1. bond.org.uk Q1 Bond is most useful when it positions itself close to those with power, such as the UK government, multilaterals or big corporate businesses, for the benefit of its members

2. bond.org.uk Q2 Bond's membership is diverse - over 450 members represent a large share of UK NGO resources for development. Bond should increase its membership, accommodating actors who are not NGOs, to increase diversity, legitimacy, and connections

3. bond.org.uk Q3 Bond needs to invest more of its time and resources in building stronger international alliances for development between civil society actors (particularly North - South), even though this means less investment in current priorities

4. bond.org.uk Q4 Bond must speak and act in the interests of effective development, even if this means criticising its members, partners, and donors

5. bond.org.uk Magic Wand Bond should play a role in helping the sector adapt to a changing external context Bond should work to ensure that NGOs are adequately and appropriately funded to deliver against objectives Bond should have an advocacy role

6. bond.org.uk Influence the policies of governments and institutions in the UK and abroad Promote an operating environment for civil society that enables effective development Build connections and networks among members, and with external actors Help organisations to adapt to the changing development environment Provide services and support to improve organisational and sector effectiveness Campaign on key issues for NGOs and the people they serve Work to align funding policies and practices with effective development