Developing Nigeria’s Niger Delta
The Foundation for Partnership Initiative (FPI) in the Niger Delta’s, PIND, says it is conducting a Participatory Strategic Review exercise to draw perspective from stakeholders for its 2020 to 2024 strategic plan geared towards identifying opportunities for the development of Nigeria's Niger Delta. Chime Asonye, Partnership and Engagement Manager at PIND Foundation joins CNBC Africa for more.
Fri, 26 Jul 2019 11:47:04 GMT
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- PIND Foundation is conducting a Participatory Strategic Review to shape its 2020-2024 strategic plan and address the challenges in the Niger Delta region.
- The Niger Delta, known for its abundant natural resources, faces high unemployment rates and economic disparities, necessitating community-driven interventions.
- PIND's focus on peace-building, market-based approaches, and stakeholder engagement aims to enhance livelihoods, support job creation, and promote sustainable development in the region.
The Foundation for Partnership Initiative (FPI) in the Niger Delta, also known as PIND, is currently engaged in a Participatory Strategic Review exercise aimed at gathering perspectives from stakeholders for its 2020 to 2024 strategic plan. Chime Asonye, the Partnership and Engagement Manager at PIND Foundation, shed light on the challenges facing the Niger Delta region and the organization's efforts to address them. The Niger Delta is a region abundant in natural resources, boasting the world's largest wetlands, Africa's largest mangrove forest, and diverse ecosystems. However, despite its richness, the region faces significant challenges, including high unemployment rates, particularly in the South-South area. In light of these challenges, PIND is striving to implement peace-building and market-based approaches that are community-driven to enhance livelihoods and create sustainable development opportunities. By supporting job creation, empowering smallholder farmers, and influencing strategic decision-making, PIND aims to uplift the people of the Niger Delta and foster positive change.