Coming to a cinema near you: the OECD Recommendation on Enabling Civil Society
…calls a “sleeper hit”. The quirky 2004 comedy Napoleon Dynamite is a classic example. It was released with little promotion yet became a box office smash, and gathered a handful…
Mapping for the shifting of power: a system change approach
…power of communities by modelling alternative practices and structures and by inserting new voices in the mainstream development knowledge economy. Subscribe to our newsletter Our weekly email newsletter, Network News,…
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Cross-party MPs condemn DFID-FCO merger: world’s poorest to pay
…participate, including recruitment of the chief commissioner and other commissioners, agreement of the forward work programme and commissioning work. We support the IDC’s recommendations From the report it seems that…
4 ways IATI data is informing the global community
…initiative that does just that. The International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI) open data standard provides a platform for sharing project data that is used across international development and humanitarian communities….
Nine ways to make the most out of social media as a small NGO
…want as many people as possible to be able to access and engage with your communications outputs. There are a few things to bear in mind to ensure your communications…
4 ways funders are supporting NGOs and responding to coronavirus
…ever, it is crucial these channels of communication remain open, strengthen and multiply as we navigate new and more complex challenges. CIVICUS’s public letter calls on all donors and intermediaries…
Locally led development
…the community’s own resources and uses feedback to improve the programme. What has Bond been doing? There are a growing number of examples of community-led change in a variety of…
3 takeaways from the Funding for Development Conference
…can’t innovate without openness. Openness doesn’t just mean accountability, it also means a willingness to experiment. If you’re flexible and adaptable, you can take advantage of new or unusual funding…
5 ways NGOs are working with local partners to respond to Covid-19
…expertise to identify risks and opportunities for supporting communities. Many are doing rapid assessments by regularly communicating with local partners to better understand communities’ particular situations and challenges in light…