Chapagain appointed Global Ambassador for the Grand Bargain
Summary
Jagan Chapagain has been appointed Global Ambassador for the Grand Bargain, a major humanitarian reform initiative focused on more effective, accountable and locally led aid. He will serve a two-year term and help drive the platform’s shift toward country-level implementation from 2027.
Key Points
- Jagan Chapagain has been named Global Ambassador for the Grand Bargain and was welcomed into the role at the 2026 Annual Meeting in Geneva.
- The Grand Bargain is transitioning from 2027 into the Collective Action Platform for the Grand Bargain, with a focus on quality funding, localization and equitable partnerships.
- Chapagain’s mandate will emphasize local leadership, accountability and turning humanitarian commitments into practical action.
- He will continue to serve as IFRC Secretary General while representing the wider Grand Bargain community in the ambassador role.
