Statement in response to Secretary of State for International Development comments on ODA definition and administration
Appearing in front of the International Development Committee, the secretary of state for international development spoke about the definition and administration of Official Development Assistance (ODA). Claire Godfrey, head of…
Bond statement in response to International Development Committee report on DFID’s Economic Development Strategy
…development that actually increase inequality, prevent people escaping poverty, and are harmful to the environment.” ENDS Notes to Editor International Development Committee Publication of Report: DFID’S Economic Development Strategy will…
Statement in response to The Guardian piece: Aid sector action to tackle abuse ‘completely unsatisfactory’, say MPs
Today, The Guardian reported that the International Development Committee evidence session on fighting sexual misconduct had found that little has changed and that evidence given on tackling sexual abuse was…
Bond statement in response to PM Theresa May’s commitment to cease support for fossil fuel projects and prioritise sustainable investments
…must continue to focus on the world’s poorest people and the UK must not double count more of its ODA investment towards both our 0.7% commitment and our climate finance…
Bond statement in response to Charity Commission’s report on Save the Children UK
…compliance standards, organisations need to live and breathe a safeguarding culture and this is where transparency and leadership are key. Leaders are in positions of power in their organisations, so…
Bond statement in response to the International Development Select Committee’s (IDC) report: Progress on tackling the sexual exploitation and abuse of aid beneficiaries
…these groups at the heart of developing programmes and reporting mechanisms and ensure communities know their rights.” “Effective safeguarding must be resourced sufficiently, and safeguarding costs should not be undermined…
What makes a good “locally led” funder?
…from funders to national intermediaries to community activists The most significant element in each story was how, above all else, relationships matter in community-led change Community-led approaches are more sustainable…
UK aid in 2022: The point of no return?
…of £1.4billion compared to 2021. However, the dramatic increase in UK aid supporting refugees in the UK – to £3.7 billion – in 2022 means that in reality aid spending…
Rebels fail to thwart government on aid cuts
…RAF during the Battle of Britain. “This so-called compromise effectively means the end of the 0.7 commitment, and will diminish Britain’s global standing. The real losers of this vote are…
Support to vulnerable people in poverty set to be hit as many NGOs likely to fold in 6 months’ time without additional support
…are now under threat as a result of the current crisis. Whilst we are fortunate to have so many generous supporters, the reality is that the pandemic will hit everyone…