Posts tagged ‘Development Effectiveness’
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.
World AIDS Day: Some good news
On Monday 1 December 2014, people around the world marked World AIDS Day, to help raise awareness of the disease. And the good news is that the end of AIDS is in sight.
The 2014 World Cup – reflections on the link between sports and development
Reflections on how to use sports as a tool for social development, on the eve of the 2014 soccer World Cup in Brazil.
Challenging the stereotypes of “Africa”
Irish NGOs are working together to change attitudes and impressions of developing countries. Here are some examples of how they are doing that.
Reflections on HLM Mexico
A reflection on the recent meeting on “Development Effectiveness” that took place in Mexico.
Irish aid in Africa: Five personal experiences
Does Irish overseas aid really make a difference?
We asked five TDs and Senators who have travelled to Africa to tell us their personal experiences.
This is what they said.
Why are all eyes on Mexico this week?
This week, Dóchas member organisations and NGOs from around the world gather in Mexico, to see how their experience can help improve the world’s efforts to end poverty.
It’s the economy, again. – A response to Siobhán McGee
Tom Roche of Just Forests reacts to Siobhán McGee’s article on changing business attitudes to development.
On World Water Day, remember what water means
Last Saturday, March 22nd, marked World Water Day. An opportunity to reflect on the importance of safe and equitable access to water.
NGO Partnerships, NGO Accountability & NGO Principles
Dóchas has developed Guidelines for NGOs working in partnerships – That is, for nearly every Development NGO on the planet…
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