Following a reformulation of the Grand Bargain priorities and structure (the Grand Bargain 2.0 framework) in 2020 and 2021, 2022 saw a consolidation of action at the political level, which resulted i
The Peacemaking Covenant
As existing frameworks continue to fall short in delivering inclusive peace, it is time to re-think peacemaking. Over the last two years we have done exactly that. Conducting more than 150 with peopl
The nine roles that intermediaries can play in international cooperation
In recent years, there has been growing scrutiny of the largely unchanged role that INGOs have played in humanitarian, development and peacebuilding efforts. This scrutiny includes the push towards g
Rethinking Accountability to Affected People
As the humanitarian sector searches for ways to bring about system change, shift the power and decolonise its practices, reflections and debates on how to ensure the needs of people affected by crise
Rethinking the constraints to localization of foreign aid
It is not local organizations that lack the capacity to work with USAID. Instead, it is USAID that lacks the capacity in its operating systems and organizational culture to work with local organizati
Systems Innovation Guide Series
This guide is designed to give readers a high-level overview to what systems innovation is. We first give a short historical overview to the rise of the concept before going on to talk about the curr
Breaking the Starvation Cycle
The Overhead Myth that suggests that low overheads in non-profits is a sign of efficiency has led to many donors underfunding the associated administration costs of their project grants and driven a
The Majority of Localization Efforts Have Failed. THIS ONE CONTINUES TO SHINE.
The vast majority of localization efforts have failed. The purpose of this study is not to unpack the reasons for these failures (others already have), but rather tocelebrate the demonstrated success
Governing Well: Five questions aid organisations’ governing boards should be asking
Aid organisations’ governing boards could and should play a much stronger role in ensuring that the organisations they oversee meet the CHS Commitments to people affected by crisis. This “Governing W
Looking Forward: Connecting Futures Thinking Mediation and Reconciliation
It can seem impossible for those caught up in violent conflict and its consequences to find space to imagine what peace might look like. Our new briefing paper explains how futures thinking can contr