Dear all, I think Ajedra's suggestion to have a workshop is a very good one especially when he goes further to pledge facilitation, though some of the conditions he has attached to it look scary but we can work on that. With media coverage, this would atleast generate some heat and set dragging feet on move. This period where we are looking for votes is when we dont want set back and we may put off this heat nicely. However, I think the task force should be listened to first and if it becomes necessary that some be removed, the meeting will decide otherwise not knowing how and why they were appointed, we risk removing them.The existing taskforce would be invited to make presentation on the status of the University as of now and this will direct us to generate next plans with clear objectives, deliverables and time frame and deliverables and make ourselves accountable for follow up. Ajedra could you elaborate abit on the package of the facilitation so that we can set up a plan? Thanks Munduru
--- On Thu, 2/4/10, gard ajedra <[email protected]> wrote: From: gard ajedra <[email protected]> Subject: Re: [WestNileNet] Public University in West Nile To: "A Virtual Network for friends of West Nile" <[email protected]> Date: Thursday, February 4, 2010, 4:33 AM Dear All, I recommend that we have a 2 or 3 day workshop on the partinent issues that affect the establishment of Public University in the West Nile region. During such a workshop, clearly laid down strategies and the way foward (with respect to the Univesity) are agreed upon to enable us to go to the next level. We should disburn the previous Task Force(s) and set up a Technical Reference Group (TRG) to immplement the resolutions of the Workshop. Additionally, I further recommend that during the workshop only people who are willing and able to achieve set targets are appointed to give guidance on how we can operationalise the University. Egocentric and selfish interest should not be given room during delibrations and the proceedings of the workshop. These ping-pong communications are not taking us anywhere! It has been a while since the President announced the establishment of a Public University in West Nile region. The President only sets policies and its the beuracrats together with the Technical Reference Group (inclusive of our leaders from the region), who implement them. Its therefore, only ourselves from West Nile region to blame. Therefore, lets all get serious about the subject matter above. And I am willing to facilitate such a workshop as long as the objectives are towards the establishemnt of the University of West Nile. Eng. Ajedra G.G. Aridru (PhD) From: JohnAJackson <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Wed, February 3, 2010 6:20:51 PM Subject: [WestNileNet] Public University in West Nile Dear colleagues, a) Last year we had nominated a task Force to look into the education issues in West Nile region. When the the President announced an offer of Public University for West Nile region, the education task force was asked to follow up on it. To date there has been no update. I think the task force should hold itself accountable to this group that is forming up. b) It appears another task force for a university was formed in 2007. No one knows about their successes or faillures. Could these two task forces team up and work on the university issue? c) All of us should learn lessons from other regions. If other people in the Uganda can work together to pursue their development agenda, who do we expect to come and plan or execute what we want? We can only blame ourselves for not taking no actions, not providing leadership, failing to work as a team, and doing nothing about our own predicament. We all have a stake in our underdevelopment. d) Thanks to every one who has volunteered to help to address various issue last year. While it is true that we are all busy professional in our careers, sacrificing a little of your time either in a month or so is worth the effort. Volunteers sacrifice so much time and resources in building nations and solve problem around the world. We should continue to encourage and inspire ourselves to do better. Rome was not built in a day. e) West Nile Foundation(WNF) needs leadership and direction from all well wishers. It is at initial stages of development. This is a time your leadership skills are needed most. Please encourage others who have not come on board. The foundation does not have a capacity to tackle many issues yet but the current executive needs a lot of support from every one. f) As mentioned by Vasco, we have too many issues at stake. We may not be able to address these various issues simultaneously, however, Special committees can be appointed to look at some strategic problems just like the education task force. g) As we continue to envolve as highly skilled professional group, some key issues identified should not not be put on hold indefinitely. We should hold ourselves accountable to each other. If you accept a responsibility, please execute your duties in a professional manner. Communicate effectively to others so that people are not left pondering what's happening to an issue being addressed. Cheers Avudria -----Inline Attachment Follows----- _______________________________________________ WestNileNet mailing list [email protected] http://orion.kym.net/mailman/listinfo/westnilenet % WestNileNet is generously hosted by INFOCOM http://www.infocom.co.ug/ The above comments and data are owned by whoever posted them (including attachments if any). The List's Host is not responsible for them in any way. _______________________________________________
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