Indra Sarju

Social Impact & International Development: Global perspective using localised solutions to holistically solve the world's most pressing issues

[Indra Sarju @innyindev]

I've joined the #skollwf this week and it has started off so well! Currently enjoying the debate with EY, @Acumen & @Mastercard leaders: Can capitalism truly be inclusive?

What are your thoughts?!

[Indra Sarju @innyindev]

The amazing opportunities that this position has the potential to take advantage of are encouraging. Fingers crossed.

Prime Minister names first Ambassador for Women, Peace and Security https://t.co/ioSHmmJ2Qu

[Indra Sarju @innyindev]

This offers us a change in perspective.

[PLATFORMA @Platforma4Dev]

Decentralised cooperation is key to make cultural issues more explicit in #SDG11!

Today @fvccre is representing us at @agenda21culture #CultureSummit and speaking about REFORMIL project between @MaRegionSud 🇫🇷 & Kasserine Governorate 🇹🇳

https://t.co/gnyoaKo0Da

[Indra Sarju @innyindev]

Food for thought...take a look at this! A "divided" city is something I've noticed in Lilongwe and never thought it could contribute to some of the resulting social issues.

[Mistra Urban Futures @MistraUrbanFut]

“The main benefit was demonstrating the role of urban design and planning in shaping living conditions for everyday life in different urban districts”, says researcher Ann Legeby. Read about the impact of our project Divided City https://t.co/Q5MGokwBrQ

[Indra Sarju @innyindev]

I have seen this first-hand and it's actually insane. Lilongwe, Malawi's cost of living is pretty comparable to that of many parts of Canada, yet wages in Lilongwe pale in comparison to be able to afford it. #housing #letsfindasolution

[UN-Habitat @UNHABITAT]

How we can fix Africa’s affordable housing problem https://t.co/GVW5Ov2jrJ via @cnbcafrica @MaimunahSharif talks about the importance of a sustainable development plan as a tool for providing long term #housing solutions. Let us localize #SDGs

[Indra Sarju @innyindev]

Working with such an innovative organization such as @AcadesMalawi there's hope for this innovation to get off the ground here in Malawi.
https://t.co/p3degeji3N

[Indra Sarju @innyindev]

Love seeing innovations like this but grapple with the increasing gap in innovation between developed and developing countries (many of which struggle to have consistently reliable electricity). Regardless, innovation is happening in developing countries #ridofthegap #Innovation

[Tomorrow.Mobility @_TomorrowMob]

Forget Uber, an #eBike revolution is about to upend urban transport
https://t.co/rNUAvIriSn

#SmartMobility #UrbanMobillity #EV #sustainablemobility #eMobility

[Indra Sarju @innyindev]

@UNHABITAT I love this! I hope some good proposals transpire that can be put into action!

[Indra Sarju @innyindev]

So many conferences and events all the time. Does any action ever spiral from them? I rarely hear and see any--I'm seeing this "all talk, no action" in Malawi. #development #inaction #africa #malawi

[Integrated Urban Development Framework @IUDF_ZA]

#IUDFgoals

[Indra Sarju @innyindev]

It is so evident that challenges in Malawi aren't just limited to economic struggles in development but also social, health and political challenges that actually impact each other. This is not only the reality for refugees in Malawi but other Malawian locals.

[There Is Hope Malawi @tiHopeMalawi]

He arrived in Dzaleka Refugee Camp in 2010, having fled DR Congo with his wife and 2 kids. The life he landed in at Dzaleka was shocking and packed with the harshest experience ever. Being a refugee just made everything worse. He had... https://t.co/NDvj5M7dou

[Indra Sarju @innyindev]

I got to see this first-hand during my visit to Cape Town, SA. There has been so much progression, but there's still so much room for improvement.

[Integrated Urban Development Framework @IUDF_ZA]

Why is #SpatialTransformation so important to the #IUDF? We have to undo the inequalities of apartheid that placed people of colour on the outskirts of the city & consequently at an economic & social disadvantage. #IUDFgoals #GrowingCities #EconomicDevelopment

[Indra Sarju @innyindev]

This is quite an interesting finding. Thoughts?

[MRA @MRA_Malawi]

The Global Index on Inequality by @Oxfam ranks Malawi 7th on a list of 10 Most Committed Countries on Progressive Taxation. This is commendable and we should all be proud of our country.

[Indra Sarju @innyindev]

I can't wait to find out more about why this is and what many of these women do in the agricultural sector. https://t.co/WXnirSQNll

[WUSC Malawi @wuscmw]

Starting off this Tuesday with a #poll. The answer will be revealed at the end of the day!

What percentage of women are currently working in the agriculture business in Malawi?

[Indra Sarju @innyindev]

Individuals now have an identity. This is powerful! https://t.co/eQVO91zfSI

[ID4Africa @ID4Africa]

In less than one year Malawi went from being the only country in Africa without any ID to One where majority of population is enrolled & getting a modern ID to allow them access to service. Important experience of transformation deserving to be emulated. Congratulations https://t.co/DDE2mvHZWV