There are a lot of INGO's and UN Agencies that claim to strengthen local civil society organizations, with the goal that local partner organizations can eventually become independent.  But how often does this actually take place, and what truly needs to happen in order for local partners to not depend so much on international organizations?

In this episode I provide five ways you and your organization can truly move toward creating independent local partners, and evolve the role of the INGO toward one more of technical support.