Rowan is Bond’s policy manager focusing on civic space and the operating environment. She supports organisations from across the development and environment sector to respond to restrictions on advocacy and campaigning in the UK.
Prior to joining Bond, Rowan spent several years researching political and operating space for civil society in post-conflict contexts as a doctoral student at the University of Oxford. Rowan has also worked as a researcher at INTRAC in Oxford, and a policy analyst at SCIAF in Glasgow.
Her interest in international development began at a young age, when she would travel to Kenya to visit family. She is passionate about civil society and has worked with local organisations and activists in several countries around the world, including Burundi, Uganda, Ghana, Libya, Egypt, Tunisia, Morocco, and India.
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Finding the silver lining: civic space in 2022
It’s been a difficult year for civil society in the UK as our rights and freedoms continue to come under pressure. But amidst the challenging developments this year, there have been some positives.
How the National Security Bill could impact your organisation
The government is set to introduce a new law which could impact UK-based INGOs that receive funding for advocacy from overseas, involve international partners in their UK advocacy, or work with or are funded by foreign powers in their transparency and disclosure work .
10 steps to creating better engagement with the UK government
How can we improve engagement so that it delivers on its promise of better inclusion and impact for all? A new Bond guide seeks to provide civil society organisations and government officials with practical tips on how to improve engagement.