Localization must transfer decision-making power, not just project responsibilities
A local NGO is invited to a project meeting after the proposal has already been approved. When the donor selects the problem, budget, indicators and deadline, the Ghanaian NGO is expected to recruit participants, organize community meetings, collect data and account for every cedi. When the project performs well, it is pronounced as locally led. Nevertheless, the local partner had…
A local NGO is invited to a project meeting after the proposal has already been approved. When the donor selects the problem, budget, indicators and deadline, the Ghanaian NGO is expected to recruit participants, organize community meetings, collect data and account for every cedi. When the project performs well, it is pronounced as locally led. Nevertheless, the local partner had…