The Localization Initiative, a Yemeni
CSOs initiative for the localisation and optimization of response mechanisms in
Yemen, held a virtual workshop yesterday to present the third revision of its
comprehensive localization strategy. The strategy, titled "Strategy for
the Localization and Optimization of Humanitarian and Development Response in
Yemen," was initially drafted in December 2022 by a task force of local and
national CSOs. It aims to provide a roadmap at the national level for
optimizing the response system and advocating for the adherence to the Grand
Bargain commitments in Yemen.
The strategy emphasizes the need to safe shift
towards a locally-led response, empowering local actors and allocating
humanitarian funding to the local level. It outlines key areas of focus,
including strengthening direct partnerships with local actors, empowering local
leadership, enhancing coordination and complementarity of the response system,
increasing community participation and ownership, promoting an enabling
environment for local actors, strengthening institutional capacities, and
improving funding accessibility and quality.
The workshop provided a platform for participants
to share their perspectives and concerns, which the Localization Initiative
actively considered in refining the strategy. The updated version was then
shared with all participants.
The Localization Initiative remains committed to
working collaboratively with all stakeholders to advocate for and promote the
localization agenda, ensuring that humanitarian and development efforts in
Yemen are locally-led, effective, and sustainable.
