Sectors

Insights and analysis of specific sectors in the development arena—what works, what doesn’t, and what needs to change.

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It’s time for a new myth of the social entrepreneur

Gary Cohen, founder of Healthcare Without Harm, talks about how the expectations on social entrepreneurs take a toll on their health, why large-scale change requires inner work, and more.

by Skoll Foundation | 1 min read

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Teachers vs tech

An intervention built on the assumption that teachers can be easily replaced by technology quickly goes awry.

by Shravan Kumar | 4 min read

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Are schools ready for the post-lockdown world?

A survey of government and low-cost private schools in Karnataka highlights the concerns they have post-lockdown, and what support they require from the government and civil society.

by Bhavya Pandey | 3 min read

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A day in the life of: A mental health professional

A clinical psychologist in Manipur is helping her community cope with distress during the pandemic and lockdown, through phone calls and in-person sessions, as well as by volunteering with the state helpline services.

by Thoibi Paonam | 5 min read

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A pathway to universal healthcare in India

Healthcare for all doesn’t have to remain a distant dream if we focus on leveraging technology, building care networks, and offering universal insurance.

by Nachiket Mor | 6 min read

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India’s fisheries: Past, present, and future

COVID-19 has exposed the gaps in our marine fishing industry, while also showing us how to rebuild it.

by Mahima Jaini | 6 min read

Ground Up

Water & Sanitation

Sweetness guaranteed

by Dhaval Joshi

Osmanabad district, Maharashtra

Husbands and housework

by Rucha Satoor

Pune district, Maharashtra

At the mercy of the mafia

by Dilip Singh Bidawat

Barmer district, Rajasthan

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Shahdol district, Madhya Pradesh

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Death Valley Landscape_wellbeing

It’s time for a new myth of the social entrepreneur

Gary Cohen, founder of Healthcare Without Harm, talks about how the expectations on social entrepreneurs take a toll on their health, why large-scale change requires inner work, and more.

by Skoll Foundation | 1 min read

students studying in a classroom-edtech

Teachers vs tech

An intervention built on the assumption that teachers can be easily replaced by technology quickly goes awry.

by Shravan Kumar | 4 min read

children in a school_covid_pixabay

Are schools ready for the post-lockdown world?

A survey of government and low-cost private schools in Karnataka highlights the concerns they have post-lockdown, and what support they require from the government and civil society.

by Bhavya Pandey | 3 min read

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