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Perspectives – Page 2 – India Development Review
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Perspectives
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Perspectives

Op-eds and commentary that hold a mirror up to civil society in India, reflect upon its evolution, unpack key trends, and outline the way forward.

an AI-generated image of a water colour style landscape with trees, a water body, and hills--climate change
September 17, 2024
We need to frame the climate problem differently
Instead of adopting the same inefficient methods of achieving our climate goals, we need to rethink the architecture of change.
by Sameer Shisodia | 8 min read
boat in a river-northeast India
May 7, 2024
What the social sector must learn about working in Northeast India
Funders and nonprofits that want to do meaningful work in the eight states must first understand the needs of the communities, especially the young people in the region.
by Jerry Thomas | 5 min read
a red and white flower windmill--scale
December 12, 2023
“Scale is a question of execution, not vision” 
An impact investor shares practical lessons from his experience of helping organisations think through scale.
by Sandeep Farias | 6 min read
three women smiling and holding up copies of the Indian Constitution--active citizenship
December 1, 2023
Active citizenship: What it means and what it takes
Developing active citizenship is key to empowering communities in a democracy. Here's how nonprofits can use constitutional values to cultivate and nurture engaged citizens.
by Vinita Gursahani Singh | 6 min read
a cartoon of two men pushing a car-coordinate systems
November 15, 2023
We need a system for systems change
While many organisations have adopted a systems change lens in their work, the lack of coordination among them is hampering their collective impact. Here's what needs to change.
by Mihir Mathur | 7 min read
a stature of lady justice holding a weighing scale-digital
October 13, 2023
What does the DPDP Act mean for philanthropy in India?
With the introduction of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, it may be useful to revisit how we think about data collection and impact measurement.
by Gautam John | 6 min read
close up of a flower--nonprofit leadership
September 1, 2023
What new possibilities could your leadership unlock?
Successful organisations are those that enrich, and are enriched by their communities. What can leaders do to achieve this?
by Gautam John | 6 min read
an old woman holding the indian flag--india political system
August 14, 2023
Is it time to reform India’s political system?
This Independence Day, Vijay Mahajan reflects on why we must change the rules of the game that has allowed social and economic inequalities to overtake the political process and tells us how this can be done.
by Vijay Mahajan | 7 min read
Bunker roy holding a mic
August 9, 2023
In conversation with Bunker Roy
Journalist Rajni Bakshi speaks to Bunker Roy, Founder, Barefoot College, about the challenges he encountered on his journey and the lessons he learnt.
by Rohini Nilekani Philanthropies | 7 min read
a group of people plant mangroves--climate change
July 28, 2023
What I learned about climate change over five decades
Conservation lessons from coastal Gujarat on why it is crucial to simplify the climate change narrative for those most vulnerable to the crisis.
by Rajesh Shah | 6 min read
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