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Tag: Lokesh Kumar Singh
Using “Behavioural Sciences” to Make Consumers “Give It Up” – The Case of LPG Subsidy
The PAHAL programme of DBT had achieved remarkable success. However, its ‘Give It Up’ campaign is yet to replicate this success. Our focus note explores this issue.
Jul 27, 2015
Setting Public Distribution System Right: Touchstone Case for Direct Benefit Transfers – Part II
In this note on the Public Distribution System (PDS), we compare three alternative distribution models: biometric authentication through Point of Sale (PoS) devices, food coupons, and Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
Jun 29, 2015
Setting Public Distribution System Right: The Case for ‘Direct Benefit Transfers’ – Part I
This note covers the issues that plague the public distribution system (PDS) in India; alternative methods for distribution being piloted; and necessary steps required to run a successful PDS scheme.’
Jun 19, 2015
Communication – The Achilles heel of direct benefit transfers – Part I
This blog highlights how poor and often contradictory communication is leading to mass confusion and apprehension amongst beneficiaries for DBT implementation India.
Sep 11, 2014
Communication – The Achilles heel of direct benefit transfers – Part II
MicroSave strongly believes that an integrated communication approach should be the starting point of large Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) programmes. Here, the MicroSave team present a case for beneficiary centric communication.
Sep 9, 2014
Mobile money and microfinance: A match made in heaven or marriage gone awry?
Though most of the microfinance and mobile money partnerships have failed to scale-up in India, it is helpful to understand the challenges. This blog studies such partnerships in India share key takeaways.
Sep 9, 2014