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At this key moment, halfway to the 2030 target for implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), ‘Stepping up to the SDGs’ reassesses how SIDA members are implementing the SDG Agenda. It reveals that our members contribute to all 17 SDGs in over 170 countries. By mapping thecontributions of our member organisations in different countries against Continue reading “Stepping up to the SDGs – Report”
The Scottish Government have launched a consultation on proposals for a Human Rights Bill for Scotland.
The four day week is an alternative work arrangement that reduces the number of working days from five to four while maintaining the same productivity, goals, and salary.
This report maps global SDG progress by members of Scotland’s International Development Alliance. At this key moment, halfway to the 2030 target for implementing the Sustainable DevelopmentGoals (SDGs), ‘Stepping up to the SDGs’ reassesses how SIDA members are implementing the SDGAgenda. It reveals that our members contribute to all 17 SDGs in over 170 countries. Continue reading “Stepping up to the Sustainable Development Goals”
Safely donated medical equipment can be an important part of healthcare around the world, but did you know 70% of donated medical equipment never gets put to its intended use! This resource has been created by the team at the Scottish Global Health Co-ordination Unit, in partnership with Kids Operating Room and with input from Continue reading “10 Steps to Safe Medical Equipment Donations”
Guidance for anyone interested in responding to the members bill consultation on a Wellbeing and Sustainable Development Bill for Scotland. Scotland’s International Development Alliance is delighted to welcome Sarah Boyack MSPs members bill consultation on a Wellbeing And Sustainable Development Bill for Scotland. The Bill is an opportunity for Scotland to demonstrate joined-up policymaking, linking Continue reading “Responding to the Wellbeing and Sustainable Development (Scotland) Bill consultation”
If you want to take action to help those affected by the earthquake in Türkiye and Syria, here’s some advice about how best to do so: You can find out more about how to help on the Scottish Government’s Ready Scotland website: Humanitarian support | Ready Scotland
The National Performance Framework (NPF) is a framework for Scotland to enable decision-making to support national wellbeing. The Framework measures progress against National Outcomes, using a range of economic, social and environmental indicators. The NPF has the potential to be a world leading approach to how we measure collective progress and, alongside the National Outcomes, Continue reading “Measuring Scotland’s Global Impact in the National Performance Framework”
Following the review of its approach to international development in 2020/21, announced by then Minister in March 2021, the Scottish Government International Development Team has been working through a dual approach: During mid-summer 2022, the SG International Development team ran a series of focus groups to co-design with smaller NGOs in Scotland and CSOs in Continue reading “Scottish Government International Development New Programming for 2023+”
Developing Skills for Women Leadership in Climate Action | Online Course Women4Climate is pleased to announce the launch of Developing Skills for Women Leadership in Climate Action, a 4-week online course. This online course aims to empower and inspire women and girls to strengthen their leadership skills in order to deliver green climate initiatives rooted Continue reading “Online Course: Developing Skills for Women Leadership in Climate Action”
A short video interview between CEO of Full Colour, Srabani Sen, and former SIDA board member Sam Ross, discussing the importance of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.
Summary of recommendations for policymakers This report, based on research carried out on behalf of the Alliance and some of its members, and in partnership with Newcastle University, calls on the Scottish Government to give force and meaning to commitments on wellbeing and sustainable development, while ensuring that consideration is given to the global impacts Continue reading “Summary for Wellbeing and Sustainable Development (Scotland) Bill”
Safeguarding is key for all organisations working with and for children, young people and vulnerable adults. The need to strengthen safeguarding policies and practices has been identified as a particular priority in the international aid sector. These three courses form a Safeguarding Leadership Training Package for Safeguarding Leads throughout the aid sector, at regional, national Continue reading “Safeguarding in the International Aid Sector: The Open University”
Recommendations for policymakers This paper makes the case for a new Scottish Government (SG) ‘Global Solidarity Strategy’ that would replace the 2016 International Development Strategy. A new strategy of this kind would sit alongside the new Global Affairs Framework and would set out clearly what it seeks to achieve, why, and how. It would also Continue reading “Scotland and global sustainable development: time to chart a new path?”
Recommendations for policymakers This report, based on research carried out on behalf of SIDA and some of its members, and in partnership with Newcastle University, calls on the Scottish Government to give force and meaning to commitments on wellbeing and sustainable development, while ensuring that consideration is given to the global impacts of activities here Continue reading “Towards a Wellbeing and Sustainable Development (Scotland) Bill”
This newly published report ‘Towards a Wellbeing and Sustainable Development (Scotland) Bill‘, based on research carried out on behalf of the Alliance and some of its members, and in partnership with Newcastle University, calls on the Scottish Government to give force and meaning to commitments on wellbeing and sustainable development, while ensuring that consideration is Continue reading “Full research for report Towards a Wellbeing and Sustainable Development (Scotland) Bill”
SIDA has the following Safe Spaces Policy, and asks that all those registering to attend our events, both virtual and in-person, agree to commit to our ways of being. This policy draws on the work and guidance of many activists, scholars and leaders in the social justice space, and will continue to change and grow Continue reading “Safe Spaces Policy”
This short paper outlines the Alliance’s broad position on how the Scottish Government (SG) should design and implement its contribution to global solidarity, including but not limited to, direct financial support to partner countries through its International Development Fund (IDF) and Humanitarian Emergency Fund (HEF). The paper is set out as a draft discussion paper Continue reading “Draft Discussion Paper: Scottish Government International Development Programming – a new way forward for global solidarity?”