Cover Story
Drawing on insights from ILSS and Antara Advisory’s research, the cover story, ‘The Evolving Role of Boards in the Social Sector: A Governance Blueprint’, explores how advisory Boards are redefining governance in India’s nonprofit landscape, moving from compliance to collaboration, and from structure to strategic stewardship.
Foreword
In her foreword, Anu Prasad reflects on the evolving role of Boards in the social sector — urging them to go beyond governance to become enablers of purpose, resilience, and long-term institutional growth.
The Editorial
Samina Alam introduces the theme of this edition and the work of the ILSS Centre for Board & Governance, exploring how purposeful Boards can move from oversight to true partnership in driving impact.
ILSS Conversation
In this insightful exchange, Dr Dhir Jhingran, Founder–Director of the Language and Learning Foundation, discusses how systems thinking, leadership, and good governance are key to strengthening India’s foundational learning ecosystem.
Guest Columns
Two thought-provoking contributions anchor this section: Tara Singh Vachani on the art of building strong advisory Boards, and Ravishankar Iyer on how courageous communication can strengthen Board relationships in challenging times.
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