Overview
The role involves supporting research efforts in India related to the impact of land record digitalization and its interoperability with Agri-Stack on improving tenure security, access to finance, and agricultural subsidies.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the unit's research efforts in India.
- Take responsibility for practical aspects of supporting implementation of rigorous evaluations of efforts to use land records to increase land owners’ and tenants’ access to finance, help improve local revenue generation, enhance the effectiveness of public support to rural areas; and increase adaptation and diversification as well as access to insurance by exploiting the data interoperability inherent in India's Agri-Stack.
- Maintain dialogue with the CMU and relevant Ministries to monitor implementation of innovative programs on land in a way that is comparable across states.
- Link these efforts to rigorous impact evaluations wherever possible.
- Collaborate with local think tanks, and Universities to build capacity.
Required Experience
Track record of economic research on India; familiarity with land records and access to finance in India is an advantage
Qualifications
PhD in economics or related discipline
