https://www.prio.org/events/9112
In protracted humanitarian crises, local residents, groups, institutions, and the diaspora are key humanitarian actors. They are often the first to assist in emergencies, and they remain engaged throughout the complex crises that may follow.
There is limited understanding of how these local and transnational citizens operate, and how they approach accountability compared to professional humanitarians. While the professional sector relies heavily on vertical technical-financial systems, civic humanitarians often depend on trust-based horizontal social networks and social media to provide accountability.
Through the AidAccount project we have explored how accountability is defined and practiced locally at the meeting point between civic and professional humanitarianism in protracted crises in Uganda, Somalia and Sri Lanka.
At the final conference, we will share findings from the project, aiming to create dialogue among various humanitarian aid stakeholders, including INGOs, diaspora, affected populations, funders, and researchers. This includes discussions on potential engagement with civic humanitarians, and possibilities for advancing the humanitarian localization agenda that seeks to shift power, resources, and decision-making closer to affected communities and local actors.
Preliminary Program
- Monday 13 May Afternoon: Participatory Debate on Localization and Accountability - policy makers, practitioners, donors, diaspora
- Monday 13 May Evening: Filmscreening and Photovoice Event
- Tuesday 14 May Morning: Keynote by Emmanuel Viga (NTNU, Makerere), followed by a panel debate
- Tuesday 14 May Afternoon: Keynote by Ahmed Musa (PRIO), followed by a panel debate
- Wednesday 15 May Morning: Breakfast Seminar
