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Latest Posts
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A Brief (20th Century) History of Our Sector
In the 20th century, global power dynamics reshaped aid, development, and humanitarian practices, impacting countries and organisations worldwide.
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Asset-Based Vs. Deficit-Based Approaches to PMEL
A comparison of asset-based and deficit-based approaches to PMEL, to find commonalities and ways to combine them to strengthen our work.
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Guide: Turning Site Visits to Learning Visits
When visiting project sites, treat it as a learning opportunity, understanding the local context and needs. Clarify objectives and involve relevant team members. Plan to implement ideas gathered. Respect the local community’s time and perspective. Show commitment, involve local partners, and document insights for review. Keep communication open for mutual accountability and shared learning.
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How to do an Inclusive Counting the Cost Study
To ensure a thorough cost analysis for your project, define the scope, engage internal and external teams, collect qualitative and quantitative data, perform a cost-benefit analysis, prepare a comprehensive report for transparency, and gather feedback for future improvement. This inclusive approach will accurately represent the financial needs of your organization and support decision-making.
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Why RADIQUAL (and my Politics)
How and why I like the name RADIQUAL for my framework, how it reflects values values and political beliefs, emphasising the need for political engagement PMEL and rejecting the idea of being apolitical.
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Choosing the Right Indicators
When measuring project impact, clear indicators are crucial. Design multipurpose indicators, link them to objectives, and use SMART/SPICED types effectively.
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Template: Data Collection Plan
This tool helps plan data collection and can be enhanced with a timeline. It optimises resource allocation and efficiency.
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Repost: Social impact vs. nonprofit
I saw Eric Ressler’s viral post on LinkedIn, and heard him talk about it on the ‘Untapped Philanthropy’ podcast (a highly recommended listen, btw!) He makes such important points for us to consider. I’ve always thought language was the most important trivial issue for us to care about. In the grand scheme of our work,
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Participatory Learning and Action as a Tool to Design Community-Led Projects
Participatory Learning and Action (PLA) is a community-centreed approach empowering local participation in project planning, implementation, and evaluation. This fosters sustainability, cultural relevance, transparency, and knowledge exchange, requiring time, resources, and a shift in organizational culture.