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Promoting Menstrual Health and Reducing Environmental Harm: The Case of Rajasthan
Apr 29, 2025

Promoting Menstrual Health and Reducing Environmental Harm: The Case of Rajasthan

A key element of India’s strategy for Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child Health and Adolescent Health (RMNCH+A) is menstrual health. However, the focus is on the provision of single-use pads which, being non-biodegradable, contribute massively to environmental waste. Integrating reusable menstrual products into existing supply chains could benefit women in low-income households while reducing the negative consequences on the environment. Th

Public Financial Management for Gendered Outcomes: The Case of Menstrual Health and Hygiene
Oct 09, 2024

Public Financial Management for Gendered Outcomes: The Case of Menstrual Health and Hygiene

The commitment of states towards achieving gender equality as part of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development received a renewed boost during the G20 Summit in New Delhi in September 2023, with a marked shift in the discourse from women’s development to ‘women-led’ development. This article uses the Public Financial Management (PFM) lens to emphasise the role of governments in achieving gender-related outcomes. While proposing an outcom