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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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a cartoon about climate finance, where a sack titled 'climate finance' has most of the money, whereas a sack titled 'social aid' has very little money-nonprofit humour

December 9, 2024
Climate conundrums for nonprofits
To fund or not to fund, that is the question.
a scene of skyscrapers while the sun is setting-property

November 28, 2024
Fostering an inclusive property rights landscape
A recent study on inclusivity in the property sector in India outlines the challenges to property rights, especially for marginalised and vulnerable communities, and underscores avenues for greater investment and impact.
Teacher and students standing in a group_social-emotional learning

November 22, 2024
Why does social–emotional learning matter?
Watch this video to learn about social-emotional learning, how it supports a child’s development, and why it’s important for society at large.
a beautiful lush green scene in Thekkady-nature-based solutions

November 14, 2024
IDR Explains | Nature-based Solutions
In six questions, learn about this ecological approach to the climate crisis, with examples, history, advantages and challenges.
a chimney with smoke_climate change terms

November 6, 2024
Key climate change terms you need to know
In under four minutes, strengthen your climate vocabulary with essential terms like resilience, mitigation, adaptation, and more.
A woman in a crowd filming with a flip phone-technology

November 5, 2024
How philanthropists can support responsible technology in India
As India’s digital ecosystem expands, here’s what funders need to do to help build technologies that work in the best interest of people and mitigate digital harms.
Calendar that says conference season is here_nonprofit humour

October 28, 2024
Whose well-being are we talking about?
We know conference season is here, but shouldn’t mental health events be the exception?
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.
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