Code4Change a great platform to learn, collaborate, and understand how technical solutions can contribute to public systems like justice delivery

Participants from the third edition of Code4Change reflect on working with real-world justice system challenges and what it took to build meaningful solutions The Final Showcase of the third edition of Code4Change was held on 16 January 2026 at the International Centre Goa (ICG). The hackathon, organised by the Centre for Data Science and Social Impact (CDSSI) at ISDM, in partnership with DAKSH and the Centre for Social Sensitivity and Action (CSSA), Goa Institute of Management, centred on a single…

Innovating Financing for social impact in India

This piece highlights how India’s social sector is shifting from traditional grants to innovative financing models such as catalytic capital, blended finance, and outcomes-based funding. It outlines how these mechanisms can unlock flexible capital, strengthen accountability, and enable scalable, measurable impact. The article emphasizes the need for collaboration among funders, intermediaries, and social purpose organisations to build a more resilient and future-ready social impact ecosystem.

An Urgent Call for Digital Literacy

‘In Fact’ is a quarterly newsletter by ISDM DataShakti. ISDM DataShakti, powered by Capgemini, is a pioneering single-window SDG data platform that makes SDG data easily accessible to social sector professionals like you, so you can focus on creating change on the ground.

Why India needs to start washing its hands more

‘In Fact’ is a quarterly newsletter by ISDM DataShakti. ISDM DataShakti, powered by Capgemini, is a pioneering single-window SDG data platform that makes SDG data easily accessible to social sector professionals like you, so you can focus on creating change on the ground.

Double trouble: Why India urgently needs policies to address the challenges of bothits youth, and elderly population

‘In Fact’ is a quarterly newsletter by ISDM DataSights. ISDM DataSights is a pioneering single-window SDG data platform that democratises data access for the social sector, developed by the Indian School of Development Management (ISDM), and powered by Capgemini.

Crash Course in Reality: The Road Safety Crisis

‘In Fact’ is a quarterly newsletter developed by the team at ISDM DataSights, a free-to-use, pioneering single-window platform developed by the Indian School of Development Management (ISDM), powered by Capgemini. ISDM DataSights hosts unified datasets, insights, and analytics on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), to help social sector organisations make evidence-based decisions and amplify social progress.

RBPM- The Missing Piece- Why RBPM is Essential for Social Change

Social change initiatives in India are driven by a collective desire to make a positive difference. Billions of dollars are poured into programs aimed at tackling complex issues like poverty, education, and healthcare. But often, the impact of these programs is difficult to measure, leading to a nagging question: are we truly achieving lasting change?This is where Results-Based Program Management (RBPM) steps in as the missing piece. RBPM is a structured approach that equips program managers with the skills and…

RBPM- Why RBPM is critical for the Development Sector

As a social sector professional, I’ve often found myself in a conundrum about a relatively simple but critical question: “Are we truly creating lasting change in society, or are we just busy delivering activities?” The stark reality is that in this complex and resource-constrained development sector, having good intentions alone isn’t enough. We’re constantly requested to show and produce real data-driven results—to move beyond reports of activities and demonstrate measurable impact on the ground.That’s why I have always advocated that…

What Does Being An Authentic Development Professional Mean To Me?

Student’s perspective on what development is and who is an Authentic Development Professional.

What Being An Authentic Development Professional Means To Me

Student’s perspective on what development is and who is an Authentic Development Professional.
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