INTRAC has a long legacy of supporting civil society through research, training, and consultancy.
Now, they’re taking a bold step forward—
shifting from a traditional organization to a network-led model.
It’s an exciting transformation—and not without complexity.
Their story offers valuable insights for any organization reimagining how to sustain impact through collaboration, trust, and distributed power.
As INTRAC moves toward a network-led future, they’re navigating key challenges:
🌊 Funding Shift:
moving beyond consultancy dependence to diversified, sustainable income
🎓 Maintaining Quality & Reputation:
Ensuring services remain high-quality through the transition - Clear parameters need to be established to ensure its in line with decolonisation and shifting the power.
🧭 Redefining Identity:
Clarifying what it means to be “network-led” while keeping INTRAC recognizable
🤝 Building Shared Ownership:
Moving from facilitation to distributed leadership and member-led action
💸 Funding the Network Itself:
Finding a model that supports coordination, learning, and shared tools—not just projects
🔍 Transparency & Fairness:
Creating clear, shared systems for revenue sharing and consultant contributions. **Incorporating a built-in dispute resolution mechanism. This would help address conflicts early and maintain trust among contributors.