The Weekly
Emily Moreton, what is at the top of your mind this week?
This week marked the 50th anniversary of the Australian NGO Cooperation Program (ANCP). In celebration of this milestone, ACFID joined Government and NGO leaders for a special event at Parliament House. Thanks to ACFID Board member and CEO of Oxfam Australia, Lyn Morgain, who shared some reflections on behalf of the NGO community, highlighting the impact and value that NGOs deliver for the Australian development program.
Other speakers included the Governor-General and former ACFID President, Her Excellency the Hon. Sam Mostyn AC, Foreign Minister Senator the Hon. Penny Wong, and Minister for International Development and the Pacific, the Hon. Pat Conroy MP. Read ACFID’s social media here and our media release here.
It was great to join with many members at the ANCP Reflections workshop held in Canberra this week. A key topic of conversation was the new DFAT Accreditation criteria that has just been released. ACFID welcomes the use of some ACFID Code of Conduct requirements in the new criteria and we will be working to update materials to help current and applying ANCP agencies to understand the relationship with the Code.
Finally, we are currently seeking expressions of interest for NGO representatives to the joint DFAT-NGO Committee for Development Cooperation. All ANCP agencies are encouraged to nominate staff to participate in this important Committee. Further information can be found here.
To Attend
Disability Equity CoP marks IDPD
Date: Tuesday 3rd December
Time:12-1 pm AEDT
To join: The meeting link is available on the CoPs Platform
The Disability Equity Community of Practice is marking International Day of People with Disability with a special open CoP meeting. Join us for some reflections on the day, sharing toolkits and resources for IDPD and a short update on DFAT’s International Disability Equity and Rights Strategy (IDEARS).
To Action
ACFID Webinar: Annual reports and financial statements for ACFID Code reporting, Tuesday, 26 November
As we know, ACFID members are required to submit an annual report and audited full financial statements as part of the Code Self-Assessment or Exception Report. The requirements for annual reports and financial reporting are outlined in detail in Commitment 8.3.
Please join us for a webinar featuring Marvin, ACFID Standards and Code Advisor, who will share practical tips and tricks when preparing your annual report and financial statements.
This webinar is designed to support individuals that manage or contribute to their organisation’s annual reports and ACFID Code reporting. The session will be focused on good examples from members, useful templates and checklists, as well as frequently asked questions regarding these reports.
When: Tuesday, 26 November
Time: 2–3 pm AEDT
Where: Microsoft Teams
We’re excited to announce that, for the first time, ACFID event registrations will be handled through MYACFID! To register for the event, please follow these simple steps:
1. Log into your MYACFID account by clicking the tab in the top right corner of our website: https://acfid.asn.au/
2. Navigate to the Events tab.
3. Select Webinars.
4. Complete your registration by following the prompts.
Please note that a Microsoft Teams link and calendar invite will be sent upon registration.
If you run into any issues with the registration process, please contact [email protected]
To Note
Congratulations to AAHYA: Honoured as Community Group Award Finalist
The Australian Afghan Hassanian Youth Association (AAHYA) has been honoured as a finalist in the Community Group Award! Held at Sydney’s Masonic Centre on 1 November 2024, the ceremony, supported by Channel 7 News, celebrated only four finalists from over 200 nominations. AAHYA, based in Regents Park, offers essential programs in art, English, and life skills, while supporting those in need with food, clothing, and school supplies. This award is a testament to AAHYA’s continued impact in the community.
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Upcoming Events
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20-21 November |
Protection of Civilians Course 20-21 November 2024 at QT Hotel Canberra |
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26 November |
ACFID Webinar: Annual reports and financial statements |
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03 December |
Disability Equity CoP marks IDPD |
Food for thought
What does Trump’s election victory mean for development? This is the question Development Intelligence Lab asked AP4D’s Melissa Conley Tyler, Center for Strategic and International Studies’ Kathryn Hendel Paik and Development Policy Centre’s Cameron Hill this week.
Acknowledging that “there are issues at stake”, Melissa suggests that the result is “not as consequential as we think… The reality is that life and lives in developing countries will continue to be hard, no matter the result of a US election.” “If Australia wants to be a real partner to the countries around us,” she says, “we need to understand the world from their point of view.”
Kathryn considers that while Trump’s transnationalism will “complicate development efforts in his second term” – particularly on climate – “it need not completely undercut them.”
Cameron notes that “To the extent that Donald Trump knows anything about foreign aid, he dislikes it… But except in cases where it might get his attention as part of a specific foreign policy transaction, he will mostly leave its day-to-day management to his subordinates.”
Read the responses at https://www.devintelligencelab.com/intel/07nov2024