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Advancing Social Procurement in India

A platform to discuss how procurement practices, when strategically aligned with business and social objectives, can drive inclusive growth, support marginalised communities, and foster sustainable ecosystems.

Decoding the Rupee for Rupee impact of blended finance ft. Ramraj Pai

https://youtu.be/R7aiFvtUxtk        At the core of enabling sustainable development it comes down to how it is funded that determines the success or failure of making true and lasting progress. Currently we face a significant challenge with achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030, as there is a

Unlocking Potential: Financial Aid as a Catalyst for Girls’ STEM Success

There are stark regional disparities in access and choice of science subjects in higher secondary grades for Indian girls. In 2024 48% of boys graduated from science disciplines, compared to only 39% of girls at the higher secondary level (UDISE+). In states like Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Tamil Nadu, 60%

Fostering Entrepreneurship to Bridge Inequalities

Over seven decades after the caste system was officially abolished in India, its effects are still seen and experienced by some. The inequalities created by the system continue to have an impact on opportunities and access to resources for many. A government scheme being implemented in a southern state is

Revolutionising India’s Financial Ecosystem with Account Aggregators

India’s credit market faces challenges in its financial data sharing system, including lack of standardisation, incomplete credit bureau data, limited access to financial services, and lengthy loan disbursal processes. Account Aggregators (AAs) are emerging as a solution to these issues, enabling a more efficient and inclusive financial ecosystem. AAs are

An Indian woman farmer on her field

Opinion: Rethinking How We Measure Women’s Workforce Participation

In recent years, alarms have been sounded regarding the declining women labour force participation rate in India, which currently stands at approximately 30%, according to the latest data from the Periodic Labour Force Survey. This measurement is a key indicator of not only women’s workforce participation, but also a country’s

Redesigning Service Delivery

Sattva worked on the model of redesigning service delivery through Municipal Shared Services (MSS) models. This entailed conducting a landscape study of the existing operating models in urban local bodies.

Livelihood Funding Landscape

Across donors, more than half of the initiatives they are prioritising are related to skilling, but of these,there is little focus on entrepreneurship and social protection.

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