• Academic / Journal Article

Lighting the Way: A Report for Philanthropy on the Power and Promise of Feminist Movements

  • Source : SciELO
  • April 2022
This article examines the potential and challenges of mandatory Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) guidelines for public sector undertakings in India, aiming to link CSR with sustainable development goals. Through policy analysis and interviews with managers, four key areas for effective integration are identified: stakeholder engagement, institutional mechanisms, capacity building, and knowledge management. The study suggests that while India’s mandatory CSR has potential for sustainable development, early action on these areas is crucial for success, particularly for managers to understand rural issues and sustainability for projects in rural areas.
  • Case Study

Quality Education India Development Impact Bond

  • Source : Foreign Commonwealth & Development Office, UK
  • April 2022
This case study details the Quality Education India Development Impact Bond (QEI DIB), the world’s largest education DIB, designed to address the learning crisis in India. It outlines the bond’s model, early successes, and lessons learned during its design, setup, and early implementation. The report covers how the DIB funds interventions by multiple service providers to improve grade-appropriate learning outcomes for over 300,000 primary school children, aiming to drive outcome-based contracting in the development sector.
  • Case Study

Impact Measurement and Management in India

  • Source : IIC
  • April 2022
This report presents findings from an industry-wide survey on Impact Measurement and Management (IMM) practices among impact investors in India. It highlights IMM as the cornerstone of impact investing, crucial for scaling financing towards UN SDGs. With impact investing becoming mainstream, "impact performance" is evolving as a new evaluation dimension. The report provides insights into current Indian IMM industry practices, contributing to building a robust data-backed framework for understanding the performance and challenges of impact enterprises.
  • Blog

Women in Data Science: Where We Are, Where We're Going, and Why It Matters

  • Source : Online Degrees by University of San Diego
  • April 2022
This blog discusses the growing importance of women in data science, highlighting current trends, challenges, and future opportunities. It stresses the need for increased gender diversity in data science and the role women play in shaping the future of this rapidly evolving field. The blog also discusses the efforts to close the gender gap and the benefits of having diverse perspectives in technology and data-driven industries.
  • Media Article

How to use data analytics to improve quality of life

  • Source : VentureBeat
  • April 2022
This article explores how data analytics can significantly enhance the quality of life across various domains. It discusses how insights from data are applied to personalize healthcare, optimize urban services like transportation and waste management, and improve educational outcomes through tailored learning experiences. Furthermore, data analytics aids in creating safer communities, fostering financial inclusion, and promoting environmental sustainability by optimizing resource use. By transforming raw data into actionable intelligence, it empowers individuals, organizations, and governments to make informed decisions that lead to more efficient, equitable, and fulfilling lives for all.
  • Blog

Early Adoption of AI in Family Planning Process

  • Source : Knowledge SUCCESS
  • April 2022
This blog post discusses the early adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in family planning programs. It explores how AI technologies are being utilized to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of family planning services, potentially improving access to information and resources. The article highlights specific applications of AI, such as predictive analytics for demand forecasting or personalized communication strategies, demonstrating how these innovations can contribute to better health outcomes and more informed choices in family planning.
  • Case Study

Blended Finance in the Water Sector

  • Source : World Water Council
  • March 2022
This compendium highlights successful blended finance projects in the water sector, showcasing effective combinations of public funding, private investment, and philanthropic support. The case studies cover diverse areas such as watershed restoration, sanitation infrastructure, and innovative water service delivery models for communities. Drawing lessons from these real-world examples, the report provides insights on critical success factors, including robust governance structures, strong stakeholder engagement, and scalable financial mechanisms. It offers a practical guide for financing improved water security and sanitation services on a global scale.
  • Academic / Journal Article

A Tool for Reading Scientific Text and Interpreting Metadata from the PDF Documents

  • Source : Journal of Chemical Information and Modeling (ACS Publications)
  • March 2022
This article introduces PDFDataExtractor, an open-source, template-based plug-in for ChemDataExtractor that uses spatial layout and rule-based methods to extract logical text blocks and metadata from scientific PDFs. The tool is designed to extract key elements like titles, authors, abstracts, keywords, DOI, and references from scientific documents, facilitating downstream text mining and data-driven materials discovery. Evaluated on multisource chemistry journals, the tool demonstrates high precision and recall, making it a valuable resource for researchers and organizations that need to extract, organize, and analyze large volumes of scientific literature efficiently.
  • Blog

What data science can do about our mental health state of emergency

  • Source : ICF
  • March 2022
This article explores the critical role of data science in addressing the escalating mental health crisis. It highlights alarming statistics on mental illness prevalence and treatment gaps in the U.S., particularly among young people. The author posits that many mental health challenges are inherently data science challenges. By leveraging data science tools, technologies, and frameworks, there are significant opportunities to advance understanding, predict risk factors, prevent disorders through early intervention, and improve access to and effectiveness of mental health treatments.
  • Blog

Water and sanitation data can help us to ensure no one is left behind

  • Source : UNDP
  • March 2022
This UNDP article highlights how robust water and sanitation data are essential to achieving universal access and ensuring no one is left behind. It discusses the global challenges of water scarcity and inadequate sanitation, exacerbated by population growth, urbanization, and climate change. The piece emphasizes that better data collection, analysis, and utilization can inform targeted interventions, improve infrastructure, and monitor progress toward Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to water and sanitation. This data-driven approach is critical for equitable and sustainable resource management.
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