A 2019 study published by the EU on ‘Societies outside Metropolises: The role of civil society organisations in facing populism’ recommends that “Concrete and consistent actions over time are needed in order to empower civil society organisations in those regions to deliver their mission and play their role of speaking on behalf of those who […]

The World Humanitarian Summit (WHS) in 2016 brought significant attention to Localization. The Grand Bargain confirmed a commitment from the largest humanitarian donors and aid organizations to make sure national and local partners are involved in decision-making processes in any humanitarian response, and deliver assistance in accordance with humanitarian principles. Because local actors often have […]

This is a series of three GMI briefs that, together, provide a comprehensive perspective on the changes required in the interaction between international relief actors and national and local ones. They are an invitation for joint reflection and offer various questions to that effect. The first brief explores why we as the international relief sector […]