News and updates from BCSDN and the region
The sign-on letter, directed to bilateral and multilateral funders and foundations, conveys the strong support of local and community-based organizations from the Majority World (Global South) for the ongoing shift of power and resources towards more locally led approaches. It provides five suggestions to enhance the inclusion of these organizations in international events, emphasizing equal
Read more →In recent years, there has been a resurgence of interest in South-South Cooperation (SSC). With challenges arising in North-South Cooperation, there is a growing demand for fresh development initiatives. Collaborations among Southern states in development strive to complement traditional cooperation, emphasizing principles such as horizontality, solidarity, and a deep regard for national sovereignty and ownership.
Read more →AidWatch reports provide recommendations for policymakers managing development challenges. They evaluate European ODA’s quantity and quality, advocating for its support to the most marginalized, and pressuring policymakers to uphold commitments for partners’ development goals. OECD data shows that EU Member States reported EUR 84 billion in ODA in 2022, a 19% real increase from 2021.
Read more →At the United Nations General Assembly’s High-level Dialogue (HLD) on Financing for Development (FfD), CSO Partnership for Development Effectiveness (CPDE) brings demands for urgent, radical change to aid architecture. The HLD FfD comes at a critical juncture in the pursuit of the SDGs, which the UN itself has described to be off-track at their midpoint,
Read more →At the recent Open Government Partnership (OGP) Global Summit in Estonia, civil society members of the OGP Steering Committee issued a statement on the World Bank Evolution Roadmap entitled Empowering Civil Society: Envisioning Collaborative Transformation in World Bank Initiatives. The statement calls on the World Bank to re-articulate clear roles for citizens and CSOs in
Read more →At the United Nations General Assembly’s High-level Dialogue (HLD) on Financing for Development (FfD), CSO Partnership for Development Effectiveness (CPDE) brings demands for urgent, radical change to aid architecture. The HLD FfD comes at a critical juncture in the pursuit of the SDGs, which the UN itself has described to be off-track at their midpoint,
Read more →Artificial intelligence is already a fact in international development. It is present in many of the tools researchers use on a daily basis to aid in data analysis, translation, and speech-to-text transcription. Services like Google Translate and Otter are significantly cutting the time spent on previously labor-intensive tasks. AI can also support the data collection
Read more →Foundations are all confronted with their grantees’ internal capacity issues yet can be at a loss on how to best support them – and do so in a way that does not reinforce the existing imbalance of power. The event held by the Philea Organisational Development (OD) Community of Practice in March, centered on the
Read more →Civil society often faces complex challenges with their access to financial services across the world. These challenges affect the three basic stages of the relationship between banks and CSOs: onboarding CSOs as clients (difficulty opening a bank account, extensive and burdensome due diligence); transaction monitoring and suspending/freezing accounts and transactions; as well as termination (ending
Read more →In a recent article for bond, Restless Development advocates youth leadership for sustainability, yet obstacles hinder intuitive funding. Philanthropy adapts to equity demands, colonial legacies, and potential closures for justice. Hope emerges in adaptable funding models, but progress lags for urgent youth-led initiatives. To address pressing environmental concerns, funders must adopt innovative, flexible mechanisms empowering
Read more →ECNL has shared a list of good practices regarding civil society challenges referring to access of financial services worldwide. These challenges affect the three basic stages of the relationship between banks and CSOs: onboarding CSOs as clients (difficulty opening a bank account, extensive and burdensome due diligence); transaction monitoring and suspending/freezing accounts and transactions; as
Read more →Since 2013, the annual European Day of Foundations and Donors showcases the European philanthropy sector, promoting the importance of giving and civic action. The article discusses philanthropy’s complex nature, found both in large and well-established organizations, as well as organizations operating on a grass-root level, all contributing to a motivation to do good. Read more
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