India

The Miracle of Microfinance? Evidence from a Randomized Evaluation

This paper reports on a randomized evaluation of the impact of introducing microcredit in the slums of Hyderabad, India. The paper illustrates the usefulness of having robust indicators that can distil the real impact and answer the counterfactual question ‘what would have happened without the project’ (randomized methodology).

E-procurement in Government of Andhra Pradesh, India

This World Bank e-procurement initiative in India was aimed at linking government departments with their vendors in order to ease business for both vendors and government. The initiative shows how government business services can be improved through ICT.

Impact and Sustainability of E-Government Services in Developing Countries

This report describes a rural internet project in India, offering government services to villagers on the internet. Even though the project faced problems of sustainability, it underlines the social and economic importance of such services and the usefulness of offering them online.

Regional Competitiveness and Benchmarking Reports from India

The Urban Producers Resource Book

This is a practical guide for those working with low income urban and peri-urban producers organizations. It draws from FAO experiences in various countries to show how to tackle issues such as access to resources for production; financial constraints;policy and regulatory environment; local government; among others.

Skill Development for the Informal Sector in India

This presentation summarises the trends and requirements for skills development in the informal sector in India. It argues for more holistic and inclusive empowerment approaches through training and skill development. Useful lessons for project elsewhere.

Assessing the Potential of Market Towns in the Mountains: Case Studies from the Hindu Kush-Himalayas

This resource presents a methodology for assessing and developing action plans for small market towns with potential in China, India, Nepal and Pakistan. Spatio-economic profiles and participatory rapid appraisal methodology are used.

Integrated Mountain Development Resource Centre

The ICIMOD Centre's resources link to several publications on issues affecting global mountain communities. These range from advocacy to watershed management. Browse this site here.

Migrant and Contract Labour in Global Production Systems

This paper draws on case studies of migrant and contract labour in the horticulture and garments sectors of five countries, examines their benefits and risks, rights and protection deficits, and strategies that might help to reduce their vulnerability.

Role of Civil Society in Containing Corruption at the Municipal Level

Civil society can assist the fight against corruption at the municipal level. Essentially the stakeholders approach the municipal government with an offer of assistance to improve public services and increase efficiency. Find more here!