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Lauree magistrali 2024 How can Localisation Drive Sustainability and Development? A Comparative Case Study of Three Local NGOs in Cameroon The increasing critiques of the ‘‘top-down’’ approach to development work have turned our attention toward localisation, calling for a shift of power that empowers local communities to take ownership of their development projects. Yet, fewer comparative studies have demonstrated how local NGOs operationalize localisation to push for sustainability and development within the region of Africa and specifically Cameroon. This current study investigates local ownership practices across three Cameroonian case studies: Research and Development Without Borders (RDWB), One Green Africa (OGA), and Ntankah Village Women Common Initiative Group. The study employed a qualitative case study design, involving 36 participants with 16 semi-structured interviews with local NGOs staff and partners conducted. In addition, 6 focus-group discussions (FGDs) were conducted involving at least 20 local community members. The data was analysed using the Wates Participation Matrix to evaluate the level of community engagement across different project phases of these 3 local NGOs. The matrix revealed that RDWB participatory methods were more established than the other two. The results revealed that the 3 local NGOs employ participatory strategies, ranged from: Community-based consultations, participatory needs assessment, traditional mobilization, and involvement of women in most of their initiatives through Participatory Rural Appraisal, and focused group discussions. The initial participation has been limited to the implementation stage. Key challenges include intermittent donor funding, cultural barriers, community resistance, inadequate trained personnel, Current political instability, and lack of cooperation from the government. Despite these visible challenges that impede project implementation in these communities, capacity-building initiatives, including training local committees on WASH maintenance and waste recycling, promote ownership and sustainability of the projects. ASSOUAH ESSOUBAT, CHANEL LYNNE
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