Why decolonisation matters in M&E – introducing our new power-critical toolkit

by | | Allgemein, Monitoring & Evaluation, Our Organisation

“Here at Arqaam, we have created a survey and initiated conversations with colleagues worldwide to gather insights on challenges in M&E stemming from power imbalances rooted in colonial legacies. This article will delve into the reasons behind our pursuit of...

Beyond Borders: A film critique of finding love against the backdrop of humanitarian Crises

by | | Gender

“Beyond Borders relies on gendered and racialised tropes of passivity vs. activity, particularly in the field of politics and international aid.”  By Anna Younes “I often wonder, do we all know where we belong? And if we do, in our hearts, why do we so...

How unpaid internships are perpetuating inequality

by | | Gender

“Unpaid internships reinforce existing social, racial and economic inequalities. Who can afford to spend several months working full-time without pay? Students from privileged backgrounds.” By Clara Hagedorn Spending semester breaks with 40-hour work...

Why Development Projects Fail – an Internal Perspective

by | | Monitoring & Evaluation

“Internal issues within projects and project teams are often closely linked with broader issues underpinning the development and humanitarian sectors. For example, assumptions of Western superiority allow Western donors or elites to set development agendas where...

Inequalities in humanitarian and development hiring

by | | Gender

“Covert racism is built into the landscape of development and humanitarian aid. For industries so dedicated to equality, the humanitarian and development sectors have a long way to go in terms of improving equality within their ranks, particularly in relation to...