Development cooperation during the pandemic How COVID-19 is highlighting the benefits of a localisation of development cooperation

Development cooperation during the pandemic How COVID-19 is highlighting the benefits of a localisation of development cooperation

The discussion about the benefits of this localisation, usually conducted in the development cooperation community under the heading of “participation”, has been especially intensive in the area of humanitarian aid in recent years. “Localisation” refers to the process of international organisations handing over more decision-making power and resources to local stakeholders.