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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
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.
by India Development Review | 7 min read
Bird-eye view of a roof with children flying kites_climate action plans
September 26, 2024
Climate action plans for India’s emerging cities
As India urbanises rapidly and climate impacts intensify, it’s crucial to ensure that new cities are built sustainably from the start. A climate action plan can be the first step in this direction.
by Prerana Langa, Sana Dharani, Mohini Bhaisare | 10 min read
A family standing in front of a foster care centre_foster care
September 24, 2024
Family first: What foster care needs to succeed in India
The Model Guidelines for Foster Care, 2024, promises to help more children find a family to care for them, but what more does it need to be truly successful?
by Satyajeet Mazumdar | 8 min read
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
An illustration of a turtle swimming in water-nonprofits
September 13, 2024
Funders, stop blaming nonprofits
Labelling nonprofits as fake ignores the social sector’s struggles and undermines their work. Instead, could funders be more supportive in their approach and practices?
by Luis Miranda | 5 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
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 young girl staring up at the sky-programme
August 8, 2024
Making social change viable for young people
A programme with a narrative that empowers and inspires young people and a design that embeds their needs within it is key to engaging today's youth.
by Srishti Gupta, Rajika Seth | 6 min read
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.
by India Development Review | 9 min read
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