21037: Localized Orchestration: Balancing Power Dynamics in Global North-Global South Partnerships

Monday, July 28, 2025

10:15 - 11:45 CEST (GMT+2)

Location: Bella Center: Hall C- C3-m9

Session Type: Symposium (panel)
Orientation: Practice,International,Research
Shareable link: https://cdmcd.co/pM63Qp

Organizer(s)

IV

Iteke Van Hille

Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences (AUAS)
JV

Jakomijn Van Wijk

Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences (AUAS), Netherlands

Session Chair(s)

RL

Rob Lubberink

Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences (AUAS), Netherlands

Panelist(s)

RH

Ralph Hamann

University of Cape Town, South Africa
EL

Erin Leitheiser

Copenhagen Business School, Denmark
IV

Iteke Van Hille

Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences (AUAS)
HK

Helena H. Knight

Cardiff University, United Kingdom
XB

Xenia Becker

Grenoble Ecole de Management, Sweden

Moderator(s)

JV

Jakomijn Van Wijk

Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences (AUAS), Netherlands

In this panel, we address both scholarly and practitioner calls for more equitable cross-sector partnerships (CSPs) by discussing localization efforts by Global North orchestrators of CSPs for sustainable development. The panel brings together scholars and practitioners interested in international CSPs and orchestration for grand challenges. The symposium objectives are threefold. First, we aim to identify and explore how tensions between Global North and Global South actors come to bear during the localization of orchestration efforts. Second, we discuss these tensions from the perspectives of equity and justice, furthering our understanding of structural power asymmetries. Third, we reflect upon the changes that need to be made to facilitate more equitable CSPs, capable of addressing grand challenges.