The head of a U.S.-based nonprofit said: “Obviously the localization agenda is much larger than USAID, but USAID was a really loud voice … and made it a priority for many different funders. With that voice gone, some INGOs have chosen to carry that [mission] on, but there isn’t a coherent voice right now related to the localization agenda.”

Date: 2/26

Region: Global

Country: Global

Topic: Governance & Rights

Policy Lens: Moral Leadership

Entry Type: Field Observation

Additional Context: In this Devex article, Jessica Abrahams looks into the current perspectives on localization in the development community after the dissolution of USAID. Experts told Devex that there are plenty of people in the sector who still believe in localization and that moves toward it are still happening. But for many, there is now a bigger question about whether localization remains relevant in a rapidly changing world or whether more radical changes are needed.

This quote is attributed to Ruth Rhoads Allen, president of CDA, a U.S.-based nonprofit that undertakes research to improve development and humanitarian work, particularly in fragile and conflict-affected areas. The organization is now in the process of formally integrating with a long-time strategic partner, the Kenyan-registered INGO Local Capacities for Peace International.

Source: Devex