This article explores how the collaboration between UNESCO and the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology aims to make AI more inclusive in India. It highlights the urgent need to address data bias and ensure rural and informal workers are represented in digital systems. The Woman the Data Never Counted There is a woman in…
The G20 Social Summit in Brasilia is pushing for a “Universal Care Floor” to formally recognize unpaid care work. This policy could transform millions of caregivers—especially women—by integrating them into social protection systems and redefining how societies value care. Take a moment to think, about the first person who woke up in your home today….
Ethiopia’s $350 million Fayda Digital ID project aims to provide legal identity to millions, enabling access to banking, healthcare, and public services. Inspired by India Stack, it promises faster service delivery and inclusion, especially for women and refugees, while raising concerns around privacy and data governance. A Huge Bet on Identity The World Bank approved…
The WHO’s “AI for All” framework highlights the urgent need to eliminate bias in healthcare AI and ensure equitable, inclusive technology for underserved populations worldwide. Global Health & Technology I Social Development There is a village in rural Bihar, India, where the nearest physician is 40 kilometers away. A child develops a fever at midnight….
Punjab launches Sikhya Kranti 2.0 with ₹3,500 crore investment and World Bank support to transform public education. The reform focuses on learning outcomes, career readiness, and global standards. Punjab has launched an ambitious second phase of its school education overhaul. The programme, called Sikhya Kranti 2.0, brings a ₹3,500 crore investment into the state’s public…
CSR reporting is shifting from narrative-driven claims to data-backed, verified impact audits, where companies must prove real-world outcomes. With stricter ESG regulations and third-party verification, accountability and measurable impact are becoming mandatory, replacing traditional “feel-good” CSR reports. Corporate social responsibility reporting is undergoing its most significant shift in decades. For years, companies filed long, narrative-heavy…
The United Nations Commission for Social Development adopted new resolutions to strengthen poverty eradication and inclusive policies, emphasizing coordinated global action and social justice. Leaders highlighted the need for stronger national policies, social protection systems, and inclusive development to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The United Nations Commission for Social Development has adopted a…
New Delhi – India’s demographic dividend is at a crossroads. While the nation’s youth are more educated than ever, a stark reality is emerging from the latest State of Working India (SWI) 2026 report: a university degree is no longer a guaranteed ticket to a career. In fact, for many, it is becoming a marker…
India is rapidly emerging as a global hub for precision medicine and biomanufacturing, driven by advances in biotechnology, genomics, and multi-omics research. Government policies, investments, and a growing research ecosystem are positioning the country as a leader in future healthcare innovation. India is entering a new phase in healthcare innovation, driven by advances in biotechnology,…
For decades, the global development narrative has been anchored around a single, blunt instrument: Gross Domestic Product (GDP). However, at the recently concluded 64th Session of the United Nations Commission for Social Development (CSocD64), there were strong calls to look beyond economic output and place greater emphasis on social cohesion as a foundation for sustainable…
