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AI Systems for Social Good Playbook

  • Source : ISDM
  • 24 March 2026
This playbook serves as your step-by-step guide for designing responsible AI and data analytics solutions in the social sector. It guides both technical and non-technical teams through real-world projects, from understanding your context to monitoring your model post-deployment. Rooted in field-tested work, it aims to make AI more accessible, ethical, and impactful.
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Shifting from Charity to Justice: A Recasting of the Role of Philanthropic Organizations in the Indian Context

  • Source : Palgrave Macmillan
  • 1 January 2023
CPID at ISDM contributed a chapter to the edited volume, which introduces a preliminary, integrative conceptual framework at the intersection of management and social justice, emphasizing that the pursuit of social justice is not a fixed endpoint but an ongoing and evolving journey.
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Development Management in Practice

  • Source : ISDM
  • 30 December 2025
This book is a compilation of research papers and case studies presented at ISDM’s Dialogues on Development Management (DoDM) event held in 2024. The book brings together a rich collection of empirical insights and analyses from practitioners, researchers, and development professionals engaged in strengthening the social sector in India. The volume illuminates how theory and practice intersect across three thematic pillars, Talent Management for Inclusive Development, Empowering the Marginalised through Intervention Management, and Organisational Efficiency in Sociological and Technological Dimensions, to advance the field of development management.
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The New Education Philanthropy: Politics, Policy and Reform

  • Source : tcrecord.org
This book explores the evolving landscape of education philanthropy, focusing on the interplay of politics, policy, and reform efforts. It examines how new philanthropic initiatives are influencing educational systems, curriculum development, and school reform strategies. The authors analyze the motivations, approaches, and impacts of these philanthropic interventions, often highlighting tensions between private funding and public education goals. The book provides a critical perspective on the opportunities and challenges presented by the increasing role of private philanthropy in shaping educational policy and outcomes.
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Contemporary Issues in Sustainable Finance

  • Source : Palgrave Macmillan
  • 3 January 2020
This book provides an in-depth examination of current themes and challenges within sustainable finance, encompassing sustainable investment, impact investing, social entrepreneurship, and financial inclusion. It offers insights into the evolving landscape of finance that integrates environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors. The authors explore various aspects of how financial markets and institutions can contribute to sustainable development, addressing both theoretical frameworks and practical applications for a more responsible financial system.
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Conditions for Social Entrepreneurship

  • Source : The International Journal of Social Quality
  • 1 January 2015
This book chapter investigates the essential conditions that foster the growth of social entrepreneurship, particularly focusing on emerging economies and the Base of the Pyramid segment. It delves into the dynamics of social enterprises within the broader social sector, identifying key factors such as supportive ecosystems, access to resources, and conducive policy environments. The text aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the contextual elements necessary for social entrepreneurs to thrive and create sustainable impact.
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Implementing a Smart Data Platform

  • Source : O'Reilly
  • 1 January 2017
This book examines the Smart Data Platform (SmartDP), a solution designed to enhance enterprises’ capabilities in data management, engineering, and science. The authors detail a comprehensive SmartDP approach encompassing data, platform products, data applications, and consulting services to strengthen existing data infrastructures.
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AI for Social Impact

  • Source : Harvard University/ Google Research
  • 1 January 2025
The book explores the transformative role of artificial intelligence in addressing societal challenges. It presents case studies across public health, environmental sustainability, and crisis management, highlighting successful AI deployments. The book emphasises the importance of aligning AI methodologies with real-world applications to achieve meaningful social benefits.
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Data, In Deed

  • Source : ISDM
  • 1 November 2024
Data Stories features 6 inspirational stories of how SPOs are using data to maximise their impact. Five of these stories are told in the unique format of a graphic novel and emphasise how data-driven decision-making has helped these SPOs create real, measurable change on the ground. Told in a narrative, storytelling style, each story shows how the use of data has helped the SPO become more efficient, and have a greater positive impact on the community it works with.
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A New Era of Giving

  • Source : ISDM
  • 2 March 2023
The act of giving is deeply entrenched in Indian culture, a virtue that has only grown with time. Philanthropy in India is growing at a steady pace, with a surge in funds and advancements in practices. The question remains, how can this redistribution of wealth be effectively harnessed to achieve transformative social change and more inclusive development? In A New Era of Giving, thought leaders from India and abroad share their insights and perspectives on the challenges and issues to be addressed to make a shift from a charitable model of support to an approach that prioritises social justice.
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