Open Societal Development

A systemic method to resolve complex societal challenges with speed, at scale, sustainably.

Large-scale societal challenges call for a new way of thinking that enables rapid sustainable development. An approach that creates a shared infrastructure that lets every actor in the society to participate in social innovation.

Learn how Societal Platforms could create an environment that leverages the power of networks, and allows for the co-creation of solutions to resolve societal challenge.

THE IDEA

Over 200 million children, many being first generation learners are taught in 23 official languages in India. How can we help re-imagine and improve access to learning opportunities for them?

A flexible, digital infrastructure can enable anytime, anywhere learning for a range of teachers and learners, across age and proficiency levels: in classrooms, homes, camps, and community areas.

The EkStep Approach

Rohini Nilekani, Chairperson, Arghyam and Director, EkStep Foundation and Nandan Nilekani, Chairman, EkStep Foundation, invite you to embark on an exciting journey of developing and applying the idea of Societal Platforms to enable open societal development.

Shared Infrastructure

Build open digital and data services, as a public good that enables many innovations.

Co-create In Context

Engage with partners to help them innovate relevant solutions and improve adoption

Network of Networks

Make it valuable for actors in the network to join along with their key stakeholders

Minimalistic Design

Retain flexibility to add multiple layers of new capabilities based on emerging needs.

Empower With Data

Help partners use data to discover new problems to solve, or to make existing solutions more effective