As we enter 2024, the development finance landscape is at a crossroads as the international financial system intersects with economic challenges and geopolitical tensions.

2024 is also expected to bring familiar challenges into sharper focus—alleviating heavy debt burdens, attracting private capital to emerging markets, and enhancing the collaborative efficiency of development finance institutions.

This year demands action, innovation, and a reimagined approach to financing sustainable development and climate resilience. Read about emergent issues to watch this year.

This week, the global spotlight shifts to Dubai, where from November 30 to December 12, world leaders are convening for COP28.

In recent years there has been significant strides in climate action, underscored by groundbreaking legislative developments. Yet, despite these milestones, the urgency of the climate crisis has intensified.

As the global community converges for COP28, Athari shines a spotlight on the several critical issues shaping the discourse.

In the ever-expanding world of grant-making, securing funding has become a complex and competitive endeavor. The sector, once dominated by traditional charities and non-profits, now sees a diverse array of entities vying for financial support.

At Athari, we believe that a well-crafted, thoughtfully considered proposal is the cornerstone of successful grant applications. A hastily put-together proposal is akin to a house built on a shaky foundation – it simply won't stand up to scrutiny. Learn the five grant proposal mistakes you need to stop making now to improve your application success rate.

The journey towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals is complex and multifaceted in the development-humanitarian sector. SDG 17 – which calls for partnerships to achieve the goals – has been particularly challenging among these goals.

The sector has often needed help fostering the collaborative spirit that drives innovation and scale. This has left many innovative organisations, especially those new to the space, grappling to gain traction and connect with larger, more established entities.

Impact Consulting has been considered a supplementary service line within traditional consulting firms for years.

However, the SDGs have broadened the definition of impact, and the landscape is shifting. The impact consulting sector must evolve in tandem, embracing a more nuanced and adaptable methodology that aligns with the diverse and dynamic nature of the SDGs.

Post-conflict reconstruction is a pivotal phase for nations, and the global shift towards sustainability adds a new dimension to this process. But how can countries rebuild while also embracing green solutions?

The answer lies in understanding the challenges and seizing the unique opportunities

Community savings groups have long been the financial bedrock for many, especially in areas distant from formal banking. Yet, their potential remains untapped due to detachment from modern financial systems.

Enter FinTech, a game-changer merging age-old savings practices with cutting-edge technology.

In the era of localisation, how can local NGOs address the challenge of navigating decentralized funding?

It's more than just a power shift—it's about equipping these entities with the tools to truly lead.