{"title":"Books by Nishi Malhotra","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"9781836085331","title":"In Pursuit of the Sustainable Development Goals","description":"\u003cp\u003eUntil 2014, rural women in India had limited involvement in the country’s economic growth. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s administration has worked to change that by making a notable shift towards female empowerment and equitable growth through initiatives like Atmanirbhar Bharat and Viksit Bharat 2047. This timely study showcases PM Modi's efforts in transforming rural development by empowering women through self-help groups, resulting in the exponential growth of female entrepreneurs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIn Pursuit of the Sustainable Development Goals \u003c\/em\u003euses first hand interviews and real-world case studies to delve into how initiatives like self-help groups and community lending have empowered women and contributed to achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals of poverty reduction (Goal 1) and women’s empowerment (Goal 5). Additionally, the work uses case studies of women entrepreneurs from Rajasthan, Jammu and Kashmir, and Gujarat, to highlight their success in international markets through traditional crafts like Bandani, Pashmina, and Kannuj perfume. Key to this investigation is the importance of leadership, marketing strategies, and geographic indicators in transforming handicraft sectors and enhancing sustainability. Further, this work examines why women excel as risk managers within community lending groups, analysing leadership traits and the impact of gender-inclusive policies on achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHighlighting the strategic management of community groups through success stories and real-life accounts communicated through first hand interviews, this work is essential reading for academic scholars, students and policymakers working in the areas of strategy and public policy as well as microfinance and development studies.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56307614613877,"sku":"9781836085331","price":80.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781836085331_58ed39b6-f1ae-4fb7-b07e-c2d001151d97.jpg?v=1786027985"},{"product_id":"9781837080816","title":"Global Perspectives on Financial Inclusion","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) place a strong emphasis on empowering women and reducing poverty. To achieve these goals effectively, it is essential to implement strategic initiatives that connect policy planning with practical solutions. Microfinance has played a significant role in enabling the financial inclusion of women through collective and joint liability models. While these collective initiatives have existed worldwide in various forms, there remains a noticeable lack of literature on collectives and joint liability initiatives supporting semi-formal finance, especially in emerging economies.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn this much needed work, Nishi Malhotra offers valuable insights into microfinance initiatives through in-depth case studies across Africa, Europe, and Asia. She examines the shift in emerging economies towards achieving the SDGs, focusing on poverty reduction and women's empowerment. Her work highlights the transition from traditional donor-driven models to sustainable finance frameworks, emphasizing the importance of microfinance and social finance. By exploring financial intermediation and bottom-up strategies like collective endeavours and savings groups, Malhotra demonstrates how these approaches can advance the SDGs. Combining expert interviews with grounded theory analysis, her research provides a nuanced understanding of the intersection between sustainable finance and poverty alleviation, offering insights into policy initiatives and the operational dynamics of microfinance mechanisms.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBy presenting a comprehensive analysis of microfinance initiatives and their impact on poverty reduction, especially concerning women's financial inclusion, \u003cem\u003eGlobal Perspectives on Financial Inclusion: Case Studies in Microfinance and Women's Empowerment\u003c\/em\u003e serves as a valuable resource for policymakers, researchers, and development practitioners committed to advancing financial inclusion and achieving the UN SDGs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56420096606581,"sku":"9781837080816","price":85.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781837080816_f0910910-0241-436c-a24a-53ff2103ab10.jpg?v=1786027940"},{"product_id":"the-importance-of-financial-literacy-in-promoting-sustainable-livelihood","title":"The Importance of Financial Literacy in Promoting Sustainable Livelihood","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Importance of Financial Literacy in Promoting Sustainable Livelihood\u003c\/em\u003e explores the critical role financial literacy plays in empowering individuals and communities, particularly in emerging economies, to achieve sustainable development. With over 1.7 billion people living below the poverty line and lacking access to formal financial systems, this book examines how financial literacy can bridge the gap between financial knowledge and behavior, enabling marginalized populations to benefit from state programs and make informed financial decisions. It challenges conventional definitions of financial literacy and highlights the importance of financial self-efficacy, attitude, and emotional disposition in shaping financial behavior.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrawing on empirical research and policy analysis, the book offers a fresh conceptualization of financial literacy as an operational tool for economic empowerment and sustainable livelihoods. It argues that financial literacy is not merely a theoretical construct but a transformative capability that fosters rational financial decision-making and long-term resilience. Designed for policymakers, educators, and researchers, this publication provides a timely and necessary contribution to the discourse on financial inclusion, offering insights into how financial literacy can be harnessed to promote inclusive growth and sustainable development.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57507639296373,"sku":"9781806861187","price":85.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781806861187.jpg?v=1792425257"}],"url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/collections\/author-nishi-malhotra.oembed","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}