A coalition of Swiss NGOs and development organizations has released the manifesto “Locally owned. Globally backed. A Manifesto for Locally Led Action,” calling for a stronger shift toward locally led development approaches. The signatories commit to strengthening local ownership, promoting equitable partnerships, improving access to flexible financing, and addressing power imbalances in international cooperation. The manifesto also calls on donors to align funding and partnership practices with locally led action and aims to influence the future strategies and collaboration models of Swiss development actors.
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