“We should look to draw in local knowledge and on-the-ground expertise to make our programs better.” Speaking on the new direction of the development program late last year, Minister Pat Conroy signalled an acknowledgement of what many have been saying for a long time: that change on locally led development is essential. We know that it delivers value and is a key indicator of development progress. As we wait for the new policy to land, this week we wanted to explore what the first move should be to accelerate this change. Here’s what the experts said.