The forthcoming #ShiftThePower Global Summit, scheduled to convene in the vibrant city of Bogota from the 5th to the 7th of December 2024, offers a glimmer of hope in the realm of international development. This summit seeks to bring together a diverse array of global changemakers and pioneers from different parts of the world, representing various facets of international development, philanthropy, and civil society.
At its core, this gathering embarks on a courageous mission to redefine the contours of international development. This endeavour bears the banner of "Shift the Power" or #ShiftThePower, a passionate call to transform established behaviours, reshape our perspectives, and revolutionise the work methodologies ingrained in international development. It champions the redistribution of power and resources, advocating fervently for a more equitable and people-centric approach to development.