Transform or die? Existential questions and ways forward for INGOs
…more robust, for example cutting countries, sub-themes or themes/programmatic areas. Let’s be honest with ourselves! Do we really need to grow our members in the global south? Examine your rationale…
G7 falls short on climate crisis, Covid-19 and open societies
…doses within the next year. An open societies compact: G7 leaders outlined their shared values as democracies, with some language on support for civic space and human rights defenders. C7…
Mastering bank account fees, charges and cash visibility
…TIS have combined forces, partnering with organisations who want to get a better hold of moving, managing and protecting their money both domestically and internationally. They shared experiences of the…
Safe organisational cultures only thrive under committed leadership
…When it comes to safeguarding – preventing abuse and harm – organisations will succeed only with committed leadership and positive, safe cultures. Learning from our collective failures The international development…
What’s going on at the party conferences 2021
…Gill MP; Chair of the International Development Select Committee, Sarah Champion; Kim Leadbeater MP; Ian Byrne MP; Director of Policy, Advocacy, and Research at Bond, Simon Starling; and LCID Chair,…
UK government fails to adopt aid transparency
Following the resignation of Lord Agnew, the minister responsible for open government, the UK has published its 2021-2023 Open Government Partnership (OGP) National Action Plan (NAP), with the glaring omission…
5 lessons from the Irish marriage equality campaign
…the most extensive and effective civic campaign ever seen in Irish politics. The digital campaign created a network of community voices across the country to further build positive social and…
Using AidStream
AidStream is one of the most commonly used online platforms for publishing information using the IATI open data standard. These step-by-step guides will show you how to set up and…
How UK aid is being used to combat the Covid-19 pandemic
…for Africa (AFRO)) on 8th February. DFID has confirmed that the additional commitment of ?20 million for coronavirus research by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and the National Institute for…
5 steps to build trust in your organisation
…high-profile scandals. The financial crash at Kids Company in the UK, the American Red Cross overstating their rebuilding and reconstruction work in Haiti, and misuse of funds at the Cancer…