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Localization and Global Equity: The Missing Link for Sustainable Development

Localization and Global Equity: The Missing Link for Sustainable Development
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Author(s): Ali Al Mokdad (Operations Copilot LLC, Denmark)
Copyright: 2025
Pages: 56
Source title: Social System Reforms to Achieve Global Sustainability
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Mohamad Mokdad (Independent Researcher, Lebanon)
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3373-1280-4.ch010

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Abstract

This chapter examines localization as a structural imperative for achieving global equity and sustainable development. While international commitments have long emphasized the need to shift power and resources to local actors, localization remains constrained by centralized financial governance, compliance-heavy regulatory frameworks, and donor-driven priorities. This chapter challenges the prevailing paradigm, arguing that by integrating AI-driven decision-making, decentralized financial mechanisms, and anticipatory policy frameworks, localization can move beyond dependency models and become the foundation of a more equitable global governance system. The discussion explores the intersection of localization with climate adaptation, digital governance, and financial sovereignty, positioning it as the missing link for sustainable development. The chapter presents a bold, intelligence-driven vision for localization, providing a governance-first roadmap for policymakers, donors, and institutions to reimagine development finance, regulatory models, and decision-making structures.

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