Tag: NGO

New research explores the role of the INGO sector in decolonising economic development

Stuart Mitchell

Bond has published new research that delves into how far the international NGO sector has come in decolonising its work on economic development.   This report, commissioned by Bond and written by economists, Surbhi Kesar (SOAS) and Ingrid Kvangraven (King’s College) provides a historical overview of economic development theory, the role of international NGOs (INGOs), and offers a framework for decolonising economic development by addressing its structural issues. The report finds that while many INGOs have focused on reforming their operations and relationships with communities, they have largely neglected the deeper…

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NGOs more trusted than media to deliver accurate information, says report

Stuart Mitchell

NGOs are seen as more likely than media, government and business to be reliable sources of information, a new report shows. The 2023 Edelman Trust Barometer, produced by global PR firm Edelman, surveyed 32,000 people in 28 countries in November 2022. Globally, 51% said they thought of NGOs as a reliable source of trustworthy information, while 29% said they were likely to provide false or misleading information. Businesses were also seen as good sources of information, with 48% considering them reliable. More people thought governments were a source of false…

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The Pfizer Foundation Announces 20 Grants Focused on Strengthening Health Systems to Combat Infectious Disease

Stuart Mitchell

The Pfizer Foundation* has announced 20 grants to help non-governmental organizations (NGOs), non-profits and social enterprises address critical health challenges related to infectious diseases, including the increasing threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), in some of the world’s most vulnerable communities. Recipients of the one-year Global Health Innovation Grants (GHIG) include partners in 12 low- and middle-income countries that will each receive US $100,000, for a total investment this year of US $2 million by The Pfizer Foundation. The Pfizer Foundation’s flagship GHIG program is managed in partnership with Innovations in…

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