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June 19, 2019

Rethinking participatory development in the context of scale

Redefining what we mean when we say 'participation' could lead us to approach scale in a way that takes into account local realities.

by Naveen Varshan, Sanjay Purohit | 4 min read

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May 30, 2019

Is size the right metric to measure impact?

An organisation’s growth is easier to measure than the effect it has on the people it serves. If attention and energies are directed towards outcomes instead, size becomes secondary, and not worth worrying too much about.

by Arun Maira | 8 min read

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April 19, 2019

The social innovation paradox: Why it’s hard to be both innovative and scalable

"Many interventions and businesses find themselves in a Catch 22: They need to show that they’re both innovative and scalable – but being scalable makes it harder for them to be innovative."

by Bright Simons | 6 min read

in balance

April 11, 2019

Are social change and scale mutually exclusive?

"As the clarion call for scale increases in volume, it is worth always asking, what is it we want to scale? And how will it enable social change for those who have been kept at the bottom of the pyramid?"

by Arun Kumar | 5 min read

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December 20, 2018

Lessons in scaling with the government

Scaling a programme in partnership with governments can take years. It entails changing business models, approaches, cultures, and mindsets. Here are some insights from having done this for 15 years.

by Gautham Ravichander, Viraj Tyagi | 7 min read

the view of a tree from underneath it

December 06, 2018

Questioning scale as we know it

Do we really understand scale, and the trade-offs we make in the pursuit of it?

by Ingrid Srinath | 6 min read

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September 20, 2018

How do we think about scaling up?

Scale has become a buzzword in both the business and social sectors; but it really depends on what your definition of the term is.

by Ashok Alexander | 4 min read

collage to represent organisational capacity

March 01, 2018

Why funders must invest in organisational capacity

Just as they do in their businesses, philanthropists must be willing to invest in people and processes to help build successful nonprofits.

by Amit Chandra, Archana Chandra | 4 min read

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February 28, 2018

Bridging the gap between design and implementation

Designing a programme for scale and implementing it on the ground can be two different things altogether. Here are some lessons on the things to consider while taking a programme from research to reality.

by Ahmed Irfan, Sana Kazi | 3 min read

steps of a spiral staircase Capacity building for nonprofits

February 21, 2018

Capacity building at nonprofits: A 3-step guide

An organisation’s ability to create sustainable impact depends on how well it builds institutional capacities. Use this three-step process to help you with the task of building internal capabilities.

by Priyaka Nagpal Dhingra | 5 min read

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