Q&A: Why the Niger Delta is primed for investment and improvement

PIND’s Executive Director, Tunji Idowu, was recently interviewed by Devex on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 77). Below is an excerpt: The Niger Delta is the prime location for investment in sustainable development initiatives, but too many are put off by the area’s reputation, said Tunji Idowu, executive director of Partnership…

Business Development for Not-for-Profit Organizations by Adetoun Oluwole

Not-for-Profit Organizations also known as Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) pursue public interests or public good, rather than commercial. However, without adequate funding, NGOs would be unable to meet their objectives, make an impact or realize their vision. PIND has been addressing the problem of funding among Niger Delta NGOs by building their capacity. Here are a few…

Early Response to Early Warning by Nkasi Wodu

Donor Coordination As we tackle poverty and insecurity in the Niger Delta, not only are local partnerships key but also the facilitation of regional cooperation through donor coordination. The multiplicity of donors and partners in the Niger Delta, many with projects, programmes, interests, structures, and procedures of their own increases the proliferation of initiatives and…