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DESCRIPTION:<a href="https://sus-afric.org/event/machakos-county-developmen
 t-partners-stakeholders-conference-6/register">Machakos County Development
  Partners & Stakeholders Conference</a>\nJoin us for this 24 hours Event B
 ACKGROUND Over the past decade\, Machakos County has made notable strides 
 in economic and social development. However\, persistent challenges such a
 s poverty\, food insecurity\, water scarcity\, limited healthcare access\,
  and the impacts of climate change continue to hinder progress. Addressing
  these issues requires a collective effort\, and Civil Society Organizatio
 ns (CSOs)\, non-profits\, and the private sector have emerged as key playe
 rs in driving community-led solutions and complementing government interve
 ntions. These actors have been instrumental in bridging gaps and fostering
  development across critical sectors. Lack of coordination among organizat
 ions and private sector entities can lead to competition for resources\, a
 nd limited knowledge sharing. These barriers can slow down the pace of sus
 tainable development in the region. Recognizing the urgent need for collab
 oration\, robust partnerships\, knowledge exchange\, and capacity building
 \, the Machakos County Government is collaborating with Sustainable Africa
  Innovators (SUS-AFRIC) www.sus-afric.org to convene a multi-stakeholder r
 oundtable. This one-day event\, themed "Advancing the SDGs: Partnerships f
 or Impact and Development in Machakos County: “will bring together key a
 ctors from various sectors working in Machakos County. The conference aims
  to foster partnerships for sustainable development\, share best practices
 \, and align efforts with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It wil
 l also strengthen the role of CSOs and non-profits in addressing developme
 nt challenges through transparent and accountable collaboration with the c
 ounty government. The conference will feature\, keynote speeches and panel
  discussions by industry experts and successful entrepreneurs. Interactive
  workshops and networking sessions will provide practical pathways to supp
 ort growth and collaboration. [...]
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LOCATION:MACHAKOS INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE CENTRE (MICC)
SUMMARY:Machakos County Development Partners & Stakeholders Conference
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