Porter’s 5 forces for the development sector
In the development sector, funding and innovation are not zero-sum games. The core aspect of any scalable and sustainable solution for social problems is one of ‘taking people along’.
In the development sector, funding and innovation are not zero-sum games. The core aspect of any scalable and sustainable solution for social problems is one of ‘taking people along’.
This report is a synthesis of a Communities of Practice workshop conducted by Sattva Knowledge Institute, in partnership with Sahamati, on 11th June, 2024.
We partnered with Ummeed CDC, a non-profit organisation that helps children with Developmental Disabilities reach their full potential, to conduct a study and identify the support needs of parents and caregivers, and the role played by Ummeed’s Family Resource Centre (FRC) in addressing these needs.
In this report, we have analysed the industry-wise trends of CSR spends over a three year period. We have used the data made available by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs as of January 2019.
Ed-tech in under-resourced communities differs from typical market-based products, and argues for thoughtful design and customisation of those products.
The large scale of investment in jobs and skills warrants a closer examination on how the sector is performing, and to critically examine the return on investment (ROI) in skill development initiatives.
This is the first blog in a two-part blog series on a program developed by the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation and Sattva Consulting to expand English-language skills to address employment challenges in India.
Over seven decades after the caste system was officially abolished in India, its effects are still seen and experienced by some. The inequalities created by the system continue to have an impact on opportunities and access to resources for many. A government scheme being implemented in a southern state is
India has a long and rich tradition of everyday giving by individuals. Although such everyday givers may not have large resources at their disposal, their collective forces have repeatedly inspired watershed moments in India’s social development through their small but meaningful contributions.
Reflections by Manohar Sreekanth, Partner & CTO, from a 2-day workshop with an NGO cohort working on AI.
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