Abstract
The impact of microfinance on domestic violence has been widely
discussed, but there is still no consensus due to the fact that context
and programme implementation mechanisms have a large effect on
outcomes. An innovative grassroots microfinance organisation in India,
Rojiroti, has a number of unique features which make a positive impact
on domestic violence more likely. Using a quasi-experimental design
with panel data and matched control sites, this article reports on a study
that found a significant reduction in levels of domestic violence among
women members of Rojiroti, alongside a significant increase in asset
ownership and knowledge of household finances
discussed, but there is still no consensus due to the fact that context
and programme implementation mechanisms have a large effect on
outcomes. An innovative grassroots microfinance organisation in India,
Rojiroti, has a number of unique features which make a positive impact
on domestic violence more likely. Using a quasi-experimental design
with panel data and matched control sites, this article reports on a study
that found a significant reduction in levels of domestic violence among
women members of Rojiroti, alongside a significant increase in asset
ownership and knowledge of household finances
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 345-356 |
Journal | Development in Practice |
Volume | 30 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 9 Dec 2019 |
Keywords
- Gender
- Civil Society
- Microfinance
- Livelihoods