Deepti KC

She is a Market Research Manager at WebMD in New York. Before that she was Consultant
at Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
Deepti has a Bachelor’s degree in civil and environmental engineering from National Institute of Technology (NIT) – Jaipur, and a Master’s degree in Environmental and Public Health Engineering. She also has a Master’s degree in Fundraising Management and Nonprofit Administration from Columbia University, New York, USA. Prior to joining CMF, she worked as a Project Coordinator at Columbia University Medical Center, New York where she oversaw a large population-based cohort study. Deepti currently works as a Senior Manager- Communications overseeing dissemination and outreach activities of IFMR Research.

Financial inclusion of women: Myth or reality?
Research indicates that initiatives targeted at financial inclusion of women have had limited success. This column contends that limited formal ownership of material assets by women and a lack of understanding of their socio-economic and cultural constraints are key explanations. It recommends innovative measures to promote financial inclusion and entrepreneurship among women.
