[UgaBYTES] AFRICA KOWLEDGE NETWORK launched in Dar essalaam|Strategy

[Kiringai Kamau]

Dear all,
The following effort is worth integrating into what knowledge base as being
considered within UNECA's AKN.

Abebe definitely does know what IDRC Programmes are doing and so linking
with related efforts helps all walk an extra mile.

Caution: 
It is not the technology that makes efforts sustainable; it is the value
chain linked institutional framework that drives data-to-knowledge (leave
wisdom alone, it comes when you have varying strains of knowledge).

Kiringai

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essalaam|Strategy

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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