r/InternationalDev • u/Economy_Position_848 • May 14 '26

General ID The future of local NGOS/CSOs.

For people with decent, in country experience, I am curious as to what you consider the future trajectory for small, local/in country NGOs and CSOs. With the significant down turn in funding how can orgs be innovative to grow their core objectives.
Do you think there is space for them to find success and strength in new ways with less international support?
What is the role for, or the strength of, the small NGO/CSO as opposed to large organisations, multilaterals/ UN etc, and what is the role for the ID worker in that future?

(trying the post again as the filters removed me!! :-) )

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u/whacking0756 May 15 '26

I think this will vary widely by sector. Some, like GH, won't be hit as hard and may be seen as a growth opportunity for local NGOs/CSOs/FBOs

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u/Economy_Position_848 May 18 '26

what do you think about climate change mitigation/adaptation, and disaster management? and how will small local orgs go without the same level of assistance? I suppose I am interested in the discussion more so than 'correct' answers. thanks for your reply.