RECOGNIZING THE URGENCY: POLICY AS A “PUSH AND PULL” FACTOR FOR ADVOCACY The message from the scientific community is loud and clear: The choices and actions implemented in the recent past will have impacts now and for thousands of years. In its 2023…

In pursuing transformative change, activists often direct their efforts toward individuals in positions of power. While these individuals may have influence, it is crucial to recognize that the true power of change lies within the communities themselves. At Helvetas, we…

The rise of the gig economy has led to an explosion in the number of freelancers worldwide. There are currently an estimated 1.2 billion freelancers, which is nearly one-third of the total global workforce. Freelancers face a unique set of…

The Western Balkans and Eastern Europe are confronted with many development challenges that require close collaboration and meaningful dialogue between government, the private sector and civil society. To promote this exchange, the Regional Advocacy Network acts as a knowledge broker. …

The problem of gender-based violence in the Eastern Europe media Gender parity is not recovering. According to the Global Gender Gap Report (2022), it will take another 132 years to close the global gender gap. As crises compound, women’s workforce outcomes are…

Experience has taught development experts that advocacy cannot succeed as a one-person show. Membership associations and networks are an engine to make advocacy work. Allies and partners are needed to drive support for a multitude of issues, build broader legitimacy,…

Performance-based systems are goal-oriented approaches focusing on results rather than inputs, aiming to improve public administration practices. Implementing these systems requires careful consideration of incentives, risks, and stakeholder participation. Our experience with the Decentralization and Municipal Support (DEMOS) project in…

The lines between influencers and leaders are increasingly blurred – a phenomenon that has been accentuated by digitalization. In pre-social times the word leader represented people with charisma and resilience, who could impact or motivate communities through their influence. Leaders…

Advocacy is “the deliberate process of influencing decisions within political, economic and social systems and institutions with the aim of making policies and processes more just, inclusive and pro-poor” (Helvetas Advocacy Concept). In this case study, we delve into the…