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Penny Mordaunt

Penny Mordaunt's vision for international development: part 2

The secretary of state for international development delivered a speech at Chatham House on the subject of "The Great Partnership: delivering Global Britain".
21 June 2018

DFID rated “very good”, FCO “poor”, in aid transparency index

While DFID is rated as one of the most transparent donors in the world, the FCO is lagging far behind.
19 June 2018
Tea fields

Safeguarding: Where next for the sector?

An update on what Bond, NGOs and the government have been doing to ensure the sector protects people from abuse, holds abusers to account and encourages those affected to report incidents.
13 June 2018
Crowd of people in a city

Is there a better response to our public support crisis?

We need a change in the underlying strategy and messaging of aid if we are to meet the current crisis of public support.
11 June 2018
March and protest sign

6 ways the Lobbying Act restricts campaigning and undermines democracy

A new report shows how the Lobbying Act is negatively impacting campaigners and democratic engagement in the UK.
5 June 2018
Young boy collecting water from pump in Goma, eastern DRC

Aid definition and spending must focus on reducing poverty, says IDC

Key points and recommendations from the International Development Committee's inquiry into the definition and administration of official development assistance.
5 June 2018
People in front of brand advertising screens at Piccadilly Circus

5 brand trends for NGOs

Trends to get NGOs thinking about how to to develop their brand and grow their audience reach in 2018.
31 May 2018
Mountain path in Alesund Norway

It’s how, not how much: rethinking "scale" in transformational change

"Impact at scale" is about reaching the right people in the right place, rather than just reaching more people.
25 May 2018
Crowd of people in a city

Is there a better response to our public support crisis?

We need a change in the underlying strategy and messaging of aid if we are to meet the current crisis of public support.
11 June 2018
March and protest sign

6 ways the Lobbying Act restricts campaigning and undermines democracy

A new report shows how the Lobbying Act is negatively impacting campaigners and democratic engagement in the UK.
5 June 2018
Refugees gathered under a tent

What stops the public engaging with humanitarian issues?

Research on public attitudes identifies four blocks that stop the public connecting with humanitarian issues.
16 May 2018
anto-corruption sign in Zambia

Cracking down on tax havens: our step towards fairness

How we lobbied the government to decide that British overseas territories must adopt the same level of transparency as the rest of the UK.
10 May 2018
Hamilton waterfront, Bermuda

Sanctions and anti-money laundering bill: a crucial step for NGOs and developing countries

The bill gives the UK government new powers to clamp down on money laundering and tax havens and to respond to human rights violations.
2 May 2018
Commonwealth flags

6 key announcements from CHOGM

Six important announcements for the international development sector made by the UK at last week's Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting.
23 April 2018

Is the UK setting a bad example on civil society space?

The UK government is committed to protecting civil society space around the world, but the restrictions on advocacy and campaigning in the UK are undermining these critical efforts.
15 February 2018
Abandoned lifejackets on a beach

Fake news and its impact on the charity sector

A new report looks at the impact of fake news on international NGOs' work and suggests ways to fight back.
13 February 2018
anto-corruption sign in Zambia

Cracking down on tax havens: our step towards fairness

How we lobbied the government to decide that British overseas territories must adopt the same level of transparency as the rest of the UK.
10 May 2018
Canoe

4 recommendations for a stronger DFID transparency agenda

We welcome DFID's new transparency strategy, but there are ways it still needs to be improved to better help civil society.
9 February 2018
Bank of media screens

5 steps to build trust in your organisation

With a recent survey finding that only 50% of people trust NGOs, here are recommendations to protect your organisation's reputation and rebuild trust.
17 January 2018
World map networks

Top 11 resources on blockchain for global development

11 podcasts, blogs and websites to help you get your head around blockchain and its potential for the sector.
26 October 2017
Computer monitor numbers

4 ways blockchain is being used in international development

Blockchain technology is predicted to be a disruptive force over the coming years. Here are some examples of how it's already being used in the international development sector.
7 September 2017
Complaint box for corruption

Protect your NGO against bribery

David Mears, solicitor at MDY Legal, on what NGOs need to know about the Bribery Act.
9 August 2017

NGOs need to share and use evaluations to create change

In an ideal world, all evaluations would influence decision-making, improve practice and contribute to wider sector knowledge. NGOs need to commit to using learning to change.
27 June 2017
UK aid being unloaded

Rise in aid spending is a good thing but civil society should be vigilant

An increase in aid during turbulent times is welcome but it is important that government departments have a rigorous focus on effectiveness, accountability and transparency.
7 April 2017
Tea fields

Safeguarding: Where next for the sector?

An update on what Bond, NGOs and the government have been doing to ensure the sector protects people from abuse, holds abusers to account and encourages those affected to report incidents.
13 June 2018
Mountain path in Alesund Norway

It’s how, not how much: rethinking "scale" in transformational change

"Impact at scale" is about reaching the right people in the right place, rather than just reaching more people.
25 May 2018
Penny Mordaunt

Penny Mordaunt's vision for international development

Our highlights and analysis of the secretary of state for international development's five priorities and vision for DFID.
12 April 2018
Man sits next to sign in Tortola after Hurricane Irma

We need proactive models of humanitarian funding to prevent suffering

The current model of humanitarian funding often means money arrives too late. Other models could offer improvement.
21 March 2018
Shipping containers

Time to re-energise the INGO model through structural innovation

Mergers, relocations and other organisational structural changes can help INGOs to survive and thrive in a challenging environment.
7 February 2018
Boat navigating a storm

We need more human organisations to manage in turbulent times

Organisations need to become more agile and adaptable to cope in a volatile and uncertain world.
30 January 2018
Typographic letters in the Philippines

Getting evidence and policy to speak the same language

Recommendations for translating your evidence into something that will influence policy making.
8 January 2018
Children running

7 things we want to see in 2018

After a busy 2017, here is what Bond and our partners would like to see happen in 2018.
4 January 2018
Tea fields

Safeguarding: Where next for the sector?

