Reimagining the way we examine women-run businesses
This slide deck condenses our gender-focused analysis of data collected under the Corner Shop Diaries project. It unpacks significant differences between men-run and women-run enterprises and the roles of social norms. The deck further discusses what is needed to reimagine the way we examine women-run businesses.
Aug 11, 2021
COVID -19 recovery is likely to fail women- digital financial services can help, if designed well
Response to COVID-19 pandemic needs to be gender transformative so that fundamental gender issues like social norms, access to resources etc are addressed . Can digital solutions help?
Nov 10, 2020
Opinion | Designing financial products for women
Current financial service models conflate women with ‘family’, considering them merely an avenue to pursue social welfare
Oct 24, 2020
Building a Business Case for Women Agents
Women agents provide great customer service. They are more attentive, helpful, diligent, and effective at building trust. They are also better at on-boarding women and other underserved populations than their male counterparts. These are often cited conclusions from a series of qualitative studies in India, Zambia, and other markets across Asia and Africa. At the same time, we still […]
Oct 18, 2016
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