Saikumar C. Bharamappanavara
Address
| Saikumar C. Bharamappanavara Humboldt University Berlin Faculty of Life Sciences Department of Agricultural Economics Division of Economics of Agricultural Cooperatives Luisenstrasse 53 D-10099 Berlin |
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| Phone: | +49-30-2093-6180 |
| Fax: | +49-30-2093-6501 |
| Email: | bcsaikumar@yahoo.co.in |
Position within the Division
PhD Student and DAAD Research Fellow in the Joint Research Project "MEGACITIES 2 - Climate and Energy in a Complex Transition Process towards Sustainable Hyderabad"
Research Interest
- Cooperatives and Self-Help groups
- Quantitative Reserach Methods
Academic Career
| Since 01/2010 | Humboldt University of Berlin PhD Student and Research Fellow in the Project "MEGACITIES - Climate and Energy in a Complex Transition Process towards Sustainable Hyderabad - Mitigation and Adaptation Strategies by Changing Institutions, Governance Structures, Lifestyles and Consumption Patterns" |
Academic Background
| 2007 - 2009 | International Master of Science in Rural Development (IMRD) |
| 2003-2005 | Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Agricultural Economics, University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad, India |
| 1999 - 2003 | Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Agricultural Sciences, University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore, India |
Work Experience (Extract)
| 2006 - 2007 | Associate Consultant at Symphony Services Corp (India) Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore |
| 2005 - 2006 |
Researcher in the project "The Next Generation: Developing India's Instituional Capacity to Confront Agriculture's 21st Century Challenges", University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore |
| 2005 |
Data Analyst in the "Akshara Dasoha"-project (Mid Day Meals Scheme for school children) |
Scholarships and Awards (Extract)
| 2009 | UMM Award 2009 for best thesis on microfinance |
Selected Publications
Bharamappanavara, S.; Hanisch, M.; Rommel, J. (2016): The Effect of Heterogeneity and Freedom of Participation on Collective Action in Rural Self Help Groups: Combining In-depth Interviews with Curve Estimation. Journal of Mixed Methods Research. Vol. 10 (2): 147-167. Sage Publisher. doi: 10.1177/1558689814550876
Bharamappanavara, S.; Jose, M. (2015): Group Dynamics and Collective Performance of Self-help Groups under different Microcredit Delivery Models in Karnataka. Agriculture Economics Research Review. Vol.28 (1): 127-138.
Bharamappanavara, S.; Kumar, N. (2014): Targeting the Poor for Rural Development–Review of International Experience on Microcredit Programmes. Journal of Global Economy 10(3).
Bharamappanavara, Saikumar C., Mundinamani, S.M., Kiresur, V. R., and Naik, B.K. (2013): Resource use efficiency and constraints Faced by the Farmers in the Tank Commands: The Case of North Eastern Karnataka (India). Journal of Rural Development 32(3), 311-320.
Saikumar C. Bharamappanavara (2013): Growth and Outreach of Self Help Groups Microcredit Models in India: A Literature Insight. International Journal of Social and Economic Research 3(1), 1-14.
Mallikarjun S. Hasanabadi, Saikumar C. Bharamappanavara, Dr. Jayashree A. Handigol, Dr. Basavaraj H. (2013): Analysis of risks involved in onion crop (allium cepa) production and marketing by crop insured and non- insured farmers. SAARJ Journal on Banking & Insurance Research 2(3), 76-83.
Bharamappanavara, Saikumar C. (2011): Farming Systems in the Tank Commands in North Eastern Karnataka (India): An Economic Analysis of Jala Samvardhane Yojana Sangha Managed Tanks. Saarbrücken: Lambert Academic Publishing.
Bharamappanavara, Saikumar C.; Hanisch, M.; Shetty, N.K.; Kumar, P.N.O. (2011): Self-Help Group Microcredit Delivery Models In Karnataka (India): An Econometric Study of Factors Influencing Performance. International Journal of Microfinance Institutions 1(1), 90-101.
Bharamappanavara, Saikumar C.; Hanisch, M.; Shetty, N.K. (2010): Review Paper: Use of Micro-Credit for Poverty Alleviation and Rural Development - Bangladesh and International Experiences. Paper Presented at the National Seminar on “Microfinance and Livelihood Promotions in India” at Post Graduate Department of Management Studies & Research Center (PGDMSRC), Siddaganga Institute of Technology (SIT) Tumkur, India on 15th-16th December 2010.
Bharamappanavara, Saikumar C. (2010): The Performance of Microcredit Organisations. Stuttgart: ibidem.
Saikumar, B.C. Bharamappanavara, Saikumar C.; Mundinamani, S.M.; Chandrakanth, M.G. (2008): Institutional Innovation In Managing Irrigation Tanks - Economic study of Jala Samvardhane Yojana Sangha in developing economy, Valuation of externalities in water, forests and environment for sustainable development. XIIth European Association of Agricultural Economists (EAAE) 2008 congress, Ghent, Beligum.