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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 08, 2019

How to get the most out of data

Instead of just filing data and numbers into reports, never to be seen or used again, here's how you can get data to work for you and your organisation.

by Ila Reddy | 5 min read

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April 26, 2019

Working with tech vendors: Do’s and don’ts for nonprofits

Working with technology vendors is essential for many nonprofits. Here's how you can make your engagements more productive.

by Nathan Barthel | 4 min read

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April 17, 2019

Artificial intelligence for social change

AI can consistently provide trusted, personalised healthcare information to large populations, and when responsibly designed, can help people access the resources they may need.

by Poonam Muttreja, Sanghamitra Singh | 4 min read

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December 18, 2018

Building your website 101

Your website is usually the first reference point for your organisation, so making sure you have an informative, engaging website is imperative.

by Amita Chauhan | 5 min read

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December 05, 2018

The internet is not neutral

The number of people from marginalised populations going online is increasing. But at the same time, existing power structures have also moved into the digital space, along with the inequalities and violence that result from them.

by Smita Vanniyar | 4 min read

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November 22, 2018

Why the goal of digital inclusion is missing the point

Providing access to devices and networks may lead to digital inclusion, but digital empowerment is the aspiration India should be working towards.

by Bikalp Chamola, Gyanesh Nanore, Sanjiv Phansalkar | 5 min read

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July 17, 2018

Making crop insurance work for Indian farmers

Experts are recommending the use of information and communication tools to help farmers regain faith in crop insurance schemes.

by Bidisha Barooah, Zeba Siddiqui | 3 min read

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June 19, 2018

“We were too smitten by our tech to see its cracks”

Our big ideas and business models often fail because we aren’t really listening to communities; nor are we involving them in co-creating solutions.

by Satyan Mishra | 5 min read

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April 17, 2018

The trouble with developing a framework for primary healthcare delivery

Long-term approaches are difficult but necessary to solve the problem. Short-cut approaches are all a road to perdition.

by Vivekanand Jha | 5 min read

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