Four transitions reshaping the UK’s international development system
…the questions that UK development actors need to consider to remain effective in the years up to 2030. We conducted desk-based research, interviews, and surveys involving over 100 organisations of…
Participatory advocacy
A simple, practical toolkit that covers: participatory research, strategic planning for advocacy, lobbying and campaigning, media work and communications. START is a companion piece to the toolkit with a focus…
Open Technology Fund – Rapid Response Fund
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…
How can blended financing help the world’s poorest?
…additional insight into the trends, challenges and opportunities of this type of financing in these particular contexts. Key questions There was a lively evidence-based debate on some of the key…
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Haysmacintyre
UK’s influence at UN would be in freefall post-Brexit if not for 0.7%
…not for the UK’s continued commitment to spending 0.7% of Gross National Income on Official Development Assistance (ODA), the UK’s reputation “would be in sort of free fall territory”. Nevertheless…
Safer recruitment schemes: what INGOs need to know
…and legally. The scheme is designed to complement other vetting processes. One of its major selling points is that it picks up perpetrators who have had disciplinary processes completed against…
7 things we want to see in 2021
…billion. This will only hurt vulnerable and marginalised communities around the world. In 2021 it is vital that the government keep their commitment to the most marginalised communities around the…