The Networker: issue 99
November 2011 - January 2012
Effectiveness and transparency are concepts that have recently gained infinitely greater currency in our sector.
While the challenge of demonstrating the difference that aid and development make is not new, organisations have now started to come together to find practical and robust solutions.
International HIV/AIDS Alliance is a staunch advocate for a sector-wide approach to effectiveness and accountability, and is putting these agendas at the heart of their work. Sam McPherson explains how they are tackling the challenges. Meanwhile, Joni Hillman outlines the Bond Transparency Programme.
Few organisations reflect on and rethink their very existence, let alone actually having the courage to embrace radical change. But that’s exactly what EveryChild did when they took the decision to form a global alliance of national civil society organisations. Anna Feuchtwang, Chief Executive of EveryChild, shares her insights.
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Nick Roseveare
Bond Chief Executive
Highlights from this issue
Shared agendas, shared approach
International HIV/AIDS Alliance shares its response to the effectiveness and accountability agendas and explains why a sector-wide approach is needed.
Rethinking our existence
What happens when an organisation realises that it’s not living its values and principles? Anna Feuchtwang shares the EveryChild experience.
On the up
What do UK trusts and foundations contribute to international work? New research suggests that it is all about growth and change.
Cambodia law
As Cambodia’s government closes space for civil society and curtails free expression, development partners find cause for pause. Cambodian human rights organisation LICADHO explain.
Development people: Harriet Lamb
Harriet Lamb, Executive Director of Fairtrade Foundation, talks about NGO leadership and the private sector, staying innovative and the effectiveness agenda.
The Networker magazine showcases and highlights key issues, emerging debates, news and opportunities facing the UK development sector. It's free to download as a PDF. Bond members receive a printed copy each time it is published.
