Disruption and resilience in the global South
What keeps the leaders of southern civil society organisations (CSOs) awake at night? One session at the 2017 Bond Conference on 21 March looked at the disruptive forces challenging how southern CSOs achieve social change, as well as their roles as positive disruptive innovators.
- The session built on research conducted by the International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED), and the discussion was led by Namhla Mniki Mangaliso, director of African Monitor, and Nicole Leotaud, chief executive of the Caribbean Natural Resources Institute.
- They talked about their experiences of engaging with disruptive change, encouraged reflection on what’s needed from international NGOs and other key stakeholders, and invited reactions to a new vision of civil society partnership and innovation that’s fit for disrupted and uncertain times.
- IIED associate @halinaward will discuss 'Disruption & resilience in the global South' at #Bondconf at 11.15am --> https://www.bond.org.uk/sessions/disruption-and-resilience-in-the-global-south … pic.twitter.com/G25YROPnYX
- We're talking sharks, crabs & angelfish here at #bondconf - yes, it's #disruption & #resilience in the global south @IIED @jennie_richmond pic.twitter.com/Ewy9AQc0D1
- Vibrant session #bondconf on disruption&resilience in global south with @comicrelief @IIED @AfricanMonitor #CANARI & #urbanforumalmaty pic.twitter.com/2DM2AAzk3b
- Before the discussion started there were remarks on the composition of the panel for the event, with IIED's Strategy and Learning Group head Tom Bigg the notable odd MAN out...
- A nearly all female panel! Speaking about disruption and innovation nonetheless! #globaldev #bondconf pic.twitter.com/QJx09Ahrd2
- The session kicked off in earnest addressing key questions on how disruptive change impacts on the global South, and what civil society in the global South can do to cause disruption.
- What are the disruptors for civil society in global south? Hostile govts? Complex issues? Or #globaldev actors.... Hmm.. #bondconf
- "How do we influence the AU, NEPAD and other African governments?" @Africa_activist answers: radically inclusive partnerships. #bondconf
- @Africa_activist talking radical partnerships - southern organisations drive networks & movements globally. Love it! #bondconf #disruption
- @Africa_activist #disruption requires us to see each other to reimagine purpose & position for @AfricanMonitor with limited funds #bondconf
- Organisations have to be able to identify the opportunities from change & disruption, says @Africa_activist #bondconf #disruptivechange
- Love words from @Africa_activist on the opportunity & challenge in disruptive action: 'A kite flies higher in windy conditions' #bondconf
- Fantastic talk @Africa_activist 'Disruption is an opportunity...so we can become better' Your experience can help many transform #bondconf
- More inclusive partnership the way forward to handle disruption! Great tips from CaNARi & African Monitor, says @derricostefano #bondconf https://twitter.com/derricostefano/status/844159077911609344 …
- Thoughts from the panel on disruption and resilience in the global south. Respect between each other being a key point #bondconf pic.twitter.com/x05mw4XwGM
- Great bit of audience participation at the #bondconf asking each other how we deal with disruption positively in dialogue with others pic.twitter.com/WQPOwUMvek
- How much are we - as northern #globaldev actors - really ready to be disrupted? @jennie_richmond @comicrelief #bondconf #changeisinevitable
- #bondconf speak less about projects, more about organisations to deal with disruption, top lesson from Jennie Richmond @comicrelief
- "Disruption is the only certainty we're facing" (Jennie Richmond, @comicrelief ) as we discuss disruption & resilience at the #bondconf pic.twitter.com/qvPbnaR2N2
- disruption & resilience in the global south #bondconf - trust,humility,dignity,respect - people can make this real pic.twitter.com/202mES9uE5
- #bondconf @AfricanMonitor:Would it not be the greatest disruptor for #civilsociety to have the audacity to cocreate? #disruption #locallyled
- In addition to being well attended and provoking good discussion, the session generated positive feedback.
- Loved hearing from Namhla, Nicole, Jennie, Asel. New messengers hugely helpful for stuckness in disrupted times #bondconf https://twitter.com/IIED/status/844135247239245824 …
- Want to find out more about IIED's work on disruptive change and civil society organisations in the global South? See our collection of blogs and publications below:
Civil society organisations in the global South and disruptive change: implications for fundersSouthern civil society organisations increasingly face numerous disruptive forces and are often effective sources of necessary disruption themselves. Halina Ward and Tom Bigg explore how funders can support these organisations in ever more uncertain times- Mapping the disruptive change ecosystem for Southern CSOsGetting good at disruption has become a key challenge for Southern civil society organisations (CSOs) – and it's very different from the methods taught by business leaders. A three-day retreat at the Rockefeller Foundation Bellagio Center explored what it takes for Southern CSOs to get good at disruption
- What can Southern NGOs teach us about disruptive change?Interviews with Southern NGOs reveal valuable lessons in how to see disruptive change as a force for good – and highlight how donors and Northern partners can provide more effective support
