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Approaches, ideas, and fresh perspectives that cut across sectors within the social impact space.

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Building a circular economy for India’s solar value chain
By focusing on resource efficiency and reuse, circularity can benefit the environment, industry, government, and society.

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Systems thinking for climate: What nonprofits need
Grassroots nonprofits can apply a systems thinking approach only if their ecosystem of funders, intermediaries, and larger nonprofits embrace it as well.
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Laws that limit women’s employment in India
A report reveals that there are more than 150 labour laws that restrict women’s workforce participation in India and suggests ways to rectify the situation.
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Millennials and Gen Z are challenging traditional notions of giving
The young are redefining what philanthropy means and are choosing to engage differently with nonprofits and the causes they support.
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How evidence can contribute to effective policymaking
Policymakers and implementers haven't fully embraced evidence based on research. Here's how to better link such evidence with policy decisions.
by David de Ferranti | 6 min read
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Chulha to LPG: How a fieldworker is fuelling change
A day in the life of a fieldworker in Delhi, who helps marginalised communities in Bhalswa colony combat household air pollution by encouraging the use of clean cooking fuels.
by Rama | 9 min read
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