The UK must step up and play its part on the world stage, using the SDGs to respond to global challenges
…the coming years. Finally, while the UK’s past record on transparency and accountability has been strong, its commitment to transparency is waning, and accountability has been consistently undermined. Also, although…
The value for money of leaving no one behind
…simplistic comparisons of unit costs. But this guidance has not always been translated into practice. There is little literature on what ‘leave no one behind’ means for the way that…
Effective consortia: A guide to emerging thinking and practice
This guide explores effective practice and emerging thinking in consortium set-up and management, presenting key challenges and recommendations. Consortia are a type of multi-stakeholder partnership, developed to tackle some of…
6 considerations for planning NGO finances during a crisis
…do with progressively worsening income scenarios. In each scenario, it is important to consider what the key decision points are. This includes understanding key contractual commitments, including lease costs and…
Global Disability Summit 2022: what is it all about?
…with disabilities – but also resulted in organisations lobbying governments and other key stakeholders, including the UN, to make ground breaking commitments to disability inclusion. These commitments include: 9 national…
Breaking barriers: How paid internships can transform inclusivity in the international development sector
…in her memory to increase access into the sector. The lack of accessibility in the sector is worsened by the common practice of unpaid internships. This is against the ethical…
Monitoring and evaluation tools
…assessing and improving the quality of evidence in evaluation reports, research reports and case studies. They have been designed specifically for NGOs and can be used when commissioning, designing and…
Are you a good grassroots ally? Think twice about it
…the local community and implement them through their international “experts”, completely disregarding the local expertise, visions and agendas. Grassroots groups also have bad experiences with INGOs operating in their countries….
How new changes to election rules could impact your campaigning
…example, activities like score cards or those comparing party manifesto commitments, or candidates’ positions and voting records, are likely to be regulated under electoral law. The existing rules already discourage…
What Biden’s presidency means for international development
…the latest updates on funding, jobs, resources, news and learning opportunities in the international development sector. Get Network News President-elect Biden has already committed to re-joining the Paris agreement, although…