Supporting Bond to shift power: meet our advisory group
…locally based public research examining the needs and struggles of the local communities they are working on, and don’t depend solely on international advocacy to shape policies and practices on…
Humanitarian journalism in crisis
…Humanitarian Journalism report is the latest publication from the ongoing Humanitarian Journalism Research Project by Dr Martin Scott, Dr Kate Wright and Dr Mel Bunce. This AHRC-supported research has involved…
When children are educated, their countries become stronger and more prosperous
…teachers, large class sizes and lack of learning materials mean that too many young people still cannot read or write. Education allows children to realise their full abilities, reach their…
The bumpy road to localised humanitarian support
…rhetoric surrounding the “localisation of aid” paints an inspiring vision of empowered communities leading humanitarian efforts. However, the reality reveals a striking gap between theory and practice; shifting control away…
5 frontier technology trends shaping international development
…costs, analyse big data and adjust an intervention or programme accordingly. There is a multitude of applications for this data-machine learning combo. One example from the Frontier Tech Hub is…
Urgent Action Required: why rich countries must address debt to combat the climate emergency
…a robust mechanism to compel private creditors to participate. Under the rules of the Common Framework, a country can only secure a debt restructuring if it gets a deal from…
UK releases main messages on SDG progress, but leaves questions unanswered
…VNR and the key next steps that the government will commit to. Subscribe to our newsletter Our weekly email newsletter, Network News, is an indispensable weekly digest of the latest…
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The impact of Brexit on EU funding for CSOs
…Society Organisations’ (CSOs) access to EU funding. The UK is the second largest recipient of EU aid to CSOs (both grant and service (commercial) contracts combined) and the largest recipient…