This is the 2023 version of ALNAP's Explain briefing on localisation and locally led action. A more up to date version can be found here: Explain: Localisation and locally led action
International organisations must confront complex challenges, sometimes at odds with their own success measures. They must also overcome other obstacles: legislation, risk appetite, the vetting and funding of many smaller organisations, accountability to taxpayers.
Meanwhile, local groups are becoming vocal and assertive in demanding power and independence as inequalities persist.
Slow progress can be seen in policies and pilots of approaches, but there is still little evidence to support localisation efforts or analysis of outcomes and impacts.
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This briefing was written by Vijayalakshmi Viswanathan, former Senior Research Officer, ALNAP.
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