NET WORKING
Networking
is extremely important but we must demystify it first. It is obviously not a panacea but certainly a way to
establish alternative means of cooperation. These different ways of working
together will continue to lead the creation of more different networks, where
solidarity and respect are needed so that competition doe not become
destructive. NPI believes
networking is more important than the networks them selves and the problem at
hand.
We
use networking due to its synergistic effect where by the total effect of things
done together is greater than the sum of individual activities.
Through
networking NPI intends to achieve the following;
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Strengthen and reinforce
the advocacy plan.
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Influence others both
within and without the network
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Broaden the understanding
of the need for peace-building by bringing together different partners.
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Share the
responsibilities in relation to capacity and resource competences and also
reduce duplication of resources and efforts.
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Promote the exchange of
ideas, insights , experiences and skills in the area of peace-building.
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To generate a sense of
national and international solidarity for moral and psychological support in the
struggle of building a culture of peace.
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To mobilize resources,
financial or otherwise to support and strengthen the capacity of NPI.
NETWORKING ACTIVITIES
Building
alliances with others involves the following activities;
1.
Generating and sharing information and analysis.
Networks
provide a structure for members to establish and maintain essential
communication with each other. NPI
intends to exchange and analyze information to achieve its goals and objectives.
2.
Advocacy
Networks
coordinate advocacy action on matters of mutual concern to members. NPI through
its networks intends to influence the season matters both within and without the
networks
3.
Skills and capacity buildings
Both
formal and informal opportunities are provided for enhancement of skills.
Informally there is a benefit for general information and experience
sharing.
Formally,
skills are increased through workshops and seminars, also production of
educational tools such as manuals, resource guides etc. is made possible.
4.
Solidarity building
Networks
are mindful of the need to build a sense of solidarity among members so that
they are better able to achieve their goals and objectives. Therefore, NPI
actively seeks for solidarity building to be able to realize its aims and
objectives.
NETWORKING STRATEGY
To
be able to carry out information generation, analysis and sharing, advocacy,
skills and capacity building NPI intends
to use the following strategy.
i)
Meetings with members of networks in communities and civil society
ii)
Sharing information through different media e.g. radio, T.V, newsletters,
journals, bulletins, e-mail and Internet.
iii)
Organizing and attending stakeholder seminars and conferences
