Publications
Avasant Foundation Graduates First Cohort of Students to Benefit from Digital Skills for Global Services in Trinidad and Tobago
Avasant Foundation has concluded its first training cohort of 49 students in Trinidad and Tobago benefitting from Digital Skills for Global Services. The program is designed by the Avasant Foundation to equip youth aged 18-29 with the relevant skills to prosper in the digital economy as part of the Avasant Digital Youth Employment Initiative.
Technology Industry Titans Converge at Avasant Foundation’s Golf for Impact in Support of Youth Education and Empowerment
Avasant Foundation is proud to have hosted its sixth annual Golf for Impact fundraiser. Together, technology industry leaders have raised $250,000 towards the expansion of Avasant Foundation’s mission in youth empowerment through education and job creation in developing countries.
Avasant Foundation Executive Director recognized as “Member of the Year” by IAOP at Outsourcing World Summit 2019
Chitra Rajeshwari (Executive Director, Avasant Foundation) was recognized as “Member of the Year” by IAOP at the Outsourcing World Summit 2019.
Avasant Foundation Executive Director Wins Gold at 15th Annual Stevie Awards for Women in Business
Chitra Rajeshwari (Executive Director, Avasant Foundation) was awarded Gold in the Transformational Sourcing Relations Leadership category at this year’s Stevie Award for Women in Business.
Avasant Foundation’s Golf for Impact Brings Together Technology Industry Leaders in Support of Youth Education and Empowerment
Avasant Foundation is proud to have hosted its fifth annual Golf for Impact fundraiser. Together, technology industry leaders have raised $250,000 toward the expansion of Avasant Foundation’s work in youth education and empowerment in emerging countries.
Avasant Foundation’s Golf for Impact Unites Technology Industry Leaders in Support of Youth Empowerment
Last week, Avasant Foundation’s fourth annual Golf for Impact fundraiser raised over $200,000 toward Youth Empowerment development programs in emerging countries.
Avasant Foundation – Youth Unemployment
Youth employment is a major policy concern for governments across the world. This is because finding productive employment for the youth is intrinsically linked to economic growth, political stability and social progress of a state.
Africa on the move – Investment in ICT is catalyzing economic growth
For more than a decade, Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) has played a significant role in both economic growth and poverty reduction. ICT increases efficiency, provides access to new markets and services, creates new opportunities for income generation and gives economically handicapped people an opportunity for sustainable employment.
Impact Sourcing: Featured article in Outsource Magazine
Avasant with support from the Rockefeller Foundation developed a detailed study to provide recommendations to the governments on best practice and policies to implement Impact Sourcing. Avasant reached out to a diverse set of stakeholders in the industry and leveraged a multi-pronged approach for data collection and gathering best practice. This paper on Impact Sourcing is featured on Outsource Magazine Spring edition.
Incentives & Opportunities for Scaling the “Impact Sourcing” Sector
For more than a decade, Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) has played a significant role in both economic growth and poverty reduction. ICT increases efficiency, provides access to new markets and services, creates new opportunities for income generation and gives economically handicapped people an opportunity for sustainable employment.
Incentives & Opportunities for Scaling the “Impact Sourcing” Sector: Full Report
Avasant carried out a comprehensive study with the support of the Rockefeller Foundation with the goal of providing recommendations for governments and industry to implement and scale Impact Sourcing based on global best practices that align policies and incentives to industry needs.