Hi - I feel like it wouldn't hurt to express a bit of empathy for the thousands of USAID staff, INGOs, and local partners who are facing a crisis at this moment. My timeline if full of people worried about their jobs and livelihoods, cancelling projects, on the phone with partners trying explain and often apologizing for projects that are now cancelled. All respect to you, but framing this as an opportunity is a bit too glib. I understand the political and strategic reasons for what you're doing, but you should also of the people - including many colleagues and supporters - involved.
Gawain. I think you're right. Part of what Unlock Aid is trying to do is speak to the people in power. And in order to do that, one must understand who we are speaking to and engage with them in a language that they are most likely to understand. In addition to being what I think is the right move, I think that is where a large part of the opportunity framing is coming from. Hope that helps a bit.
I can't imagine being a USAID staffer or contractor right now. It must be incredibly difficult. And I hope this whole situation changes as quickly as possible. But if history and intelligence are any guide, considering those in power, they are probably more inclined to listen to "what's in it for me and America?" as opposed to what's in it for USAID staffers and contractors? But I could be wrong. Anyhow, thanks so much for being a part of this important community.
Hi - I feel like it wouldn't hurt to express a bit of empathy for the thousands of USAID staff, INGOs, and local partners who are facing a crisis at this moment. My timeline if full of people worried about their jobs and livelihoods, cancelling projects, on the phone with partners trying explain and often apologizing for projects that are now cancelled. All respect to you, but framing this as an opportunity is a bit too glib. I understand the political and strategic reasons for what you're doing, but you should also of the people - including many colleagues and supporters - involved.
Gawain. I think you're right. Part of what Unlock Aid is trying to do is speak to the people in power. And in order to do that, one must understand who we are speaking to and engage with them in a language that they are most likely to understand. In addition to being what I think is the right move, I think that is where a large part of the opportunity framing is coming from. Hope that helps a bit.
I can't imagine being a USAID staffer or contractor right now. It must be incredibly difficult. And I hope this whole situation changes as quickly as possible. But if history and intelligence are any guide, considering those in power, they are probably more inclined to listen to "what's in it for me and America?" as opposed to what's in it for USAID staffers and contractors? But I could be wrong. Anyhow, thanks so much for being a part of this important community.