NGO communications: 7 things to never do again
Why we think that changing “mind sets” begins by changing NGO public communications.
Understanding aid dynamics: Are aid allocations truly based on need?
An analysis of funding provided by the USA’s Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA) to over 100 countries over a 20 year period had some unexpected results.
In the media: The European Year for Development
An overview of media coverage of the issues and Irish events of the European Year for Development.
2015 – a possible turning point in history
“There are moments in history that become turning points. In our view, 2015 will be such a moment. It is the most important year for global decision-making since the start of the new millennium.”
– Read this open letter from a host of celebrities and activists
2015 needs to become the beginning of an era
Reflections on the year ahead, by Gabriele Koehler.
“Charity begins at home” is a misunderstood slogan.
Read more: https://dochasnetwork.wordpress.com/2013/09/14/what-people-say-to-charity-begins-at-home/
Why is 2015 the European Year for Development?
A short explanation of why 2015 is such an important year, and why it has been chosen as the European Year for Development.
Lima Climate summit: An overview of reactions
This weekend in Lima, UN member states reached an agreement on how countries should tackle climate change. The talks proved difficult because of divisions between rich and poor countries over how to spread the burden of the costs of adaptation and the mitigation of further climate change.
This article links to an overview of how major news media reported on the outcome of the negotiations, and how various groups responded.