A snapshot of the highlights from “The Realities of Local Partnership” forum the Research for Development Impact (RDI) Network co-hosted with DFAT’s Diplomatic Academy in late July are now available.
Open this link to read the 2-page summary. ForumSummary_The Realities of Local Partnership (1)
Key takeaways are:
- Locally led development has wide in-principle support but is not well understood.
- Out-dated views and processes are delaying change; act to reframe, recalibrate and refresh.
- Equity: Local partners are equal partners.
- Direct approaches that privilege local knowledge and leadership are working.
- Valuing and not poaching local leadership.
- The risks of being “risk-driven”.
The next online-only forum will focus on aspects of Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion and is scheduled for noon AEST Friday, 18 October.
Contact the RDI Network team if you are interested in joining the waitlist for this event.
“Realities of Local Partnership” highlights & GEDSI forum Save the Date 18 October
