Podcast

Between the Logframes

Development conversations that matter

The logframe is just the official story. The real work happens between the logframes — in the honest conversations after the donor leaves, in the WhatsApp groups where we actually troubleshoot problems, in the admissions that never make it into quarterly reports.

Join Dr. Varna Sri Raman and Vandana Soni for candid discussions about MEAL, Theory of Change, and the messy reality of development work in South Asia.

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What to Expect

30-minute episodes exploring the honest reality of development work

The Conversations We Actually Have

We're not going to pretend everything works perfectly. We're going to talk about the messy reality — the funding pressures, the implementation challenges, the gender dynamics, the politics. Because that's where the real learning happens.

"The gap between what the research says and what actually happens in the field is enormous."

Each episode tackles topics that development professionals face every day but rarely discuss openly: When indicators lie. Why your ToC became a tick-box exercise. What happens when community needs don't match donor priorities.

Topics We Cover

MEAL & Measurement
Theory of Change
Gender & Inclusion
Funding Dynamics
Research Methods
Field Operations

Meet Your Hosts

Two perspectives on development — academic rigor meets field reality

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Dr. Varna Sri Raman

Founder, ImpactMojo

Development economist with a PhD, bridging the gap between academic rigor and field practice. Believes evidence matters, but so does context.

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Vandana Soni

Business Partner, ImpactMojo

Brings the practitioner's perspective with years of hands-on experience navigating the complexities of social impact work.

Episodes

New episodes dropping soon

1

Why We Started This Podcast

~30 min Coming Soon
2

Theory of Change: The Most Abused Tool in Development?

~30 min Coming Soon
3

The Indicator Industrial Complex

~30 min Coming Soon

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