Localisation: harnessing talent and technology to drive meaningful reform

Hear Bidjan Nashat, tech entrepreneur and seasoned humanitarian leader, speak candidly on the challenges and opportunities in advancing localisation within the humanitarian sector.

In this open and informative conversation with the HLA's Ka Man Parkinson, Bidjan critiques current localisation debates and advocates for practical, actionable steps to drive meaningful change. 

Discover his views on the transformative potential of cash transfers, anticipatory action, and the critical importance of talent development. Technology and AI comes into focus throughout the discussion, and Bidjan highlights how it plays a crucial role in democratising access to personal and professional development for local talent.

About the speakers

Bidjan Nashat is co-founder of PotentialU, an app that serves frontline leaders with personalised insights and AI coaching. He has over a decade of executive leadership experience in start-ups as well as large global organisations. He served as CEO of Atlas Corps, a social enterprise committed to diverse talent and leadership development and was part of the executive team at Save the Children International. He is based in Washington DC, USA.

Ka Man Parkinson is Communications and Marketing Advisor at the HLA. She is based in Manchester, UK.

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