Our Thinking
We believe real change demands an expert understanding of systems. FSG shares insights from our work in Asia on topics that range from equity and shaping markets to strategy, learning, and evaluation. We investigate important issues in our research projects and publish cutting-edge content for a global audience. For those seeking to identify the barriers to, and drivers of, social change in various sectors in Asia, we offer our thought leadership in the form of world-class research publications and tools that are designed to accelerate social progress.
Learn More about Our Thinking
- Gender, Inclusive Markets
In this white paper, we present a compelling case for dark stores, warehousing, and flexi-staffing companies to prioritize hiring…
- Environment, Inclusive Markets
As India grapples with the challenges associated with climate change, its climate-tech sector is playing a critical role in…
- Global Health, Inclusive Markets
Over the last decade, basic sanitation coverage in rural areas of low- and middle-income countries has progressed significantly, especially…
- Inclusive Markets
Updates and emerging themes in India's agricultural technology sector
- Gender, Inclusive Markets
What Will It Take? FSG's GLOW Report
- Inclusive Markets
Emerging opportunities and the way forward for India’s agricultural technology sector
- Economic Development, Inclusive Markets
The impact investing sector has arrived in the mainstream. Major financial services institutions have entered the field, and size…
- Gender, Inclusive Markets
Bangladesh’s ready-made garments (RMG) sector has played a critical role in its economic development, employing nearly 4 million people…
- Collective Impact, Inclusive Markets
Collective impact solutions for post-pandemic recovery and resilience-building of MSMEs in the wholesale and retail trade and food service…
- Global Health, Inclusive Markets
Guidance for Practitioners
- Economic Development, Global Development, Inclusive Markets, Nonprofits/NGOs, Systems Thinking
A Practitioner’s Guide to Supporting Market Systems Change toward Inclusion and Equity
- Inclusive Markets
Access to basic sanitation or meeting SDG 6.2 remains a critical challenge across the global south. Market-based sanitation (MBS)…
- Economic Development, Global Development, Inclusive Markets
A New Framework for the New Normal
- Economic Development, Global Development, Inclusive Markets
How The Full Spectrum of Capital Can Enable Inclusive Growth in Agriculture
- Economic Development, Global Development, Inclusive Markets
Innovations in Sustainable Finance
- Global Development, Inclusive Markets
Desk Review on Market-Based Rural Sanitation Development Programs
- Global Development, Inclusive Markets
An innovative new model pioneered by affordable housing finance companies (AHFCs) has made home ownership attainable for millions of…
- Global Development, Inclusive Markets
Findings from a Pilot Study in India
- Education & Youth, Inclusive Markets
The Opportunity to Transform Learning Outcomes for India’s Working Poor
- Economic Development, Global Development, Inclusive Markets, Systems Thinking
How Funders and Intermediaries can Help Markets Move toward Greater Economic Inclusion
- Global Development, Inclusive Markets
Understanding the Needs of India's Informal Housing Dwellers
- Global Development, Inclusive Markets, Shared Value
South Africa is faced with a crisis of high and rising youth unemployment. Throughout the country, only 1 in…
- Global Development, Inclusive Markets
Recommendations for Development of the Services Market
- Global Development, Inclusive Markets
Harnessing the Impact Potential of Technology Entrepreneurs
The ROI of Gender Diversity: Women Driving Business Success in Blue-Collar Roles
In this white paper, we present a compelling case for dark stores, warehousing, and flexi-staffing companies to prioritize hiring more women in blue-collar rol…
India’s Green Revolution 2.0: Trends Shaping India’s Climate-Tech Sector
As India grapples with the challenges associated with climate change, its climate-tech sector is playing a critical role in shaping a more sustainable and resi…
Business Models for Rural Fecal Sludge Management (FSM)
Over the last decade, basic sanitation coverage in rural areas of low- and middle-income countries has progressed significantly, especially in Asia. Sustaining…
India’s Unfolding Agri-Tech Story
Updates and emerging themes in India's agricultural technology sector
Meet our Team Leads
Vignesh Shankar Managing Director
Subhash Chennuri
Director
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