As international aid budgets continue to shrink and crises grow more complex, the case for locally led development has never been stronger.

Supporting locally led development isn’t just the right thing to do, it’s the smart thing. By respecting the agency, lived experience, and expertise of local communities, we ensure that aid reflects their priorities and realities. When we tap into local systems and networks, we create more effective, lasting results, while reducing dependency on outside actors. But to make this shift work, we need technical approaches that are both flexible and tailored to local contexts.

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