Filter by: Search 1-12 of 60 results July 2026 Discussion Paper 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. Author: Bethlehem Mengistu April 2026 Discussion Paper 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. Authors: Ishbel McWha-Hermann and Paul Knipe January 2026 Discussion Paper 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. Authors: Kate Newman, Hannah Beardon, and Helen Collinson November 2025 Discussion Paper 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. Author: Lucy Gray October 2025 Discussion Paper 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. Author: Allan Moolman July 2023 Discussion Paper 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. Author: Vicky Mancuso Brehm August 2022 Discussion Paper Dialogue paper: The unique insight of young people – youth, development, and shifting the power In this full dialogue paper, five young civil society practitioners reflect on #shiftthepower Authors: Willemijn de Bruin, Timothy Kisuule, Lily Maćków-McGuire, Marina Raoilimanantsoa, and Alastair Spray April 2021 Discussion Paper 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. Author: Rod MacLeod November 2020 Discussion Paper 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. Author: Rick James November 2020 Discussion Paper Dialogue paper: Global perspectives on decolonising capacity strengthening Six capacity strengthening providers share their perspectives on the issue of decolonising capacity strengthening. September 2017 Report / Executive Summary Working Paper 4. Designing a local governance performance index: a problem-solving approach in Tanzania Authors: Anna Mdee, Patricia Tshomba, Andrew Mushi August 2017 Special Series Briefing Paper 2. Can locally-developed indicators catalyse more responsive local government? Findings from the research Authors: Rachel Hayman, Anna Mdee and Patricia Tshomba 1-12 of 60 results 1 2 … 5 Next