Bond statement in response to reports that the Department for International Development is to remain an independent department
…delivery for the Sustainable Development Goals.” ENDS 1. The Daily Mail last night reported that the government has dropped plans to merge DFID with the FCO: https://www.mailonsunday.co.uk/news/article-7858285/Boris-Johnson-not-axe-foreign-aid-department-scales-proposed-Whitehall-shake-up.html 2. Over 100…
DFID needs better oversight of other government departments spending ODA
…spent.” ENDS Notes to Editor The full IDC report can be found here: https://www.parliament.uk/business/committees/committees-a-z/commons-select/international-development-committee/inquiries/parliament-2017/administration-of-oda-inquiry/ The UK Government response to the IDC report can be found here: https://publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm201719/cmselect/cmintdev/1556/155602.htm Oral evidence for…
Why we need to keep talking about inequality
…even minor wins could be immense. For example, globally just 4p in every pound of tax collected comes from taxes on wealth. A small increase could give a huge boost…
The terrorism designation of Ansar Allah will only make the crisis in Yemen worse
…Global Terrorist (SDGT) entity. The designation and its associated sanctions will have a catastrophic impact on the ability of humanitarians and commercial importers to reach those who need help. Houthi-controlled…
NGOs fear more cuts to lifesaving aid programmes around the world are on the way, as previous cuts take hold and programmes close
…healthcare, education, water, sanitation, food and humanitarian aid to marginalised communities around the world. Despite numerous Freedom of Information requests, no official information has been shared publicly to reveal the…
Reforming the global counter-terrorism architecture 20 years on from 9/11
…outcomes. This will only happen if civil society is able to claim a seat at the table and break open the human rights and civil society free spaces that make…
Farewell to DFID: 10 key achievements from the last 23 years
…its doors, as the newly formed Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office takes over the portfolio. DFID leaves behind a strong legacy. Opening in 1997, the department has made a hugely…
How we developed the Bond manifesto 2024
…freedoms and civic space. The document opens by acknowledging the role that the UK has played over recent decades in reducing extreme poverty and increasing living standards globally through our…
How INGOs can remove barriers in their recruitment process to cultivate a more diverse workforce
…is incredibly competitive, and many of the people I was competing against had two things I didn’t: a British passport and English as their native language. Privilege comes with a…
How can NGOs support aid workers’ mental health?
…strategies in place than you tend to see in the private and public sectors. Having an organisational commitment laid out can help reassure your staff that it’s okay to bring…