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Good Intentions’ Year End Roundup
Wednesday, December 30th, 2009
I started this blog in April of 2009, having just returned from four years in the thick of the Southeast Asia Tsunami recovery efforts. My hope was to help donors better understand aid – a cause I am very passionate…
Apologies for not posting recently
Monday, October 26th, 2009
For those of you who follow me regularly, I apologize for not posting recently. It is likely that I will not post regularly for the next few weeks as I take care of some family matters as well as work…
What to look for in an aid agency’s financial audit
Wednesday, September 9th, 2009
All aid agencies should have annual external financial audits
The rules governing whether or not a charity is required by law to have an independent financial audit varies by country. However, while they…
If you trust an aid agency enough to donate money, then trust them to decide how it is best spent
Wednesday, August 26th, 2009
Far too often aid agencies have their hands tied with funds that are earmarked or otherwise limited in how it can be spent. This does far more harm than good as it prevents aid agencies from spending money on what…
What would the ideal aid agency rating system look like?
Thursday, July 30th, 2009
Recent blog postings on both AidWatch “Who’s in charge of global health spending” and Tales From the Hood “Regulation? Anyone?” are full of comments as to why it may not be possible to track and regulate…
