Poverty

November 02, 2018

Why the World Bank’s optimism about global poverty misses the point

The World Bank's positive rhetoric on poverty must not let us forget that the global problem is more extensive, especially in countries that have experienced strong economic growth.

by The Conversation | 4 min read

October 11, 2018

When CSR steps outside its comfort zone

Corporate support to nurture civil society through collectives can lead to holistic development of the poor.

by Narendranath Damodaran | 5 min read

MNREGA workers

May 01, 2018

Labour market effects of workfare programmes: Evidence from MGNREGA

MNREGA provided employment to 51 million households in 2016. Here's how it has crowded out private sector employment, lowered rural-to-urban migration in the states that implemented it well, and increased wages.

by Clément Imbert | 4 min read

Inequality india

April 26, 2018

Addressing inequality in India

Efforts at tackling India’s inequality can hope to succeed only if they go beyond economic measures of progress and address the underlying factors that continue to keep people in poverty.

by Rahul Ahluwalia, Yamini Atmavilas, Nachiket Mor | 4 min read

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