People are queuing up to point out that the global aid and development system is flawed and tainted with neo-colonial attitudes, sex scandals, racism, corruption and waste. But what is the alternative? Is it time to shift power away from the Global North and back to local people and communities who are capable of mapping …
The pre-conception is that sustainability comes with a direct cost to governments and society; that improvement cannot be self-funding. Just consider if that was not the reality and then read on. Is there indeed a better way of fighting climate change, poverty and hunger than relying on governments and international aid organisations? What if, instead …
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Key Insights from the HLA conference – Brussels 16 – 17 November 2022 It was my privilege to chair three panel sessions at the Humanitarian Logistics Association conference track at the Aidex2022 exhibition and conference. The themes that were explored by speakers covered Procurement, Health and Last Mile. In the real world of aid, development …
The implications of language are a daily challenge in our work at the ISEDT and with the Disasters Group at Catalyst 2030. It seems to apply especially to conversations in sustainability, aid and development. The opportunities for misunderstanding and misinterpretation from what is said and written are legion. Even the more aware communicators can be …
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As of 30th March 2022, the BBC reported that the refugees fleeing Ukraine numbered 4 million. The oil price measured by the market for Brent Crude peaked at $120 plus and has settled back to c.$110 per barrel. The global price of grain has spiked by more than 30%. Prices are now feeding through to …
Read more “Ukraine – a global tipping point for aid and development? For the better?”