MEL & mandated assessments for CSR have been around for a while, and for the most part the majority follow the gold standard OECD-DAC for Impact Assessments. NuSocia has been assessing CSR and other social development programs on the ground…
For a decade, June meant the same visual everywhere: rainbow logos, limited-edition merchandise, a flurry of sponsored floats. That visual seems to be increasingly fading in the last two years. Polling cited by Forbes puts the pullback at roughly 43%…
In 2014, the Supreme Court of India delivered a watershed judgment in the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) v. Union of India case, affirming the rights of transgender persons to self-identify their gender and be recognized as a third gender.…
As India steps up its sustainability efforts, the corporate sector is rapidly aligning with environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals to meet global standards. These ESG trends are not just about compliance—they represent the future of responsible and profitable business…
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and cancers pose a significant threat to India’s productivity. They account for nearly 60% of deaths in the country and result in annual economic losses estimated at $6 trillion globally. WHO in…
Cancer care in India has made significant strides in medical advancements, but the socioeconomic and psychological burdens on patients and their families remain overwhelming. Insights from recent projects at NuSocia emphasize that combating cancer effectively requires addressing the non-medical challenges…
Recently, the NuSocia Translational Research Center (NTRC) had the opportunity to conduct a research assignment on modern day slavery and organizations working against this. As we dove deeper, we came across a dozen different certifications that large corporations are required…
As the global population continues to grow, cities are facing increasing pressure to accommodate the influx of people. Urbanization is one of the defining trends of the 21st century, with over half of the world’s population now living in urban…
Access to safe water and sanitation remains a critical issue in India, where out of its population of 1.4 billion, 35 million people lack access to safe water, and 678 million people are deprived of safe toilet facilities. This crisis…
Water security is essential for sustainable development and human well-being, encompassing the ability to access safe water, protect against pollution and disasters, and ensure ecosystem preservation. As recognized by the UN, it is central to global governance, with its significance…
“I would revolutionize college education and relate it to national necessities. There would be degrees for mechanical and other engineers. They would be attached to the different industries which should pay for the training of the graduates they need” –…
Urbanization has emerged as a defining global phenomenon, reshaping the way we live and interact with our environment. With more people residing in cities than rural areas, this transformative shift is poised to continue. Over the next three decades, urban…
Sustainable financing was developed to answer one of the most important questions in the development world: how do we catalyze funds for overhauling economic, health, civil ecosystems to reduce emissions and work towards reversing the trajectory to a climate catastrophe?…
Based on its years of experience working with data of social sector, NuSocia has developed a Social Research Ethics code. The code ensures that beneficiary data is protected and used only for the project purpose. The publically available form of…
Over the last year, organizations and individuals have had to adapt to the COVID-19 humanitarian and economic crisis. While governments globally made efforts to provide immediate relief, vulnerable communities continued to face some of the most profound challenges they have…
Consumers increasingly expect brands to have not just functional benefits but a social purpose. As a result, companies are taking social stands in very visible ways. Brands increasingly use social purpose to guide marketing communications, inform product innovation, and steer investments toward…
After much anticipation and build up, Government of India announced its economic stimulus package for economy impacted by Coronavirus enforced lockdown. With the announcement out, TV debates and WhatsApp memes have been fighting it out on how good is the…
How MSMEs in India are facing COVID19 Scenario Without any doubt, SMEs are one of the key drivers behind India’s growth story. The MSME Sector consisting of 36 million units, as of today, provides employment to over 80 million persons.…
No country can ever truly flourish if it stifles the potential of its women and deprives itself of the contributions of half of its citizens. – Michelle Obama Menstruation has a historic and deeply-ingrained connotation of being a taboo in…
Sustainable development Goals (SDGs) are the new 17 universal goals which cover a 15 years’ time from 2016 to 2030, these goals are the part of wider development agenda which will stand on the base formed by the Millennium Development…
The concept of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is as old as business itself and a prominent notion in management discourse; however researchers still do not share a common definition or set of core principles. Nevertheless, there is a consensus that…