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technology for good
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
May 28, 2024
Harnessing collective wisdom to address social issues
Most community engagement methods fail to effectively integrate the voices of local communities. Here's how this can change.
by
Anand Rajan
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5 min read
May 24, 2024
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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
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
March 28, 2024
SUPPORTED BY ATECF
“A philanthropist’s job is to connect the dots and build synergies”
Rekha Koita, co-founder of Koita Foundation, talks about her journey as a philanthropist and shares her excitement about the future of giving in India.
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India Development Review
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2 min read
February 1, 2024
SUPPORTED BY MAF
Are DRE technologies the future of rural livelihoods?
Decentralised renewable energy (DRE) technologies can support the growth of small businesses and microenterprises in rural India. Here’s how grassroots nonprofits can help.
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Divya Gaur
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Angarika Gogoi
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6 min read
January 24, 2024
Tapping into open-source technology for sustainable agriculture
For organisations working on promoting regenerative farming practices, reliable data is crucial. Here’s how open-source software can make the process of data collection easier and more cost-effective.
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Anusha Meher Bhargava
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6 min read
November 3, 2023
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What does a successful digital transformation require?
Digitisation can streamline your nonprofit’s operations and simplify data collection and reporting. Here are six factors critical to a successful technology implementation.
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Rekha Koita
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5 min read
October 10, 2023
Can generative AI help the education sector in India?
Generative AI can be useful for the entire education ecosystem, including students, teachers, and parents. But it comes with its own challenges of implementation and monitoring.
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Gaurav Gupta
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6 min read
August 16, 2023
Using chatbots in the social sector: Five things to consider
From keeping communities at the forefront, to using data responsibly, here are five things to keep in mind before integrating chatbots into your work.
by
Olivia Johnson
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4 min read
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