The panel
discussions and workshops provided valuable insights on data as a tool
Arthan, a social enterprise, recently organized an
online conference on Data and Technology for Impact on September 15, 2020. This
conference is part of Arthan’s initiative called ‘ Building Civil Society
Organisations of the Future ’ an online-to-offline initiative, which is long
term, future-oriented and multi-stakeholder and seeks to address ecosystem
challenges and opportunities, in the context of the Sustainable Development Goals,
progress towards which has been pushed back as a result of the pandemic.
The event brought together speakers from
organizations across the country. It focused on how to make data driven
decisions to create robust programs and create inter-generational impact
through panel discussions and masterclasses. Some of the organizations who participated
included Thoughts in Gear, International Innovation Corps, Salesforce, 60 Decibels,
Vera Solutions, IDFC institute, CivicDataLab, Center for Internet and Society, among
others.
The event began with Pratham, one of
The first panel on Data and Technology ‘Tools in
Crisis’, discussed how simple technologies like SMS, WhatsApp, calls, etc. have
allowed for correct communication and accurate information to reach the larger
population, and has created a ground for digital inclusion.
Further, a workshop introduced a step-by-step flow
chart of collecting and analysing data where both short- and long-term outcomes
can be explored. The use of examples and case studies at every step of this
workshop aided in a larger understanding of concepts and increased relevance
and depth of content.
This was followed by a masterclass on the use of
Predictive Impact Analysis and practical tips on how to apply the same. The
last panel on Open Data in
The Building Civil Society Organisations of the
Future initiative will run till December 2021 and is meant to co-create
solutions, co-evolve out of the pandemic, and define the future of civil
society organizations in