Briefing
In this second brief, we examine the ways that the primary legal mandate of UK ODA – to contribute towards eradicating poverty – has been eroded in recent years.
Webinar
The Advocacy Team, Bond and Peace Direct have built on existing work to address racism and decolonise the system. This is the Work has been co-created with UK policy and advocacy staff with input from diaspora and low and middle income country communities. This webinar discusses how the resources were created and how they can be used.professionals, along with decision-makers, in open reflections on the challenges, opportunities, and their roles in driving change.
This work has resulted in the co-creation of three resources, which will be launched on 28th October:
Toolkit
Through consultation with 80+ policy and advocacy staff in international development, we developed resources to support anti-racist and decolonial approaches in policy and advocacy. Designed for staff at all levels, we aimed to create shared understanding with clear definitions and practical guidance.
Manual, Toolkit
Through consultation with 80+ policy and advocacy staff in international development, we developed resources to support anti-racist and decolonial approaches in policy and advocacy. Designed for staff at all levels, we aimed to create shared understanding with clear definitions and practical guidance.
Bond’s new research on decolonising economic development aims to stimulate debate on the future role of international development organisations. Sandra Martinsone tells us more.
Report
In this report, we lay out what a framework for decolonisation entails, building on anti-colonial, post-colonial and anti-imperialist scholarship, primarily originating in lower-income countries.
Following the seismic change in the makeup of parliament following the general election in the summer, anticipation for conference season is high. We decided to put together a list of events that Bond and our members are hosting over the next few weeks.
Taking a ‘high-touch’, high-tech, and human-centred approach to microfinance is helping to close the gap created by limited access to smartphones and internet connectivity, low digital literacy and mistrust in technology. And it is women and other underrepresented groups who are benefiting the most.
Bond’s Mustafa al Soufi sets out how the UK can develop a consistent, principled approach to peace that transcends narrow geopolitical interests – and why acting now is crucial