Saba Kohli Dave
Saba Kohli Dave is an editorial associate at IDR, where she is responsible for writing, editing, sourcing, and publishing content. She has a degree in anthropology and is interested in development and education from a ground-up perspective. She has worked with the Social Work and Research Centre, Barefoot College, and the School for Democracy. Saba’s experience includes building models for rural community libraries and making curriculums on democratic and constitutional values.
Articles by Saba Kohli Dave
December 17, 2024
Are India’s auto mechanics being left behind in the EV transition?
As India accelerates its shift towards electric vehicles, it risks sidelining marginalised workers in the informal sector, including local automobile mechanics.
SUPPORTED BY ATECF
September 27, 2024
Case study: The importance of investing in people and organisational culture
Building a people-centric work culture leads to organisational growth for nonprofits. Makkala Jagriti's experience in effective internal capacity building shows how.
September 23, 2024
Overheard: Your family discusses your decision to work in rural India
When you’re the topic of conversation at a family party. (This may or may not be based on real-life happenings).
August 27, 2024
Why we need development alternatives
Ashish Kothari, environmentalist and a founder of Kalpavriksh, highlights the importance of indigenous knowledge, collective action, and sustainable conservation as alternatives to mainstream development models.
August 9, 2024
Here’s how civil society can support the Rohingyas
The Rohingya community in India is disenfranchised, displaced, and invisibilised. What can civil society do to help them access a dignified life?
June 11, 2024
Why rural Rajasthan needs MGNREGA
Workers, unions, and civil society highlight MGNREGA's vital role in local development and women's empowerment despite problems of budget cuts, low wages, and corruption.
SUPPORTED BY ATECF
May 9, 2024
Case study: The importance of nonprofit M&E systems
Why are monitoring and evaluation (M&E) frameworks important for grassroots nonprofits? Tapasya's journey presents the critical role they can play in driving impact and growth.
January 30, 2024
How to build constitutional values at the grassroots
Here's how civil society and the government can ensure that constitutional values get translated into their work with communities on ground.
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