The very useful Peregrine e-discussion group (previously the Pelican Initiative) run by the Better Evaluation group, is a source of rich discussion. Its members share…
Writing TORs for an evaluation
12/03/2025
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Join a community interested in digital tools for MERL
05/03/2025
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There are a confusing number of acronyms used by the community that is interested in keeping tabs on progress being made (in research, development, activism),…
Communicating the climate emergency
26/02/2025
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It is not unreasonable to claim that the world is not listening to those talking about the climate emergency. If they are listening, they are…
Who will step up to fill the USAID gap?
19/02/2025
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The recent decision by President Donald Trump to freeze all foreign aid has significant and sometimes life-threatening implications for some of the poorest people in…
Effective participation is the goal: but how to get it?
10/02/2025
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Participation in development projects is a central tenet of participatory development and research. It is based on the idea that those most affected by structural…
Challenging Western perspectives in global health
03/02/2025
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This paper by Fayemi et al. asks us to look at the topic of global health ethics in a different way. It argues that conventional…
How can communities bounce back from climate disasters? Policymakers must consider how companies’ reactions matter
13/01/2025
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Climate change puts communities around the world at increasing risk of catastrophic climate disasters. Last year, the floods caused by Storm Daniel wiped out entire…
Imagining a world that is not adult-focused
10/01/2025
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2024 was the 30th anniversary of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC). It is surprising that research and intervention processes have…
Staying Safe Online: Understanding Synthetic Media (Deepfakes)
23/12/2024
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Synthetic media, or ‘deepfake’ content, is rapidly evolving, making it hard to tell what’s real online. This blog by SWGfL helps communities, parents, and young people…
How to navigate things going wrong in a campaign
20/12/2024
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When running campaigns, expect the unexpected. Campaigns are complex and unpredictable, making careful planning and a steady hand necessary to navigating unforeseen challenges. I certainly…
Tackling Child Labour: The CLARISSA Programme
13/12/2024
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Child Labour: Action-Research-Innovation in South and South-Eastern Asia (CLARISSA) was a transformative five-year initiative aimed at addressing some of the most severe forms of child…
Hey International Development, check out TikTok
09/12/2024
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TikTok is a constantly evolving social media platform. It’s targeted towards Generation Z with 16–24-year-olds making up over 60% of the viewers – and 56%…
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