Inception meetings for sub county leaders in Pachara, Iitirikwa, Ciforo and Ukusijoni

The inception meetings were intended and carried out to enlighten the sub county leaders on the project implementation and execution as well as share ideas on how sub county advisory boards would be formed that are key in the selection of the project beneficiaries from communities. They were held in a participatory way, which involved attainment of views and ideas of all leaders in an interactive way.

Specific objectives

• To raise awareness about the project to key stakeholders, especially at sub county and settlement level.
• To seek feedback about the project objectives and other similar or existing interventions within the sub counties based on the experience of the stakeholders.
• Create awareness on the formation of sub county advisory boards which will be key in the selection of the key project beneficiaries from the various communities.
• To collectively agree on the modalities of project implementation including selection criteria of project beneficiaries, as well as ensure their buy in into the project.

Conclusion

The sub county inception meeting was successfully conducted with minimal challenges such as unforeseen political swearing of leaders that delayed start of the meetings and postponement of some meeting. 100 sub county leaders were engaged from the four sub counties of operation. JEEP managed to introduce the project to the sub county leaders who embraced the project idea and committed to supporting implementation. It was learnt that for future projects, there is need to consider equal distribution of resources among the refugee and host communities in Adjumani district.

Sub-county leaders inception meeting in sub-counties Pachara, Iitirikwa, Ciforo and Ukusijoni, Adjumani District.