Pro-Poor Policy Research and Reform

CURE undertakes policy-based research, combining quantitative and qualitative aspects, to advocate for pro-poor policies. This research leads to reform and poverty reduction policies at the national, state and local levels with a particular focus on urban slum upgradation.

CURE has supported the national and local government (Agra) to develop its reform implementation plan and road map under sub Mission II on poverty as part of JNNURM.

Pro-Poor Urban Development

CURE has significant knowledge of pro poor urban development, both urban and rural. It has worked with governments at all level to develop poverty strategies.

• Services for the Urban Poor under JNNURM – Primer for provisioning of services – USAID FIRE D III
• Rajasthan Mission on Urban Poverty – Rajasthan Department for Local Self Government
• Slum Upgrading and Poverty Reduction Strategy for Agra – Cities Alliance, USAID and JBIC.
• Strategic Approach To Mainstreaming Access And Demand In The Health Systems Development Initiative: Department of Health and Family Welfare, West Bengal with DFID
• Health Awareness and Promotion Strategy; Department of Health and Family Welfare, West Bengal with DFID