The Problem with Digital Public Goods + The Climate Policy Toolkit!
Policy Post #148
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Trust you’re well :) This week, we’re bringing you some exciting content and opportunities! We’ve got an insightful article that challenges the obsession with scale in the NGO sector and its impact on genuine social change. We’re also highlighting a video that dives into the complexities of India’s Digital Public Infrastructure and its potential pitfalls. Plus, the Climate Policy Toolkit—a must-have resource for anyone interested in climate policy.
As always, we’ve lined up some great opportunities for you to explore, so don’t miss out!
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With that, we bring to you: Policy Post #148!
Policy Charcha 💬
The best of Podcasts, Videos, Essays, Fellowships and other Career resources from the world of Policy and Governance from the week gone by!
📝 Article Highlight: The push for scale in NGOs can undermine real impact.
💻 Journal Highlight: In IPPR's August issue, Namita Mathur discusses the lack of social security for vulnerable migrant workers and the flaws in laws meant to protect them.
🔎 Databases and Guides: 100s of free Career Resources + Databases ✨
Free Learning Resource Highlight 📚
This Climate Policy Toolkit is designed as a comprehensive resource for professionals, students, and anyone interested in the field of climate policy in India! Whether you're just starting out or are looking to deepen your understanding, this toolkit provides a curated collection of resources that will serve as your guide from Day 1.
Video Highlight:
👉🏽 In this episode of Everything is Everything, Amit Varma and Ajay Shah discuss the darker side of India's digital public infrastructure (DPI). They explore how a government monopoly on such technology can stifle competition, hinder innovation, and overly empower the state. Watch below!
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Careers Corner 💼
A curated list of some of the best jobs and internship opportunities this week from the world of public policy, the development sector, impact consulting and communications at large.
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