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ImpactLex

Searchable glossary of 500+ development sector terms, acronyms, and formulas. Decode the language of social impact work.

500+ Terms Formulas & Frameworks
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FieldCases

200 cited development case studies from 117 countries covering financial inclusion, health, education, governance, and more.

200 Cases 117 Countries 10 Topics
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DevDiscourses

500+ curated open-access research papers, books, and grey literature on development and public policy. Read, cite, and share freely.

500+ Papers Open Access Grey Literature
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PolicyDhara

Curated collection of Indian public policy documents, government schemes, and legislative frameworks for development practitioners and researchers.

Policy Documents Government Schemes Open Access
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NudgeKit

Searchable catalog of 203 behavior change techniques from the BCT Taxonomy v1. Definitions, examples, and evidence ratings for intervention design.

203 Techniques 16 Categories Evidence Rated
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Dataverse

Curated catalog of 215 tools, datasets, APIs, and platforms for social impact, development economics, and policy research.

215 Resources Tools & APIs Open Access
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Flagship Courses

Deep-Dive Learning Experiences

Comprehensive, immersive courses designed for serious practitioners. Multi-module journeys with interactive tools and rich resources.

9 Flagship Courses
375+ Lexicon Terms
7 AI Study Companions
100+ Papers & Resources
Built-in Assessments
Who Is This For?
Program Managers Designing interventions without formal economics training
M&E Specialists Wanting theoretical foundations for their frameworks
Policy Researchers Transitioning from academia to applied development work
Development Newcomers Entering the sector and building foundational know-how
12 Modules

Gandhi's Political Thought: Philosophy for Praxis

From Swaraj to Sarvodaya

A comprehensive journey through Gandhi's political thought, from Swaraj and Satyagraha to Gram Swaraj and Trusteeship. Includes an interactive lexicon with 55+ annotated terms.

Interactive Lexicon Downloadable Resources Primary Sources
Explore Course → ~4 hours
12 Modules

Understanding Development: An Economics Perspective

Theory, Evidence & Policy

Master the foundational theories and empirical approaches of development economics, from growth models and poverty measurement to institutional economics and behavioral insights.

Data & Models Case Studies South Asia Focus
Explore Course → ~3 hours
12 Modules

Seeing Data: Visualization for Impact

Data Visualization Masterclass

Master the art and science of data visualization, from Tufte's principles to interactive dashboards. Learn to communicate development data effectively with chart choosers, color tools, and hands-on exercises.

Interactive Tools AI Study Companion Colab Notebooks
Explore Course → ~5 hours
12 Modules

AI for Impact: Data Monitoring & Evaluation in Development

Machine Learning, Ethics & Practice

Navigate the AI revolution in development work, from predictive targeting to NLP for qualitative data. Learn when AI helps, when it harms, and how to deploy ML responsibly in M&E contexts across South Asia and Africa.

Machine Learning FieldCases Interactive Lexicon
Explore Course → ~4 hours
13 Modules

MEL for Development: Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning

From Theory of Change to Adaptive Management

Master the complete MEL cycle, from designing theories of change and SMART indicators to rigorous data collection, analysis, and adaptive learning. Features 65-term interactive lexicon and hands-on Excel exercises with South Asian case studies.

Interactive Lexicon Excel Exercises South Asia Cases
Explore Course → ~5 hours
13 Modules

Politics of Aspiration: Rights, Insurance & Social Mobility

India's Rights Architecture for Development

Explore how India's rights-based programs (RTI, NREGA, Food Security Act, Forest Rights) create insurance against shocks and enable poor households to pursue aspirations. Bridges Appadurai's "capacity to aspire" with policy practice.

Interactive Lexicon Policy Analysis South Asia Focus
Explore Course → ~6 hours
12 Modules

Media for Development: Communication, Power & Practice

Ethical Storytelling for Social Impact

Navigate the complex terrain of development communication, from ethical representation and humanitarian messaging to participatory media and data journalism. Covers PARI, Khabar Lahariya, deepfakes, and AI in media with South Asian case studies throughout.

Interactive Lexicon Case Studies South Asia Focus
Explore Course → ~5 hours
13 Modules

Constitution & Law for Development Practice

Rights, Institutions & Justice in South Asia

A practitioner's guide to constitutional law and rights-based frameworks. From the basic structure doctrine to PIL, from Article 21 to digital rights and climate justice. Grounded in real case law and the scholarship of Granville Austin, Upendra Baxi, and Rohini Pande.

Interactive Lexicon Case Law South Asia Focus
Explore Course → ~6 hours
13 Modules

Social-Emotional Learning for Practitioners

Wellbeing, Facilitation & Reflective Practice

Practitioner wellbeing, facilitation skills, conflict resolution, trauma-informed approaches, and reflective practice for development professionals working in high-stress environments across South Asia.

Interactive Lexicon Practitioner Tools South Asia Focus
Start Learning → ~5 hours

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Learning Tracks

Choose your track

Curated learning paths combining courses, labs, and games. Each track builds from fundamentals to advanced practice.

Data & Technology

6 items

Econometrics, multivariate methods, IRT, observation-to-insight, data visualization, and AI tools.

DataViz AI for Impact

Gender, Equity & Inclusion

6 items

Data feminism, women's economic empowerment, caste and social margins, inequality, and intersectional analysis.

Gender (coming soon)

Policy & Economics

15 items

Development economics, political economy, cost-effectiveness, livelihoods, advocacy, fundraising, and interactive games.

DevEcon Politics of Aspiration

Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning

8 items

MEL frameworks, qualitative methods, research ethics, plus 4 hands-on labs for TOC, MLE, and MEL planning.

