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The Futures Initiative Regional Perspectives Report_VENFIN_20240801

1 Aug 2024

Enablers Access to flexible and long-term funding Equitable access to new and emerging technologies Institutional strengthening Beneficiary-driven and culturally sensitive programming Seamless collaboration among CSOs, the private sector and governments Integration of development and peace efforts African values and principles At the heart of this vision is the human-centred approach to developmen. [...] This term, coined by one of the participants of the dialogue, was described as a forward-looking paradigm rooted in the reclamation and revitalization of cultural identity, heritage and knowledge. [...] Latin America Regional Dialogue Civil Society Partner The Latin American and Caribbean Network for Democracy (REDLAD) THE MIDDLE EAST & NORTH AFRICA REVISIONED FUTURES 05 THE FUTURE IS A PARADIGM SHIFT In the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, the vision for the future of global cooperation is one of radical transformation. [...] The Arab Spring underscored the need for local voices and leadership in shaping development outcomes, highlighting the power dynamics and the importance of grassroots movements and local leadership in driving change. [...] The signals of change identified—from the rise of authoritarianism and shrinking civic spaces to the resurgence of ancestral identities and the shift towards regional cooperation—underscore both challenges and opportunities on the horizon.
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Authors

Andy O

Pages
26
Published in
Canada

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