The paradox of externally driven localisation: a case study on how local actors manage the contradictory legitimacy requirements of top-down bottom-up aid

Abstract There are ongoing calls in the humanitarian and development sectors to localise aid, make it more participatory and involve communities. A common response to these calls by INGOs and national governments is to work with local actors to jointly deliver local, community-based, participatory a...

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Main Author: Femke Mulder
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2023-07-01
Series:Journal of International Humanitarian Action
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s41018-023-00139-0