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Unlocking Social Impact Funding: Strategies for For-Profit Enterprises

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  • 11 March 2024
Focusing on finance for social change, this article explores innovative funding strategies designed for profit enterprises. It examines alternative finance models such as impact investing, venture philanthropy, and public–private partnerships that help integrate social outcomes with financial performance. The post offers practical insights and recommendations for bridging funding gaps and harnessing capital to drive transformative social initiatives.
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Unleashing the Power of Millennials

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  • 2 January 2024
The Driving Force for India’s FutureIn the vast landscape of India’s societal evolution, the role of millennials stands as a pivotal force that can shape the future trajectory, especially in critical sectors like education, philanthropy, healthcare, livelihood, and women empowerment. The question that echoes is whether this burgeoning population of millennials can constitute an efficient and effective workforce capable of executing the ambitious roadmap laid out for a nation of 130 Crore individuals. The answer lies in recognizing the unique…
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Two Problems – One Solution – Development Through Management

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  • 11 May 2017
Ravi Sreedharan, an IIT-BHU and IIM Ahmedabad alumnus, champions “Development through Management” as a way for Indians to impact their nation. After a 24-year corporate career, notably at HSBC where he held top leadership roles, he transitioned five years ago to the social sector with the Azim Premji Foundation. Passionate about education—from early childhood care to strengthening public schools—and empowering underprivileged youth, he advocates for innovative change. Speaking at a TEDx event, he warned that without fresh approaches, we risk perpetuating the status quo, urging leaders to rethink traditional methods to drive sustainable national development.
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Tribal Lifestyle is Threatened By Development

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  • 19 March 2024
This post examines how rapid development activities pose risks to traditional tribal lifestyles. It explores the cultural, social, and economic impacts of modernization on indigenous communities and urges the adoption of inclusive development policies. The article argues for sustainable and culturally sensitive interventions that empower tribal populations while preserving their unique heritage and social fabric.
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The Paro System: How Women Are Trafficked In Northern India

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  • 2 January 2024
In the vast tapestry of India, beneath the surface of its rich cultural diversity and vibrant traditions, lies a dark and distressing phenomenon known as the ‘Paro System’. This system, prevalent in Northern India, reveals a harrowing reality of women trafficking, raising questions about gender-based violence, exploitation, and societal indifference. In this exploration, we delve into the intricacies of the “Paro System,” shedding light on its origins, impact, and the urgent need for collective action, all while considering the context…
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The Missing Piece: Why Results-Based Program Management is Essential for Social Change

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  • 8 April 2024
Social change initiatives in India are driven by a collective desire to make a positive difference. Billions of dollars are poured into programs aimed at tackling complex issues like poverty, education, and healthcare. But often, the impact of these programs is difficult to measure, leading to a nagging question: are we truly achieving lasting change?This is where Results-Based Program Management (RBPM) steps in as the missing piece. RBPM is a structured approach that equips program managers with the skills and…
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The experiences that transformed my thinking of social development

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  • 5 March 2024
“Do or do not, there is no try.” – Master YodaThey say change is the only constant in life. We understand reality from our experiences, but we do not observe how these experiences structure our perception. For me, two instances in particular have changed how I perceive reality and how an awareness of the changes around me has had a profound impact on my core values.A captivating session got over, and the array of insights we came up with were…
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The dying art of making bamboo basket

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  • 1 March 2024
Shubhalaxmi Dalvi is a student of ISDM’s Post-Graduate Program in Development Management. During the rural immersion part of the program called ”Realising India”, she went to a remote village in Banswara District, Rajasthan and documented the story of a woman employed in the age-old craft of making bamboo baskets with nobody to inherit their history and legacy.A middle-aged woman works with her husband with bare minimum resources and no shed to cover their heads in the October heat. You might…
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The Best Of Both Worlds

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  • 22 January 2024
My name “Aalika”, is a combination of the names ‘Aaliya’ and ‘Mallika’. Aaliya means ‘sublime’, while Mallika means ‘Princess’, and clearly choosing between the two was harder than my parents had envisaged. The life they gave me too, was a combination of these two words- that of an ‘Exalted Princess’, in many ways. Having lived a childhood of sheer privilege, insulated from the hardships that a majority of children from our country (perhaps even the world) face, there’s almost little…
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Taking On A Management Role In The Social Sector | Isdm – Social Sector’s Next Place To Be | Pgp-Dm

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  • 30 December 2022
Ask The Founder- ISDM’s learning environment thrives on the diversity of its students, who come from various professional backgrounds and share a common vision for a better world. Founder Ravi Sreedharan emphasizes that interacting with peers markedly different from one another enriches learning through exposure to multiple perspectives. The PGP-DM program leverages experiential learning and a unique curriculum delivered by industry experts to prepare students for in-demand roles, ultimately fostering global changemakers ready to make a significant social impact.
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