NAKAWA DIVISION TO HOST INAUGURAL ANNUAL NGO SYMPOSIUM

Nakawa Division Urban Council, in collaboration with key stakeholders, is set to host its first-ever annual symposium, bringing together non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and community-based organizations (CBOs) operating within the Division.

The symposium, themed "Strengthening collaboration for transparent and vibrant NGO sector," aims to foster engagement, discuss strategic issues and promote collaboration among stakeholders.

Nakawa is one of the five urban divisions constituting Kampala City, where the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) administers services for the city.

Scheduled to take place at Skyz Hotel Naguru on June 30, the symposium will be graced by the Minister of Kampala Capital City and Metropolitan Affairs, adding significance to the event.​

The symposium will be a platform for diverse participants, including high-level government officials, representatives from government agencies and departments, officials from the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Ministry of Foreign Affairs, members of the diplomatic community, academia, media professionals, as well as representatives from NGOs and CBOs operating within Nakawa Division.

With an estimated attendance of around 170 participants, the symposium aims to facilitate meaningful dialogue, knowledge sharing, and collaboration among stakeholders.

The event will emphasize the crucial role played by NGOs in Uganda's social, economic, political and intellectual development. Recognizing NGOs as vital partners in nation-building, the symposium will highlight their contributions in agenda setting, policy development, and policy implementation. It will stress the need for NGOs to prioritize transparency, accountability and effective collaboration with government institutions to ensure efficient service delivery.

The symposium has set several objectives to guide its proceedings, including providing a platform for NGOs to share their experiences, understanding the coordination and monitoring role of local government, developing a coordination mechanism for integrating service delivery approaches, facilitating feedback and improving suggestions for NGOs, and creating an action plan for enhanced planning and service delivery within Nakawa Division.

Participants can look forward to engaging discussions, panel sessions and plenary sessions. Keynote addresses and remarks from esteemed leaders and partners, including the Executive Director of KCCA, Dorothy Kisaka will provide valuable insights during the symposium.

Best practices in service delivery will be identified and adopted to guide future scaling efforts, while an action plan will be developed to promote improved service delivery within Nakawa Division.

The symposium marks an important step towards creating a transparent and vibrant NGO sector in Nakawa Division, ultimately contributing to the betterment of the local community.