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Participatory methods emerged as an alternative tool to traditional-style development methods in the 1970s and have been well-used for development practice since the 1990s. (Macbeth) The tools have become popular among researchers because they challenge the traditional top-down system of work by propagating a more linear method towards addressing development issues  Moreover, they are positive and

According to the 2018 Global NGO Technology Report, 82% of its respondents believed that email updates were the most effective communication & fundraising tool employed by NPOs, NGOs, and charities. In this day and age where today is already yesterday, technology has become an integral part of our personal as well as professional lives. With companies

Be it the development, corporate, government, or any other service sector, annual reporting of work, achievements, and profits are considered a minimum mandate. Very often writing annual reports is seen as an ‘annual grind’ to meet the minimum requirements put down in company/society registration acts, give an account of funds to donors, and a way

Contextualised understanding is the foundation for sustainable programmes. Good research enables contextualised understanding. A survey is the most commonly used method for conducting research but it may not lead to inclusive participatory data. This video talks about innovative research tools like Photo Voice, Card Sorting Temperature Gauges.

When we think of India, we think of diversity and culture, but we also think of overpopulation. A burgeoning population of 1.2 billion means that the average age in the country is 29 and half of our population is under 25 years of age. We have the opportunity to turn this seemingly negative factor into

Here are a few fun and engaging research methods you could try the next time you undertake a Needs Assessment Study!

“Businesses can provide essential solutions and resources that put our world on a more sustainable path.” – Ban Ki-Moon, former United Nations Secretary-General What will be the potential positive impacts for businesses?  Enhanced company reputation Availability of skilled workforce Boost in organisation productivity Cost competitive business Good governance and transparency in the business environment Accelerated

Emerged from a tiny basement office in one of our grandmother’s houses, this month 4th Wheel is celebrating 6 years of promoting more effective social development programmes. Let’s take this moment to reflect on what we have achieved so far – this is our story: In 2010, we started our journey with the vision of