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Local ownership and sustainable change in rural development | Helvetas

Matthias Herfeldt and Meron Wubishet explore how lasting change in rural communities is driven by local ownership rather than external interventions. Drawing on experience from Ethiopia, it highlights the importance of localization, community-led solutions, and innovative approaches such as payment for ecosystem services. The discussion also reflects on how broad development visions can be translated into concrete steps through patience, partnership, and working closely with communities.