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UK’s influence at UN would be in freefall post-Brexit if not for 0.7%

The UN Association warns that the UK faces challenges in maintaining its influence once it has exited the EU, but highlights the importance of the 0.7% aid commitment to the UK's position.
21 February 2019
Collaborating with digital partner

How to find the right digital partner

Finding a strategic partner to work with who'll drive forward your digital vision is not easy, so here are the steps we took and some tips for making the most of the process.
21 February 2019
Child in Yemen eating food

4 tips for developing a USAID proposal

Securing funds from the US government's development agency can be time-consuming and competitive, so it's good to be prepared before bidding.
21 February 2019
Delegates at Bond Conference 2018

How to make the most of Bond Conference

Tips to make the most out of Europe's biggest international development event.
20 February 2019
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Embracing digital principles for inclusive development

More and more organisations are endorsing the Principles for Digital Development, which help guide the effective use of technology.
12 February 2019
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Counting investment profits as aid risks undermining development efforts

Any private investment in aid needs to work in the interests of the world’s poorest or the UK's aid quality will deteriorate.
8 February 2019
Lighthouse by the sea

Driving up safeguarding standards: one year on

Some of the ways the aid sector has stepped up to prevent exploitation, abuse and harassment over the past 12 months.
8 February 2019
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How do you know when your NGO needs to change?

NGO leaders need to make brave decisions in order to adapt and evolve for the future.
7 February 2019
European headquarters of the United Nations

UK’s influence at UN would be in freefall post-Brexit if not for 0.7%

The UN Association warns that the UK faces challenges in maintaining its influence once it has exited the EU, but highlights the importance of the 0.7% aid commitment to the UK's position.
21 February 2019
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The question campaigners hate to answer, but need to

Asking ourselves why our advocacy doesn't work can hurt but it also helps us to understand what we need to do next.
31 January 2019
Training being provided to mothers in Niger

Counter Terrorism Bill: Aid workers to be exempt from damaging law

An amendment excluding aid and humanitarian actors from the "designated areas offence" has been passed in the House of Lords after campaigning by Bond and members.
16 January 2019
Children in school in Zambia raising their hands

Engaging different audiences in behaviour change programmes

Behaviour change campaigns can make a real difference if tailored for the right audiences and their needs.
7 January 2019
Rohingya refugee children participate in recreational activities in a Child Friendly Space run by Save The Children.

6 policy changes we want to see this year

Some of the policy areas that Bond will be working on in 2019 and the changes we'd like to see happen in them.
2 January 2019
Mims Davies

Mims Davies appointed new minister for civil society

The MP for Eastleigh has been appointed minister for sport and civil society.
7 November 2018
Speakers at Bond's event at the Conference Party Conference

Highlights from Conservative Party Conference 2018

A round up of the key international development speeches from the Conservative Party Conference, as well as details of Bond's packed fringe event with Penny Mordaunt.
4 October 2018
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Highlights from the Labour Conference 2018

A roundup of the international development issues discussed at the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool.
27 September 2018
UK aid in Burma

What does the new aid effectiveness report mean for UK aid?

A new report measuring aid effectiveness finds that the UK is beginning to fall behind when it comes to aid quality.
20 December 2018
Corruption, non merci sign in Democractic Republic of Congo

One year on from the UK’s Anti-Corruption Strategy: what next?

The Bond Anti-Corruption Group reflects on progress made and next steps for six of the key themes covered in the UK's Anti-Corruption Strategy.
10 December 2018
Roof of building look into sky - Museu de Ciències Naturals de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain

Transparent data publishing can transform development

Being able to show transparent and accountable practice is important for NGOs but the way we demonstrate this varies.
3 July 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
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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
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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
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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
Tanzanian woman and child with computer learning about digital

Embracing digital principles for inclusive development

More and more organisations are endorsing the Principles for Digital Development, which help guide the effective use of technology.
12 February 2019
Lighthouse by the sea

Driving up safeguarding standards: one year on

Some of the ways the aid sector has stepped up to prevent exploitation, abuse and harassment over the past 12 months.
8 February 2019
Silhouette of road sign

How do you know when your NGO needs to change?

