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September 09, 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 | 4 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 06, 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 04, 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 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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