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March 30, 2023
Impact investors are now looking at India as a compelling opportunity. Here’s why
As the 2030 milestone for progress on the sustainable development goals (SDGs) draws near, more funding into achieving the SDGs is needed
March 30, 2023
10 entrepreneurs on what inspired them to tackle water insecurity
This week, the UN Water Conference will take place for the first time in 46 years
March 30, 2023
Millet cultivation in India: History and trends
The Indian government is promoting millets as part of its National Food Security Mission. Learn about this climate-resilient cereal that has a role to play in food security
March 30, 2023
Climate change: The IPCC just published its summary of 5 years of reports – here’s what you need to know
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has just launched its latest report on the climate crisis
March 30, 2023
Bringing Agricultural Insurance to Climate-Vulnerable Farmers: A Unique Pilot Program in Nepal Shows How to Unlock the Benefits of Index-Based Insurance for Smallholders
Nepal is uniquely vulnerable to natural disasters, including climatic ones like floods and droughts, and non-climatic ones like earthquakes and epidemics
March 30, 2023
11 Common Misconceptions About Impact Investing (And What The Truth Really Is)
Impact investing is a growing trend in the investment world, as more and more investors seek to generate both financial returns and social or environmental impact
March 30, 2023
What is the UN 2023 Water Conference and why is it so important?
Our global water system is in crisis. Despite safe water and sanitation being a human right, billions of people lack access to these essentials for life, according to the United Nations
March 30, 2023
Project Farm Gate 2.0: Sustainable farming practices and training help improve returns and yields for mango farmers in India
More sustainable farming practices lead to higher yields, better quality and cost savings for farmers
February 18, 2023
How the Dollar-A-Day Poverty Line Changed International Development
Over three decades ago, economic researcher Martin Ravallion and his colleagues found a way to identify and quantify the world’s poorest people with an international poverty line that continues to guide policies to this day
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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..
Interactive SHG Map of India: 7.5 million Women Self Help Groups are spread across 27 States and 6 UTs in India
Under the National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM), India has 7.5 million Women Self Help Groups (SHGs) spread across 27 states and 6 Union Territories. Each of these small, self-governed, and peer-co..