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September 24, 2024
Measuring Systems Change: Three Tools for Understanding Your System-Level Impact
Due to the growing realization that traditional solutions to individual global.
September 24, 2024
Design as a Catalyst for Impact: How a First-of-its-Kind Design Policy in Kerala Could Foster a New Approach to Public-Private Partnerships in India
Kerala’s SDP heralds growing opportunities for public-private partnerships.
February 18, 2023
Understanding Consumer Satisfaction in Low-Income Markets: The Factors that Turn Customers into Brand Promoters – or Detractors
Many companies are addressing social needs ranging from nutrition to reproductive health by selling affordable food, hygiene and other beneficial products in developing countries. But in order to produce positive impacts
February 18, 2023
Budget 2023: Capital expenditure grows at the cost of social welfare
Social sector spending falls below 20 percent for the first time since 2009 while capital expenditure increases for the third consecutive year
April 16, 2022
Understanding and Unlocking the Potential of Women Ultra-Micro Entrepreneurs in Indonesia
Comparative assessment on the financial behaviors and day-to-day business management by gender.
April 16, 2022
IF WOMEN HAD AN EQUAL SAY IN DECISION-MAKING: WOULD IT MATTER?
Women leaders are spearheading innovative approaches to promote gender-just transitions.
March 30, 2022
Will Women Build the Sustainable Infrastructure of the Future?
Increase Women’s Participation in the Sustainable Infrastructure Workforce
March 19, 2022
Break the Bias: Evidence Shows Digital Finance Risks Hit Women Hardest
Ensure women use DFS to achieve positive financial outcomes.
March 19, 2022
Empowering underserved women around the globe
Inclusive Businesses are uniquely equipped to improve gender equality.
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Maharashtra makes us see HER: Rewriting the rules for women in agriculture to transition them from Invisible Workers to Recognised Farmers
What do you see when you close your eyes and imagine a farmer? Invariably, a man, right? Exclusion: Hiding in Plain Sight But this is contrary to what data tells us. Globally, ..
GST 2.0 and Tax Cuts: Can They Make Growth Fairer and Greener?
India's latest GST reform, being termed as GST 2.0, is more than just slashing rates. By simplifying the tax structure, cutting levies on essentials, and supporting renewable infrastructure, it's open..
Reimagining Sports in CSR: From Tokenism to a Vehicle for Multiplying Impact
In 2023–24, Indian companies spent about ₹1,396 crore of their CSR budgets on sports — just 4% of the total ₹34,909 crore Indian corporates spent on CSR that year. Most of the rest went to edu..