S 03 Ep 08: Susan and Bethehem

This episode is a bit of an exception, as it talks about coloniality, and decolonial practices, in the framework of a big international initiative: the WASH Agenda for Change.
Listening to Bethlehem Mengistu and Susan Davis we will dive into the coloniality of power and what it means to decolonize governance, using the WASH Agenda for Change as a case study. With decades of leadership in international development, Bethlehem and Susan share insights on fostering collaborative systems, strengthening efforts, and challenging traditional power dynamics in global water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) initiatives. This conversation offers practical strategies for building more equitable and sustainable governance models in development work, but it also gives interesting insights on inclusion beyond tokenism and on feminist leadership.

Sources:

• Agenda for Change
• From an implementing partnership with local NGOs to partnering with local government, Bethlehem Mengistu
• Implementing Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH)

The link to the transcript is here