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Evidence backed, data driven research and insights on Disability Inclusion in India DISABILITY & INCLUSION Persons with disabilities face multifaceted challenges. Pacta aims to strengthen program and advocacy initiatives of grassroot organizations in the sector. Promoting greater visibility, equal opportunity and inclusion of persons with disability through intersectional research towards evidence-based policy making and justice. How does Pacta help? Pacta informs and strengthens legal policy making in disability through policy analysis, assessing implementation and identifying gaps in disability data. Using different research methodologies and approaches, Pacta's work in the sector is aimed at providing high-quality evidence that will push for equity and inclusion for persons with disabilities. RESEARCH OUTPUTS & PUBLICATIONS Anchor 1 SEE ALL PUBLICATIONS CLIENTS & PARTNERS

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legal for philanthropy, charitable organisations, NGOs, non-profits, law and policy research WHO WE SERVE Download NGOs & CSOs Download HNIs & PHILANTHROPIES Download EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS Download GOVERNMENTS & MULTILATERALS THINK TANKS & RESEARCH INITIATIVES Download CORPORATES & SOCIAL IMPACT Download How We Serve GO Legal services for nonprofits and social enterprises, aligned with the ethics of public service Legal Consulting GO To reduce and close gaps in the translation from intent to implementation of laws and policies Research GO Empowering changemakers through training and knowledge-sharing initiatives on laws and policies Capacity Building CLIENTS & PARTNERS

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Legal capacity building towards organisational development. Democratising legal knowledge for fearless compliance. CAPACITY BUILDING Pacta empowers NGOs and changemakers through targeted training and knowledge-sharing initiatives. Our capacity building efforts are designed to enhance the skills and capabilities of organizations. LEARNING SPACES To assist organizations in the social sector navigate the complexities of legal compliance GENDER RIGHTS Initiatives that promote awareness and understanding of gender rights, empowering organizations to advocate for equality ANTI-SEXUAL HARASSMENT Training programs aimed at preventing sexual harassment in the workplace, ensuring a safe environment for all employees Workshops and resources focused on compliance with data privacy laws and best practices for safeguarding sensitive information DATA PROTECTION DISABILITY RIGHTS Initiatives that focus on bridging the gap between intent and implementation of disability rights Programs dedicated to ensuring the safety and protection of children within various organizational contexts CHILD SAFETY Anchor 1 PRIMERS VIEW MORE

Research to create data insights and tool kits for institutions in philanthropy and social impact. Pacta is now a WINGS Member! PHILANTHROPY Pacta's research in philanthropy is centered around building a resilient civil society in India Devising policies, legal frameworks and practices that allow civil society to thrive. How does Pacta help? We study philanthropic funding landscapes across impact areas, and identify trends and patterns in how the social sector is funded. We also provide commentary on evolving changes in legal and regulatory frameworks applicable to India's social sector, such as the social stock exchange, corporate social responsibility and crypto currency in financing philanthropy. RESEARCH OUTPUTS & PUBLICATIONS Anchor 1 SEE ALL PUBLICATIONS CLIENTS & PARTNERS

Legal, policy and research consulting for think-tanks and research initiative THINK TANKS & RESEARCH INITIATIVES How does Pacta serve Think Tanks and Research Initiatives? We provide comprehensive legal and research support for think tanks, including advisory on setup, funding, and compliance. We undertake collaborative research projects, provide training in research ethics and data privacy, and support the archiving of initiatives for the public good. CASE STUDY WADHWANI CENTER FOR GOVERNMENT DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION Leveraging Leaps in Generative AI Technology for Government A White Paper Series for MEITY, Ministry of Education and State Governments Read More CASE STUDY AZIM PREMJI UNIVERSITY & NATIONAL LAW SCHOOL OF INDIA UNIVERSITY Open Sourcing of Educational Resources - Through Open Libraries and Archives CLIENTS & PARTNERS

Research on bridging gaps between intent and implementation of gender equity laws and policies in India. GENDER & SEXUALITY Pacta helps to catalyze movement towards gender and sexual equality through primary and secondary socio-legal research, policy analysis and legislative drafting assistance. Supporting gender and sexual equality through inter-disciplinary legal and policy research. How does Pacta help? We document, and advance nuanced perspectives on critical gender and sexuality issues in India. Previously, Pacta has engaged in projects dedicated to understanding gender representation, implementation/adoption of gender minority communities. Acknowledging the inter-disciplinary impact of gender studies, we also ensure that our research across fields carries a gender sensitive perspective. RESEARCH OUTPUTS & PUBLICATIONS Anchor 1 SEE ALL PUBLICATIONS CLIENTS & PARTNERS

legal, research, strategy, consulting, theory of change for family philanthropies, philanthropies, , HNIs & PHILANTHROPIES How does Pacta serve HNIs and Philanthropies? We offer tailored legal and research support for HNIs and philanthropies, including setting up family trusts, charitable endowments and philanthropic initiatives. Our services cover legal due diligence for philanthropic funding and impact investments, legal structuring of incubators and accelerators and funding under diverse funding structures. We undertake research to guide funding decisions, create metrics for monitoring and evaluation and by analysing trends in the social sector. Learning Spaces is our flagship initiative to build the collective legal capacity of the social sector. CASE STUDY Anchor 1 AZIM PREMJI PHILANTHROPIC INITIATIVES Documentation Architecture for India's first Corpus Grant Programmes CASE STUDY Anchor 1 HARISH & BINA SHAH FOUNDATION Structuring Social Investments for Family Philanthropies & Independent Philanthropists CASE STUDY Anchor 1 ACT GRANTS Enabling ACT Grants to Realise their Vision of Improved Access to Quality and Affordable Healthcare and Crafting an Investment Program for Deployment-Ready Digital/MedTech/DeepTech Innovations and Solutions CLIENTS & PARTNERS

Legal Services for non-profits, philanthropies, NGOs and CSR Initiatives by Pacta. LEGAL Download INSTITUTIONAL SET UP & GOVERNANCE Download COMPLIANCES LEGAL, FCRA, TAX Download TECHNOLOGY CONTRACTS, IP, DATA PRIVACY & SECURITY Download INFRASTRUCTURE & REAL ESTATE Download EMPLOYMENT & LABOUR LAW Download EDUCATION & LEARNING Download GRANT DOCUMENTATION Download DISPUTE RESOLUTION CLIENTS & PARTNERS