World Vision SAP Inherently Local Summary Report

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024

World Vision's field offices across South Asia and the Pacific showcase a diversity of localisation practices, with each office contributing distinctive insights and experiences. Rooted in a strong dedication to community development, the Inherently Local study exhibited a profound understanding of localisation within the development and humanitarian sector. This understanding involves nurturing partnerships and enhancing the capacity of local and community-based organisations, with a key focus on ensuring sustainability.

The Inherently Local study puts forth practical recommendations to advance World Vision's localisation efforts. It advocates for formulating a comprehensive localisation strategy, accompanied by a measurement framework and detailed action plans. Stressing the importance of equitable partnerships, the study encourages World Vision to broaden the number and scope of its operational collaboration. Additionally, it underscores the need to strengthen technical and institutional capacity through continuous initiatives. Lastly, the study urges World Vision to actively participate in localisation research and external policy discussions, reinforcing its commitment to fostering positive and sustainable change at the local level.