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December 19, 2018

IDR Shorts | Philanthropy's role in rights-based advocacy

Launching our podcast series that distils new ideas and research. We speak to Ingrid Srinath in our first episode.

by Sneha Philip | 1 min read

November 30, 2018

Learn better and share more

How to assess philanthropic efforts, use knowledge to make decisions, and share knowledge in formal and informal ways with a variety of stakeholders.

by Yvonne Belanger | 4 min read

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

November 21, 2018

Holding the powerful accountable

Social audits bring together the voices of all stakeholders, including those that do not often get heard, and strengthen transparency and accountability at all levels.

by Jitendra Rath, Sameet Panda | 5 min read

August 16, 2018

Social action in India: Past, present, future

Looking at social action in India from 1947 onwards, and given where we are today, here's why we need civil society as a balancing force between the state and markets.

by Vijay Mahajan | 4 min read

August 10, 2018

Where are the women in social science research?

The presence of women in the field of research remains low, and equal opportunities do not come without specific upstream measures.

by Madhuri Dass Woudenberg, Ramona Angelescu Naqvi | 3 min read

August 01, 2018

Justice for all

People feel powerless while navigating the court system, because the judiciary is not structurally designed to listen to, or engage with citizens. However, there is a huge opportunity to change this by attracting civic participation.

by Keerthana Medarametla, Supriya Sankaran | 4 min read

July 27, 2018

25 powerful ways funders can support social movements

Social movements are generally focused on moving systems, structures, and institutions toward justice and equity—and funding them is imperative. A must-read for anyone who wants to financially support social movements.

by Solomé Lemma | 5 min read

democratic means for self-government in India

July 10, 2018

Understanding local democracy

The democratic means for self-government in India can be difficult to fully understand, and this photo-essay breaks down the system at a grassroots level.

by Rajat Kumar | 3 min read

civil society

May 24, 2018

Amitabh Behar on the changing nature of civil society today

We have created two parallel sectors, and their distinct approaches towards development are resulting in band-aid solutions to serious social problems.

by Devanshi Vaid, Smarinita Shetty | 5 min read

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