Who decides, who benefits & who is accountable in development cooperation? At the OECD-DAC discussions in Paris, Forus members called for a real shift in power, resources and decision-making, with civil society meaningfully involved. Read more: forus-international.org/en/n…

From policy discussions to people-powered movements, the #Forus network was active across #Bangkok during the 2026 IMF–World Bank Annual Meetings, calling for meaningful participation into spaces shaping global development finance. youtu.be/TLHmgpMRtIU?si=_Xao…

Funding quality is civic space protection. When civil society loses predictable, flexible funding, it loses staff, legal support, digital protection & the networks that provide safety under pressure. Our new report calls for change - NOW 👉 us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi… #OECDDAC

During the 2026 IMF–World Bank Group Annual Meetings we sat down with @AminaJMohammed, Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations, for an exclusive interview on the future of the Agenda 2030, the challenges ahead and the post-2030 development agenda. youtu.be/vXXx1iz3sxk

🌏 From an exclusive interview with UN Deputy Secretary-General @AminaJMohammed to community rallies, engagement with partners and conversations with the media, Forus is in Bangkok amplifying civil society voices at the IMF–World Bank Group Annual Meetings.

“Everyone has a voice. The problem is that only a few of us have the microphone.” Forus Co-Chair Dr. @IsoobaMoses (@ngoforum ) at Aid Matters 2026, calling for a shift from subcontracting to solidarity in development partnerships. 📄 forus-international.org/en/e… #PowerShift

As civic space shrinks & international cooperation faces growing uncertainty, Sam Worthington, speaking at @CID_Online general assembly, explains why civil society must shift power, build collective influence & stand together. forus-international.org/en/n…

Packed day in Bangkok for the Forus network, connecting solutions, sharing alternatives & bringing national CSO platforms & regional coalition's perspectives into global discussions on development finance at the 𝐈𝐌𝐅/𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬.

Is it real or fake? Can you tell? Join us on 5 Nov for “Spot It, Stop It, Tell It”, a hands-on lab on misinformation, harmful narratives and how civil society can respond. 📅 13:00–14:30 UTC | 🌐 Online | 🗣️ EN/FR/ES/PT 🔗 us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi… #Forus #Misinformation

This week, Forus members and partners are gathering in #Bangkok for the 2026 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽–𝗜𝗠𝗙 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀. We kicked things off today at the 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲’𝘀 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗹𝘆✊ with over 120 CSO partners!

Civic space can shrink quietly through administrative and legal restrictions. How can we recognise these warning signs and act before it’s too late? Join the launch of Forus’ latest research 👇 us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi… #CivicSpace #HumanRights

From Bangkok to 2027: Forus and its members are pushing for development finance that is more transparent, accountable and shaped by civil society and communities. 🔗 forus-international.org/en/e… #Forus #DevelopmentFinance

Partnerships are not enough when power stays concentrated. CSOs in the Sahel are calling for alliances built on shared goals, mutual accountability & real recognition of local expertise. Forus member @cncd111111 brought this conversation to life 📄 forus-international.org/en/e…

Recognition on paper is not enough! In our latest newsletter: our new report on the enabling environment for civil society, AidWatch 2026 on shrinking ODA, rollbacks of LGBTQ+ freedoms, UNGA81, a new podcast series and a warm welcome to RACI. 🌍 👉 mailchi.mp/fd7b233ba647/from…