LEAD at Krea University

🎬 Fresh off the Press | India’s digital economy is booming — from gig platforms to AI-driven data work. But how can we make this growth truly inclusive for women? Tune in here for a closer look at how women are powering India’s digital economy: youtu.be/OQ-fh1QeOFA?si… #decoded

Spotlight | Hosted by IFMR & @kreauniversity, this official pre-Summit event of the @OfficialINDIAai Summit 2026 brings together IFMR alumni, policymakers, and experts. LEAD looks forward to reconnecting with its alumni and joining conversations on inclusive AI. 🙋🏽‍♂️🌍🙋🏿‍♀️

📌 Preethi Rao of @LEADatKrea argues that fundraising has to be strategic, systemic, and rooted in trust—not just proposal writing. Diversification, internal systems, & long-term donor stewardship are key to resilience in a fast-changing funding landscape: onthinktanks.org/articles/why-t…

New on the #OTTblog: Fresh insights on #funding, power, and resilience for #thinktanks Two compelling perspectives on how think tanks can strengthen their financial foundations and partnerships for the future. Links in the thread below 🧵👇

Launched at Charcha 2025, a new report by @LEADatKrea University and @thenudge_in shows only 37% of Indian women use mobile internet, with many relying on borrowed devices. Read more: yourstory.com/socialstory/20… By @rekhabaala #DigitalDivide #WomenInTech #GenderGap #Charcha2025

Mark your calendars 🗓️ LEAD alumni! IFMR & @kreauniversity are launching the IFMR Centres Alumni Network, bringing IFMR alumni together. LEAD looks forward to reconnecting and having conversations on inclusive AI & the public good. 📍 Jan 28 | New Delhi More details below ⬇️

🎬 Tune in for a closer look at how women are shaping this shift: bit.ly/48u2COT

Key insights 👇 📱Digital work is reshaping aspirations, but entry points remain uneven 🚧 Skilling, onboarding, safety & mobility gaps still restrict participation 📈 Flexibility + income potential exist, but so do precarity & new risks 🧩 Ecosystem-wide action is essential

📣 ICYMI | As digital work expands, women see new opportunities but also barriers. Our latest study w/ @thenudge_in & @BMGFIndia maps emerging roles, persistent barriers & what can shift outcomes. 🔗 Explore the full report: bit.ly/49TDJ1A

🔗 Explore our GxD hub's new report produced in partnership w. @BMGFIndia & @thenudge_in to learn more about the landscape and how the ecosystem can come together to unlock their participation and leadership at scale: shorturl.at/QOcne

🎬 Fresh off the Press | India’s digital economy is booming — from gig platforms to AI-driven data work. But how can we make this growth truly inclusive for women? Tune in here for a closer look at how women are powering India’s digital economy: youtu.be/OQ-fh1QeOFA?si… #decoded

From fields to markets, rural women: 🌱 Grow resilience 🍲 Nourish communities 💡 Drive innovation 🌍 Advance the #GlobalSDGs As we mark the #IDRW2025, we celebrate their vital role in building inclusive, thriving communities. 💡Explore: bit.ly/43gpmjz

Fresh off the Press | India’s women entrepreneurs are building resilient businesses—but the doors to formal credit remain half open. Why does this gap persist LEAD’s new study tracks women’s credit journeys across 7️⃣ Tamil Nadu districts. Read: bit.ly/475OXwM #Udyogini

*These stories draw from in-depth interviews conducted as part of an ongoing study on youth mental health in Tamil Nadu led by @sharon_buteau. Watch this space for more insights on how our research in this space is shaping up.

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞? This #WMHD2025, we share glimpses of how youth from vulnerable communities are finding strength—and how systems can respond better. 🌻 Explore: bit.ly/3L56IVu

We are excited to be a partner for India’s first-ever outcomes-based finance (OBF) launchpad for nano entrepreneurs anchored by the @britishasiantst, supported by 360 ONE Foundation and @BTGroup. More details below!

👉 About the AI Summit 2026: impact.indiaai.gov.in/home

🔦 Spotlight | Last week, LEAD's Gender x Digital hub & @thenudge_in hosted a workshop under Sanmati 2.0 to unlock women’s participation in India’s digital workforce. This was an official Pre-Summit Event of @OfficialINDIAai's AI Impact Summit 2026. A glimpse ⏬

How do we measure digital access, skills & participation in LMICs? A new set of toolkits from a consortium of partners led by @UCT_SPH, consisting of @UCT_news, @JohnsHopkinsSPH, and 2X Digital, guides inclusive research and survey design. 📂 Explore: gxdhub.org/insights/

📣 Q2 flew by at LEAD! What kept us busy? Plenty — from deepening partnerships and amplifying underserved voices to literally putting data on our walls, we kept the momentum going. Q3’s already in motion. Stick with us for what’s next! Dive in: bit.ly/454I1QZ