The Decade of Disruption?! The international development sector is experiencing a period of intense change. This can lead to opportunity. As Tasneem Essop from Climate Action Network urges, “we must take advantage of this transformative moment”. Based on research, Bond, the UK network for organisations working in international development, believe the four main transitions to watch out for are:
Climate change and environmental degradation
New routes to development
Redistribution of power
Reinvented charity models
To find out more about the trends, opportunities and risks, read the full report here or watch a short video below.
How is 'power' being redistributed in the international development sector? In light of Covid-19, calls to shift decision making power have intensified. Bond has recognised 3 main trends: 1) the rise of new activism and social media; 2) widening inequalities, political instability and closing of civic space; and 3) shifting the power south and decolonising mindsets. To read more, click here.
Exciting news about a new project: The Great Collaboration! We are excited to be collaborating with the Herefordshire Green Network, Hope for the Future and Fownhope Parish Council and around 7 other main stakeholders in a new project called ‘The Great Collaboration’. This involves the creation of an interactive website that will educate, support and encourage parish communities in the UK on their journey to reach net zero by 2050. Many thanks to Kate (Gathercole), Beth (Williamson), Wendy (Ogden), Mike (Simmons), Gareth (Williams), Deven (Thakkar) and Tom (Stokes) who have been leading on this in the early stages.
Vivien Greene Quote: "Life is not about waiting for the storms to pass. It’s about learning how to dance in the rain."
Have a great day!
Rosie, Lorna and Ian