NIDOS (Network of International Development Organisations in Scotland) is the network in Scotland that unites the international development sector to promote effectiveness and collectively influence the policy agenda.
Their aim is to to strengthen the contribution of Scottish organisations to reducing inequality and poverty worldwide.
Why a Scottish network?
Originally formed in 2000, NIDOS came about partly in response to the creation of a newly devolved Scottish Parliament. It also sought to recognise Scotland’s separate identity and geographical isolation from the bulk of the UK’s international development sector, which is predominantly based in London and the South East. Find out more about networks for England, Wales and Northern Ireland here.
The Scottish Government’s involvement with international development has grown considerably since NIDOS’ inception. They continue to respond to the need to collate and represent the views of the Scottish sector to Scottish political institutions, and other stakeholders in Scotland and throughout the UK.
NIDOS is funded by: