Comments submitted to the Ministry of Labour and Employment on the Draft Labour Code on Social Security, 2019 (24 October 2019)
We have provided our constructive comments on the Draft in response to the call for responses from stakeholders dated 17.09.2019. (Ministry of Labour and Employment , 2019) We have commented on the following aspects of the Draft, namely: 1. The need for greater clarity on institutions set up under the Draft, particularly the Central Board of Trustees and the National Social Security Board for Unorganised Workers. 2. The definition of “worker” and “employee” under the present draft.
