A humanitarian funding model has been tested through Oxfam's Emergency Response Fund Agility pilot. The initiative, which ran from 2021 to 2025, was implemented in several countries. It demonstrated the effectiveness of quality, flexible funding managed by local consortia in delivering fast and inclusive humanitarian aid.

The pilot showed that this approach can provide cost-effective aid, according to local actors. The findings highlight the need for donors to invest in locally managed funding mechanisms and work with local actors to reform existing systems. Further details on the Emergency Response Fund Agility pilot and its outcomes are available, providing insights into the potential for localization and decolonization in humanitarian action.