Over 90% of Indian rural women have dismal knowledge about their benefits.
(ET-Impact Survey)
Over 10x Impact From Donations
Through our Research, Analytics & Policy (RAP) initiatives we foster over 10x outcomes from donations. Delivering scale by unlocking the massive power of public funds, partner NGOs and leveraging the best ideas in the world. A mix of direct assistance, ecosystem enhancement and capacity building ensure scalability.
Top 5 Impact Actions
- Access to Government Programs
- Address Challenges at Grassroots Level
- Sustainable Economic Development
- Public Policy Design & Execution
- The Best Ideas in the World
EBD and ET-Impact focus on employment generation, fostering small businesses and other community based impact projects. Our public policy initiatives are broad, forward-thinking, and driven by what is best for citizens, especially the poor and vulnerable sections of society. We have a deep understanding of local legislative and regulatory policy issues. ET-Impact works closely with key legislators, government officials, corporates, and civil society groups worldwide to support sustainable livelihood programs.
RAP Initiatives
 | 1. Access to Government Programs Building awareness among the poor through our field teams and online channels. Determining beneficiary eligibility for schemes through our Policy Access Platform Enabling clarity and process in applying for benefits. Beneficiaries span women, farmers, small business, unemployed and youth. |
| 2. Address Challenges at the Grassroots Level Simplifying processes for easier access to government of India and state-level schemes. Guiding beneficiaries to the right government officials & departments. Conducting field camps along with relevant decision makers to fast-track beneficiary registration and approvals. |
| 3. Sustainable Economic Development Helping small businesses, entrepreneurs and farmers access loans, subsidies and financing. Ensuring Ease of Business by minimizing regulatory compliances. Enabling small businesses to avail of targeted programs and opportunities. Building an ecosystem facilitating more jobs for all. |
| 4. Public Policy Design & Execution Providing support for government officials in conceiving and implementing schemes at the local, state and central level. Reducing red tape and encouraging single window processes for faster, easier access to funds/benefits. Adopting & adapting successful global policy initiatives. |
| 5. The Best Ideas in the World Identifying and implementing the best innovations, technology and know-how. Our KnowledgeWorks sessions determine the optimal approach and acceptance strategies in partnership with developmental agencies, think tanks, academia and experts. Frugal innovations across poverty alleviation and the underserved. |
Efforts in Public Policy
Our engagement in public policy spans decades with effective design, resolution and impact. Efforts include dialogue, policy changes and institutional transformation across Livelihood, Education, Sustainability, Small Businesses and eGovernance.
- Public policy research, dedicated to in-depth assessment and scientific analysis with the objective of delivering actionable ideas that could transform rural and urban India.
- Third party assessment and high-quality evidence-based research for international agencies with practical and innovative interventions in policy decision-making.
- We offer Global Internship/Volunteering programs. Our team consists of individuals who thrive on big challenges, think laterally to solve grassroots issues. All with the human condition in mind.