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Demystifying Social Change

  • Source : ISDM
  • 1 March 2025
Capturing social change has always been like navigating an endless maze, where each turn reveals new challenges. India’s development sector stands at a critical juncture in this maze. Moving beyond input tracking and basic monitoring, the focus is now on outcomes and impact—dimensions that are harder to measure. Over time, Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) has evolved as a critical tool to make sense of this complexity, acting like a compass in the chaos. While it has taken new forms such as MEL
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Code4Change Is A Great Platform To Bring Different Stakeholders Together

  • Source : ISDM
  • 1 January 2025
Team DevSol4, which won the first edition of Code4Change 2023-24, shares why more data science professionals should participate in this unique event.
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A Balancing Act: Collecting Data For Social Good In An Age Of Privacy Concerns

  • Source : London School of Economics
  • 1 January 2024
An in-depth analysis of the potential impact of India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 on the social sector in India. Imagine this: a non-profit aims to empower girls through STEM and coding programs. The organisation would probably collect a significant amount of information about enrollment numbers, progress, and outcomes. This is valuable data, which can help gauge understand the impact and effectiveness of the program,
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Code4Change Is Different. It Is About Contributing To Society.

  • Source : ISDM
  • 1 March 2025
Winners of the second edition of Code4Change, Teams Harmony and Level Up, talk about tackling real-world challenges with data-driven solutions.
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Understanding India’S Gender Gap: One Step Forward, Two Steps Back

  • Source : Her Story
  • 1 March 2025
Last month, Rekha Gupta was appointed Delhi’s Chief Minister. This marks the fourth time a woman has been appointed chief minister of the national capital. One would think it is a significant step towards gender parity in Indian politics. However, data shows that women’s political participation in India is actually declining. In 2024, we had a score of 0.251 (between 0-1, 0 being the worst and 1 being the best) on women’s political empowerment, according to the
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Big, Open Data for Development: A Vision for India

  • Source : Sam Asher et al.
  • 1 January 2021
This publication provides a vision for leveraging open data in India to address critical development challenges. It focuses on the use of big data to drive progress in key sectors such as health, agriculture, and education. By ensuring transparency and accountability, open data can help policymakers make informed decisions. The piece highlights the importance of making data accessible and fostering collaboration among stakeholders to drive development initiatives and ensure equitable opportunities for all.
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Fellowship 2025 Final Showcase (Digital Open Solutions (DOS) for Social Impact)

  • Source : ISDM
  • 1 April 2025
The CDSSI Fellowship Brochure 2025 details the fellowship program at the Centre for Digital Social Sector Initiatives (CDSSI), highlighting its objective to support professionals in developing innovative Digital Open Solutions (DOS) that address critical challenges in the social sector. The brochure outlines the fellowship structure, including mentorship, capacity building, and collaboration opportunities. It emphasizes the final outputs of the fellowship—scalable and replicable DOS developed by the fellows—aimed at driving digital transformation and social impact in diverse thematic areas.
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Data Science in Real Estate: Roles, Benefits and Applications

  • Source : KnowledgeHut
  • 1 July 2025
This article explores the transformative impact of data science on the real estate sector. It highlights various roles for data scientists, emphasizing how their expertise can enhance decision-making. The benefits discussed include improved property valuation, optimized marketing strategies, and better risk assessment. Furthermore, the article delves into practical applications such as predictive analytics for market trends, personalized customer experiences, and efficient portfolio management, showcasing data science as a crucial tool for innovation and competitive advantage in real estate.
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Data Science in Agriculture

  • Source : KnowledgeHut
  • 1 July 2025
This blog post from KnowledgeHut explores the transformative impact of data science on the agriculture sector. It discusses how data analytics, machine learning, and AI are being used to optimize crop yields, predict weather patterns, manage livestock, and enhance overall farm efficiency. The article highlights precision agriculture techniques that rely on data-driven insights to reduce waste, improve resource allocation, and increase profitability for farmers. It showcases the diverse applications of data science in addressing modern agricultural challenges and fostering sustainable practices.
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Exploring Career Opportunities In The Social Sector

  • Source : ISDM
  • 4 March 2025
Exploring Career Opportunities in the Social Sector in IndiaThe social sector in India has undergone a significant transformation over the last few years, offering diverse and exciting career opportunities to individuals from various backgrounds. Whether you are a student or someone with prior work experience, the social sector presents numerous intriguing job roles that go beyond mere financial success. This article will shed light on the evolving landscape of the social sector and how pursuing a career in this field…
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