The Oxfam Times DAILY NEWS FROM THE DELHI2014 CONFERENCE
Wednesday 3 September 2014 WE ARE IN THIS TOGETHER
Yesterday was an exciting day of learning, exploration, and meaningful dialogue (not just exchanging statements!) Reflecting on the day, May Ling Chan, PG Hong Kong, said “I appreciated the ED session. Good energy and good conversation.” The day began with learning from the Labs (LAC, Pacific and South Africa). They are moving forward with full CD ownership. An open question is how learning will feed into Barcelona. Another highlight was the ED and CD fishbowl conversation with Winnie, Mark, Farah, Nisha and Jim. Great dialogue about mutual accountability, need for trust, request from CDs for clear timelines, and collaborative ways CDs were invited to help influence affiliate boards. CDs could also hear the tensions EDs face managing complexity with
external stakeholders and pressure to transform at such a high pace of change. Learning from Action Aid and Save the Children Both organizations have moved from programs in country to a national body. What can we learn? DO have a compelling vision and build your plan around it DO use the power of protagonists (this is people in this room and staff around the world) Don’t bureaucratize the process. Make it light. DON’T drag it out (applause broke out!) Let people affected have a say, but not manage the process (grumbles).