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Dharma and Development: Indian Philanthropy's SDG Renaissance
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ISBN13: 9798271514982
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Oct 25 2025
Pages: 514
Weight: 1.50
Height: 1.03 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Oct 25 2025
Pages: 514
Weight: 1.50
Height: 1.03 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Dharma and Development: Indian Philanthropy's SDG Renaissance is a landmark analysis that presents a powerful and paradigm-shifting thesis: India is on the cusp of a development renaissance, fueled by a unique convergence of its ancient ethical philosophy of Dharma and the cutting-edge tools of 21st-century philanthropy, finance, and technology. This book is a tour de force, providing a data-rich, deeply researched, and compelling narrative of how India is forging a unique, replicable model to conquer the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It argues persuasively that this is not just another development story, but the emergence of a new global paradigm.
The Seismic Shift in Indian Philanthropy
At the heart of this renaissance is a profound transformation within Indian philanthropy. The book meticulously documents the seismic shift from traditional, often faith-based charity (daan) towards a highly strategic and evidence-based philanthropy. The analysis dissects three critical trends:
Dharma and Development brilliantly illuminates the innovative financial and digital tools that are operationalizing this new philanthropic vision. The book demystifies a suite of next-generation financing instruments that are mobilizing capital at an unprecedented scale. It provides clear, accessible case studies on:
At the heart of this renaissance is a profound transformation within Indian philanthropy. The book meticulously documents the seismic shift from traditional, often faith-based charity (daan) towards a highly strategic and evidence-based philanthropy. The analysis dissects three critical trends:
- The Rise of Catalytic Funders: A new generation of philanthropists and institutional foundations are moving beyond mere cheque-writing. They are acting as venture capitalists for social change, making strategic investments in high-potential, scalable solutions and leveraging their capital to influence systemic change.
- The Maturation of CSR: The book provides a scientific breakdown of how the mandatory Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) law has evolved from a compliance exercise into a powerful engine for SDG financing. Leading corporations are now aligning their social investments with their core competencies and collaborating to tackle complex, large-scale challenges.
- An Ecosystem Approach: There is a growing focus on funding the foundational infrastructure of the social sector itself-investing in intermediary organizations, research, and data platforms that strengthen the entire ecosystem for greater collective impact.
Dharma and Development brilliantly illuminates the innovative financial and digital tools that are operationalizing this new philanthropic vision. The book demystifies a suite of next-generation financing instruments that are mobilizing capital at an unprecedented scale. It provides clear, accessible case studies on:
- Development Impact Bonds (DIBs): How outcome-based contracts are driving a relentless focus on results and accountability in sectors like education and health.
- Blended Finance: A detailed analysis of how public and philanthropic funds are being strategically used to de-risk projects and unlock vast pools of private commercial capital for climate action and infrastructure.
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