This thematic brief traces some of the most relevant shifts in power dynamics currently taking place in the development sector. Additionally, key questions and debates are identified, insights are ma
Using AI to ‘decolonise’ language
We need to find a new language, new narratives, a new world view and the tools to create the words to overcome the “grand humanitarian narrative.” Can technology help?
In my view: Is the aid sector racist?
Is the aid sector racist? I had been reflecting on this question for a number of years. However, after the House of Commons’ International Development Committee, which I chair, launched an inquiry in
Reimagining Civil Society Collaborations in Development Starting from the South
At a time when uneven power dynamics are high on development actors’ agenda, this book will be an important contribution to researchers and practitioners working on innovation in development and civi
Aid profiles: The head of CARE on her decolonisation ‘journey’
In this occasional series, Aid profiles, The New Humanitarian profiles both leading and lesser-known humanitarians whose professional and personal stories offer provocative perspectives on the challe
Why we all need to be systems thinkers
Looking at the news these days, with the wars, famines and aid cuts (and let’s not forget the unprecedented soul-searching taking place about the problems in our development sector), you would be for
Localisation and Decolonisation
In this paper Peace Direct explore the nuances of each concept, examine the problematic mixing of the terms, and outline how we can change systems in a tangible way.As Peace Direct Chief Executive, D
The Decolonisers
Decolonisation is a new way of confronting racism. It means rooting out colonial-era attitudes of white superiority that linger in our societies and institutions
Rethinking Humanitarianism | Is ‘decolonised aid’ an oxymoron?
When The New Humanitarian hosted a private convening on decolonising aid earlier this year, the conversation in the room revealed a chasm within the humanitarian aid community. There are two very
Transitioning to a locally led model
A locally led humanitarian system that is accountable to people at risk or affected by crisis is also one where communities have agency and voice over humanitarian interventions that respond to their