Operations and contracts

There are many ways to ‘do human resources’. Hafton HR looks at the different models available which combine internal and external expertise. Would outsourcing HR benefit international NGOs?

The issues raised in a recent Bond blog are important and its recommendations sound. But not all international volunteering is voluntourism – and failing to recognise this risks a valuable aspect of development work.

Filling in the same due diligence forms over and over again for different funders is frustrating and time-consuming for local organisations. ‘Passporting’ means doing it just once – with approval transferable to other funders. But, says, Dominic Vickers this doesn’t mean funders do less – in fact, they may have to do more.

Chance for Childhood’s Africa-based CEO is more than just a bold move – it’s the future of ethical leadership.

As the international development sector increasingly seeks to decolonise practice and ‘shift the power’, is there still a place for global volunteering?

Making sure civil society partners receive a fair share of overheads in every project is critical to building strong partnerships. But how many INGOs are actually doing this?