Grand Bargain Community of Practice on Participation
Ground Truth Solutions and Community World Services Asia co-chair the Grand Bargain Community of Practice on Participation.
Aid cuts have left many people affected by crises in precarious situations. It is more important than ever to ensure community views and priorities are driving the tough prioritization decisions humanitarian actors have to make.
A “participation revolution” is more needed than ever. But according to most independent analyses, progress is minimal and there is certainly no revolution. But this is not a reality we should accept. We cannot afford to do so. We know that aid that doesn’t listen, fails.
The failure in measurable progress on participation is a symptom of disconnected approaches and systemic problems, that cannot be addressed without clear goals, collective action and targeted advocacy.
We intend this community of practice to be:
A place for action and advocacy. We will work out how to make true participation happen together.
A place for evidence. Examples of good intentions or mechanisms is not enough. We will highlight evidence from around the world of what works when communities have more influence over decisions in times of crisis.
A place to elevate voices. We will hear from diverse speakers and thinkers, and highlight views from the frontlines of crises.
A place for accountability. We will hold ourselves and each other to account for making progress against our goals.
Any questions please get in touch with Sophie Tholstrup.
The time for a participation revolution is now. Join us in accelerating progress.
