ABSTRACT
The author summarises some of the key problems that emerge from the stories and accounts presented in Part I. These include processes of professionalisation and the drive for perfectionism – both of which create an environment where systemic flaws and personal grievances cannot be easily discussed; and a centring of whiteness in both aid practice and staff wellbeing, which leaves many people feeling marginalised, undervalued and mistreated. This chapter interrogates localisation, decolonisation and anti-racism efforts in the sector, and explores some recent initiatives that have brought aid and development practitioners together to discuss radical systemic change. The author introduces some of the key principles and ideas around wellbeing and self- and collective care that inform the recommendations that will be presented in the chapters to follow.
