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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.


Articles by India Development Review


cartoon of a farmer and researcher talking_nonprofit humour

March 18, 2024
How to identify a researcher
Eager to solve the world’s problems, with or without asking first!
jawaharlal nehru signing the indian constitution

January 25, 2024
IDR Explains | The Constitution of India
In just seven minutes, gain an introduction to the Indian Constitution—understand what it is, the values and rights it encompasses, and its significance in our lives today.
orry with malikka arora and _nonprofit humour

December 18, 2023
Best memes of 2023: IDR style
We spent all year laughing at the sector, now it’s time to roast ourselves.
monkey looking in a mirror_nonprofit humour

December 11, 2023
Sh*t nonprofits say: Part XI
Can you sum up all your ideas in an acronym?
a dog covered in string lights_nonprofit humour

November 13, 2023
Nonprofit Diwali: What we want vs what we get
Maybe the best gift we can give others this Diwali is a good hard look at ourselves.
an empty room with chairs_caste

October 31, 2023
The anti-caste discourse needs an overhaul
Christina Dhanaraj and Dhanya Rajendran discuss the future of the anti-caste movement, highlighting the need to centre caste-marginalised voices and how allies can step up.
poster on climate change_climate change term

September 20, 2023
Essential climate change terms explained: Part II
From net zero to regenerative agriculture, ESG, and a whole lot more, here's a guide to understanding key terms related to the climate crisis.
people walking in a flooded road_disaster management

September 7, 2023
Managing disasters: Lessons from Kerala and Odisha
K K Shailaja (former health minister, Kerala) and Liby Johnson (Gram Vikas) discuss building resilience to disasters as a developmental priority and how governments, citizens, and civil society can contribute.
men rowing a boat-G20 India

August 24, 2023
Exploring G20’s role in mobilising climate philanthropy
By fostering collaboration among member countries, the G20 has the potential to significantly advance philanthropic efforts for climate adaptation in the Global South.
a group of women farmers with baskets of tomato-FPOs

August 10, 2023
IDR Explains | Farmer producer organisations (FPOs)
In just six minutes and five questions, get an introduction to farmer producer organisations in India—what they are, how they operate, their importance for India's farmers, and the major challenges they face.
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