Practitioners at work

Jerry Nwigwe is one of the practitioners of ICED. He is a Microenterprise and business development specialist and has assisted rural and urban communities in Africa to developed a more inclusive and sustainable approach to solving their own social and economic problems. ICED practitioners are just facilitators and communities own every steps and processes. When you give communities access and participation in CED,it would guarantee a more practicable and sustainable approach to solving their problems. Jerry's CED practice has provided him with an opportunity to work with women cooperatives and youth groups focusing on market linkages, business development and value chain. His work involves innovative project and curriculum designs on CED practices, training and business plan development and lastly inclusive Microfinance program for the marginalized and vulnerable groups. (sahacaan@yahoo.com)

New Practitioners inducted into ICED Family

New graduates of ICED were on Friday 2,2010 inducted into the famous hall of fame for CED practices with international specialization. The renowned Human Rights Lawyer and UN Head of Anti- Discrimination Section in Geneva- Chris Mburu delivered a powerful commencement speech and send forth the new practitioners to the world of CED practice. He challenged everyone in CED practice to be innovative, be passionate and provide leadership as well as respecting the core values of CED- Participation, Equity and sustainability. Chris Mburu is also the founder of Hilde Education Fund in Kenya which support the education of talented children unable to continue with school due to poverty. He hopes that educated people, especially from the developing countries, will be inspired to give back to their communities and uplift those left behind, and this way ensure sustainable development and durable peace. The Chair of CED program, Prof. Catherine Rielly gave the valedictory speech and concludes with a high note of remark for the new practitioners. David Kitusa from KIVA-Kenya gave the vote of thanks on behalf of ICED Class 2010.

Suggest what you think!!!!

Dear Colleagues, I would request that you should suggest how best we can build this new network to help support each other and together to share knowledge and build a collective voice for CED action.