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The measurement of results measurement of organisations both inside and outside the international development sector has increasingly become subject of discussion. Several new methodologies for measurement have been developed; a relatively new approach is Social Return on Investment (SROI). So far SROI has mainly been used in social enterprises. This paper is an introduction to SROI. It first provides core issues and describes how SROI was designed out of dissatisfaction with prevailing approaches to measurement. Subsequently it is shown how SROI works and which steps should be taken to perform an SROI analysis. Furthermore challenges that have been encountered while conducting SROI analyses and potential benefits of the methodology are dealt with. The SROI analysis is still under development and until now its use in the international development appears to be limited. The paper concludes with some issues for consideration in investigating the applicability of SROI in this sector

This presentation presents three methods of disability data collection: one method that highlights cognitive testing undertaken in 15 countries to ensure validity and to better understand how questions operate; another method which field tested the Washington Group questions versus extended questions in two countries to ensure internal consistency; and a SINTEF study in Zambia. It concludes with specific recommendations about disability data collection. It would be useful for people interested in the definition and measurement of disability

Information and communications technologies and the Internet have become critical components of development policies and practices. The speed of the Internet, however, is also the measure of a growing disparity between developed and developing countries. This publication provides practical tips, optimisation techniques and guidance on how to gain the largest benefits from network connections, with a particular focus on use of Internet in developing countries. Chapters cover a comprehensive range of issues, from policy development to monitoring and analysis, implementation of basic techniques, and general good practices. Include case studies, resources and glossary

This report is a review of the communication challenges to HIV prevention, treatment and care. It acknowledges the existence of multiple informal responses but sees a need for them to be strengthened and supported through a renewed emphasis on communication for social change and a greater understanding of existing cultural and social responses. It makes a number of recommendations to maximise the role of communication in support of universal access by 2010

This handbook was created to provide NGOs with an extensive, user-friendly, online document that would help provide an effective entry point to navigate OHCHR policies and human rights mechanisms. Each chapter focuses on a range of relevant topics, including, but not limited to: an overview of the OHCHR; field presence and country engagement; human rights council; and treaty bodies. This resource would be useful to anyone interested in organisational policy, human rights and development projects

This case-based brief illustrates how one hospital was able to introduce policy and system changes to reduce corruption and increase responsible stewardship of user fee revenues for the public good.