During an interview with a female Somali aid professional, and in the context of a question regarding Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights, we heard: “If localization were working right, projects that work against social and cultural norms would not be implemented, let alone receive funding in the first place.”
What do you think about it? Can you provide examples where donors have helped local organizations change harmful entrenched cultural norms? And examples where donors’ agenda has backfired because of a disconnect with local cultural norms?