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Our writing sits at the intersection of strategy, development, and technology, shaped by active work and a practical interest in what decision-makers can actually use.

Development & NGO Sector

Why systems thinking is not optional in development programming

How programmes become more resilient when teams map incentives, actors, and feedback loops before locking in design decisions.

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Technology Practice

Digital transformation for NGOs: what makes it fail and what makes it work

A grounded look at adoption, readiness, and why software decisions cannot be separated from culture and capability.

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Research & Analytics

The MEL framework is not a compliance exercise

Why better monitoring and learning systems should strengthen decision-making, not just satisfy donor reporting requirements.

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Strategy Practice

Strategy without context is just a template

Notes from the field on why strategic planning fails when environmental realities and institutional constraints are ignored.

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