An update on what Bond, NGOs and the government have been doing to ensure the sector protects people from abuse, holds abusers to account and encourages those affected to report incidents.
13 June 2018
Lighthouse shining a beam for a boat

Safeguarding: giving evidence to the IDC and going forward

We provided evidence to the International Development Committee on the action Bond and our members are taking to improve the sector’s approach to safeguarding.
17 May 2018

NGOs and government jointly commit to improving safeguarding standards

NGOs, DFID, the Charity Commission and safeguarding experts have made a joint-commitment to improve safeguarding standards, following the Safeguarding Summit on 5 March 2018.
20 March 2018

Charities commit to taking better action on safeguarding

A joint letter from 22 UK charities announcing a series of measures to improve safeguarding.
23 February 2018
Shipping containers

Time to re-energise the INGO model through structural innovation

Mergers, relocations and other organisational structural changes can help INGOs to survive and thrive in a challenging environment.
7 February 2018
Team meeting

10 ways to do more for wellbeing in your workplace

As staff in the development sector are susceptible to unique forms of stress, the FIND Network provides recommendations for creating a supportive workplace.
27 September 2017
Silhouettes of meeting

10 challenges of creating an effective trustee board

Joe Saxton shares tips on how to have a high-functioning group of trustees, based on his experience of chairing five charities.
4 July 2017
An aeroplane landing in Kenya

What NGOs must do to ensure their staff are safe while travelling

NGOs have a duty of care to reduce risk to their employees through assessment, informed decision making and preparation.
30 March 2017
European flags

Brexit isn’t an end to UK-European civil society collaboration

The UK leaving the EU will have a big impact on civil society in both the UK and on the continent, but the sector should still work together to achieve common goals.
9 January 2018
A young mother at awareness raising session in Mauritania

The UK’s expertise on aid is still needed for Europe’s development work

With EU states missing the 0.7% aid spending target, the UK has an opportunity to influence the development work of fellow European countries.
31 October 2017
Emergency food, drinking water and shelter to help people displaced in Rakhine State, western Burma.

What does leaving the EU mean for development policy?

Bond's new research explores the different development and humanitarian opportunities and challenges for the UK and the EU post-Brexit.
21 July 2017

Why worry about Brexit? The funding risks of inertia for UK CSOs

UK CSOs need mitigation strategies to survive a possible shortfall in EU annual funding as high as €356.9 million, shows Bond's new research.
19 July 2017
People walking quickly

Bond events at party conferences

Find out more about our party conference events this year, which will focus on the future of international development post Brexit.
13 September 2016
farmers in India

Post-Brexit development friendly trade policies

Given the uncertainty around the UK’s future relationship with the EU, and the knock-on effect on the farmers and workers in developing countries who rely on exports for their livelihoods, how do we make trade sustainable for vulnerable economies?
31 August 2016
Polling station

EU referendum: considering global poverty and injustice

During the final day of campaigning, we must encourage everyone to have their say and make sure our supporters consider the impact of their vote on tackling global challenges, says Bond's chief executive, Ben Jackson.
22 June 2016
Woman in Côte d’Ivoire

Achieving the SDGs: the EU must continue to lead the way

Linda McAvan MEP reflects on the European Year of Development and explains why the EU has a vital role to play in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.
27 January 2016
Mantis app hacked

The development organisation of the future?

We ran an experiment using a fictional NGO to get organisations to think about how they need to change if they are to stay relevant in a rapidly changing world.
28 March 2018
Aerial view of Shanghai

2017 development predictions: how did we do?

We look at whether our predictions for 2017 became reality.
21 December 2017
World map networks

Top 11 resources on blockchain for global development

11 podcasts, blogs and websites to help you get your head around blockchain and its potential for the sector.
26 October 2017
Delegate using virtual reality at event

Using virtual reality to tell real stories

Virtual reality immerses viewers in the story and is already being used by a number of international development agencies.
20 September 2017
Computer monitor numbers

4 ways blockchain is being used in international development

Blockchain technology is predicted to be a disruptive force over the coming years. Here are some examples of how it's already being used in the international development sector.
7 September 2017
Woman looking out to sea

The aid sector in 2030: Challenges and changes ahead for INGOs

Conflict, climate change, the rise of new aid actors – the world will be quite different in 15 years’ time. New research suggests how INGOs can remain relevant in the aid sector of the future.
30 August 2017
Aerial highway

3 top tips to boost your future-readiness

Research shows that organisations and leaders who take a long-term view outperform those who don't. What can you do to improve your future-thinking?
24 July 2017
Medical Aid Films video projection

Change your ways of working to encourage real innovation

Medical Aid Films share their recommendations for creating an innovative organisational culture.
7 July 2017

Members' tweets

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7 months ago

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7 months ago

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7 months ago

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