A shifting state system, a dysfunctional market and a restless global society face rising economic inequality and mass migration, accelerating polarisation and extremism, and urgent demands for decol
Decolonizing International Development
Policy papers from women of color.
Can Foreign Aid be Decolonised? – With Power Shifter Degan Ali
Foreign aid has helped save millions of lives. But the whole system is facing a huge reckoning. As the New York Times’ Editorial Board wrote recently, “A growing group of intellectuals, aid worker
Racism doesn’t just exist within aid. It’s the structure the sector is built on
Racism doesn’t just exist within aid. It’s the structure the sector is built on To disrupt colonial power inequalities, the global south needs to take more control
Racism, power and truth: Experiences of people of colour in development
Organisations need to reflect more deeply on the colonial roots of the international development and humanitarian system, which continues to insidiously perpetuate racism in the UK and beyond. A y
Time to Decolonise Aid
In November 2020, Peace Direct, Adeso, the Alliance for Peacebuilding and Women of Color Advancing Peace and Security held a three-day online consultation with 158 activists, decision- makers, academ