Sectors

Insights, best practices and the latest research on what works and what needs to change across sectors including agriculture, education, climate change, livelihoods, and public health.

The image features a pile of chopped wooden logs piled in the open. Behind the pile, logs have been stacked in neat rows on top of each other. In the background, there is a large residential structure with bare trees on either side._Oukhoo pencil village

Photo essay: Kashmir’s pencil village faces a raw material crisis
Oukhoo, a village in Kashmir, produces most of India’s pencil slats. But the felling of poplar trees is now threatening wood supply, jobs, and the region’s economy.

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A farmer operating a tractor in a field in India_climate change in India

The impact of climate change on agriculture: What we know 
Using insights from existing IDR articles, we answer four key questions on the impact of climate change on crops, food security, and smallholder livelihoods.
Girls presenting project during classroom session_career guidance

“What do you want to be when you grow up?”
To support youth development, nonprofits and governments must advocate for early and inclusive career guidance interventions, making space for creative and sustainable solutions.
The image features a woman posing with a young girl, presumably a family member. The girl is holding a baby in her arms. The woman and the young girl are smiling._Maternal and newborn care

Between care and custom: Health decision-making in families
Care decisions are shaped by socio-economic factors and cultural practices. Health interventions must go beyond medical advice to offer meaningful support.
by Baishnabi Monger | 7 min read
The image features a group of children sitting in a circle. There is a model of a globe in the middle and the children are pointing at different locations._Rights-based development

Beyond welfare, towards rights
Social sector work must move from service delivery to enabling people to claim their rights.
a group of female college students participating in a wikipedia workshop--marginalised students

Why many marginalised students can’t access scholarships
From exclusionary processes to biases, various structural barriers prevent scholarships from reaching marginalised students. Here’s how this can change.

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