The most useful tools, reports, books, how-to-guides, videos, briefings, presentations and websites for people working in international development.
As well as Bond’s own publications, we link to other useful resources for charities and NGOs. If there’s anything you think should be here but isn’t, please use the form at the bottom of the page to let us know about it.
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Principles and practices to improve government engagement with civil society
Bond
This report outlines fundamental problems in how government engages with civil society, and outlines principles and practical steps to improve the relationship.
April, 2019
podcast
Bondcast episode 4
With more UK aid being delivered through the private sector, we brought together sector experts to interrogate what these trends mean for the poorest countries.
March, 2019
briefing
Bond Caste and Development Group
This brief provides a summary of the key messages, findings and recommendations of a Bond report exploring how caste discrimination hinders progress on the SDGs.
March, 2019
report
Tackling work and descent-based discrimination to achieve the SDGs for all
Bond Caste and Development group
This report argues that there needs to be more focus on caste in order for us to achieve development goals and human rights.
March, 2019
social media
Bond
A selection of images and statistics showing the value of multilateral partnerships when working on development issues like health, education and climate change.
March, 2019
report
The state of research in the INGO sector and ways forward for better practice
Bond, Leverhulme Trust, The Open University
This report supports INGOs to think about their options for engaging with evidence and develop more strategic approaches to using, generating and communicating research.
March, 2019
letter
DFID
A letter from Nick Dyer, DFID's director general for economic development, outlining DFID's preparations for a No Deal Brexit.
February, 2019
toolkit
Humanity & Inclusion
A learning toolkit on collecting data on persons with disability using the Washington Group Questions in humanitarian action.
February, 2019
toolkit
A toolkit for being an effective PCSD watchdog
Bond
This toolkit includes information on policy coherence for sustainable development and tools and recommendations for organisations.
January, 2019
report
An independent civil society assessment of 2018 voluntary national reviews with recommendations and best practice from around the world.
January, 2019
video
Future Advocacy
Kirsty McNeill, executive director of policy, advocacy and campaigns at Save the Children, on the key elements for a strong advocacy strategy.
January, 2019
toolkit
A selection of monitoring, evaluation, assessment and learning resources such as toolkits, blogs and learning opportunities.
January, 2019
tool
People in Need
IndiKit provides indicators to help aid and development organisations better understand their impact.
January, 2019
report
The Changing Faces of Aid and Development Cooperation
The Reality of Aid Network
The Reality of Aid Report 2018 analyses the recent changes in international aid in the context of Agenda 2030, as well as the persistence of poverty and growing inequalities within and between countries.
January, 2019
briefing
Development Initiatives
This factsheet analyses the 2017 statistics on official development assistance spending.
December, 2018
report
ALNAP
An independent study compiling the latest statistics and analysis on the size, shape and scope of the humanitarian system and assessing overall performance and progress.
December, 2018
podcast
Bondcast episode 3
Bond
Panellists discuss the current imbalances between southern and northern NGOs and how the sector can empower southern partners.
December, 2018
podcast
Bondcast episode 2
Experts interrogate whether blockchain technology can bring transparency and empowerment to the international development sector.
November, 2018
podcast
Bondcast episode 1
Experts debate the relationship between media attitudes and the British public’s declining trust in NGOs.
November, 2018
report
Expanding crisis-affected people’s influence over aid decisions: An outlook to 2040
IARAN
This report explores the dynamics of decision-making in humanitarian aid, looking at the trends that could move us (or prevent us from moving) to a system where people affected by crises are taking the decisions about the aid that they receive.
November, 2018