Alex MartinsMay 11, 20204 minRight here, not just over there: Universal equity in international development (Part 1)In March of this year, I was delighted to publish an article in Gender & Development – and in very good company indeed. The editors invit...
Alex MartinsApr 9, 20194 minFrom donor-driven to self-sufficient: Story of the Zambian Governance FoundationEvery so often, and with increasing frequency, I’m reminded of the fact that working in development is for many a deeply personal affair....
Alex MartinsMar 20, 20194 minTakeaways from the 2019 Bond ConferenceA total of 1,200 participants attended the two-day 2019 Bond Conference earlier this week, apparently making it the largest conference to...
Alex MartinsJan 14, 20194 minName & praise: What we can all learn from community philanthropyThis post is part of my name and praise series. A counterpoint to naming and shaming, I highlight best practice in creating more equitabl...
Alex MartinsOct 26, 20185 minLet’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 pi...
Alex MartinsAug 4, 20181 minRethink 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 interestin...
Alex MartinsJul 22, 20182 minStep 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 imbalance...
Alex MartinsMay 8, 20183 minName & 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 examp...
Alex MartinsMar 27, 20184 minFrom 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 ‘Le...
Alex MartinsMar 19, 20184 minWhat IS equitable partnership in development?My ongoing research project highlights the importance of creating equitable partnerships between the Global South and North. As I intervi...
Alex MartinsFeb 28, 20183 min5 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 ...
Alex MartinsFeb 27, 20182 min5 things I learned at the Bond Conference - Day 1It is a happy coincidence that the 2018 Bond Conference is being held as I start writing this blog, and it has provided the perfect inspi...
Alex MartinsFeb 26, 20182 minIntroduction: What I will write aboutWelcome! The overall ambition of this blog is to write about ways to bridge the gap between the Global South and North. (If you’re curiou...