About the session

In this session of our Conversations on Development Management series, we explore some fundamental questions about social sector organisations.

     Social sector organisations

• What are the different types of organisations in the social sector?
• How do they differ from corporate organisations and from each other?
• Why do we need so many kinds of organisations in the social sector?
• How is the management of a for-profit social sector organisations distinct from that of mainstream enterprises?

Join us for a session anchored by Annapurna Neti, in conversation with Professor M. S. Sriram, as we examine these questions and reflect on the place of social sector organisations in India’s development landscape.

     Who should attend?

       This session is ideal for:

• Students and professionals keen to understand how organisations with a social mission operate and are managed
• Young people exploring careers in the development and allied sectors

• Anyone curious about how management principles adapt in organisations driven by social purpose and public good

  Why attend?

• Gain clarity on what defines social sector organisations and how they differ from corporate structures
• Understand the specific management orientations and skills required in these contexts

• Explore the diversity of organisations that make up the social sector in India
  
   

  About the Speaker

  Professor M. S. Sriram is Chairperson of the Centre for Public Policy at IIM Bangalore. He is an alumnus of IRMA and IIMB, and has worked extensively on financial inclusion, cooperative banking, and microfinance. He has served on several RBI and government committees and is on the boards of AU Small Finance Bank, NDDB Dairy Services, and Selco Solar, among others. His work combines research, consulting, and deep engagement with development practice in India.