Oxfam Novib is longtime advocate of a locally-led humanitarian system, a central piece in our commitment to decolonize humanitarianwork. The program supports a shift towards a more equal, risk-informed and better funded locally led humanitarian system in seven countries, including countries affected by conflict or fragility. These are Colombia, Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya, Indonesia,Myanmar, South Sudan, and Yemen. The program will contribute to improved representation by local actors in decision-making spaces at the global level, for example with donors and decision-makers in Geneva. Through research and learning at country-level, we will provide policy recommendations and proven solutions to transform the international humanitarian architecture. In addition to in-country partners, this program brings together two external partners: Overseas Development Institute (ODI) will bring methodological expertise to program learning, ensure evidence generation is jointly produced with local actors, andsupport the uptake of findings by (inter)national actors. In addition, the Response Innovation Lab, together with country teams and partner organisations, will scope country-specific risks and capacity-related challenges linked to increased Local Humanitarian Leadership and identify, design and disseminate solutions for wider learning in the humanitarian sector. Oxfam’s role focuses on facilitating and supporting research and innovation, enabling cross-country learning and documenting evidence to inform system change at national and global levels. In doing so, we leverage our decades-long, trusted relationships with local and national humanitarian actors, crisis-affected people, international policymakers and donors, including through our offices in 60+ countries.