In Solidarity

• Climate Resilience by Women Agri Collectives with Dr. Ranjitha Puskur from IRRI, CGIAR

  In this episode of In Solidarity, we’re joined by Dr. Ranjitha Puskur, socio-economist and Country Representative at the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI). With over two decades of experience across CGIAR institutions, Dr. Puskur’s work bridges research, policy, and practice—all with a gender lens.Together, we explore:1. How women farmers across the Global South are adapting to climate change?2. The power of collectives and cooperatives in building climate resilience?3. What evidence tells us about gender-transformative approaches in agriculture and food systems?4. Lessons from SEWA’s grassroots cooperatives, where women balance food security, income, and ecological sustainability.Dr. Puskur also reflects on the most rewarding and challenging parts of her journey - offering insights that connect global research to local realities.Tune in to hear how women’s collectives are redefining resilience, leadership, and sustainability in agriculture.

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• Climate and The Invisible Workforce with Dr. Indu Murthy from CSTEP

  In this episode of In Solidarity, we’re joined by Dr. Indu Murthy, Senior Principal Research Scientist at CSTEP, where she leads work on climate resilience, sustainability, and environmental policy.With decades of experience in conducting climate vulnerability assessments across India, Dr. Murthy brings sharp insight into how climate risk frameworks can - and must - better include women workers in the informal sector.In this episode, we speak with her about why smaller women-led collectives like primary cooperatives and nano enterprises need tools to assess and adapt to climate risks. We also explore the state of climate preparedness in India’s development sector and what it will take for grassroots organizations to build resilience in the face of increasingly erratic weather events.From agroecological transitions to decentralised renewable energy, Dr. Murthy reflects on what’s missing in India’s current approach to climate adaptation - and how collectivisation can offer a meaningful pathway forward, especially for women farmers and informal workers.Tune in for a rich conversation on integrating gender, livelihoods, and collective action into the heart of climate planning.

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• Platform Economy - Jobs, Livelihood and Future of Work for Digital Labour with Aditi Surie

  We’re excited to host Dr. Aditi Surie, a Senior Consultant at the Indian Institute for Human Settlements (IIHS) and a leading researcher on digital labour platforms, worker well-being, and livelihoods in India.At IIHS, Dr. Surie leads the academic and policy research portfolio on technology and society, focusing on how digital platforms shape work, employment, and economic opportunities, especially in the Global South. Since 2015, she has conducted extensive sectoral studies on gig and platform workers, analyzing their working conditions, risks, and experiences with platform design.Her research provides crucial insights into employment in India’s fast-growing platform economy, covering workers across delivery, ride-hailing, home services, and other digital labour platforms.Beyond research, she is actively involved in policy discussions on labour rights, digital governance, and platform regulation, collaborating with academics, policymakers, and civil society organizations.Her co-edited book, Platformization and Informality (2023), brings together scholars to develop Global South-specific frameworks for understanding the quality and regulation of platform work.In this episode, Dr. Surie takes us deep into the Platform Economy, examining how companies like Urban Company, Swiggy, Blinkit, and BluSmart generate employment and what that means for workers' rights, job security, and economic inclusion.‘In Solidarity’ is the SEWA Cooperative Federation Podcast, dedicated to unpacking critical themes around women’s economic empowerment and the challenges facing women-run enterprises.Tune in!

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• Understanding the Social and Solidarity Economy (SSE) with Simel Esim

  The recent global health crises, the impending climate crises, global economic instability and recession, highlights the loopholes in our existing understanding of the economy and the current development paradigm. Yet, what is the alternative? On April 18, 2023, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the resolution “Promoting the Social and Solidarity Economy for Sustainable Development”. Simel Esim, a political - economist who Heads the Cooperatives Unit at the International Labour Organisation, better explains the SSE, role of the ILO and why it is the best alternative.

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• Design, Inclusivity and Empowerment with Dr Padmini Ray Murray

  Welcome to Episode 11 of "In Solidarity" with Dr. Padmini Ray Murray. Dr. Padmini comes from a background in design and technology, with a PhD from the University of Edinburgh. She is the founder of Design Beku, a feminist collective dedicated to making approaches to design and technology more locally rooted, contextual and ethical.In this episode, we delve into the barriers to digital inclusion, especially for the marginalized sections like women and people with disabilities. We explore how access and ownership—or the lack thereof—pose significant challenges, not just in terms of owning a smartphone but also in how technology itself is designed. As we navigate a world where even social protection programs like Aadhar are digitally delivered, the urgency of making technology more inclusive through diverse design solutions cannot be overstated. Join us as we unpack these critical issues and discuss ways to create more inclusive tech solutions with Dr. Padmini.

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