As the war in Ukraine proceeds through its second year with no end in sight, global development organizations have had to readjust strategies and navigate evolving challenges since the onset of the conflict.
“We have to design and adapt programs to specific local contexts,” said Lorenzo Violante, a regional operations manager for the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. “We have the same standards and overall needs, but may need to curate certain programs to local needs and circumstances. Particularly, where so many different languages are spoken, different contexts in more than a dozen countries.”
Due to high demand for certain skill sets and expertise, organizations have also found themselves competing for talent.