Time to decolonise aid: Insights and lessons from a global consultation

In November 2020, Adeso, the Alliance for Peacebuilding, Peace Direct and Women of Color Advancing Peace and Security held a three-day online consultation with 158 activists, decision-makers, academics, journalists and practitioners across the globe. Participants and guest contributors exchanged insights and local experiences on the current power dynamics and imbalances that exist within the humanitarian, development and peacebuilding sectors. They discussed how structural racism manifests itself in their work, and how they envision a decolonised system that is truly inclusive and responds to their needs. The consultation received more than 350 detailed comments across nine discussion threads. This report presents the findings and recommendations from that consultation.

Published: May 2021

Published by: Adeso, Alliance for Peacebuilding, Peace Direct & Women of Color Advancing Peace, Security and Conflict Transformation

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