Skilled Labor is a Return on Investment (Dignity) in business not a Cost - Rural Women Entrepreneurs
Digital Platform in Subsistence Marketplaces
WTC Mumbai - Dr. Vanita Vishwanath
Madhu Vishwanathan's 2022 paper explores subsistence marketplaces, emphasizing artisan and weaver communities leveraging technology to connect with their markets. It underscores Rajashri Sai and Vanita Vishwanath's innovative contributions within the Shreni network, founded by Sudhir Kamath. This network, alongside Impactree PRABHAV, provides a digital platform dedicated to enhancing socio-cultural embeddedness and trust among artisans, enabling them to broaden their networks.
The Digital Economist's
Impactree is thrilled to contribute to The Digital Economist's book, "Meeting the Climate Challenge," specifically in Chapter 6, "Where the Green Future Begins." These papers showcase collaborative efforts in the sustainability solutioning ecosystem. We recommend this book to those passionate about social impact and sustainability, applauding The Digital Economist for this vital initiative.
World Trade Centre Mumbai recognizes Dr. Vanita Viswanath, CEO of Udyogini, lauding her transformative leadership in empowering rural women through innovative microenterprise programs. Dr. Viswanath's inclusive initiatives have catalyzed sustainable change, impacting gender and entrepreneurship in India's Tier 3 and 4 districts. Her advocacy extends to women's vital roles in development, climate change, and environmental conservation. Impactree.ai proudly honors Dr. Viswanath, a dedicated board member, for her commitment to empowering women and fostering inclusive community development.
This article by Dr.Vanita, Board member of Impactree includes insights that provides a different perspective for looking at falling women’s labour force participation rate. According to the World Bank report, Indian women’s labor force participation rate is steadily declining since 2005 as it fails to measure women’s participation in the informal economy.