Webinar Recording-Impact of COVID19 Lockdown on Informal Economy in India

May 27, 2020 ~ Jeemol ~ Leave a comment

A Webinar on 'Impact of the COVID Lockdown on the Informal Economy' was conducted by the Indian Society of Labour Economics, in collaboration with the Institute of Human Development, Delhi, where I was the main speaker. The Indian government announced a Rupees 11 lakh crore (11 trillion) stimulus package for the economy. The announcement was … Continue reading Webinar Recording-Impact of COVID19 Lockdown on Informal Economy in India

Women’s Work, ‘MOOC and BOOK’ Launches

April 29, 2020 ~ Jeemol ~ Leave a comment

Today seems to be my day for exciting news on launches of MOOC course and a BOOK, in both of which I played a part. Both on Women's Work and Informal Employment. And both launches on Labour Day, May 1, 2020. Labour

Macro Shocks: No second chances for women

April 21, 2020April 22, 2020 ~ Jeemol ~ Leave a comment

Macroeconomic Shocks: No second chances for women: The lessons of demonetization for this crisis are clear. Women will be pushed out of the workforce and not get a second chance to find another economic activity. At the same time, men will also face the push but many will try to reinvent their career through changes.

What Makes Women Entrepreneurs?

February 16, 2020 ~ Jeemol ~ Leave a comment

Brief discussion on what makes women entrepreneurs? Based on our book, with co-authors titled ‘Women Entrepreneurship in the Indian Middle Class’, forthcoming.

Learn, Unlearn and Relearn

December 29, 2019 ~ Jeemol ~ Leave a comment

In the emerging markets with fast changing technology, lifelong learning is the only way to stay ahead. Any opportunity you get or see that exists to learn should be taken up. New courses, new online courses, workshops in or outside your organization can add to your skills and employability going forward.

Mehnat Manzil-Museum of Work

November 24, 2019 ~ Jeemol ~ 2 Comments

Mehnat Manzil is an unique museum that celebrates the life of people who undertake informal work. A visit to the museum is clearly a lesson in 'experiential learning'!