Data revolution: Transforming policy making with social media insights
A game changer for development policy? We explore how social media listening can complement traditional research methods and provide actionable insights for policy makers.
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Can Distributed Renewable Energy generate livelihoods?
Clean energy, big impact. How DRE is powering economic opportunities in rural India.
Decentralised renewables are the missing link to meet the G20 goal of universal access to clean energy
Our evaluation of an energy financing initiative highlights the potential of various rooftop solar models. Here we discuss the pros, cons and opportunities for each.
Can learning aids help public officials deliver work better?
We developed a competency-based, self-assessment learning measurement toolkit to meet the increasing demand for practical tools that enable public officials to upskill on the job.
India’s transition to electric vehicles - the road ahead
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced ambitious climate change targets at COP26. The transport sector in India is one of the highest emitters of greenhouse gases, so how fast can electric vehicles replace conventional ones?
Can urban living labs address India’s urban planning challenges?
On World Habitat Day, Vinaya Padmanabhan, our urban policy and planning consultant, discusses urban living labs drawing examples from India and abroad.
Ways to measure managerial performance in health: Lessons from India
Our key learnings on how performance measures can address seemingly abstract behavioral aspects such as motivation, job satisfaction or the ability to manage expectations.
How to incentivise public health managers: Lessons from India
In a two-part blog series, we present our key findings on individual performance measurement and management in health systems.
Can training equip community health worker supervisors to be more supportive?
Insights from our evaluation of Piramal Swasthya's training approach outlining ways to strengthen the supervision of CHWs.
Ease of doing business – what are we learning from India’s business regulations experiment?
We supported the World Bank Group and DPIIT in data collection and analysis for the Business Reform Action Plan (BRAP) 2019 rankings in India. Here are some key ways to make it easier to do business