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February 18, 2023
Indian artisans are still missing from e-commerce platforms
High logistical costs and a lack of digital know-how are some factors keeping Indian artisans out of e-commerce. How can the recently launched Open Network for Digital Commerce change this?
February 18, 2023
MGNREGA: All you need to know
Does MGNREGA still have an impact? Learn about the scheme’s funding, state-wise performance, role during the pandemic, and benefits to women and migrant workers
January 2, 2023
Why we need a gig economy that works for everyone
For many, the gig economy is not a helpful side hustle but a vital source of income….
January 2, 2023
Remittances Grow 5% in 2022, Despite Global Headwinds
Remittances to low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) withstood global headwinds in 2022, growing an estimated 5% to $626 billion….
January 2, 2023
Farmers’ Voice Radio for Sustainable Farmer Livelihoods
Malawi is one of the world’s poorest countries, and most of the population live in rural areas. Tea is the country’s second biggest export crop and largest employer
November 9, 2022
Embracing PURE technologies as a key solution towards improved livelihoods, economic growth and resilience to climate change for our consumers
Productive use of PURE technologies provides access to critical energy services.
November 9, 2022
How to preserve forest biodiversity without losing livelihoods
The study explores mainstreaming biodiversity into policies, strategies and practice.
August 20, 2022
Acumen Launches a $25 Million Investment Initiative to Power Livelihoods with Clean Energy
Leverage technologies to boost incomes and climate resilience in vulnerable communities.
August 20, 2022
Greening livelihoods, bridging the digital divide
To bridge the economic opportunity divide between rural and urban communities.
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GST 2.0 and Tax Cuts: Can They Make Growth Fairer and Greener?
India's latest GST reform, being termed as GST 2.0, is more than just slashing rates. By simplifying the tax structure, cutting levies on essentials, and supporting renewable infrastructure, it's open..
Reimagining Sports in CSR: From Tokenism to a Vehicle for Multiplying Impact
In 2023–24, Indian companies spent about ₹1,396 crore of their CSR budgets on sports — just 4% of the total ₹34,909 crore Indian corporates spent on CSR that year. Most of the rest went to edu..
Interactive SHG Map of India: 7.5 million Women Self Help Groups are spread across 27 States and 6 UTs in India
Under the National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM), India has 7.5 million Women Self Help Groups (SHGs) spread across 27 states and 6 Union Territories. Each of these small, self-governed, and peer-co..