Creating collaborative civic coalitions: The Makana Circle of Unity

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In this final episode of the Kagiso Trust campaign, we explore the inspiring story of the Makana Circle of Unity, a collaborative civic coalition. In this interview, Paul Smith, the Local Government Support Head for Kagiso Trust, and Sisesakhe Ntlabezo, the Programme Manager at Makana Circle of Unity, share their experiences in fostering radical collaboration to improve service delivery and governance at local level. Discover how they navigate challenges, build trust, and bring together stakeholders to work towards a common purpose, providing valuable insights into replicable models of community-driven development.Join us for this 6-part series with Kagiso Trust as we explore ways of being a part of the solution and not part of the problem.Sponsored by: Kagiso Trust - https://bit.ly/3N4FZ9eIn case you missed it:Epi 1: https://youtu.be/k7NlmMGUzXYEpi 2: https://youtu.be/P3Xrn_VfBgYEpi 3: https://youtu.be/ppMCtp5KanEEpi 4: https://youtu.be/C5dQy6U0M-QEpi 5: https://youtu.be/XD6p8CFlP5U Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
26 Jul 2023 11PM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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