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The United Nations' policy and decision-making processes are predominantly confined to exclusive spaces, with much of the work concentrated at its offices in Geneva and New York. These elite forums are removed from realities on the ground and often exclude those with lived experience.

On June 26 and 27, over 240 leaders and innovators in the global development and humanitarian community gathered for InterAction’s flagship annual event, Forum, at Convene in downtown Washington, D.C. Headlined by speakers from Congress and the Administration, and complemented by panel discussions and interactive sessions from over 30 organizations, the event sparked broad discussion and debate on a variety of issues—from localization and sanctions, to artificial intelligence and current global crises.

A common concern InterAction hears from implementing Members is how they want to better improve their relationship with USAID. Although each Member may have their…

In a case with potentially significant implications for international non-governmental organizations (INGOs) that work in proximity to terrorist groups, the U.S. Supreme Court rejected the…

As Twitter heads to the U.S. Supreme Court this term, international non-governmental organizations (INGOs) that work in proximity to terrorist groups may want to pay…

Media freedom is the lifeblood of democracy, and the ability of journalists to report freely is a critical indicator of democracy. Without media freedom, the…

Centering local leadership and ownership of foreign assistance and programming is vital to more effective international development and peacebuilding. The Alliance for Peacebuilding (AfP)…

In July 2022, a Department of Defense (DoD) review team is expected to submit the Civilian Harm Mitigation and Response Action Plan (CHMRAP) to U.S.

To truly advance the locally-led development agenda, it is essential for the NGO sector to acknowledge the power asymmetries among donors, implementing partners, and…

Localization isn’t a new concept for the global humanitarian community. After many years of debate and conversation, dozens of humanitarian organizations signed the voluntary and…

Since late 2019, InterAction has worked to build the capacity of East African smallholder producers’ organizations (P.O.s) to engage more strategically and effectively in agricultural…