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September 25, 2024
Lessons from designing impact assessments for clean tech
Here are some key considerations for designing impact assessment studies to understand clean technology implementation and address barriers to its adoption.
by Divya Gaur, Priyatam Yasaswi | 7 min read
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September 20, 2024
Case study: Building a robust data management system
Data is an integral resource for nonprofits, yet many struggle with it. Safa India's journey reveals the potential of sound data management and what it takes to develop a system for it.
by Derrek Xavier, Devanshi Vaid | 9 min read
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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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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.
by India Development Review | 7 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
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July 19, 2024
Nonprofit tech adoption: Maintaining the human touch
Why should nonprofits leverage technology, and what must they look out for? FMCH's journey reveals the value of rigorous training and heeding fieldworkers' feedback.
by Derrek Xavier | 7 min read
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June 20, 2024
Getting started with WhatsApp chatbots
WhatsApp chatbots can help organisations collect data and manage relationships with communities. But nonprofits should be mindful of when to use them, and what they can and cannot do.
by Tejas Mahajan | 6 min read
A group of people standing in a forest_community engagement
May 28, 2024
Harnessing collective wisdom to address social issues
Most community engagement methods fail to effectively integrate the voices of local communities. Here's how this can change.
by Anand Rajan | 5 min read
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May 24, 2024
Better ways of managing data
While COVID-19 changed nonprofits' relationship with tech, many still use data in a limited way. Here's how nonprofits can approach data management and tools like dashboards.
by Abhishek Nair | 7 min read
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May 9, 2024
Case study: The importance of nonprofit M&E systems
Why are monitoring and evaluation (M&E) frameworks important for grassroots nonprofits? Tapasya's journey presents the critical role they can play in driving impact and growth.
by Saba Kohli Dave | 9 min read
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