CentreFor Data Science
And Social Impact
Building a Data-Driven Development Ecosystem
CDSSI advances the disciplined use of data and data science across India’s social sector. We strengthen the capacity to collect, analyse, and apply data with rigour for sharper decisions and measurable impact.
Because Data Alone Does Not Create Insight—Or Impact
Across the social sector, organisations are collecting more data than ever before—fuelled by compliance mandates, digital systems and growing demands for accountability. But more data has not necessarily led to better strategy or improved outcomes.
The gap is not access to data, but the capability to use it well—through the right skills, systems, and leadership practices. CDSSI exists to strengthen how data science is understood, applied and embedded in social purpose organisations, so data informs judgment rather than becoming an end in itself.
Rewiring How The Sector Works With Data
Knowledge
Research
Tools
Platforms
Communities
Exchange
From Data to Decisions
CDSSI works with those who generate data, use data, and shape decisions across the social development ecosystem.
Social Purpose Organisations
Organisations working across development challenges and service delivery.
We partner with SPOs to strengthen data capability, improve decision-making and embed data practices that are relevant, ethical and actionable.
Funders & Enabling Organisations
Including philanthropies, intermediaries and ecosystem enablers.
We collaborate to align data practices with learning, accountability and long-term impact—beyond compliance or reporting.
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Code4Change Hackathon
In its inaugural edition, Code4Change convened 200+ participants to develop solutions for predicting financial vulnerability among women-headed rural households. Discover the winning solution and highlights from the event showcase.
What’s New From CDSSI
Explore our recent reports, tools
and applied insights.
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