This book investigates the impact of financial capability and decision‑making ability on the financial wellbeing of women associated with community based organisations (CBOs). In light of the evolving socio‑economic landscape in South Asia and the growing gender disparity in poverty, there is an urgent need to address these issues at the grassroots level to achieve sustainable development. CBOs play a crucial role by providing a platform for women to discuss shared challenges, develop potential solutions and create livelihood opportunities.
Drawing on data from Asia’s largest women’s community network, this book examines how Kudumbashree, as a successful model, can serve as a guiding framework for other community networks across South Asia. It also investigates how demographic factors such as age, marital status, education, income and family size influence women’s financial capability. Furthermore, this book delves into the financial wellbeing of women and explores how addressing their needs can contribute to the attainment of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
By examining global initiatives aimed at empowering women economically, this book offers valuable insights for policymakers, financial social workers, scholars and organisations dedicated to advancing financial wellbeing for women and promoting sustainable development.
By:
V. K. Parvathy,
Jyothi Kumar (CHRIST university,
Bangalore)
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions:
Height: 234mm,
Width: 156mm,
Weight: 490g
ISBN: 9781032969107
ISBN 10: 1032969105
Pages: 164
Publication Date: 25 July 2025
Audience:
College/higher education
,
Primary
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Lists of figures List of tables About the authors List of abbreviations Part 1: Introduction and overview Chapter 1 Pathways to progress: sustainable development in South Asia Chapter 2 Financial Vulnerabilities at the grass root level Chapter 3 Women and finance Chapter 4 Community based organisations as a tool for sustainable development Part 2: Designing and profiling the women in community based organisations Chapter 5 Designing the target population from Kudumbashree community based organisation Chapter 6 Socio-demographic and economic profile of the women belonging to Kudumbashree community based organisation in India Part 3: Insights on Financial capability, household decision making ability and financial wellbeing of women Chapter 7 Drivers of financial social work: From theory to practice Chapter 8 Financial capability of women in Kudumbashree Chapter 9 Financial Wellbeing of women in Kudumbashree Chapter 10 Impact of financial capability on financial wellbeing Chapter 11 Household decision making ability of women in Kudumbashree Chapter 12 Financial capability, decision making ability and financial wellbeing: A combined effect Part 4: A futuristic approach towards SDGs Chapter 13 Financial outlook of women in community based organisations: Way forward Chapter 14 Key learnings and strategies to contribute towards sustainable development goals
V. K. Parvathy is Assistant Professor at the School of Business and Management, Christ University, Bangalore, India. Jyothi Kumar is Dean – Bannerghatta Road campus, Christ University, India.
