• Paper / Report

Landscape Inception Report

  • Source : ISDM
  • 1 January 1970
This article provides an overview of the current landscape related to data quality and data management practices in social sector projects. It highlights the challenges faced by organizations in ensuring that their data is accurate, reliable, and usable for decision-making. The article discusses the importance of implementing strong data governance frameworks, capacity-building initiatives, and data quality assurance processes to improve data management. It also identifies key gaps in existing practices, offering recommendations for improving data collection, validation, and reporting standards.
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Summary of roundtable discussions on investing in social change: The role of innovation finance in driving positive impact

  • Source : ISDM
  • 1 April 2023
This report summarizes key insights from roundtable discussions on the role of innovative finance in driving positive social change. It explores how various financial instruments can be leveraged to achieve greater impact and scale in the social sector. The discussions covered topics such as blended finance, impact investing, and partnerships between different stakeholders to mobilize resources for development. The summary highlights the potential of innovation finance to address complex social challenges and foster sustainable solutions.
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Five Ways that Nonprofits Can Make Decision Making More Inclusive—and More Effective

  • Source : Bridgespan
  • 1 January 1970
This report outlines five practical ways nonprofits can enhance their decision-making processes to be more inclusive and, consequently, more effective. It provides actionable strategies for fostering diverse perspectives, engaging stakeholders, and promoting equitable participation in organizational choices. The authors argue that inclusive decision-making leads to better outcomes, stronger organizational culture, and greater impact in achieving mission-driven goals. The report offers a framework for strengthening governance and operational efficiency within nonprofit organizations.
  • Paper / Report

IMPROVING DATA FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN: Guidance on strengthening administrative data systems for gender statistics

  • Source : UNICEF
  • 1 January 1970
This guidance document outlines strategies for strengthening administrative data systems to improve gender statistics, specifically focusing on women and children. It underscores the critical need for gender-responsive data collection and analysis to inform more inclusive policies and address systemic data gaps. The document presents frameworks for institutional strengthening, capacity-building, and effective data use, aiming to promote gender equality and ensure that no child is left behind due to intersecting inequalities.
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GENDER MAINSTREAMING IN GOVERNANCE

  • Source : Development Monitoring and Evaluation Office (DMEO), NITI Aayog
  • 1 June 2022
This paper from DMEO, NITI Aayog, discusses the crucial importance of integrating gender considerations into governance processes in India. It provides a historical overview of gender mainstreaming efforts, examines various sectoral approaches, and offers concrete recommendations for effective implementation within public administration. The report underscores the need for a systematic integration of gender perspectives across policies, programs, and institutions to achieve equitable development outcomes in the country.
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Global Landscape of Climate Finance 2021

  • Source : Climate Policy Initiative
  • 1 January 1970
This comprehensive report offers an overview of global climate-related primary investment, revealing that total climate finance reached USD 632 billion in 2019/2020. Despite a steady increase over the past decade, the growth rate has slowed, a concerning trend given the impending full impact of COVID-19. The report highlights that while climate finance nearly doubled from 2011-2020, current levels are insufficient to meet a 1.5°C global warming scenario, requiring at least USD 4.3 trillion in annual flows by 2030. It notes slower growth in private climate finance compared to public sector contributions, emphasizing the need for scaled-up private investment.
  • Paper / Report

A decade of research and practice of diaspora philanthropy in the Asia Pacific region: The state of the field

  • Source : SSRN
  • 1 January 1970
This paper offers an extensive overview of research on diaspora philanthropy in the Asia Pacific region from 1997 to 2008, focusing on giving to China, India, the Philippines, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Indonesia, and other countries. It identifies practices in social investment and entrepreneurship through strategic philanthropy by migrants, examining how these initiatives have facilitated sustainable social change and development in their communities of origin. The paper also analyzes the enabling environment for diaspora philanthropy in key regional countries and highlights gaps in current research, serving as a comprehensive resource for understanding this unique philanthropic landscape.
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Why Mainstream Private Equity Firms Should Consider Launching an Impact Investing Vehicle

  • Source : Bridgespan
  • 1 January 1970
This report argues that mainstream private equity firms should consider launching impact investing vehicles to capitalize on a growing market and address social and environmental challenges. It outlines the benefits, including attracting new limited partners, enhancing brand reputation, and generating competitive financial returns alongside measurable impact. The paper provides a strategic framework for private equity firms to assess the feasibility and design of such vehicles, considering target sectors, investment strategies, and impact measurement approaches. It also addresses potential challenges and offers practical advice on integrating impact considerations into traditional investment processes.
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What Drives Impact Investing in the Food and Agriculture Sector?

  • Source : Bridgespan
  • 1 January 1970
This report explores the drivers and opportunities for impact investing within the food and agriculture sector, emphasizing its potential for advancing social and environmental progress. It highlights how investments can improve smallholder farmer livelihoods, enhance food security, and contribute to climate change mitigation through carbon storage in soil. The paper identifies various investable solutions, from low-tech regenerative practices to high-tech biopesticides. It also discusses the roles of both the private and public sectors, as well as non-profits, in addressing systemic challenges and ensuring equitable access to resources and markets for farmers, particularly in regions like India.
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Understanding knowledge, attitude, and behaviours towards trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation of children in three districts in West Bengal, with Seefar

  • Source : Sattva
  • 1 January 1970
This report investigates the knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors of individuals in three districts of West Bengal towards child trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation. It presents findings from surveys and interviews with stakeholders, highlighting the gaps in awareness and understanding of these issues. The report aims to inform and guide the design of intervention strategies and policies that can effectively address the root causes and consequences of child trafficking and exploitation in the region.
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