Originally appeared on The New Humanitarian podcast series, “Power Shift Podcast,” here: https://www.thenewhumanitarian.org/podcasts/2025/03/13/power-shift-do-we-want-relinquish-power-or-not?utm_content=buffer7f207&utm_medium=social&utm_source=linkedin.com&utm_campaign=buffer

Power Shift Podcast by The New Humanitarian and Center for Transformational Changewith Nadine Saba, NEAR (Network for Empowered Aid Response)‘s Sherpa in the Grand Bargain and Grand Bargain Ambassador Michael Koehler.

“Are we relinquishing power? Are we keeping it in the hands of the donors?” Nadine Saba challenges Michael Koehler, “And if we’re keeping it in the hands of the donor, how much are they attuned to what is happening [in] the field? Not much.”

Have a listen as they explore the power dynamics and what real reform requires.