#localize

Enabling programmes to be truly led by those directly affected/working in their own contexts. This term is now also used for centralized players pushing into the realm of local initiatives in an attempt to immunize themselves against the criticism of the repeatedly failing approaches of central planning and control by involving local communities.

So it has to be carefully considered which type of localization we strive for. And how an international network should work that empowers local transformational actors instead of patronizing.