The ‘Way forward’ session started with the presentation of an External Review Report (Dr. Dindo Campilan & Dr. Reinout de Hoogh, June 2006) on the achievements of the First Implementation Phase 2003-2007:
“… PROTA successfully achieved the major target outputs in knowledge synthesis corresponding to the available funding. Also, the 2003-2007 experiences provided convincing evidence that PROTA’s unique three-step approach of knowledge synthesis, dissemination and utilization is a viable formula to contribute to poverty alleviation at grassroots level. PROTA is on its way to become a full-fledged information brokerage programme. It can be expected to yield valuable lessons and insights to potentially improve its own performance, as well as to guide similar future programme initiatives. In order to realize the targeted development outcomes of poverty alleviation on a wider scale, a longer timeframe and additional resources are required and justified. PROTA deserves further support to complete its unique mission.”
The External Review made 7 specific recommendations for the Second Implementation Phase 2008-2012.
PROTA’s Co-Chair, Dr. Zacharia Magombo, then presented proposals for ‘The Way forward in 2008-2012’, addressing the major recommendations of the External Review.
The excitement in Africa about PROTA is such that there is call for greater African ownership and wider participation. A ‘roadmap’ is being drawn for careful alignment of PROTA with ongoing activities under the African agenda, and for broadening the African PROTA consortium.
The many aspects of PROTA offers a large array of investment opportunities!
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