Akmal Ali P M[1] [1]Pursuing Masters in Sustainability Science at the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) Email: akkuology@gmail.comORCiD: 0009-0004-6440-284X Title: Rooted Resilience: Urban Forestry’s Role in Building Climate-Strong Cities Author(s): Akmal Ali P M Keywords: resilient, temperature, mitigation, precipitation, urban ecosystem Issue Date: 11 July 2024 Publisher: IMPRI Impact and Policy Research Institute Abstract: […]

Divyanshi Sharda[1] [1] B. A. (Hons.) Public Policy, O. P. Jindal Global University, Sonipat, IndiaEmail: divyanshi.sharda@gmail.com Title: Libertarian, Utilitarian, Subaltern Ethics? Visualising Social Equity in India’s Rural Education System Author(s): Divyanshi Sharda Keywords: Education, social equity, rural, India, ethics, subaltern, utilitarian, libertarian Issue Date: 11 July 2024 Publisher: IMPRI Impact and Policy Research Institute Abstract: […]

The paper demonstrates how a Theory of Change (ToC) could be developed in a participatory process, creating the space for capturing diversity and contextualities within a program and contributing to building a collaborative ecosystem to drive systemic change, through a case study. The process that evolved in building this ToC can be useful for other organizations with similar impact objectives and in similar contexts. The paper shows that a focussed, participatory-consultative approach led by self-reflection and engagement with various stakeholders and their needs, can help address power differentials between funders and the implementing partners of development programs.

Existing studies highlight the importance of resources, bargaining power, household autonomy, and gender-biased norms in women’s political participation. However, it is found through the study that these women remain mere token figures as the male members of the household contest elections and wield decision-making power in the PRIs. This study examines the women’s groups formed under Bihar Rural Livelihoods Project (or Jeevika), a community-driven poverty reduction program to improve women’s political participation

Financial inclusion is a critical component of inclusive growth. It is a much-needed intervention for managing financial vulnerabilities, increasing economic resilience by accelerating growth and reducing poverty. Scheduled tribes are the poorest people in India, with 63.68% of Scheduled Tribe households being financially excluded. This study analyses the level of financial inclusion among tribal households in Gondinagar in terms of financial service usage and access, as well as financial awareness. People who live in Gondinagar are members of the Gond community, which is classified as a Scheduled Tribe (ST) and is located in the semi-urban area of the Coimbatore district.