Institute for Development Innovation
We help leaders design smarter welfare programs that truly deliver for the poorest 300 Mn Indians
The Problem
Indian states collectively spend over $100 Bn each year on their six largest welfare programs.
Yet, many programs underperform on both equity and effectiveness.
Our Solution
We help leaders adopt more effective programs by offering:
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A clear menu of high-impact alternatives, which are both effective and politically viable
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Proof of popular appeal through polling data, successful case studies and beneficiary reach maps
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Hands-on support to tailor and adopt them
Our Progress
We're working in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry.
Our early work has received keen interest and buy-in from key policy stakeholders
ABOUT US
Uttej is a former Bain & Company consultant
He was awarded the ¥1.5 million Honda Prize for research excellence and worked with a global expert on evaluating Japan's education policy
He also set up a development fellowship with an MP, which was lauded by the Chief Minister
Haindavi is a former BCG consultant
She worked with the governments of Bihar, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, and Bangladesh on critical reforms in health and education
Her work helped a government re-allocate over $100Mn to a high-impact health program