The social development sector today stands at the crossroads of geopolitics, climate commitments, and corporate responsibility. In today’s episode, Ashwajit Singh, Founder & MD of IPE Global Group, in conversation with Sudipto Dey, Editor, Sustainability & Regulatory Affairs, Outlook Business , reflects on how shifting global dynamics from the Trump-era budget cuts to the India effect have reshaped the way this sector is funded and managed.
Mr. Ashwajit Singh also sheds light on the big questions surrounding COP30: can it move beyond ambitious promises to genuine action? Will it create space for greater South–South cooperation, foster more trust in blended finance, and ensure real accountability between commitments and deliverables?
Closer to home, we discuss how India’s CSR regulations are pushing corporates to step into the social space, the ongoing tug-of-war between CSR and ESG, and the role companies must play in building resilient and responsible value chains that align with the climate and net-zero agenda. As technology rewrites every industry, the development sector is no exception.
From the use of AI to better impact measurement, to IPE Global’s own learnings in making outcomes more transparent, Ashwajit shares how innovation can drive meaningful change. This is more than a conversation about challenges; it’s about the opportunities to rethink how the world approaches development, sustainability, and responsibility in a rapidly changing global order. Tune in now to discover how sustainability, innovation, and community come together and why these lessons matter for shaping a greener future.
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