More focus on productivity, results and value for money
Soft skills such as flexibility, adaptability and innovative mindset
Deeper understanding of how market dynamics strengthen development processes
Shifting from donor and government-oriented skills to more business-driven skills
More skills in resource mobilization, fundraising and partnership development
More finance-related skills
Learning corporate techniques and jargon
According to survey respondents, more private sector funding and engagement in international development requires...
But many development professionals suggest that in this constantly changing professional environment they are not sufficiently supported by their employers and institutions. Only about half of survey respondents indicate that international development organizations are supportive of employees learning and applying new skills.
Development professionals acknowledge that, as new technologies and innovations are introduced to the industry, they will need new soft and technical skills to succeed. Survey respondents stress the importance of gaining new expertise and experiences and rely on a number of information resources and tools to learn new technology, skills and approaches.