Academic Foundation | Akateeminen Kirjakauppa

This compilation is the result of action research and field visits across India spread over last 10-years that have been punctuated with seminars and workshops providing multi-stakeholder consultations. These were conducted by Skoch Consultancy Services with recently added support from Skoch Development Foundation. The compilation focuses on various facets of financial inclusion ranging from opening up of no-frills accounts to micro-credit to financial literacy, while emphasizing the role of process changes, technology enablement, capacity building and outreach mechanism. It looks at examples of local bodies, post offices and tele-centers having been used effectively. It also proposes a model of inclusive development, emphasizing that inclusive economics leads to inclusive governance and vice-versa. The book provides a holistic view based on practitioners' perspective and grassroots learning. A must read for all involved in inclusive development of India. This compilation is the result of action research and field visits across India spread over last 10-years that have been punctuated with seminars and workshops providing multi-stakeholder consultations.
These were conducted by Skoch Consultancy Services with recently added support from Skoch Development Foundation. The compilation focuses on various facets of financial inclusion ranging from opening up of no-frills accounts to micro-credit to financial literacy, while emphasizing the role of process changes, technology enablement, capacity building and outreach mechanism. It looks at examples of local bodies, post offices and tele-centers having been used effectively. It also proposes a model of inclusive development, emphasizing that inclusive economics leads to inclusive governance and vice-versa. The book provides a holistic view based on practitioners' perspective and grassroots learning. A must read for all involved in inclusive development of India.