Right here, not just over there: Universal equity in international development
In March of this year, I was delighted to publish an article in Gender & Development – and in very good company indeed. The editors...
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From donor-driven to self-sufficient: Story of the Zambian Governance Foundation
Every so often, and with increasing frequency, I’m reminded of the fact that working in development is for many a deeply personal affair....
Takeaways from the 2019 Bond Conference
A total of 1,200 participants attended the two-day 2019 Bond Conference earlier this week, apparently making it the largest conference to...
Name & praise: What we can all learn from community philanthropy
This post is part of my name and praise series. A counterpoint to naming and shaming, I highlight best practice in creating more...
Let’s talk about white privilege in development
I’ve wanted to write this post for a while but couldn’t seem to find the best way of expressing myself. When I read the recent opinion...
Rethink Fragility Podcast: Listen to me make my case
Delighted to have been part of Ian Quick’s new 100 Voices series, comprised of extended conversations with practitioners doing...
Step 1: Acknowledging the effects of power imbalances in development
Power imbalances and asymmetries are a structural reality of the international development system. They always have been. These...
Name & Praise: World Vision and partner health checks
Today I’m launching a new series called Name & Praise. A counterpoint to naming and shaming, this series will focus on highlighting...
From someone who’s been there, done that: an interview with Irũngũ Houghton
I met Irũngũ Houghton, Executive Director of Amnesty International Kenya, at this year’s Bond Conference, where he chaired a panel on...
What IS equitable partnership in development?
My ongoing research project highlights the importance of creating equitable partnerships between the Global South and North. As I...
5 things I learned at the Bond Conference – Day 2
And that’s a wrap – here are some thoughts from the closing day of the 2018 Bond Conference. 1, Leading from the Global South has become...
5 things I learned at the Bond Conference - Day 1
It is a happy coincidence that the 2018 Bond Conference is being held as I start writing this blog, and it has provided the perfect...
Introduction: What I will write about
Welcome! The overall ambition of this blog is to write about ways to bridge the gap between the Global South and North. (If you’re...