Theme: Agriculture Finance
Universal Basic Income: A policy option for India?
With governments around the world rushing to mitigate the economic fallout of COVID-19, the idea of a Universal Basic Income (UBI) has gained prominence. This blog analyzes the suitability of UBI in the Indian context.
Mar 3, 2021
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on farmers- Kenya report (round 3)
The report uncovers the findings of the third round of a dipstick research funded jointly by MSC and SCBF. It shares a detailed analysis of the impact of COVID-19 on farmers, even after the markets reopened and restrictions on movement were eased. The report further provides recommendations for the government, policymakers, and other private agencies to revive the agriculture sector.
Feb 17, 2021
Public Distribution System spending by the Indian government
The cost of procurement and distribution of wheat and rice alone understates the expenditure of the Government of India on PDS. This video calculates the total cost of PDS to the government, including various subsidies like fertilizer. It discusses the feasibility of transforming these subsidies and distributing them as universal income support for farmers.
Feb 3, 2021
Fertilizer subsidy reforms and the way forward
The Government of India has introduced various reforms to enhance efficiency and transparency in the fertilizer distribution system. However, differential fertilizer policies in India have led to the overuse of urea among farmers, which creates an imbalance in soil health. This SI module highlights some reforms to encourage the judicious and efficient use of fertilizers by farmers.
Feb 3, 2021
Launch of new reports on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on cash-in cash-out (CICO) agents, farmers, and micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Kenya.
MSC and Swiss Capacity Building Facility(SCBF) launch the new reports on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on cash-in cash-out (CICO) agents, farmers, and micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Kenya through an interactive webinar on 21st January, 2021.
Jan 25, 2021
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on farmers-Kenya report
This report highlights the findings of the dipstick research jointly funded by MSC and SCBF. It captures a detailed analysis of the impact of COVID-19 on farmers and their coping strategies. The report further provides recommendations for policymakers and financial service providers to support the farmers.
Jan 14, 2021
Diana Siddiqui, Evelyne Matibe, Olivia Obiero and Anup Singh