Webinar: Local Leadership Fundamentals: Strengthening Local Actors for Prime Readiness
Local Leadership Fundamentals: Strengthening Local Actors for Prime Readiness
February 1, 2024 at 9:00am ET
CRS cordially invite you to join them for this pivotal panel discussion which aims to showcase the successful resolution of challenges and the evolution of roles within the humanitarian and development sector.
Localisation and local leadership are integral to our humanitarian and development work, placing local actors at the helm of decision-making and coordination. However, the path to achieving this is often fraught with challenges such as capacity needs, funding constraints, power imbalances, and regulatory barriers.
The esteemed panelists will share their experiences and insights on overcoming these challenges and advancing localisation and local leadership in their respective contexts. The discussion will also shed light on the evolving roles and responsibilities of International Non-Governmental Organizations (INGOs), donors, and local actors as they navigate the process of preparing, transitioning, and sustaining local prime readiness.
Panelists:
- Vana Handola, Ankawa Humanitarian Committee, Executive Director, Iraq
- Emin Rodríguez, Red ITC, General Director, Honduras
- Soha Menassa, Program Manager, CRS Iraq
- Indira Villegas, Head of Programs, CRS Honduras
Moderator:
Amanda Schweitzer, Technical Advisor for Humanitarian Response and Local Humanitarian Partnerships, CRS
This panel aims to foster a rich exchange of learning, good practices, and recommendations to enhance localisation and local leadership in humanitarian action. We encourage your active participation in the discussion by asking questions and sharing your comments and feedback. Register now and be part of this transformative experience!