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December 20, 2018

Lessons in scaling with the government

Scaling a programme in partnership with governments can take years. It entails changing business models, approaches, cultures, and mindsets. Here are some insights from having done this for 15 years.
by Gautham Ravichander, Viraj Tyagi | 7 min read
December 05, 2018

The internet is not neutral

The number of people from marginalised populations going online is increasing. But at the same time, existing power structures have also moved into the digital space, along with the inequalities and violence that result from them.
by Smita Vanniyar | 4 min read
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November 22, 2018

Why the goal of digital inclusion is missing the point

Providing access to devices and networks may lead to digital inclusion, but digital empowerment is the aspiration India should be working towards.
by Bikalp Chamola, Gyanesh Nanore, Sanjiv Phansalkar | 5 min read
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April 11, 2018

Civil society and the burden of data

Nonprofits have yet to fully understand the repercussions of poorly managed data, including communities being rendered vulnerable.
by Lucy Bernholz | 5 min read
July 04, 2017

Currency of trust

What will it take to drive greater adoption and usage of digital financial services in India? The answers require a deep understanding of the Indian consumers’ needs, desires and behaviours.
by Omidyar Network | 3 min read
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