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Localization in the COVID-19 Era
While it is still unknown how COVID-19 will ultimately change the development and humanitarian aid sectors, the current crisis has…
August 21, 2020
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NGO Coordination Structures and the Localization Debate
The concept of “localization” is not new. For over two decades, initiatives have called for localizing aid (through funding, partnerships,…
January 22, 2021
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Power, Privilege & the Realities of NGO Localization Efforts Amid COVID-19
Localization is a fashionable topic in the humanitarian community. The COVID-19 pandemic—where containment measures continue to disrupt humanitarian access—has ignited…
May 17, 2021
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Managing Risk in International and Local NGO Partnerships
An in-depth study of the realities and recommendations for improving risk management in humanitarian crises.
March 6, 2019
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InterAction Community Feedback on USAID’s New Local Capacity Development Policy
The InterAction community appreciated the opportunity to provide feedback on USAID’s new Local Capacity Development Policy. We commend the acknowledgment…
February 25, 2022
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Moving Toward a Locally-Led Humanitarian Response
Localization isn’t a new concept for the global humanitarian community. After many years of debate and conversation, dozens of humanitarian…
May 3, 2022
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InterAction’s Continued Support of Locally-led Development and Shifting Power
To truly advance the locally-led development agenda, it is essential for the NGO sector to acknowledge the power asymmetries…
May 19, 2022
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Engaging With the Global Humanitarian Shelter and Settlements Sector
With increasing need in humanitarian aid but limited funding availability, the humanitarian system needs to consider creative and innovative solutions…
July 25, 2022
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Implementing the Locally-Led Agenda Will Require Paradigmatic Changes
Centering local leadership and ownership of foreign assistance and programming is vital to more effective international development and peacebuilding. The…
August 23, 2022
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Local Leadership in Humanitarian Response Initiative
Many people see “localization” as a key to providing quality humanitarian assistance in the face of decreased funding and increased…
August 30, 2022
