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Skills and functions that are core to growing programmes and organisations. Written by practitioners, this section provides insights on the ‘how-to‘ of institution building, and the pathways to achieving long-lasting impact.

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Leadership & Talent

How to successfully navigate organisational change

Periods of organisational change are never easy. Here are some things nonprofit leaders can expect and steps they can take to make the process more effective.

by Jayant Rastogi | 6 min read

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Managing dissent within organisations

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Bridging the last mile connectivity gap

What challenges do policies and programmes face in reaching every last person, and how can they be addressed?

by Ayesha Marfatia | 5 min read

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Board & Governance

Your board is only as good as you want it to be

In most cases, a board’s contribution to an organisation is determined by the CEO’s ask of it. Here's how you can engage them beyond just compliance.

by Aarti Madhusudan | 3 min read

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Monitoring & Evaluation

Evidence is about facts, policy is a political decision

While economists can contribute to more informed policy discussions they ought to be cautious in offering advice on policy design.

by Jean Drèze | 10 min read

Monitoring & Evaluation

Using data to improve programme efficiency

Six steps to identify and use key indicators in your M&E processes.

by Pritam Prasun | 4 min read

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Leadership & Talent

How to successfully navigate organisational change

Periods of organisational change are never easy. Here are some things nonprofit leaders can expect and steps they can take to make the process more effective.

by Jayant Rastogi | 6 min read

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Leadership & Talent

Managing dissent within organisations

Many organisations view dissent as a challenge to authority. However, they must value it as not only legitimate but also healthy.

by Deepankar Roy | 4 min read

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Bridging the last mile connectivity gap

What challenges do policies and programmes face in reaching every last person, and how can they be addressed?

by Ayesha Marfatia | 5 min read

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