Operations and Program Management

This strand focuses on designing, implementing, and optimising systems, processes, and resources to ensure efficient operations and the effective delivery of programmes, aligning organisational activities with mission-driven outcomes in the development sector.

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A Typology of Organisations in the Indian Social SectorPaper / Report

2 August 2022

A Typology of Organisations in the Indian Social Sector

The Indian social sector is vast and growing, but existing typologies fail to capture its diversity. Most research focuses on Western economies, where social enterprises differ in structure and demands. To address this gap, we first review existing typologies of social sector enterprises. Then, we propose a hierarchical typology tailored to India, considering multiple characteristics. Finally, we identify key factors for applying this framework. This approach aims to enhance understanding of India’s unique social sector landscape.

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Paper / Report
  • 1 September 2022

What is Talent Recruitment?

Talent attraction and recruitment is the first step in identifying, screening, and selecting talent for a particular job role in Social Purpose organizations (SPOs). Effective recruitment strategies bring the right candidate on board so that the effectiveness and performance of the SPO is enhanced. Conversely, when SPOs do not find the right candidate, they prefer not to hire, worrying that a wrong hire might negatively affect the organization.
Paper / Report
  • 2 September 2022

Compensation Benchmarking in the Indian Social Sector Report

This report presents the key findings from the study on compensation benchmarking in the Indian social sector. Drawing from a sample of 75 Indian social purpose organizations(SPOs), it provides an insight into the existing compensation practices across a typology of roles and SPOs. It also presents the status of social sector compensation as compared to the general industry compensation.
Paper / Report
  • 1 August 2022

Talent Management in the Social Sector: A Review of Compensation and Motivation

This article systematically reviews compensation practices and motivation in social sector organisations. It covers two key areas: compensation and motivation. The review identifies organisation and employee-level factors influencing compensation, its impact on performance and commitment, and gaps for future research. It also explores motivation theories and key drivers in the sector. Most literature focuses on North America and Europe, treating social organisations as a single category, despite structural differences. This limits understanding of talent in India’s social sector. The article highlights these challenges and offers recommendations for practitioners and researchers.
Case Study
  • 3 August 2022

Community Development Centre (CDC)

This case engages with the journey of Community Development Centre (CDC), a small non-profit organisation operating in the Mahakaushal region of Madhya Pradesh for over two decades. The case demonstrates how CDC has created a resilient and responsive organizational culture in a remote and resource-starved environment to address multiple developmental challenges of the region and in particular, of the most marginalised Baiga tribe within it. This case represents many similar small organizations that carry out credible and often pivotal work in their own contexts. This case aims to build an appreciation of such organisations in the mainstream developmental discourse.
Paper / Report
  • 2 August 2022

A Typology of Organisations in the Indian Social Sector

The Indian social sector is vast and growing, but existing typologies fail to capture its diversity. Most research focuses on Western economies, where social enterprises differ in structure and demands. To address this gap, we first review existing typologies of social sector enterprises. Then, we propose a hierarchical typology tailored to India, considering multiple characteristics. Finally, we identify key factors for applying this framework. This approach aims to enhance understanding of India’s unique social sector landscape.
Media Article
  • 1 January 2024

India Attacks Malnutrition With Real-time Data For The First Time

India is combating malnutrition using real-time data for the first time through the Poshan Tracker app. This technology, part of the Saksham Anganwadi and Mission Poshan 2.0 initiatives, provides immediate insights into child malnutrition levels across Anganwadi centers nationwide. The app allows for targeted interventions, efficient resource allocation, and improved transparency in nutrition service delivery. By digitizing record-keeping and enabling real-time monitoring of over 7 crore children monthly, this initiative is a game-changer for addressing undernutrition and enhancing the health and well-being of women and children in India.
Blog
  • 1 May 2023

Data Science in Healthcare: How It Improves Care

This blog post from Springboard explores how data science is improving patient care within the healthcare sector. It delves into applications such as enhancing diagnostic accuracy, personalizing treatment plans, predicting disease outbreaks, and optimizing resource allocation in hospitals. The article emphasizes how data-driven insights lead to more effective and efficient healthcare delivery, ultimately benefiting patients. It illustrates the practical ways in which big data and analytics are being utilized to make healthcare more proactive, precise, and patient-centric.
Blog
  • 1 April 2023

Data Science in Healthcare

This blog post from Analytics Vidhya discusses the transformative impact of data science on the healthcare industry. It covers various applications, including predictive analytics for disease diagnosis, personalized treatment plans, drug discovery, and optimizing hospital operations. The article highlights how data-driven insights can improve patient care outcomes, reduce healthcare costs, and enhance the efficiency of medical services. It emphasizes the potential of data science to revolutionize healthcare delivery by providing actionable intelligence from vast amounts of medical data.
Blog
  • 1 February 2023

How is data science improving the healthcare sector

This article highlights the transformative impact of data science on the healthcare sector, driving improvements in patient care and operational efficiency. It explains how data analytics is used to enhance diagnostic accuracy, personalize treatment plans based on individual patient data, and predict disease progression. Furthermore, data science optimizes hospital resource allocation, streamlines administrative processes, and supports preventive care initiatives by identifying at-risk populations. By leveraging insights from electronic health records, genomic data, and wearable devices, data science empowers healthcare professionals to make more informed decisions, leading to better health outcomes and a more responsive healthcare system.
Case Study
  • 1 June 2022

Introducing financial instruments for the European Social Fund

This handbook assists managing authorities and stakeholders of the European Social Fund (ESF) in understanding how financial instruments can enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of ESF programs. It defines financial instruments, highlights their advantages (leverage and revolving nature), and explains their relevance for the ESF. The publication details the life cycle of these instruments and stresses the importance of tailoring financial products to meet the specific needs of beneficiaries and address market failures.
Media Article
  • 1 June 2022

Improving Sanitation to Secure Communities and Their Human Capital

This article discusses the critical importance of improving sanitation to enhance community well-being and human capital. It highlights how inadequate sanitation impacts public health, economic growth, and overall living standards. The World Bank emphasizes that investing in robust sanitation infrastructure and practices is fundamental for securing human capital, reducing disease burden, and fostering sustainable development. The piece advocates for integrated approaches to water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) to create healthier and more productive communities.
Blog
  • 1 June 2022

Discovering Public Health Issues With Data

This blog post from Tulane University highlights the significant role of data in identifying and understanding public health issues. It discusses how the collection, analysis, and interpretation of health data can reveal trends, pinpoint at-risk populations, and inform effective interventions. The article emphasizes how data-driven insights are crucial for public health professionals to make informed decisions, allocate resources efficiently, and develop targeted strategies to improve community health outcomes and address pressing public health challenges.
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