June/July 2008 Edition
The Networker is BOND's bi-monthly publication carrying features and news on funding, policy and other issues of strategic importance to the sector.
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- Perceptions of Growth
The concept of economic growth, as the driver and goal of development, is bound up in an intricate labyrinth of conflicting ideas and viewpoints. Alex Cobham unravels some of the complexities that surround the relationship between growth and development, offering a challenging insight into the role that growth could play in the delivery of real, sustainable development goals. - How can we be more effective?
Civil society organisations (CSOs) have always been aware of the need to improve their effectiveness as development actors. Now a new initiative, driven by CSOs around the globe, offers the potential to respond to the issues in a focused and responsive way. BOND has launched an initial consultation with members so that we can represent your views in the international discussions leading up to the Accra meeting. - Forward look: European Parliament election in June 2009
In June 2009 half a billion European citizens in all 27 Member States of the European Union (EU) will elect 736 Members of the European Parliament in the biggest trans-national election in history. Romina Vegro, BOND EU Policy Officer, looks at the significance of this in relation to the development agenda. - DFID consulting on future vision
As the Department for International Development (DFID) launches a consultation on its Institutional Strategy Paper for Europe, Romina Vegro, BOND EU Policy Officer, examines the importance of the Paper for NGOs and explains how BOND will be monitoring its progress. - Partners in development
Sir Suma Chakrabarti spent 18 years at DFID, six as Permanent Secretary. In an interview with BOND Chair, Richard Hawkes, he reflects on changes in development policy, and the relationship between NGOs and Government. - Development People
Caroline Underwood, Director of Philanthropy and Partnerships, Save the Children
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