It's widely agreed that development and aid are most effective when localised. While donors are pushing for it, with USAID aiming to have 25% of its programs localised by 2030, and NGOs discussing the decolonisation of aid and "shifting the power", most action has focused on moving programme design to the Global South. But what is often forgotten is a question closer to home: “Is our INGO actually structured for localisation?”
Join us for a webinar reviewing our Partners structural and management changes that are often overlooked when focussing on localisation. In this session, we delve into the necessity of optimizing organizational structures and redefining success metrics.
As the landscape of development and humanitarian action shifts towards localisation, local NGOs are presented with a unique opportunity to drive positive change in their communities. With increasing donor emphasis on local ownership and capacity-building, it has become essential for local NGOs to up-skill and leverage their deep understanding of local contexts.
In this episode of Chasing Impact, MzN interviews Sam Worthington, CEO of InterAction, the largest U.S.-based alliance of INGOs focused on people around the world. Sam shares his experiences and insights, reflecting on localization vs. global aid, challenging the requirements donors have for giving and reminding INGOs of their original purpose and values.
We are living in unpredictable times. In this interview, MzN senior consultant Carolin Gomulia, asks Ingrid Srinath, Founder and Director at the Centre for Social Impact and Philanthropy (CSIP) at Ashoka University in India, how NGOs can prepare for the changes that might lie ahead.
In part 2 of this two-part series, we explore how you can bring climate adaptation into your (non-environmental) work, build the resilience of your organisation and those you work with.
