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Debates, discussions, and perspectives on the role of civil society organisations and nonprofits in promoting socio-economic development. 

Man speaking on a mic_integrating tech
October 10, 2024
Integrating tech in government systems: What nonprofits must consider
Madhi Foundation's journey reveals the value of consensus building and judicious data use in enabling tech integration in government systems.
by Derrek Xavier, Sneha Philip | 8 min read
a piece of fabric with a colourful, geometric design--water collaboration
August 28, 2024
Setting the course for water collaboration
There is a clear and urgent need for partnerships between multiple stakeholders and actors to ensure water security. A few principles and approaches can make collaborative action effective.
by Anantika Singh, Rishu Garg | 4 min read
August 22, 2024
How nonprofits look at systems thinking
A study by AVPN and Arthan highlights how nonprofits approach systems thinking and challenges in its adoption.
by Natasha Rynjah, Nidhi Tewari, Sattiki Ganguly | 7 min read
People standing in a crowded train with their hands taking support from grab handles_India's population growth
August 14, 2024
Busting myths about India’s population growth
An effective media strategy can change social attitudes and promote a sustainable population policy.
by Poonam Muttreja, Sanghamitra Singh, Martand Kaushik | 7 min read
two burqa-clad women against a red background--Rohingya refugees in India
August 9, 2024
Here’s how civil society can support the Rohingyas
The Rohingya community in India is disenfranchised, displaced, and invisibilised. What can civil society do to help them access a dignified life?
by Saba Kohli Dave, Debojit Dutta | 10 min read
a split screen showing two indian women entrepreneurs--persons with disability
July 25, 2024
What does it mean to be an entrepreneur with disabilities?
Two entrepreneurs with disabilities discuss their work, their challenges and learnings, and the changes they’d like to see in the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
by Anubha Singhal, Surashree Rahane | 2 min read
a young indian man working on his laptop while taking a phone call--tech tools
July 23, 2024
When and how to adopt new tech tools
The ever-changing digital landscape requires civil society organisations to adapt to new tech and data practices. Here are some ways they can navigate this.
by Bárbara Paes, Cathy Richards | 7 min read
an ASHA worker reads a report of a pregnant woman at her house in Chennai, India--grassroots workers
July 9, 2024
A case for building research capacities at the grassroots
Frontline workers and grassroots organisations routinely collect data but lack the resources to analyse and put it to use. Why is this a problem, and what can be done to address it?
by Aarohi Damle | 8 min read
Voters beating the heat at a polling station to franchise their vote at Haripal, West Bengal on April 22, 2006--climate funding
June 19, 2024
Funders must prioritise climate-sensitive development
Indian civil society organisations today face the challenge of integrating a climate lens to their work. What can funders to do support them?
by Tanya Kak | 7 min read
sunlight falling on bright green leaves--restorative justice
June 12, 2024
What feminist approaches to justice look like
Marginalised women and their families are imprisoned disproportionately, and criminalisation doesn't work. Here's what restorative justice looks like in practice.
by Shalom Gauri, Kushal Choudhary | 14 min read
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