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Investing in Champion Local Governments: A Case Study of Bangladesh

Over a decade back, when making my first forays into international consultancy, I was lucky to listen to a remarkable idea which was then in its infancy and had just been rolled out. Two motivated individuals with vision, brimming with energy, had just launched the ‘Horizontal Learning Programme’ in Bangladesh. Mark Ellery and Shantanu Lahiri, … Continue reading "Investing in Champion Local Governments: A Case Study of Bangladesh"

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Modifying Government Structures for Fiscal Transparency in Karnataka: A Case Study

Continuing from my previous blog on how governments might actually foster fiscal transparency, in the case of Karnataka, it began with the introduction of a system by which the budget documentation included an annexe. This separated the fund allocations made for the rural local governments. As explained in my previous blog, the system survived, even if … Continue reading "Modifying Government Structures for Fiscal Transparency in Karnataka: A Case Study"

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Tumakuru Case Study: Who Else Spends Money in a City Corporation Area?

This blog is part of a series unpacking the ‘PAISA for Municipalities‘ research which analysed urban local body finances in Tumakuru Smart City of Karnataka. The first part offers why the study was conducted, the backdrop to the study, and the researchers involved. It can be found here. The previous blog is available at this link.  Plenty … Continue reading "Tumakuru Case Study: Who Else Spends Money in a City Corporation Area?"

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Tumakuru Case Study: How is Money Allocated for Urban Area Expenditure?

This blog is part of a series unpacking the ‘PAISA for Municipalities‘ research which analysed urban local body finances in Tumakuru Smart City of Karnataka. The first part offers why the study was conducted, the backdrop to the study, and the researchers involved. It can be found here.   The oft-repeated principle that underlies financial allocations … Continue reading "Tumakuru Case Study: How is Money Allocated for Urban Area Expenditure?"

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In a Glance: Research Findings from Study of Frontline Workers in Himachal Pradesh and Rajasthan

This explainer provides a summary of findings and recommendations from a research study carried out in Himachal Pradesh and Rajasthan with ASHAs, Auxiliary Nurse Midwives, and Anganwadi Workers.