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July 03, 2020

A nonprofit’s guide to the social stock exchange

The proposed social stock exchange has much in store for nonprofits in India. Here’s how they can benefit from it, and what they need to do to leverage it.

by Roopa Kudva | 5 min read

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June 13, 2020

COVID-19 has serious implications for India’s nonprofits

Results from a survey of nonprofits conducted by the Centre for Social Impact and Philanthropy highlight the multiple ways in which the COVID-19 pandemic is impacting the Indian social sector.

by Divya Chopra | 6 min read

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June 09, 2020

Understanding India’s proposed social stock exchange

Highlights from the newly released report on the social stock exchange—new funding sources, what it means for nonprofits and social enterprises, and how we can strengthen the ecosystem around it.

by Saahil Kejriwal | 7 min read

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May 28, 2020

Civil society’s road to irrelevance

By disengaging with politics, the development sector is relegating itself to the sidelines and marginalising itself.

by Amitabh Behar | 8 min read

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May 14, 2020

Fixing the trust deficit in our sector

The COVID-19 crisis offers us a unique opportunity to reframe the power equation between civil society, government, and the markets. To do so, we must first rebrand our sector.

by Rachita Vora | 7 min read

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May 05, 2020

Five myths about impact bonds

With impact bonds gaining traction as a means of financing, there are many misconceptions and myths around them in the sector. Here are the truths that dispel those myths.

by Carlijn Nouwen, Dayoung Lee, Kusi Hornberger | 5 min read

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April 30, 2020

IDR Interviews | Vijay Mahajan

Known for his pathbreaking work in the development sector, Vijay Mahajan talks about inequality, the direction our society is headed in, and how the ‘idea of India’ cannot be realised by the state alone.

by Ayesha Marfatia, Smarinita Shetty | 8 min read

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April 20, 2020

COVID-19: Lessons for leaders

What organisations can learn from past crises and how they can be used to deal with the present one.

by Kevin Starr | 6 min read

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March 26, 2020

Latest news and updates on COVID-19

A curated collection of news, resources, and stories on COVID-19 and the development sector to help you cut through the noise. Crowdsourced, vetted, and updated daily.

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March 11, 2020

What do nonprofits think of CSR?

A consultation with nonprofits in India highlights the trends and challenges of accessing CSR funds, and how the CSR ecosystem can be strengthened.

by Anushree Parekh, Priyaka Dhingra, Ragini Menon | 6 min read

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