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Centre for Data Science and Social Impact
Enable the social purpose ecosystem to leverage the power of data to scale its operations, efficiency and impact through knowledge, capacity, platforms, partnerships and practices.
Why we exist
To Create Knowledge
Create and disseminate high-quality actionable knowledge on data and data science.
To Influence Practice
Drive adoption of data and data science tools, approaches and practices.
To Build Communities of Research & Practice
Develop collaborations, build partnerships and networks, and create communities that build knowledge in the domain.
Who we work with
Social Purpose Organisations
Funders
Enabling Organisations
Domain experts and Data Scientists
Data & Technology Solution Providers
Researchers & Students
Data Science Enthusiasts
Advisory Council
Dr Anand Srinivasa Rao
Professor of Applied Data Science and AI
Chair of CDSSI Advisory Council
Dr Anand Rao is currently a distinguished service professor at Carnegie Mellon University. Over his 35-year consulting, industry, and academic career, he has focused on research, innovation, applications, business, and societal adoption of data, analytics, and AI.
Prof. Ankur Sarin
Faculty, IIMA
Prof. Ankur Sarin is a faculty member at IIM Ahmedabad. He has a PhD in Public Policy from the University of Chicago. He is currently dedicated to enhancing the Right to Education as part of IIM Ahmedabad's Right to Education Resource Center.
Puja Marwaha
CEO, CRY (Child Rights and You)
Puja Marwaha has devoted her career to championing children's rights, which she considers crucial for a nation's progress. She also serves on the board of VANI, contributing to the advancement of social causes through public mobilisation.
Dr. Sarabjot Singh
Co-Founder & Chief Data Scientist, Tatras; Co-Founder, Sabudh Foundation
Dr. Sarabjot Singh Anand is a leading figure in data mining. His expertise extends to diverse applications, including advertising optimisation, recommender systems, and predictive modelling for various sectors. He also co-founded Innosential in 2016, collaborating with Carnegie Mellon University.
Sashi Rajamani
Chairperson, Social Venture Partners, Bengaluru Chapter
Sashi Rajamani, a founding member of SVP Bengaluru, has held various roles, including GC & GRC Chair, CMC member, and Lead Partner. Over the past decade, she has collaborated with numerous SVP investees, specialising in diverse verticals such as education and disability.
Events & Convenings
Digital Open Solutions (DOS) for Social Impact
CDSSI welcomed its first cohort of seven fellow teams on..
ISDM DataSights, Powered by Capgemini
Big Data is transforming some of the world’s biggest businesses, so why should the social sector be left behind?
Media Coverage
Centre for Data Science and Social Impact launched in Bengaluru
Centre for Data Science and Social Impact launched
ISDM Launches Centre for Data Science and Social Impact with Citi
ISDM Launches Centre For Data Science And Social Impact with citi
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Resources
Download our report that assesses and maps the current landscape of data science usage in the social sector
The Power of Data for Impact Part I
Download our report that looks at the enablers who facilitate the effective use of data and data science use in the sector
The Power of Data for Impact Part II
A graphic novel that tells the story of how SPOs are using data to supercharge their work
Data Stories
Coming soon
DMA Self-assessment Toolkit
Partners
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Indian School of Development Management, supported by Citi India's CSR efforts, launched the Centre for Data Science and Social Impact (CDSSI) to connect Social Purpose Organisations (SPOs) with funders, academia, tech enablers and other experts, to drive rapid adoption of data and data science by the social sector.
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