Resources

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Leading from the middle: rethinking leadership in global networks

In this short paper, Bethlehem Mengistu explores "leading from the middle", an approach to leadership in networks and coalitions.

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Bethlehem Mengistu

Fair pay and ethical and values-driven consultancy: addressing pay inequality

Ishbel McWha-Hermann (Project Fair) and Paul Knipe (INTRAC) explore the issue of fair pay in civil society consultancy.

Education Out Loud: six insights on civil society effectiveness, legitimacy, sustainability, and grant management

Kate Newman, Hannah Beardon, and Helen Collinson share insights from their review of this large advocacy and accountability initiative.

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Kate Newman, Hannah Beardon, and Helen Collinson

How are others thinking about decolonising MEL within the international development sector?

INTRAC Senior Consultant Lucy Gray surveys the scene for sector thinking on decolonising monitoring, evaluation, and learning.

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Consultants as connectors: strengthening civil society through knowledge transfer

Allan Moolman explores the vital role of consultants in the context of ecosystems of civil society support.

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20 Years On: Reflections on Partnerships

Vicky Mancuso Brehm reflects on the changes in civil society partnerships since a major INTRAC research study in 2004.

Core grants: the long and winding road to transformative funding

This paper, jointly developed with Laudes Foundation, examines core grants - a flexible funding mechanism with unique advantages and disadvantages.

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Short paper: Cultivating capacity amidst COVID-19

Drawing on discussions with practitioners from around the world, Rick James explores challenges and opportunities in cultivating capacity during the pandemic.

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Dialogue paper: Global perspectives on decolonising capacity strengthening

Six capacity strengthening providers share their perspectives on the issue of decolonising capacity strengthening.