ICVA has published the latest briefing paper on "Localization Examined". Through this briefing paper, ICVA aims to help improve NGO understanding of localization by exploring its evolution, opportunities, challenges and future trends, and the impacts of these in terms of strengthening principled and effective humanitarian action.

This briefing paper is based on a review of documents as well as ICVA’s participation in ongoing localization-related evaluations, research, working groups, workshops and dialogues. It has been informed wherever possible by the inputs of operational local, national and international NGOs in ICVA’s diverse NGO membership.  It is important to note that this paper is intended to help inform a balanced understanding of localization in order to prompt further discussion and action, recognizing that the positions of individual NGOs do vary. Therefore, this should not be taken as a comprehensive NGO position on the topic.

ICVA is also extending an invitation to register to their webinar on the topic: Localization: Perspectives on Change. THURSDAY 8 NOVEMBER at 10:30 CET.

ICVA-PHAP webinar on “Localization: Perspectives on change" 

THURSDAY 8 NOVEMBER at 10:30 CET 

The webinar will cover the following aspects of localization.

What does localization mean, how has it evolved, how is it currently used?

How do governments, non-State donors, private sector actors, and diaspora actors see current opportunities, challenges, and future trends?

What is the impact of localization initiatives on principled and effective humanitarian action? 

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