The paper brings together insights from over 450 humanitarian and development professionals, gathered through a region-wide survey and a six-part webinar series convened by Community World Service Asia, with support from ACT Church of Sweden.
As the sector grapples with donor exits, shrinking budgets, and shifting geopolitical agendas, this publication examines how these transitions are affecting local actors on the ground—and what the future of aid could and should look like.
It offers grounded reflections on:
- Ethical dilemmas and staff well-being
- Localisation and shifting power
- Accountability in crisis
- What transitions mean for frontline actors