IDC inquiry into disability inclusion: four key priorities for the government’s response
Last week, the International Development Committee (IDC) published its report and recommendations on the adequacy and effectiveness of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office’s (FCDO) work on disability inclusion. The…
Bond statement in response to IDC session with the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs
…the UK’s 0.7% commitment are legal.” ENDS Notes to editor Aid NGOs today called for transparency around how the UK government is cutting its aid programmes: https://www.bond.org.uk/press-releases/2021/01/shrouded-in-secrecy-uk-aid-cuts-are-happening-behind-closed-doors-agencies The Secretary of…
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…
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5 lessons on forging successful corporate partnerships
…target companies that are supportive of your cause and/or share your vision. For example, GlobalGiving partner CDI Apps for Good recently partnered with EPAM, a software development company, after identifying…
5 ways adaptive management makes small NGOs more effective
…making brings about evidence-based change, so our adaptations have a stronger chance of reaching the desired change. For example, feedback from community members and youth provided new ideas on how…
Beyond the buzzwords: how can we fix localisation to shift power in humanitarian aid?
Taboo, buzzwords, or real change? The movement to decolonise humanitarian aid and development has gained momentum in recent years, particularly through the “localisation” agenda – a vision for empowered communities…
How do charity campaigning rules change during the election?
…law – charity law and electoral law – which are overseen by two independent regulators: the Charity Commission and the Electoral Commission. Charity law and campaigning at elections Charity law…
Is now the time to rename “aid”?
…we really suggesting that the hemisphere a person is located in will dictate their level of wealth, well-being, and social and economic status, none of which can ever really change…
Now or never: Promises to donate Covid-19 doses need to urgently be delivered
World leaders, including the UK, have made commitments to address global vaccine inequity through the donation of Covid-19 vaccine doses. However, with only 12% of doses committed turning into actual…