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• Sustainability demands a systemic, inclusive lens, prioritizing “designing with

people” for genuine impact.

• Effective grassroots innovation requires co-design with communities,

valuing their feedback and digital skill adoption.

• Bridging divides in innovation hinges on trust, aligning values, and

customizing solutions to local social realities.

• Inclusive education insights confirm that systems must adapt to individual

realities, making equity a core design principle.

• Sustainability leadership requires blending analytical rigor with creativity,

unlearning problems, and direct field engagement.

What I learned from Srishti Chhatwal