NGO leaders need to make brave decisions in order to adapt and evolve for the future.
7 February 2019
Children in school in Zambia raising their hands

Engaging different audiences in behaviour change programmes

Behaviour change campaigns can make a real difference if tailored for the right audiences and their needs.
7 January 2019
Swirl of barracuda

The future of big INGOs: ways forward in a fast-changing world

Penny Lawrence looks at the structural and cultural changes multi-mandate NGOs can make to keep up with future trends.
11 December 2018
Doctor examining a baby being held by a woman

Counter Terrorism Bill: Lords pass amendment to protect aid workers

Following a call from 22 NGOs, the House of Lords passed an amendment to a bill which exempts aid workers from prosecution after travelling to fragile states.
4 December 2018
Fish on coral on Great Barrier Reef

Can big NGOs survive and thrive again?

Oxfam GB's former deputy chief executive discusses the challenges facing big international development charities and shares her insights into how they can remain relevant.
8 November 2018
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Applying 8 principles for fair and inclusive research partnerships

Recommendations for building more equitable research partnerships that can have a real world impact.
30 October 2018
Lighthouse by the sea

Driving up safeguarding standards: one year on

Some of the ways the aid sector has stepped up to prevent exploitation, abuse and harassment over the past 12 months.
8 February 2019
Unfocused shot of meeting

A human approach to crisis management

Managing a crisis can be complicated, but organisations need to consider their people's wellbeing when planning their responses.
24 January 2019
Fish on coral on Great Barrier Reef

Can big NGOs survive and thrive again?

Oxfam GB's former deputy chief executive discusses the challenges facing big international development charities and shares her insights into how they can remain relevant.
8 November 2018
People in an office

A respectful organisational culture is crucial to safeguarding

Recommendations for cultivating an inclusive, supportive culture for NGOs.
1 October 2018
Headshots of diverse people from around the world

We must celebrate diversity in our sector to drive inclusion

Despite the sector’s progress in tackling inequalities overseas, the UK charity workforce still needs to overcome challenges in diversity, inclusion and unequal pay.
29 August 2018
Safeguarding Conference

Safeguarding: 6 priorities for transformative action

Bond members came together to work on what we need to create sustainable sector-wide solutions to safeguarding.
23 August 2018
Houses of Parliament

Aid sector must do more to stamp out sexual abuse, says IDC

Despite the sector's progress on safeguarding, the International Development Committee's inquiry calls for a stronger response to sexual exploitation and abuse.
31 July 2018
Marathon start

We must be proud of our sector if we want to change it

How do today’s INGO leaders decide when radical change is required, and when to recommit to long-held values and ways of working?
30 July 2018
European headquarters of the United Nations

UK’s influence at UN would be in freefall post-Brexit if not for 0.7%

The UN Association warns that the UK faces challenges in maintaining its influence once it has exited the EU, but highlights the importance of the 0.7% aid commitment to the UK's position.
21 February 2019
European flags

CSO funding in Europe: Is DFID still leading the way?

A new research study looks at how UK government funding of CSOs compares to trends in five other European countries.
5 February 2019
Brexit flags

PM’s Brexit deal rejected: What now for NGOs?

Summarising the current Brexit situation facing the UK development sector, what might happen now and Bond's priorities for the year.
16 January 2019
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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
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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
Swirl of barracuda

The future of big INGOs: ways forward in a fast-changing world

Penny Lawrence looks at the structural and cultural changes multi-mandate NGOs can make to keep up with future trends.
11 December 2018
Star Trail

4 digital trends for NGOs

Digital continues to change the way NGOs work and communicate, with ongoing trends offering opportunities and challenges.
12 July 2018
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
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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
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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

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