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data collection
November 21, 2024
Does the gender of the enumerator impact data collection?
Female enumerators lead in gender-sensitive surveys and efficiency, underlining the importance of gender diversity in data collection teams.
by
Priavi Joshi
,
Isha Fuletra
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7 min read
July 12, 2024
Uncovering the productivity challenges of India’s fieldworkers
Productive fieldworkers are critical for nonprofits in India, yet their challenges often go unrecognised and unsupported. What are these challenges, and how can we address them?
by
Indresh Sharma
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Rajika Seth
,
Tejas Pahlajani
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7 min read
July 9, 2024
A case for building research capacities at the grassroots
Frontline workers and grassroots organisations routinely collect data but lack the resources to analyse and put it to use. Why is this a problem, and what can be done to address it?
by
Aarohi Damle
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8 min read
June 20, 2024
SUPPORTED BY TECH4DEV
Getting started with WhatsApp chatbots
WhatsApp chatbots can help organisations collect data and manage relationships with communities. But nonprofits should be mindful of when to use them, and what they can and cannot do.
by
Tejas Mahajan
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6 min read
June 4, 2024
Recruiting change: Addressing gender inequities in enumerator hiring
Female enumerators are underrepresented in the social sector. Learn how IDinsight and DeltaData are making their hiring process more inclusive.
by
Priavi Joshi
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7 min read
May 24, 2024
SUPPORTED BY TECH4DEV
Better ways of managing data
While COVID-19 changed nonprofits' relationship with tech, many still use data in a limited way. Here's how nonprofits can approach data management and tools like dashboards.
by
Abhishek Nair
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7 min read
May 9, 2024
SUPPORTED BY ATECF
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.
by
Saba Kohli Dave
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9 min read
December 1, 2023
The illusion of India’s improving public healthcare
National Health Accounts (NHA), 2019–20, used outdated data on out-of-pocket expenditure to paint a rosy picture of healthcare in India. Will NHA, 2020–21, be any different?
by
Mampi Bose
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2 min read
October 13, 2023
What does the DPDP Act mean for philanthropy in India?
With the introduction of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, it may be useful to revisit how we think about data collection and impact measurement.
by
Gautam John
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6 min read
August 23, 2023
Best practices for conducting phone surveys
Learn effective strategies for conducting meaningful and personal phone surveys, that prioritise empathy and trust-building.
by
Bhavya Khare
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5 min read
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