Localisation has long been discussed, but has still not been delivered. Systemic barriers have posed challenges, and the term itself is contested. Now, the last tumultuous 18 months could provide…...
Sharing power in grant-making Reflections from Comic Relief’s Shift the Power programme
How do we shift the power in grant-making to communities? By making steps to share it. Discover how Comic Relief approached the dynamics of power in the first phase of…...
Inquiry Process Synthesis Report
RINGO aims to create a more equal global civil society, with more resources and power held by those most impacted by the issues they face. This report summarizes what we…...
Rethinking Humanitarian Reform: What Will it Take to Truly Change the System?
This brief summarizes three years of research under the project, Rethinking Humanitarian Reform, led by Jeremy Konyndyk, Patrick Saez, and Rose Worden, and funded by the aid departments of the…...
Perspectives On Localization
This paper is presented to share implementing partners' experiences and insights with USAID as the Agency rolls out its plans for localization. It draws on data provided by the member…...
Power & solidarity in humanitarian governance – what aid workers really think
CHS Alliance conducted a survey of humanitarian workers on issues related to power in humanitarian governance. We were particularly interested in probing the perceptions and attitudes of aid workers regarding…...
Catalysing locally-led development in the UK aid system
This report summarises work carried out between August 2020 and April 2021 to create a more equitable and sustainable development system through locally-led development. It shares key insights, lessons and…...
Exploring women’s leadership in 5 INGOs: A Feminist Learning Journey
Action Research network and Bond began delving into these challenges with women directors from Restless Development, Plan UK, HelpAge International, BRAC International and ActionAid UK. Over the last 18 months,…...
Racism, power and truth: Experiences of people of colour in development
Organisations need to reflect more deeply on the colonial roots of the international development and humanitarian system, which continues to insidiously perpetuate racism in the UK and beyond. A year…...
Bridging the intention to action gap: the future role of Intermediaries in supporting locally led humanitarian action
Since the World Humanitarian Summit 2016, the discussion on locally led humanitarian action has evolved considerably. The debate has become more nuanced in many ways, and with respect to intermediaries,…...