The Share Trust assessed the cost efficiency of delivering aid through local intermediaries by comparing budgets from UN, INGOs, and LNGOs, funded by UN pooled funds.
Join the Share Trust for an in-depth exploration of how localised funding practices can drive impactful, cost-efficient change. This session will highlight ground-breaking analysis on actual UN data sets from Ukraine and Nigeria Pooled Funds and provide real-world case studies to illustrate how supporting local organisations is not only more cost-efficient but also crucial for community-centered development.
Passing the Buck: The Economics of Localizing International Assistance
A study by the Share Trust and the Warande Advisory Centre estimates the economic implications of shifting 25% of Official Development Assistance (ODA) - aligned with Grand Bargain and USAID commitments - from international to local intermediary structures.