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November 20, 2018

IDR Select: November's picks

From demystifying caste-based myths, blockchain, and M&E, to discussing women in the workplace, this month's selection has something for everyone.

by India Development Review | 2 min read

September 27, 2018

A workforce of women with a near-impossible mandate

Though they are the backbone of India’s child development programme, there isn’t enough interest in understanding Anganwadi workers themselves—what drives them, their challenges, and what can be done to fully unleash their potential.

by Ananthapadmanabhan Guruswamy, Kavitha Kuruganti | 7 min read

August 29, 2018

The problem with data in the healthcare system

"In order to strengthen our health system, we need a sound data monitoring strategy that enables decision-makers to accurately track system performance, evaluate impact, and ensure accountability."

by Rajiv Tandon | 4 min read

August 24, 2018

If a report is published and no one reads it, did it really happen?

Investing in smart communications can help ensure that valuable research gets read and put to use in solving global development challenges.

by Malia Bachesta Eley | 4 min read

Legos - Technology platforms

February 07, 2018

Societal platforms: Reimagining development

Given the complexity of social problems, it’s time we addressed social problems through open, technology-enabled ecosystems where innovators can co-create a wide array of rapidly scalable solutions.

by Sahana Jose, Sanjay Purohit | 2 min read

M&E For Nonprofits

January 18, 2018

M&E: Whose job is it anyway?

Should nonprofits entrust the monitoring and evaluation task to an internal team or rope in external experts? Here’s a three-point checklist to help you decide the best option for your organisation.

by Devyani Srinivasan | 5 min read

January 10, 2018

Child malnutrition: Using data more effectively

Our success at reducing child malnutrition will depend on how well we are able to use data to inform our policy and programmes related to addressing the problem.

by Venkatesan Ramani | 4 min read

Data Collection Image_Nov 2017

November 28, 2017

How to use data to improve decision-making

Everyone knows that collecting data at a programme and organisation level is important. But once you collect it, how often do you actually refer to it or use it? Here are some practical steps to help ensure that your data improves decision making.

by Havovi Wadia | 3 min read

M&E Mobile data

September 27, 2017

M&E: Five things you are doing wrong

It is easy to overlook the 'process' of implementing your M&E; but paying closer attention to the process can improve the quality of your programme’s results, besides enabling better decision-making and funder reporting.

by SocialCops | 3 min read

RBF Clipboard

May 30, 2017

Are you ready for RBF?

Results-based financing has been generating a lot of interest in India in recent times. Here’s a seven-point checklist for nonprofits and funders to assess whether this model fits their requirements or not.

by Divya Pamnani | 3 min read

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