Funding
Country platforms for economic transformation and climate action
There is an emerging paradigm change of aid architecture, which takes the public debate to a new level, questioning role, purpose and legitimacy of aid, institutions, INGOs and even the very concept of development. How do we move beyond fixing the broken system and reimagine a new one?
The powerful role of media in disaster philanthropy and why funding beyond emergency response is vital to tackling inequity
As international development and humanitarian professionals we must do more to elevate overlooked crises and communities
If not now, when? The case for deceleration in times of change
For many organisations, there is a broader trend of uncertainty and shifting funding landscapes. But how prepared are we for these endings? And how do we ensure our organisations can adapt and thrive in such a rapidly changing world?
Limited resources, greater responsibility: the UK must support global financial architecture reform at FfD4
The UK must find ways to restore its reputation and demonstrate that it can be a genuine partner in development. The upcoming Fourth International Financing for Sustainable Development Conference (FfD4) offers a critical moment for the UK to do so.
Why the UK government and others need to balance ‘growth from above’ with ‘growth from below’ if it wants to reduce poverty in our crisis-ridden world
Traditional ‘growth from above’ approaches often don’t help people escape poverty. Instead, most people in or near poverty increase their income through ‘growth from below’. But what is it? And how should governments around the world adopt it?
Funding Updates from Donors and Impact Investors
Explore key trends, shifts, and opportunities for NGOs in 2025
The impact of the USAid funding freeze: what we know so far
As the disruption of the US government’s 90-day suspension of humanitarian assistance and development ripples across the sector, Bond has been working closely with members to assess both the immediate and long-term impact. Here’s what we know so far.