An Overview of Localization Research
Over the past twenty years, humanitarian aid professionals, international organizations, and recipients have repeatedly raised the question of development aid effectiveness from a local ownership perspective. Whether it is a question of building local capacities or working in partnership with local organizations, there has been a feeling for some time among international aid actors that the aid provided is somewhat disconnected from its recipients.
To better inform its future actions, Building Markets has initiated a reflection on how to further localize its programs. The discussions around localization currently taking place are particularly relevant to our programs, as Building Markets is constantly looking for the most inclusive solutions and processes.