• Media Article

AI is a Game-changer in the Fight Against Hunger and Poverty

  • Source : NBC News Mach
  • 1 June 2017
This article explores how AI is emerging as a critical tool in the fight against hunger and poverty. AI-driven systems are used to optimize supply chains and enhance food distribution, thus reducing waste and improving resource allocation. The piece examines how AI can transform socio-economic conditions in underprivileged communities by streamlining processes and enabling more efficient food delivery, ultimately supporting the eradication of hunger and poverty through better planning and resource management.
  • Case Study

Air Pollution: Delhi’s Emerging Challenges

  • Source : ISDM
  • 1 October 2021
This case-let presents a brief analytical report on air pollution in India, focussing on the implications for Delhi and its citizenry. It engages with causal linkages between multiple phenomena in the context and captures some regional responses that have attempted to address the problem in other parts of Asia. The case-let illustrates how domain experts interpret the problem at hand, and the nature of experiences of citizens who were interviewed by various news agencies reporting on the subject between 2018 and 2019. The case-let offers insights into the nature of the relationship between different variables that define the context within which the problem of air pollution is located. It presents an opportunity for learners to engage in a system-mapping exercise, using tools of inquiry and analysis introduced as part of the course on Systems Thinking and Intervention Design.
  • Blog

Top Career Opportunities In The Social Sector

  • Source : ISDM
  • 2 January 2023
Exploring Career Opportunities in the Social Sector in IndiaThe social sector in India has undergone a significant transformation over the last few years, offering diverse and exciting career opportunities to individuals from various backgrounds. Whether you are a student or someone with prior work experience, the social sector presents numerous intriguing job roles that go beyond mere financial success. This article will shed light on the evolving landscape of the social sector and how pursuing a career in this field…
  • Blog

Creativity and Complexity in Development Management

  • Source : ISDM
  • 2 January 2024
This article explores the role of creativity in navigating the inherent complexity of development management. It discusses how innovative approaches can help organizations tackle multifaceted social challenges, streamline processes, and drive effective change. The post provides examples and theoretical insights to demonstrate that embracing complexity and fostering creative problem-solving are essential for transformative, sustainable development.
  • Blog

How Development Management fuels social enterprises and social entrepreneurship

  • Source : ISDM
  • 1 May 2022
Many people have a deep interest in joining the social sector, but very few have a nuanced and informed understanding of the various aspects involved in working in it. For example, social purpose organisations that generate profit come as a surprise to most. Similarly, many may not be aware of the difference between social entrepreneurship and a social enterprise. Social enterprises, in fact, carry out a purely commercial activity, while social entrepreneurship has an underlying social objective and is not…
  • Blog

Demystifying Social Change

  • Source : ISDM
  • 1 March 2025
Capturing social change has always been like navigating an endless maze, where each turn reveals new challenges. India’s development sector stands at a critical juncture in this maze. Moving beyond input tracking and basic monitoring, the focus is now on outcomes and impact—dimensions that are harder to measure. Over time, Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) has evolved as a critical tool to make sense of this complexity, acting like a compass in the chaos. While it has taken new forms such as MEL
  • Event Report

Impact Or Illusion? Report Launch Event

  • Source : ISDM
  • 1 March 2025
Impact or Illusion: Unpacking the Complexity of Social Change Measurement explores challenges highlighted by a diverse panel of practitioners, funders, evaluators, and NPO leaders. The report confirms real-world impact but stresses that conventional indicators often miss indirect and long-term outcomes – measuring shift takes time and nuance. It reveals misaligned definitions of “impact” across stakeholders and raises concern over data fatigue caused by excessive collection of low-value metrics. The report calls for co-created measurement frameworks, capacity building for funders and NPOs, streamlined data aligned with program logic, and a collaborative ecosystem that emphasises learning and adaptive change
  • Media Article

The Role Of Collaborative Innovation In The Social Sector

  • Source : ISDM
  • 1 September 2024
In the heart of India’s vibrant and complex social landscape, a quiet but powerful revolution is underway. Traditional approaches to tackling deep-rooted issues like poverty, inequality, and health care disparities have often yielded incremental progress. However, a new wave of initiatives is proving that evidence-based solutions, fueled by collaboration and open-source technologies, can redefine the narrative of social impact.
  • Event Report

CDSSI Centre Launch

  • Source : ISDM
  • 1 June 2023
The Centre for Data Science and Social Impact (CDSSI) was launched on June 16, 2023, in Bangalore with two panel discussions. Over 60 experts in the field of data science (focused on social development) attended the convening. The launch aimed to connect Social Purpose Organisations (SPOs) with funders, academia, tech enablers, and other experts to drive rapid adoption of data and data science by the social sector.They contributed their insights, experiences, and recommendations on the intersection of data science and social impact, and the possibilities, good practices, challenges, successes, failures, and emerging trends in utilising data science for driving positive change.
  • Media Article

Indian School Of Development Management Launches Centre For Data Science And Social Impact With Citi At Koramangala In Bangalore

  • Source : Hans India
  • 1 June 2023
Indian School of Development Management (ISDM) and Citicorp Finance (India) Limited announced the launch of Centre for Data Science and Social Impact (CDSSI) to leverage data and data science in the social sector by boosting collaboration across research and capacity building, as well as by promoting knowledge sharing in Bangalore. Launched in Bengaluru, CDSSI will connect Social Purpose Organisations (SPOs) with funders, academia, tech enablers and other experts, to drive rapid adoption of data and data science by the social sector. CDSSI will also provide a platform to share best practices and insights, as well as demonstrate how SPOs utilise data to quickly identify challenges, solve problems, and make informed decisions.
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