Iloke Egbe
As part of the objectives of coordinating Development Partners in the State which are to ensure the reduction in duplication of interventions by Development Partners and to aligned implementation of programmes and projects with each projects annual operational plan in line with the State priorities to serves as roadmap.
The reporting process also serves as a strong evidence of the project implemented according to the workplan which demonstrate compliance to sets objectives. Beyond reporting compliance, presenting your workplan and achievements before stakeholders in the forum also speaks to the level of Synergies with related partners.
The dynamics of the forum made it easy for gaps to be identified where it exists and the right approach adopted to advance quality service delivery. This are some of the characteristics of the development partners forum.
The event held at FAO office, opposite Navy Field, State housing estate Calabar had 36 Development Partners operating in the State in attendance.
In his remarks, the Honourable Commissioner, Ministry of International Donor Coordination Elder Dr Hippolatus Ogar Lukpata reiterated the importance the State Government under the leadership of His Excellency Senator Prince Bassey Edet Otu emplace on development partners. He reminded partners that they are contributing to make Cross River State a better place therefore, there is need for more Synergies amongst development partners.
On his part, the alternate chairman and program Analyst UNFPA Dr. Shola Toye pointed out that contritions made by partners through technical assistance, financial resources, knowledge, innovation and programme implementation continues to complement Government efforts towards improving lives and well-being of our people.
Soliciting that presentations made should provide an opportunity to better understand what is achieved, the challenges being encountered and where collective actions may be required.
In his words, Mr. Toye said "as development partners, our effectiveness depends not only on the resources we mobilize, but also coordination, transparency, accountability, evidence based decision making and alignment with priorities of the State Government" he further encouraged all partners to use the forum to openly share lessons, identify areas of convergence, minimize duplications and explore opportunities for joint planning and resource mobilization and expressed his appreciation to MIDC and the Governor for providing credible leadership to partners.
In her contributions, the State Nutrition Officr Mrs. Nkem Eyong Ubana informed that Cross River State is set to launch food bank program and the State is first in the South South region of the country courtesy of His Excellency the Governor support. While the State Director of project REDD Dr. Donatus A. Adie appealed to partners to get them involved as some of their interventions helps in the reduction of Green House gases but are not well reported.
Highlights of the event were presentation of up to date project report by United Nations population fund
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