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To ensure delivery to your inbox, please add info@devex.com to your address book. Nov. 5, 2019 WHAT TO KNOW NOW How organizations can better localize aid By Emma Smith @emmasmith_bcn Many experts say there are huge benefits to the localization of aid and building the capacity of local staff: development programming that is better tailored to local contexts, greater longevity of project impact, local knowledge gains, and the growth of skills and opportunities for local populations. But despite commitments to localize, there are fears that the localization agenda is losing steam and that the sector is still failing to approach the issue in a holistic way. Some employers argue that it can be a struggle to find the necessary skills at a national level and that, when they do, competition can be fierce. As a result, proactively investing in local staff, building their expertise and, in turn, a pipeline of future leaders is key. Here's some reading to get you started: • One organization is taking a hands-on approach to developing future local leaders. • Ensuring appropriate care and support is also important to retain top talent. Here are 8 tips to support local staff. • Organizations are developing courses to support staff no matter where they live. Read on about the benefits of continuing education — such as this "minimasters" course. QUOTABLE "There is a preconceived notion that anything local is not as good as international. This is something we have to challenge across the sector." — Stephen McDonald, director, Centre for Humanitarian Leadership on putting localization at the core of the humanitarian future. @WORK 6 career questions for a local staffer in Africa   By Kelli Rogers @kellierin       Photo by: Anthony Ngosi Anthony Ngosi grew up in Malawi but has worked in nine African countries during his nearly 20-year development career. 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