What next for the UK’s commitment to global education?
…it will be a crucial test of the international community’s commitment to the global education goals in a post-pandemic world. The announcement that the UK and Kenya will host the…
Carillion’s collapse and the future of commercial contracting for INGOs
…more about commercial contracting at our training courses – at DFID commercial contracting essentials you will learn how contracting differs from other funding mechanisms and how to get involved, while…
Prime Minister Liz Truss names James Cleverly as secretary of state for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs
Liz Truss has named former education secretary James Cleverly as secretary of state for foreign, Commonwealth and development affairs. Following her appointment as prime minister with a 14-point victory over…
Bond statement in response to the Charity Commission’s final report from its safeguarding taskforce
…support from the Charity Commission to make the process clearer and quicker. Today’s report shows that NGOs are getting it right: people feel more confident and comfortable coming forward, but…
Why internationalist values are more important now than ever
…in a changing world: building a values-based foreign policy, urged the government to articulate a powerful future ambition defined by commitments to democracy and human rights, to free and fair…
How to effectively support neurodiverse people in the workplace
…are the norm, organisations should embrace the strengths that neurodivergent people bring. This might include, for example, pattern recognition, out-of-the-box thinking, laser focus, resilience, and no-nonsense honesty. Make communication clear,…
New approaches to protect civil society globally
…restricting people’s fundamental freedoms (Civicus Monitor). At the conference, we heard specific examples of offices being raided, staff being imprisoned, more use of SLAPs (strategic lawsuits against participation) and CSO…
Campaigning during the clampdown
…National Trust, Barnardo’s and Stop Funding Hate. While none of the complaints were upheld, they distract from the real issues that need attention and the people whose lives are being…
Peace Perceptions Poll 2018
…on peace and conflict. The poll sought to answer questions around how people experience and respond to violence where they live, what contributes to more peaceful and secure societies, and…
UK government commits to underwriting existing NGO contracts in the event of a no deal Brexit
Today the UK government has committed to underwriting existing NGO contracts in the event of a no deal Brexit. This comes after the EU was found to have inserted disclaimers…