DG ECHO

In its guidance note on localisation, DG ECHO commits to stepping up its efforts in multi-annual and flexible project financing agreements for capacity building. Priority will be given to projects that clearly demonstrate their intention to empower local stakeholders and enable them to participate effectively in the management of funds and decision-making.

See the summary note prepared by the DPI (Only available in French)

DG ECHO's localisation guidelines:

• projects which best promote the localisation agenda, in the case of two similar projects.

• projects that recognise and strengthen the capacities of local partners and include specific plans for capacity building, in particular institutional capacity building (NSD).

• proposals for multi-annual funding with a significant gender component and/or which provide for the establishment of long-term partnerships with groups representing marginalised people, local organisations of people with disabilities and women's organisations.

At least 25% of the EU contribution to the action shall be allocated to activities implemented by local stakeholders.

Case Studies & videos on Localisation – illustrating DG ECHO’s guidance note

Work carried out on the HIP DP 2025 campaign with the DPI:

• e-single form (only availbable in French) : annotated for operations to be completed on the themes of localisation/NSD, Environment and SERA

• NSD feedback on HIP DP 2025 (internal FRC document)