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September 10, 2019

Making your programme design more equitable

How to use a gender lens at each stage of the programme cycle: planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation.
by Renuka Motihar | 4 min read
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August 14, 2019

Working with Adivasi peoples, instead of for them

To better serve the needs of Adivasi communities, the social sector must first abandon its top down methods.
by Anamika Ashish, Varun Behani | 3 min read
Indian schoolgirls in uniform working as a group
July 16, 2019

Backlash: The consequences of defying gender norms

Even the most well-intentioned programmes aimed at empowering adolescent girls can have unintended consequences that disempower them. We need to develop strategies that help address the backlash.
by Priti Prabhughate, Saniya Pawar | 5 min read
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July 11, 2019

Rural sanitation: A charter of demands

Research and experience across more than two decades in rural Odisha show that an effective rural sanitation model requires both financial assistance and an integrated water supply. 
by Liby Johnson | 6 min read
A young Indian girl child standing next to a weighing scale
June 19, 2019

Rethinking participatory development in the context of scale

Redefining what we mean when we say 'participation' could lead us to approach scale in a way that takes into account local realities.
by Naveen Varshan, Sanjay Purohit | 4 min read
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June 18, 2019

Six lessons from working in communities

From overcoming your fears to being open to changing your approach, while staying true to your vision – here are some lessons from working in communities.
by Neetu Routela, Sarita Balooni, Shruti Batra | 4 min read
Do Not Disturb TV Sign
June 11, 2019

We are what we watch

Consistent exposure to TV series with strong characters has the power to influence mental models in society and shift social norms.
by Archna Vyas | 4 min read
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June 06, 2019

The problem with ‘women empowerment’ schemes

There is a perception that women are the most vulnerable, and so any action for them will be empowering; this is a fallacy.
by Sudarshan Thakur | 5 min read
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May 09, 2019

The missing link in technology

Solutions for communities cannot be pure technology or solely human-led. Using a combination of both is what works.
by Aniket Doegar | 4 min read
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May 07, 2019

The science behind changing behaviour

Behavioural science research has advanced our understanding of how decisions are made, and can be used to improve development outcomes.
by Archna Vyas, Pawan Bakhshi, Siddharta Swarup | 5 min read
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