Annual Conference 2011
Thursday 3 November 2011, The Kings Fund, London
The Bond Annual Conference 2011 was an opportunity to build new momentum to act together, to demonstrate and protect our independence and to speak out boldly and confidently on common issues.
It was also a space in which to turn challenging issues to our own advantage.
Watch Bill Gates' video address
Listen to conference highlights
Use the widgets below to download or listen to some of the key parts of the conference.
Mark Lowcock's keynote address.
Panel Debate with Dr Daleep Mukarji, Harriet Lamb and Lord Michael Jay.
View photos of the day
All images © Bond/Julius Honnor
UK leadership in international development - at a crossroads
There have been significant shifts in power, policy and priorities at the UK, Europe and global levels and the implications for NGOs and international development are huge. NGOs, civil society, government and business must come together if we are to stand a chance of accelerating progress towards our common goals.
A vital opportunity to learn about trends in the sector and hear thoughtful inputs.
2011 delegate
The Bond annual conference 2011 confronted the future, discussed what might be at stake and what we can do about it. NGO leaders explored the role that NGOs can and should play in leading the agenda on these crucial issues.
The day included:
- a keynote address by Mark Lowcock, DFID Permanent Secretary
- a video message by Bill Gates, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
- an afternoon panel chaired by Mike Wooldridge, BBC World Affairs Correspondent and with distinguished panellists Lord Michael Jay, Dr Daleep Mukarji and Harriet Lamb CBE
- participatory Debates and Workshops on a range of topical issues including working with the private sector, building public support for aid and development, and UK leadership on Beyond 2015
- a drinks reception for NGO leaders and MPs with opening remarks from Jeremy Lefroy MP (member of International Development Committee)
- opportunities to network with peers
If you have questions relating to any aspect of the day please contact the Membership and Communications team.
More info
For further information about each session, see our Debates, workshops and speeches page.
Agenda
The keynote address was followed by a choice of Debates and Workshops and the AGM. There was a second selection of workshops and debates after lunch, followed by a panel discussion and an evening drinks reception.
Event sponsor
The 2011 Annual Conference was sponsored by Oxford HR and supported by selected exhibitors.
