Challenging the links between microfinance and domestic violence: evidence from rural India. Issue 3 (2nd April 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Yaron, Gil; Gordon, Rebecca; Best, John; Choudhary, Sunil
• Is Part Of: Development in practice. Volume 30:Issue 3(2020)
• Page Start: 345
• Page End: 356
• Publication Date: 2020-04-02
• Subjects: Gender and diversity -- Labour and livelihoods – Microfinance -- Civil society – NGOs; Technical assistance -- Developing countries -- Periodicals; Economic assistance -- Developing countries -- Periodicals; Developing countries -- Economic conditions -- Periodicals; 338.91091724
• DOI: 10.1080/09614524.2019.1696282
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0961-4524

Abstract

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.