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Perspectives and insights on how social sector organisations can leverage technology to create social impact for both individuals and communities.

man in a shop using his phone_chatbox
August 16, 2023
Using chatbots in the social sector: Five things to consider
From keeping communities at the forefront, to using data responsibly, here are five things to keep in mind before integrating chatbots into your work.
by Olivia Johnson | 4 min read
financial calculations with a smartphone and pen and paper--msme credit access
August 8, 2023
Reimagining how India’s MSMEs access credit
Traditional lending methods prevent micro-enterprises from accessing credit to grow their operations. Here's how OCEN, an open credit framework, can help India's MSME sector address this challenge.
by Abhishek Modi, Asawari Luthra, Smita Samanta | 6 min read
Nokia mobile phone saying rainfall: light to moderate_tech and climate change
July 25, 2023
AI and climate change: The good and the bad
Jim Fruchterman (Tech Matters) and Trisha Ray (Observer Research Foundation) discuss the applications of and challenges posed by AI and tech in climate mitigation.
by India Development Review | 7 min read
computers on a table_tech capacity
June 16, 2023
Tech capacity in nonprofits: Eight things to consider
Building tech capacity can provide nonprofits with the knowledge and resources they need to drive their digital transformation. Here's a quick guide to help you get started.
by Rekha Koita | 5 min read
a man taking a class in a bamboo hut--edtech
June 9, 2023
Making EdTech work in low resource settings
Ensuring the proactive involvement of teachers is key to maximising the impact of EdTech in low resource settings. How can nonprofits help achieve this?
by Dayoung Lee, Kabir Sethi, Siddhant Sachdeva | 6 min read
man looking at a phone_actionable data
June 6, 2023
Is data meant for policymakers alone?
In the education sector, child learning data usually flows from teachers to policymakers and does not directly inform teaching practices that could lead to improvement in learning outcomes. How can this be changed?
by Pallavi Mukhedkar, Rohan Deshpande, Swetha Chakravarthi | 6 min read
illustration of a spreadsheet with charts and graphs_technology advice
May 3, 2023
Tech advice for nonprofits
Having assisted several nonprofits with their tech needs and challenges, CxOs offer pointers on how leaders should approach tech at their organisations.
by Arjav Chakravarti, Erica Arya | 5 min read
a man operating a switchboard--technology
April 21, 2023
The pitfalls of technology in India
Arun Maira speaks with Kiran Karnik (former president, NASSCOM) and Osama Manzar (co-founder and director, Digital Empowerment Foundation) on the rise of digital technologies in India and why equitable access to them must be prioritised.
by India Development Review | 6 min read
A man using laptop under a shade while another man waits in line with a cylinder_technology for nonprofits
February 23, 2023
Tech for nonprofits: To build or buy?
Should nonprofits invest in building their own tech applications or buy off-the-shelf technology? Here's a quick guide.
by Prapti Bhatia | 5 min read
blue, red, and green grafitti on a wall--adivasi languages
January 31, 2023
“Language is like air; we understand its relevance in its absence”
Two young Adivasi cultural activists talk about their work of conserving and digitising their languages and the challenges they face in their endeavour.
by Debojit Dutta | 7 min read
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