localization labs

Localisation Labs

Overview

Since launching in 2023, NEAR’s Localisation Labs have been providing a framework, structure and space for our members to cultivate and experiment how to operationalise localisation.

The Labs empower local leaders and organisations to drive the localisation agenda in their own communities. They can do this by building connections with various stakeholders to advance shared goals and resources.

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Localisation Labs by Region

Our Localisation Labs provide space, structure, and solidarity for local leaders to experiment, collaborate, and operationalise localisation in their contexts.

Asia-Pacific labs

Framework

Four Pillars of the Localisation Labs

The Localisation Labs focuses around four pillars that are sequential and mutually reinforcing:

1

Build & amplify a collective voice of diverse, local and national organisations

2

Building Bridges: Positioning local actors as primary decision-makers

3

Co-create, uplift, and amplify local solutions

4

Generate & Promote Learning to drive Change

Latest Lab Updates

Advocacy & Policy, Flagship Research, Learning, Localisation in Action, Localisation Labs, Members In Action, Movement Building

Rhythms of Solidarity: NEAR’s First Townhall of 2026

Localisation in Action, Members In Action, Movement Building

Navigating Many Currents: The Future of Locally Led Impact

Localisation Labs, Members In Action

The Asia and the Pacific Local Leaders reaffirmed its collective commitment in driving a bold, politically grounded localisation agenda.

CORE Fund, Members In Action, Solutions

CORE Fund strengthens resilience and preparedness amongst Makhmali and her community

CORE Fund, Solutions

CORE FUND – Nepal’s Fund for Resilience, Building Resilience in the Heart of the Himalayas

Members In Action

“We know that the people are in need:” Stopping at nothing to serve flood survivors in Afghanistan

Change Fund, Solutions

Change Fund Principles in Action: Locally led: The story of CDP Foundation and partners in the Philippines

Localisation Labs

NEAR at Peace Connect: Weaving Solidarity Across Continents

Advocacy & Policy

External Blog: Making the Case for Locally Led Cash – Again

Afghanistan Localisation Lab

Pakistan Localisation Lab

Philippines Localisation Lab

Indonesia Localisation Lab

Nepal Localisation Lab

Central America LAB

Colombia Lab

Venezuela Lab

Guatemala Lab

El Salvador Lab

South Sudan Lab

Ethiopia Lab

DRC Congo Lab

Somalia Lab

Syria Lab

Palestine Lab

Lebanon Lab

YemenLab

localization labs

NEAR's Active Localisation Labs

Currently NEAR has two sub regional labs and seventeen national labs with a potential to expansion to many other countries across all regions:

Asia-pacific region

8 labs

Asia-Pacific Local Leaders (Sub-regional lab)
Afghanistan (National lab)
Bangladesh Lab (National lab)
Pakistan Lab (National lab)
Philippines Lab (National lab)
Indonesia (National lab)
Nepal (National lab)
Vanuatu Lab (National lab)

mena region

4 labs

lac region

5 labs

Africa Region

2 labs