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Indian schoolgirls in uniform working as a group

July 16, 2019

Backlash: The consequences of defying gender norms

Even the most well-intentioned programmes for adolescent girls have unintended consequences that serve to 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

Indian school children eating_midday meal scheme

March 19, 2019

The correlation between midday meals and learning outcomes

The first study to examine the effects of midday meals on learning outcomes over a five year period finds a steady increase in test scores for children initially, after which the effects 'taper off'.

by Shreya Roy Chowdhury | 4 min read

Indian people gathered around a television-entertainment education

March 14, 2019

Seven ways to create entertainment with impact

Communicating a message through entertainment can be difficult, because you have to be careful not to preach to the audience, while keeping them engaged with the issue at hand.

by Anushka Shah, Kavindya Thennakoon | 6 min read

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