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Athena Infonomics @athenainfonomics.com · 13h

The point: DPI isn’t abstract. It’s the system that keeps digital spaces open, safe, and useful for the public good.

#DigitalPublicInfrastructure #DataForGood #TechForGood
[Gov tech, digital intelligence, global south]

Athena Infonomics @athenainfonomics.com · 13h

Without DPI, only a few get to play while the rest stand behind the fence. With it, governments and innovators can build faster, cheaper, and fairer services, connecting health, education, and transport in ways that benefit everyone.

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Athena Infonomics @athenainfonomics.com · 13h

But every playground needs rules and caretakers. That’s where data governance comes in: it ensures the tools are safe, privacy-aware, and open for all.

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Athena Infonomics @athenainfonomics.com · 13h

Ever seen a swing set explain data governance?
Think of the internet as a public playground. The swings, slides, and jungle gyms are like the building blocks of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), digital ID, payments, open data modules.

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Athena Infonomics @athenainfonomics.com · 17h

Read their full conversation on co-producing ethical, system-level change: worldebhcday.org/blog/2025/su...

Athena Infonomics @athenainfonomics.com · 17h

They articulate how the pivot to decentralized leadership and shared ownership was fundamental to achieving evidence resilience, enabling the ethical generation of high-quality data even amidst significant political volatility.

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Athena Infonomics @athenainfonomics.com · 17h

In their latest reflection, they offer crucial methodological insights derived from the human trafficking study in Bangladesh, underscoring the necessity of survivor-driven collaboration for research integrity.

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Athena Infonomics @athenainfonomics.com · 17h

Huge congratulations to Geetanjali Jha and Dr. Monisha Lakshminarayanan on their selection as Evidence Ambassadors for World EHBC Day 2025!

#WorldEHBCDay2025

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Athena Infonomics @athenainfonomics.com · 1d

Congrats to Jyoti Nayak, selected as an Evidence Ambassador for #WorldEBHCDay 2025! Her work with trafficking survivors in Pakistan shows how evidence built WITH communities turns data into action.
Watch her story: www.youtube.com/watch?v=COVc...

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Athena Infonomics @athenainfonomics.com · 4d

Growth feels limitless when you’re in the right place.

Here’s to Shivi’s five-year journey with Athena – a story of learning, purpose, and possibility.

#WorkAnniversary

Athena Infonomics @athenainfonomics.com · 5d

At Athena Infonomics, we connect data systems, communities, and decision makers to make food systems more resilient and equitable.
Tell us, which kind of collaboration will most transform our food future?

#FoodSystems #Agriculture #Sustainability

Athena Infonomics @athenainfonomics.com · 5d

On #WorldFoodDay, we’re running a poll!
This year’s theme — “Hand in Hand for Better Food and a Better Future”, highlights how collaboration drives lasting change.

#HandInHand #BetterFoodsBetterFuture #DataForGood

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Athena Infonomics @athenainfonomics.com · 6d

Sustainability is not an add on, it’s a principle that anchors how we think, work and grow.

It shows up in the everyday: reducing waste, rethinking how we use resources, and embedding responsibility into the way we work.

Visit www.athenainfonomics.com to know more

#Sustainability #ESG

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Athena Infonomics @athenainfonomics.com · 7d

It’s about building trust with institutions, shaping systems that last, and creating space for people to grow, learn, and lead with purpose.
At the heart of it all? A belief that strong institutions and strong teams go hand in hand.

🎥 Hear Dr. Joshi share what makes Athena, Athena.

#TeamAthena

Athena Infonomics @athenainfonomics.com · 7d

What really sets Athena apart?

As Dr. Sudhanshu Joshi says, it’s not just the work we do, it’s the way we do it.

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Athena Infonomics @athenainfonomics.com · 8d

Across 60 villages in Tamil Nadu, the NSE Foundation’s SCORE project is redefining rural resilience, reviving 70 water bodies and planting 5,000 trees. Our evaluation reveals how community-led stewardship drives lasting change. Read more: www.athenainfonomics.com/projects/imp...

Athena Infonomics @athenainfonomics.com · 11d

Love bringing structure to global projects and creating real impact?
Athena Infonomics is #hiring a Program Operations Associate to support international development work – coordinating teams, managing data, and driving #socialimpact.

Learn more & apply: athenainfonomics.keka.com/careers/jobd...

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Athena Infonomics @athenainfonomics.com · 11d

From open-door communication and regular check-ins to our collaboration with Amaha, our professional support partner, it’s been a journey of learning, listening, and leading with empathy.

#WorldMentalHealthDay

Athena Infonomics @athenainfonomics.com · 11d

This World Mental Health Day, we’re reflecting on what it truly means to build a workplace that listens. In conversation with Manasvini Kumar, we reflect on what it takes to build a culture that genuinely supports mental health.

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Athena Infonomics @athenainfonomics.com · 12d

The takeaway?

AI can reduce barriers, amplify purpose & connect siloed systems – but lasting change lies in human intent. Grateful to IDH for this platform for collaboration & action.

Here’s to turning insights into systems that sustain people & planet.

Athena Infonomics @athenainfonomics.com · 12d

From agentic AI to image-based diagnostics, financial inclusion to digital public infrastructure – #SUTRA2025 highlighted how AI is transforming agriculture:

▪️Boosting productivity
▪️Making data farmer-centric
▪️Ensuring tech stays human-centered & responsible

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Athena Infonomics @athenainfonomics.com · 12d

And that’s a wrap on Day 2 of #SUTRA2025!

Our session, co-hosted with Kshema General Insurance, explored how AI is reshaping agriculture with insights from Google Cloud, ITC MAARS, Wadhwani AI, Reliance Foundation & The World Bank Group.

#AIInAgriculture #InnovationForImpact

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Athena Infonomics @athenainfonomics.com · 13d

📍 See you tomorrow at Le Méridien, New Delhi!
#SUTRA2025 #AthenaInfonomics #WalkWithAthena

Athena Infonomics @athenainfonomics.com · 13d

Join us tomorrow as we explore how intelligence is redefining the future of food systems, where Athena Infonomics and Kshema General Insurance Limited will co-host “Investing in Intelligence: How AI is Reshaping Agriculture’s Future”, alongside a masterclass by Google.

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Athena Infonomics @athenainfonomics.com · 13d

Day one of IDH SUTRA 2025 set the stage for sustainable agriculture collaboration. We saw bold dialogue on climate-ready supply chains, Strengthening smallholder systems, reimagining the role of finance, and technology—sparking action that lasts.

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