Principles of responsible and trustworthy AI in digital lending

The paper explores what RTAI means in the context of digital lending. The first section compiles principles of RTAI along with its essential components. The next section maps relevant tools for each principle. These tool recommendations can help lenders implement RTAI practices in their operations.
Reflections on the Theory of Impact for Mobile Instant Credit

Mobile Instant Credit (MIC) is rapidly growing as a financial inclusion tool, attracting policy and research interest. However, its impact remains understudied, with a weak Theory of Change. The blog highlights three overlooked impact areas and calls for insights from microfinance research.
Comments on RBI’s Draft Master Direction on Minimum Capital Requirements for Operational Risk
In our response, we commend and highlight the more risk sensitive methodology and the corresponding disclosures outlined in the draft guidelines. However, we also point out that not including conduct risk under operational risk is a major lacuna.
How to protect farmers against risks
Offering affordable derivative products that will help them hedge against price and weather risks is vital
Impact of information disclosure on consumer behaviour: The case of high-risk bonds
Impact of information disclosure on consumer behaviour: The case of high-risk bonds
A Convening on ‘Emerging Customer Risks in Digital Lending in India’
A Convening on ‘Emerging Customer Risks in Digital Lending’ was conducted on April 22nd and 23rd, 2021, by Dvara Research Foundation in collaboration with the Consultative Group to Assist the Poor (CGAP).
Exploring the vastness of informality and unprotected risk in Indian labour markets
In this paper, we document the growing informalization of India’s labour force, and the consequences of this phenomenon for the state of social protection in India
Vastness of Informality and Unprotected Risk in Indian Labour Markets
This chapter documents the growing informalization of India’s labour force and the consequences of this phenomenon for the state of social protection in India.
Household Risks, Work Choices and Asset Portfolio of Migrant Households in India
In this blog post, we analyse migrant risks and work choices
A novel way for MSMEs to lower their risk profile and access funds
This problem can be solved by link-ups with large supply chains and networks that disperse risk and place small businesses in a better position to get loans and attract equity investors.