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India Development Review (IDR) is India’s first independent online media platform for leaders in the development community. Our mission is to advance knowledge on social impact in India. We publish ideas, opinion, analysis, and lessons from real-world practice.


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An image of someone putting a coin in a gullak_climate philanthropy

October 8, 2024
Unpacking climate philanthropy in India
A first-of-its-kind assessment by the India Climate Collaborative explores climate philanthropy trends in India, highlighting key sectors and geographies that need greater attention.

September 9, 2024
Sh*t nonprofits say: Part XIII
Oh, you follow a reimbursement policy too?
six women in saris dancing-renewable energy

August 30, 2024
Power to the people: Centring human rights in renewable energy development
The renewable energy sector can scale sustainably when local communities are prioritised. Here’s what different stakeholders can do to make it happen.
image with text out of office emails, you vs everyone else_nonprofit humour

August 19, 2024
Out of office: You vs everyone else
Which out of office email are you aspiring for?
two electricity towers standing in a field of wheat-DPI

August 1, 2024
IDR Explains | Digital public infrastructure (DPI)
In just nine minutes and four questions, get an introduction to DPI in India—what it means, how it’s used, who governs it, and some challenges it faces.
Raj Mariwala_philanthropy

July 31, 2024
“You cannot have scale without inclusion”
Raj Mariwala, director of Mariwala Health Initiative, talks about their changing idea of philanthropy and why it is important to build systems for the margins.
10 colourful post-it notes stuck on a white wall-digital crowdfunding

July 24, 2024
A guide to digital crowdfunding for nonprofits
From selecting the right platform to setting achievable targets, here's what nonprofits should keep in mind when designing their digital crowdfunding campaigns.
a group of school children in uniform walking in front of a fort_education

July 11, 2024
Government vs private schools: What works better?
Aditya Natraj (Piramal Foundation) and Parth Shah (Centre for Civil Society) discuss the crucial role played by both school systems, and why they must work together to ensure quality education.
two dogs peeking out from under a curtain_nonprofit humour

June 3, 2024
One liners that strike fear into our hearts
Send this to your manager.
colourful cubes stacked on top of each other_systemic change

May 15, 2024
How organisations can drive systemic change
This report on systemic change exemplars highlights a combination of eight practices used by Indian nonprofits to create impact at scale.
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