MEL

Philosophy, Law & Governance

6 items

Gandhian political thought, constitutional law, post-truth politics, environmental justice, digital ethics, and the Policy Advocacy Lab.

Gandhi Constitution & Law

Health, Communication & Wellbeing

9 items

Public health, SRHR, care economy, climate science, BCC, storytelling, and social-emotional learning for practitioners.

SEL Media for Dev
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Learning Pathways

Structured credential journeys

Follow curated pathways combining courses, labs, and games. Earn milestone badges and pathway credentials as you progress.

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Interactive Labs

Hands-on tools for practical development work

L10 1.5K Users

TOC Workbench

5.0 (208 reviews)

Theory of Change development and visualization tool

"This tool saved us weeks of work. Created our entire ToC in hours, not days. The logic flow visualization is brilliant." — Nisha Patel, Strategy Consultant
L5 2.1K Users

MLE Framework Workbench

4.5 (167 reviews)

Design monitoring, evaluation, and learning frameworks

"Incredible tool for designing M&E frameworks. The indicator library alone is worth gold. Now our standard tool across all projects." — Rajesh Kumar, Head of M&E
L8 890 Users

Impact Storytelling Lab

4.0 (94 reviews)

Craft compelling narratives for social impact

"Helped us transform dry data into powerful stories. Our donor reports have never been more engaging." — Anindita Mohanty, Communications Director

Interactive Games

Learn development concepts through engaging simulations

G1 850 Players

The Real Middle

4.0 (126 reviews)

Understand who the "middle-class" really is in India through wealth inequality dynamics

"Eye-opening visualization of wealth distribution. Changed how I think about economic policy targeting." — Prof. Ashok Mishra, Economics Faculty
G2 1.2K Players

Risk & Reward Explorer

4.5 (189 reviews)

Experience behavioral economics through prospect theory and cognitive biases in South Asian contexts

"Perfect for teaching behavioral economics concepts. Students finally understand framing effects!" — Meera Rao, Behavioral Researcher
G5 920 Players

Cooperation Paradox

4.0 (143 reviews)

Explore game theory concepts through strategic decision-making scenarios

"Makes game theory accessible and practical. Great for understanding cooperation dynamics in development." — Harpreet Singh, Program Manager

Connect & Community

Join fellow practitioners across South Asia

Professional Learning Community

WhatsApp Community

Connect with development practitioners, researchers, and changemakers. Share resources, discuss fieldwork challenges, and grow in a peer learning space.

Peer Learning Resource Sharing South Asia Focus
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Coaching & Training

Personalised Guidance

One-on-one sessions with Dr. Varna and Vandana. Sliding-scale pricing. Career counselling, research design, MEAL workshops, and custom organisational training.

Career Counselling MEAL Workshops Dojos

Premium Offerings

Advanced tools and in-depth content for serious practitioners

Practitioner Tier
RQ Builder Pro, TOC Workbench Pro, completion certificates, and community access
Professional Tier
Qual Lab, Stats Assistant, VaniScribe AI, DevData Practice, Viz Cookbook, DevEcon Toolkit, and priority coaching
PREMIUM 450 Subscribers

Field Notes from a Development Economist

5.0 (78 reviews)

Behind-the-scenes analysis of real programs, procurement dynamics, and implementation trade-offs you won't find in textbooks
PREMIUM 680 Users

Qualitative Research Lab

4.5 (112 reviews)

AI-assisted thematic coding, memo generation, and pattern analysis for interview and FGD transcripts
PREMIUM 920 Users

Statistical Analysis Assistant

4.5 (156 reviews)

Interactive regression diagnostics, effect size calculators, and power analysis covering OLS, logit, DiD, RDD, and IV estimation
PREMIUM 840k+ Rows

DevData Practice: Development Datasets

5.0(New)

36 realistic dataset generators with 840k+ rows across every major development sector
PREMIUM 10+ Languages

VaniScribe: AI Transcription

4.9(New)

Transcribe field interviews and FGDs in Hindi, Tamil, Bengali, and 10+ South Asian languages
PREMIUM 14 Chart Types

Visualization Cookbook

5.0(New)

Question-driven chart recipes with production-ready Python code across 14 chart types
PREMIUM 11 Apps

DevEconomics Toolkit: Interactive Shiny Apps

5.0(New)

RCT power calculator, DiD simulator, RDD explorer, synthetic control, Gini/MPI tools, CBA, and more

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Meet the Founders

Varna Sri Raman

Varna Sri Raman

Founder and Lead of Learning Design & Impact

Development Economist with a PhD, specializing in social impact measurement, gender studies, and development research across South Asia. Brings academic rigor and field experience to ImpactMojo's curriculum design.

Vandana Soni

Vandana Soni

Co-Founder and Lead of Partnerships & Programmes

Accomplished education and development professional with over 15 years of experience designing impactful learning programs and driving large-scale education initiatives across India. Recognized as a Top Contributor in the Education Sector (Jobs for Her, 2022).

Why We Built ImpactMojo

After years of field research and teaching across South Asia, we kept encountering the same frustration: rigorous development education was either locked behind expensive degrees or scattered across dense academic papers. Practitioners in the field, the people actually implementing programs, deserved better.

We built ImpactMojo to bridge that gap. PhD-level content with practitioner-level accessibility. Every course, lab, and game is designed for people who need to apply these concepts tomorrow, not just understand them in theory. It's playful, earthy, wise, and accessible, because learning shouldn't feel like suffering.

ImpactMojo is an open-source educational platform dedicated to democratizing access to development knowledge and social impact education across South Asia and beyond.

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