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Oxfam Policy & Practice News October 2015

The latest policy, research, and learning from Oxfam

Dear

Would you like to design development programmes that can adapt as conditions on the ground change? A systems thinking approach could be the answer, and we have the tools you need – a new manual and animation introducing systems thinking for programme staff.

Our October blog posts and publications also cover a range of topical issues, including but not limited to: solidarity with Syrians; the Nepal earthquake response; UK welfare reform; working with young people, and the global impacts of El Niño. Read on for more.

Best wishes,

Catherine Meredith
Oxfam Policy & Practice Team

Systems thinking for you

Development organizations frequently face and overcome challenges in programme delivery. But what happens when the proposed solutions fail? A systems thinking approach fosters analysis of and adaptation to changing conditions, increasing the likelihood of achieving transformational change. Our new manual and animation introduce the concept of systems thinking for Oxfam partners, staff and the broader development community.

Watch our five minute systems thinking animation

Download Systems thinking: An introduction

Rebuilding Nepal

The April 2015 earthquake devastated Nepal, affecting more than eight million people. Six months on our paper considers the successes and challenges of the response, and looks at what must be done to ensure that Nepal recovers in a way which makes it more resilient and more equitable. A joint media brief summarizes the issues.

Download Nepal paper

Solidarity with Syrians

The international community has failed to address the spiralling catastrophe in Syria. Our briefing calls for urgent and immediate action: to fully fund the aid response; to offer refuge to those who have fled; to halt the transfer of arms and ammunition; and to revive efforts to resolve the crisis.

Download Syria paper