In the social impact sector, it's pretty common to hear the phrase, "those closest to problem best know how to solve them." This idea has been the premise (or at least touted as the premise) behind countless community engagement initiatives orchestrated by power-holding entities such as local government, philanthropy, and elsewhere in recent years.

But is that the whole story?

As is often the case with Peter and Janai on any given topic, there's room for debate!