In this part B, I am by no means distratcing us from the course that WNF desires to take. But rather, as a side kick, fuel us into into raising the bar-for our much need "West Nile's Transformation". I shall again give some example of Pincer group International: 1) The Pincer Group Internationa(www.pincergroup.org):This group was founded by West Nilers(Milton Mutto- a Kakwa), Tom Duku-a Madi Okolo),George Piwang-an Alur), David Dronyi- a Kakwa, Victor Avasi Oluo-an Ayivu from Muni. They seek to be the leading consortium in social transformation in Africa. On one occassion, they challanged The Donor Community,Goverment of Uganda(Ministry of Education, Prime Ministers Office-Northern Uganda Reconstruction) in a stake holder's workshop about the inadequacy of PRDP(Peace Recovery Development Programme) and PEAP(Poverty Eradication and Alleviation Porgramme) and NUSSAF. Their position was that with Continual piece meal funding, Northern Uganda will remain poor, conflict area and marginalised from the rest of Uganda. For example, in them unpackaging Education alone( as a key component of poverty eradication) within the frame work of Government of Uganda's PRDP/PEAP/PAF programmes for Northern Uganda, their EVIDENCE based research concluded that for Northern Uganda to catch up with Western Uganda, The GoU will need to invest additional 1.5 billion per school( for teachers' houses, additional class room and investment for teacher's capacity development) over the next 2 years( 2009-2011). In basing my further analysis to the Monitor of Thurday 29th April 2010,( Northern Uganda to get Shs319b for community development http://www.monitor.co.ug/Business/Business%20Power/-/688616/902184/-/lings5/-/index.html), there shall be 40 districts sharing this money. But from the detailed statement of the PS Prime Ministers' office, the money is actually 77 billion(2010 -2012) implying each of the 40 districts shall get Shs 1.93 billion over 3 years(If it is Shs 319 billion, then Shs 8 Billion) and way below the daily economy of Bushenyi valaued at Shs 2.3 billion per day!). Therefore, it would be prudent for a delegation led by the President of MNF to touch base with them and share with us other findings as well. Perhaps we even could utilize some of their data to help us to eventually re-align our selves with other priorities of Local Governments.They are found on Plot 46 Bukoto Street, Kamokya( Mutto Milton-Mob: 256-772-850022 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected],George Piwang 0754852123 email:[email protected]) Amoungst other strides they made (which i appreciate) was their insistance that GoU upgrade's Moyo Technical Institute and Muni NTC into Universities(but within the GoU's frame work of PEAP/PRDP and not the establshment of satelite branch of Gulu University in West Nile like was going to be the case!) In conclusion, ours as Northen Uganda(West Nile) is like the case of being in emergency ward.....and on drip(especially for us who are enligthened!).The bussiness community(ARUA BOYS!) or what we would call these days the PRIVATE SECTOR-through cross boarder trade have led us over the last 30 years and paved way for our development more than we the intelectuals(in my opinion).On a personal note, this is why I support the endeavors of this Foundation. However, good ideas are useless unless implemented. Lets keep our eyes on the ball DESPITE our divergent political believes. Mr President, what will be the deliverables for MNF over the next 1 month or 2? Emmanuel Longo
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