• Case Study

Giving Credit Where Due: A Case for Debt Financing in Indian Impact Enterprises

  • Source : IIC
  • 1 November 2018
This report from the Indian Impact Collective (IIC) makes a case for the increased adoption of debt financing for social sector enterprises in India. It argues that traditional equity models may not always be suitable and that debt instruments can provide stable, scalable capital for impact-driven organizations. The paper analyzes the unique challenges and opportunities within the Indian context, advocating for innovative debt financing solutions to support the growth and sustainability of impact enterprises.
  • Paper / Report

U.S. Foundation Funding for Latin America, 2014–2015: With Additional Analysis on Central America

  • Source : Candid Lab
  • 1 October 2018
This Candid Lab report analyzes grantmaking by large U.S. foundations to Latin America between 2014 and 2015, with a particular focus on funding directed towards Central America. The report provides a comprehensive overview of philanthropic flows, identifying key funding priorities, recipient countries, and types of organizations supported. It examines the trends in U.S. foundation engagement in the region, highlighting the sectors and issues receiving the most attention. The analysis aims to inform stakeholders about the landscape of U.S. philanthropy in Latin America and Central America.
  • Case Study

Interactive Data Quality Assessment Tool

  • Source : Interactive PDF
  • 1 October 2018
This article presents an interactive tool designed to help organizations assess data quality across multiple dimensions. It enables users to perform practical evaluations of their data systems, identifying areas for improvement and providing actionable recommendations for enhancing data quality. The tool is designed to be user-friendly and accessible to a wide range of organizations, including those in the social sector, development, and public health fields. By using this tool, organizations can assess the current state of their data systems, implement improvements, and ensure that their data is reliable and supports effective decision-making.
  • Paper / Report

Comparative Analysis of Data Quality Assessment Tools

  • Source : Data for Impact Project
  • 1 October 2018
This report offers a detailed comparative analysis of widely used Data Quality Assessment (DQA) tools that are implemented in global health programs targeting HIV, TB, and malaria. It provides an evaluation of these tools based on their methodologies, strengths, and limitations. The aim is to offer guidance on how these tools can be applied in diverse contexts, ensuring that the data collected for health monitoring and evaluation is reliable. The report also focuses on improving the overall quality of data, which is critical in shaping effective public health strategies and interventions across the globe.
  • Case Study

Social Impact Investing: Financing Social Change

  • Source : Archive of European Integration
  • 1 September 2018
This document from the European Investment Fund (EIF) outlines its commitment to social impact investing, emphasizing its role in supporting intermediaries that focus on generating both social impact and financial returns. It details EIF’s tools in this field, particularly the Social Impact Accelerator (SIA) and the EFSI Equity Instrument, designed to address challenges to Europe’s social cohesion. The EIF’s approach aims to foster business models that produce measurable societal benefits alongside sound economic performance.
  • Academic / Journal Article

The Global Nutrient Database: availability of macronutrients and micronutrients in 195 countries from 1980 to 2013

  • Source : The Lancet Planetary Health
  • 1 August 2018
This study introduces the Global Nutrient Database, a comprehensive resource detailing the availability of 156 nutrients across 195 countries from 1980 to 2013. It addresses a critical data gap in global nutrient supply and consumption. The findings indicate increases in energy availability, fat, and protein contributions globally, while carbohydrate contributions have decreased. The database provides a crucial tool for assessing national food systems’ performance in meeting nutritional needs and can inform public health and policy initiatives.
  • Academic / Journal Article

The New Place of Place in Philanthropy: Community Foundations and the Community Building Movement

  • Source : ResearchGate
  • 1 July 2018
This article examines the evolving role of place-based philanthropy, focusing on the growing prominence of community foundations in supporting local communities. It delves into the intersection of community building and philanthropic initiatives, highlighting the shift from traditional models of charity to more community-driven approaches. The paper explores the strategies and values that define community foundations and evaluates their impact on local development, suggesting a future where these foundations play a central role in addressing grassroots needs and fostering sustainable, localized social change.
  • Media Article

How philanthropy adds value to India's effort to achieve SDGs

  • Source : Alliance Magazine
  • 1 July 2018
This article highlights how Indian philanthropy contributes to achieving SDGs in education, health, gender equality, and urban development. It argues that strategic alignment with SDG frameworks and data-driven monitoring can enhance impact. The piece calls for stronger collaboration between philanthropies, governments, and civil society. It emphasizes accountability, sustainability, and systems-level thinking, urging donors to move beyond charity to strategic investment in national development.
  • Paper / Report

Rule Based Metadata Extraction Framework from Academic Articles

  • Source : arXiv
  • 1 July 2018
This article proposes a free, open-source Java-based metadata extraction framework that uses layout and rule-based methods to extract essential metadata from PDFs, including titles, abstracts, keywords, and references. It emphasizes the speed and accuracy of this framework, making it suitable for digital libraries and research databases. The article provides an in-depth review of the framework’s capabilities, highlighting its precision in extracting metadata from scientific documents. By using this framework, organizations can improve the efficiency of their metadata extraction processes, enabling better organization, retrieval, and analysis of research data.
  • Paper / Report

The integration of data science in the primary and secondary curriculum

  • Source : Royal Society
  • 1 July 2018
This Royal Society report examines the current state and potential for integrating data science into primary and secondary education curricula. It focuses on subjects such as computing, geography, history, mathematics, and science, which are inherently data-rich. The review aims to understand how data science concepts and skills are currently being taught and how they can be further developed to equip students with essential capabilities for a data-driven world. It emphasizes the importance of data literacy and computational thinking from an early age.
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