SADC Secretariat Urges CSOs to Engage in RISDP Mid-Term Review
The dialogue is expected to produce a set of recommendations that will be presented to the SADC Secretariat and the SADC Heads of State and Government.
Harare, Zimbabwe-The SADC Secretariat is urging civil society organizations (CSOs) to actively participate in the upcoming mid-term review of the SADC Regional Indicative Strategic Development Plan (RISDP) 2020-2030, writes Winston Mwale.
The call was made by Lerato Moleko, a representative of the SADC Secretariat, at the opening of the 4th Regional Dialogue for Non-State Actors on the RISDP in Harare, Zimbabwe, on August 14.
"As we approach the midpoint of the 10-year RISDP implementation period, it is critical that we assess our progress, identify challenges, and chart the way forward together," Moleko said.
"This dialogue serves three vital purposes: strategic review, participatory governance, and collaborative problem-solving."
Moleko highlighted the importance of CSOs in supporting and monitoring the implementation of the RISDP, noting that they bring valuable expertise, grassroots connections, and the ability to hold governments accountable.
"This dialogue provides an important platform for enhancing your understanding of the RISDP and for you to contribute your insights on its progress," Moleko said.
The SADC Secretariat is committed to fostering meaningful partnerships with CSOs, and Moleko encouraged participants to engage actively in the dialogue and propose concrete ways to enhance CSO involvement in achieving regional goals.
The dialogue is expected to produce a set of recommendations that will be presented to the SADC Secretariat and the SADC Heads of State and Government.