The rise and reality of INGO domestic programming
…example, a domestic Disasters Emergency Committee and local government accountability. Accountability and trust issues are high on the agenda after the revelations in March 2018 of sexual misconduct and abuse…
UKโs International Climate Finance commitments are weakening – Over 70 CSOs write to the Prime Minister
…UK’s ability to influence other countries to do more and better to deliver for communities on the frontline. “The government must not turn its back on countries and communities least…
Faith and climate change: engaging religious communities in climate discourse
…change. This intersection will be felt most severely within Muslim communities, who are projected to be the fastest growing group within some of the most precarious and vulnerable territories, as…
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Seven trade policy priorities for the next governmentย
…Treaty. 4. Putting human rights at the centre of trade deals If we’re not careful, free trade can create a race to the bottom where the fierce competition to provide…
It’s 2022 and Decolonising Aid finds itself at a crossroads: which path will you take?
…We need to openly discuss issues of structural and overt racism and make public our commitment to challenging it wherever we see it. Fourth, we need to avoid conflating terms…
What might 2023 hold for international development?
…predicted to come down this year, underlying inflation in terms of prices and wages will persist. Organisations are seeing higher costs partly due to foreign exchange losses, as well as…
Creating inclusive movements: navigating the role of male allies in dismantling the patriarchy
…just and equitable society. This piece was largely influenced by reading the book The Will to Change by bell hooks. All quotes from bell hooks were taken from the book…
UK INGOs at risk of being unable to curb spread of COVID-19 globally due to funding restrictions and inability to fundraise
…of NGOs reported that they had already cut back on staff in the UK and overseas. This comes alongside resourcing constraints on domestic charities also compromising their ability to support…