M&E and improving: changing the status quo
The third in a short series of blogs from M&E consultant Nigel Simister which tackle learning and accountability within organisational […]
M&E and improving: the key features
The second in a short series of blogs from M&E consultant Nigel Simister which tackle learning and accountability within organisational […]
The use of consultants in development
By Brian Pratt. As all good bloggers should do, I need to declare an interest here because at INTRAC we […]
OPS 49. Indigenous Social Movements and International NGOs in the Peruvian Amazon
The following report presents a detailed case study of an indigenous organisation based in the Peruvian Amazon and its relationships […]
Organising Railway Workers and Land Migrants: Another Side of Civil Society in the Kyrgyz Republic
Since the political events in early 2005, which culminated in the fleeing of President Askar Akaev and his subsequent replacement […]
Praxis Paper 16. We’re Too Much in ‘To Do’ Mode.
International development organisations are continually urged to do things better by learning more from their experiences. For this, organisational learning […]
Praxis Paper 10. NGO Leadership Development: A Review of the Literature
NGO leaders often face extraordinary challenges – both at a personal and organisational level. These challenges are demanding, and distinct […]
OPS 47. Mapping the Terrain: Exploring Participatory Monitoring and Evaluation of Roma Programming in an Enlarged European Union
This paper provides an overview of the monitoring and evaluation strategies adopted at multiple levels of governance by various stakeholders […]
Praxis Paper 8. Building Organisational Capacity in Iranian Civil Society: Mapping the Progress of CSOs
This paper outlines the various capacity building approaches and activities undertaken within Iran: from promoting the concepts of democracy, rights, […]
Praxis Paper 7. Building Analytical and Adaptive Capacities for Organisational Effectiveness
This Praxis Paper argues that there is a need to recognise and enhance these analytical and adaptive capacities in order […]
Empowerment through Intermediation: Assessing the Role of Civil Society Support Organizations
The overarching goal of development is to promote policies, institutions and capacities that strengthen the voices and participation of the […]
Praxis Paper 2. Rising to the Challenges: Assessing the Impacts of Organisational Capacity Building
This paper offers a brief overview of current thinking and practice in relation to the impact assessment of organisational capacity building interventions. It highlights some challenges and then goes on to provide an overview of some of the practical approaches that have been adopted by NGOs and CSOs.