The Crowley Institute is, a kind of, ‘thinking and sharing idea‘ – directed by James Crowley, and often working with a range of talented people (volunteers), especially Morgana Ryan (now based in Melbourne) as well the committed team at Accenture Development Partnerships. Our aim is to help international NGOs and the business community be more effective contributors to the international development and humanitarian world.

Our publications are based on research (primary & secondary) – though significantly on our practical experience in the sector since 2005, from a range of ‘strategic planning’ and ‘organisation strengthening’ assignments with several large international NGOs – such as ActionAid, Plan International, AMREF, WorldVision, Care International, IFRC, Catholic Relief Services (CRS), Oxfam, Voluntary Relief Services (VSO), Traidlinks, Action Against Hunger (ACF). Our first two books are a direct result of this work: Building a Better International NGO, published in 2013; and Navigating Change for International NGOs in 2017: (Both by Lynne Rienner Publishers (Kumarian Press) in the USA)

We are currently working on our most challenging research project, exploring iNGO Leadership. This is not trying to beat up these brave individuals who fill these challenging roles; instead looking at we call the ‘leadership systems‘ which we feel are creaking – putting it politely! This work began early in 2020, and, following a long COVID break!, a final paper is almost ready – our intent is to have a version available for comment before the end November, 2023.