The UK must find ways to restore its reputation and demonstrate that it can be a genuine partner in development. The upcoming Fourth International Financing for Sustainable Development Conference (FfD4) offers a critical moment for the UK to do so.
Traditional ‘growth from above’ approaches often don’t help people escape poverty. Instead, most people in or near poverty increase their income through ‘growth from below’. But what is it? And how should governments around the world adopt it?
Explore key trends, shifts, and opportunities for NGOs in 2025
As the disruption of the US government’s 90-day suspension of humanitarian assistance and development ripples across the sector, Bond has been working closely with members to assess both the immediate and long-term impact. Here’s what we know so far.
For decades, NGOs and social enterprises have relied on a stream of grants from institutional donors. However, recent data indicates a shift in funding dynamics, prompting the question: Is traditional donor funding sufficient to sustain impact-driven organisations in 2025 and beyond?
MzN International explores the issue.
MzN share strategies on how to diversify your funding
Taking a ‘high-touch’, high-tech, and human-centred approach to microfinance is helping to close the gap created by limited access to smartphones and internet connectivity, low digital literacy and mistrust in technology. And it is women and other underrepresented groups who are benefiting the most.
It seems clear that it’s time for a new approach to financing for sustainable development rooted in justice and human rights. The Fourth International Financing for Sustainable Development Conference poses a great chance to get back on track.
