Themes

Ecosystem Development

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September 9, 2020
We need new ideas and practices
The pandemic offers civil society the opportunity to reflect on some of its inner failings, and reframe its dynamic with the government and business.
by India Development Review | 5 min read
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August 27, 2020
The social sector is facing an Armageddon right now
Ashish Dhawan on the long-term survival of the social sector, beyond the pandemic.
by India Development Review | 5 min read
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August 6, 2020
The changing nature of nonprofit boards
The corporatisation of nonprofit boards is diminishing the impact civil society is able to achieve. 
by Amitabh Behar | 7 min read
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August 4, 2020
Concerns around India’s social stock exchange
Based on the global experience of similar exchanges, this article suggests recommendations to strengthen the governance and accountability of the proposed SSE.
by Sandeep Sachdeva | 7 min read
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July 3, 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 9, 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 5, 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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