At ResGov, we recognise that vulnerabilities often overlap and compound one another, creating cycles of disadvantage for marginalised populations. Our work addresses three key types of vulnerabilities — socio-economic, climatic, and geographic — to help governments and communities better respond to these challenges. These vulnerabilities are interconnected, with socio-economic disparities often heightening exposure to climate risks, and geographic factors influencing the accessibility of resources and services.

Socio-Economic Vulnerabilities
Socio-Economic vulnerabilities are shaped by poverty, unequal access to resources like education and healthcare, and systemic exclusions based on gender, caste, or other identities. These vulnerabilities are crucial to address because they compound the effects of crises, whether related to health, climate, or economic downturns which disproportionately impact marginalised groups. Poor socio-economic conditions also significantly impact mental health, increasing risks of anxiety, depression, and stress. By identifying and mitigating these vulnerabilities, governments and organisations can better target interventions, ensuring equitable access to resources and opportunities.
Focus areas:
Gender
ResGov focuses on addressing gender disparities by integrating gender perspectives into governance frameworks including through gender-responsive budgeting, schematic analysis, and social norms and gender audits and training, ensuring that policies address systemic disparities.Social Protection and Welfare
ResGov works on strengthening social protection schemes to reduce economic insecurity, enhance access to quality healthcare and education in underserved areas, and promote livelihood opportunities through skill development and entrepreneurship programmes. This includes work on improving data systems to identify socio-economic disparities more effectively, unpacking the implementation of key schemes including budgets, processes and administrative structures and working with local governments to tailor programmes more effectively.