04/03/2006
GRANTS
WECHE MOKADHO
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We’re just under two months away from the opening of the 1st International Strategic Plan forum of Nam Lolwe Development Agency in Bad Wildungen-Kessel State -Germany. Over eight months of planning have paid off with over 25 people from 3 continents confirming their participation already.
I would like to take this opportunity to ask those who are comming to take only few minutes of their spare time and confirm whether they are coming or not. Lets come together and see how this being together can help us address some of the many problems that we face as people.
Travel Info.
To help everyone get organized for their trip to Bad Wildungen, the following information helps:
Getting There -- By Train --
There's frequent service on the Kassel-Fritzlar line from Kassel. For information, call tel. 11861. The nearest airport is at Frankfurt am Main, 160km (100 miles) away.
By Bus --
Bus service in the region is provided by B.K.W. GmbH (call tel. 05621/802810 for information).
By Car --
From Kassel, take Route 49 southwest, then go west on Route 253.
Visitor Information --
For information, contact the Kurverwaltung, Langemarckstrasse 2 (tel. 05621/704113), open Monday to Friday 8am to 4:30pm and Saturday 8:30am to noon.
We encourage all participants to jet in as early as possible so that you can familiarise yourself with this beutiful city and a climatise yourself prior to the meeting.
Accommodation
There are several hotels in the town from five star to business class. There exist also well kept hostels . Osare Nakinson is in charge and about accommodation Hotel restaurant. Accommodation range from 30- 300 euro per night.
FUNDING
We are using our own funds. We are supporting ourselves to the meeting as individual interested in doing something for ourselves and the people of Luo Nyanza. In this respect, I ask you to save and ensure that you come to Germany for the meeting.
AGENDA
Dates of the meeting;
14-17 July 2006.
Place: Bad Wildungen-Germany
Nam Lolwe Development Development Agency (NLDA)
As a Development Agency for Development in Luo Nyanza–
Economic Blueprint
I. BACKGROUND TO THE BLUEPRINT
•Challenges and the need to rejuvenate sustainable economic development in Nyanza.
II. PURPOSE OF THE BLUEPRINT
• Identify and analyze the region constraints
• Determine key industry and business sectors that present new or expanded investment
opportunities.
• Identify strategies to achieve sustainable economy in Nyanza.
• Formulate and implement strategies.
III. JUSTIFICATION FOR OUR INVOLVEMENT
• Need for upgrade regions skilled and creative workforce.
• Attract high quality investment to support and grow local industry.
• Increase funding and financing available for regions social and economic infrastructure
• Support locally based entrepreneurs.
• Contribute to the regions financial stability to achieve social progress.
IV. HIGHLIGHTING OF EXTERNAL AND INTERNAL ISSUES IN NYANZA
• Current uncertain national economic and geopolitical conditions.
• Socio-economic profile.
• Linkages within East Africa.
V. OUR VISION NYANZA
Prosperous and sustainable economy based on the following:
• Encouraging innovation.
• Diversity of businesses.
• Utilization of the unique geographical position of the region.
• Community pride and confidence.
• Profitable and stable businesses.
• Skilled and flexible Labor force.
VI. WHERE ARE WE?
A critical analysis of the opportunities and challenges (in a SWOT based format) inherent in Nyanza
economy that influence it's ability to archive desired economic development.
Regional Strengths and Weaknesses
• Quality of life.
• Location.
• Infrastructure.
• Governance.
• Labor Force.
• Economic Factors.
Regional Opportunities and Challenges: Sectoral economic development opportunities
existing in.
• Food and agriculture.
• Manufacturing.
• Transport.
• Advanced technology.
• Education.
• Tourism.
• Regional linkages.
VII. ESTABLISHING OUR PRIORITIES
• Availability of resources.
• Investments requirements.
• Community support.
• Region economic recovery resiliency.
Meeting Guest.
We plan to invite Hon- Peter Anyang' Nyong'o PhD to be with us during the clossing session of the meeting.
I remain yours faithfully
William Osiagoh.
Convenor
NB
I would like to thank J. onyango of Helsinki Finland for sharing with us his thoughts about the Agenda of the meeting.
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