[UgaBYTES] AFRICA KOWLEDGE NETWORK launched in Dar es salaam|Strategy

[FELICIAN NCHEYE]

Dear All,
 
Just a caution. 
 
During the discussion a lot of profound ideas have been put forward of which are nstrumental for the implementation and success of the AKN. However, the lessons from other especially those didn/t perform well should not create a fear to UNECA and other participants.
 
This is an initiative developed after a critical analysis of the situation, particularly to address the shortcomings available including references from initiatives available. People and  communitites are still sufering and some of the implementing agents failing to deliver.
 
UNECA's plans could play a great rrole when integrate their first thinking and the input provided so far. I indeed encourage them to work as planned , contributions, knowledge sharing and other cooperation will help to improve the implementation.
 
Experience shows that any undertaking attracts a lot of observations some of them distructive, so one has to be careful.Let me give one example;
Long time ago, there was a huge and energetic man who used to rule other neighbouring countries beacuse of his might. Leaders and many people tried to fight him but failed. It was then thought that it was very difficult to fight hime because of the experience. One young man decided to go to fight him because he believed he was able and prepared enough regadless of his size and experience. A big number of people and rulers said a lot of words leading to dsicourage him.
 
He mantained his plan and easily fought that giant and surprised every one.UNECA can do the same regardless of the fears from the experience of OKN and others.
 
The most important thing here is for UNECA to abide to the fundamentals of success. Initiatives fail because they overlook this important factor. Even if you apply any intellectualism and might, without foundations you are bound to fail. Any atheletic will win only if he abides to the basics of the game. Experiences and methodologies change with time., but basics never. 
 
Let us see UNECA come up with their ideas and we participate positively to make it happen.
 
Ncheye

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