Micro-insurance through corporate-NGO partnerships in West Bengal: opportunities and constraints
Editor(s)
Eade, DeborahPublication date
2011-02-01Subject
Approach and methodologyCountry
India
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Development in PracticeDocument type
Journal articleLanguage
EnglishDescription
This Practical Note examines the nascent micro-insurance sector in West Bengal, paying particular attention to the corporate-NGO partnership model for micro-insurance distribution, which has been enabled by India's unique regulatory framework. We challenge the popular construction of this model as a 'win-win' for all parties by analysing conflicting understandings of micro-insurance schemes and their purposes by insurance companies, NGOs, and poor villagers. The article also considers the role of the specific political context of West Bengal in constricting corporate-NGO micro-insurance.<p>This article is hosted by our co-publisher Taylor & Francis.</p>Pages
7Status
For public use – can be shared outside OxfamISSN
0961-4524EISSN
1364-9213ae974a485f413a2113503eed53cd6c53
10.1080/09614524.2011.530229