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BOND is the UK 's broadest network of voluntary organisations working in international development.  Our aim is to improve the UK's contribution to international development by promoting the exchange of experience, ideas and information.

 

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DFID signals greater recognition of major role for civil society organisations in tackling global poverty

New DFID Permanent Secretary, Dr Nemat (Minouche) Shafik, has written to non-governmental organisations (17 April) stating the UK Government's view that civil society organisations have a major and growing role in tackling global poverty. She has outlined several changes to DFID senior management and structure, which will further strengthen the relationship between DFID and civil society organisations in the UK and overseas.

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The Aid Watch Report will scrutinise EU aid figures. Copyright Marirs

Coming Soon: Aid Watch - the key annual moment of scrutiny on EU aid

On 22 May, BOND will release the latest Aid Watch report along with CONCORD members across Europe and in partnership with the UK Aid Network (UKAN). In the lead up to the report, Glen Tarman, Advocacy Manager, BOND, highlights why 2008 is a crucial year in the fight against global poverty

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DFID Institutional Strategy Paper for Europe consultation

A consultation on DFID’s Institutional Strategy Paper for Europe (pdf) was launched in Brussels on 31 March by International Development Minister Gareth Thomas. The strategy outlines DFID’s vision for working more closely on international development policy with the other EU member states, the European Commission, European parliamentarians and with civil society.

BOND will coordinate the consultation process for its members.
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Monitoring and Evaluation: the frontline of the effectiveness debate

There is increasing pressure for NGOs, and the international development sector in general, to be more effective and accountable in the activities they engage in. The benefits and outcomes of their work need to be demonstrated to a host of different stakeholders, including donors, beneficiaries and the general public. Monitoring and evaluation plays a key role in how the impact of their work is measured, as Louisa Gosling explores.

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Want to learn more about international development? Join the Power and Perspectives workshop

If you want to learn more about international development, the institutions and strategies that affect the context in which NGOs work, past approaches, current trends and future challenges and what is topical on the development scene, the Power and Perspectives in International Development workshop will give you an excellent introduction.

Find out more about the Power and Perspectives workshop