Welcome to The Spindle
The Spindle connects innovators among Dutch and global actors into a movement for inclusive, sustainable development.
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Our themes
We focus on topics that are important for a future-fit and effective Dutch development cooperation. Together with our community we identified four focus areas for innovation.
Civic Power
Join The Spindle in the identification of new forms of civic power, inspiring actions and effective strategies to reclaim civic space.
Read moreMaking Data Count
Civil society needs to step up when it comes to the use of data and digital technology in their strategies. The Spindle identifies opportunities, supports initiatives of pioneering organisations and facilitates learning from the champions in data for development.
Read moreLeave No One Behind
There is more that can be done to make sure that the most vulnerable, discriminated or poorest are no longer excluded from development. With new ideas, tools and strategies we strive for a world in which no one is left behind!
Read moreNew Ways of Working Together
Global challenges ask for new forms of cooperation, new partners and alternative ways of resource mobilisation. Let’s explore new ways of working together!
Read moreProjects
This is what The Spindle is currently working on. Take a look what’s going on and join us!