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Have you read the latest Devex op-ed, "8 Principles for Power-Sharing Development Funding?" African Visionary Fund Co-CEOs Atti and Katie discuss the importance of meaningful localization in international development and unveil IDIA's new framework with eight principles prioritized by change-makers for power-sharing. The framework includes recommended actions for donors and tangible metrics for accountability. "[Localization] must be mainstreamed as a field-wide practice, instead of being dismissed as a hot topic that will fizzle with time ... The field's ability to maximize lasting, impactful change depends on it." Read more on Devex: www.devex.com/news/107337

“…create (and support) processes that enable local entities to get in and to be in the drivers seat of development dollars is critical…” Kehinde Togun of Humanity United makes the case so clearly in #SIDUSConference! Solid resonance with our #Localization work Abt Global. See more on that approach here- https://lnkd.in/e7R-8iZh Kelly Saldana Anna Rose Elaine Baruwa Society for International Development, United States (SID-US)

⚡️ Strategy is key! Without it, you could miss out or head the wrong way. Join us on Feb 14 (Wednesday) for our webinar “Software Localization Strategies for 2024,” featuring stars Paula Hunter and Oleksandr Pysaryuk. We’ll dive deep into #localization challenges and how to tackle them. Here is a sneak peek into the questions that we have prepared: ✔️What are the most promising trends for #l10n in 2024? ✔️How can technology be leveraged in l10n? ✔️What are the crucial strategies for building and running successful l10n departments in 2024? ⏰As always, there will be a Q&A session - take the opportunity to hear the answer you need from a local pro. More than 150 people have already registered. Use your chance to join them: https://lnkd.in/dreZqdVS #webinarinsights #softwaredevelopment #bussinessdevelopment

Do you know the 8 rules of the #Charter4Change? We have prepared them for you in the document below ⬇️ We’re committed to a localized approach in #humanitarianaid. This means intensifying our collaboration with local #partners and strive towards working together as equals. We strive for sustainable partnerships to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. As signatories of the „Charter4Change,“ we pledge to dismantle neocolonial power structures and strengthen #civilsociety. #JohanniterInternationalAssistance #localisation

Capacity development programming that focuses on #shiftingpower, using an asset-based approach that ensures local actors are engaged and leading from the beginning, supports communities' preparation to effectively take on ever-changing development challenges in the future. Sharing a quick read on this approach below. #capacitydevelopment #localleadership #SDGs #communityengagement

On July 25, join me (and Devex!) for an event on localization — and specifically, how the U.S. Agency for International Development is faring on its ambitious localization goals. At 10 a.m. Washington, D.C. time, we'll be breaking down what localization really looks and feels like just one year from USAID's 2025 deadline, and what the future holds for local groups, international agencies, and all those across the aid sector. What do the numbers actually look like? Is the needle really moving? And what will it take to accomplish a goal that not just USAID, but so many in the sector seem to be pushing for? The event is just one of many being hosted as part of Devex Pro Week — a weeklong collection of events, stories and in-depth analysis for our Pro members to dig into all things global development. Each day, we’ll explore one of five key forces shaping the future of the sector, including not just localization, but global elections, artificial intelligence, the future of international non-governmental organizations, and funding shifts across the world. Hope to see you there! Register here ➡ https://lnkd.in/dFkFsb9M

If your IT/Software Company dreams of being among the S&P500, maybe you should follow the most successful companies' examples. Those companies generate up to 58% of their revenue from non-US markets. To get there, your software products should be adapted to the target market language and culture. Before starting translations... your software MUST be internationalized. However, you might be burning resources without the right training, tools, and plan. It's always better to prevent issues than fix them when they appear in production. Let me know if you want to learn more about this. Also, take a look at our last webinar recording and article issue. You'll find the link in the comments section. We at Lingoport can help you prepare your software to go global. We're not linguists...we specialize in software internationalization engineering. #localization #L10n #revenue #global #globalization #i18n #internationalization #i18n

Save your seat for the in-person Unicode Technology Workshop 2024 on Oct. 22-23! ⭐Highlights: * Build connections within the internationalization community * Learn best practices from peers and case studies * Network with the developers and users to help shape the future of Unicode technology * Deepen knowledge of how to solve tough problems in the i18n and l10n space and how to engineer products that work better for global users 👍Expect workshops, seminars, free-form discussions, and lightning talks on: * i18n libraries * locale data frameworks * globalization tooling * localization pipelines * input methods * text rendering ❓Who should attend? * GILT professionals, especially those who build or use Unicode technologies * Anyone else interested in internationalization. Secure your spot today! Discounts are available for Unicode members and students. https://ow.ly/xQ0f50Tjshj #internationalization #localization #i18n #l10n #scripts #languages #emoji #tech #TechForGood

Broadly speaking, the #globaldevelopment field has made substantive progress in channeling more resources toward local organizations, change agents and governments — but a fundamentally fragmented and siloed ecosystem remains one of the most significant challenges to impactful, sustained results. We know #localization is the future. And how we enable it matters. 💪 To be truly successful, the development landscape must find greater coordination and alignment. That's why I'm so proud of the work we do at Results for Development: We are more than "doers," we are connectors and facilitators. We're driving collaboration and learning in our field and finding ways to bring various actors together for stronger, more enduring outcomes. In short, we see ourselves as an ecosystem catalyst. ⚙️ Our CEO Gina Lagomarsino lays out a vision for the #INGO of the future in this new blog and calls on funders to dedicate more resources to these connector roles. We know they make a difference — we have the evidence! It was a pleasure to partner with Gina on this piece, and I hope you'll carve out some time to read, reflect and share your ideas and feedback. 💡 #internationaldevelopment #locallyleddevelopment #globalhealth

🌐 New cinfo Gazette publication: 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 - 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐑𝐨𝐥𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 📖 Our latest Gazette, now en route to our partners’ mailboxes, looks at the transformative power of locally led practices in global cooperation. In this issue, inspired by our Immersion Day last November: 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐢𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬: Find out why embracing locally led practices is critical to the success of localisation. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟-𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬: Discover how deepening self-awareness can drive both personal and systemic change. 𝐄𝐦𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Understand the importance of enhancing listening skills for achieving equitable partnerships. 𝐓𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐱𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐬: Engage in exercises designed to promote equitable and effective collaboration in global efforts and to envision the future system. The Gazette is also available online. For more insights, check it out here 👉 https://loom.ly/rJ0qnjg #localisation