The Power to Lead

Research and Advocacy

The humanitarian leader is an independent and bold voice for people working in the aid system. It provides a platform for humanitarian professionals to test ideas and insights gained in the field in an academic setting.

Assignment

Katharina reflected on her work with the local organization Violet in an academic paper published by the Humanitarian Leader. It reflects on volunteering, localization, community mobilization and challenges by local actors to take both leadership and ownership.

Expertise

• Research.
• Academic Writing.

Localization Agenda

The paper is an academic contribution to the localization agenda. During the work in a challenging response, reflection is necessary to be aware how the response might not be aligned with important agendas such as localization and what the international community can or should do differently.

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