In response to the rapidly changing global and national landscape—marked by shifting funding priorities, fiscal constraints, and rising inequality—there is a growing need for new approaches to sustainable development. The Kenya Philanthropy Forum, in collaboration with the East Africa Philanthropy Network (EAPN), Kenya Community Development Foundation, and Development Dynamics, will convene a National Multi-Stakeholder Partnerships Dialogue on April 2, 2025.
Under the theme “Reimagining Kenya’s Development Ecosystem: A People-Powered Public-Private-Philanthropy Pathway,” the dialogue aims to explore innovative pathways to reimagining Kenya’s development ecosystem, with a focus on public-private-philanthropy collaboration.
The event will bring together key stakeholders from government, the private sector, philanthropy, civil society, and international institutions to discuss shared governance, innovative finance, and community-led development. The core goal is to develop strategies that will strengthen Kenya’s development framework, focusing on integrating these sectors for a more resilient and sustainable future.
Key Areas of Focus:
Emerging Realities in Kenya’s Development Landscape – Discussion on Kenya’s development ecosystem in transition, examining how changes in global funding and national fiscal constraints are reshaping development priorities.
Strengthening Multi-Sector Collaboration – Enhancing coordination between government, private sector, philanthropy, civil society, and multilateral institutions.
Innovative and Sustainable Financing Models – Exploring community-led finance, social enterprises, and new funding mechanisms.
Empowering Community Agency – Shifting power to communities and fostering grassroots-led development.
Learning from Success Stories – Showcasing county-level innovations, digital commons, and scalable best practices.
Creating a Resilient and Integrated Development Ecosystem – Laying the foundation for long-term, adaptable, and inclusive growth.
Leveraging Technology and Data for Inclusive Development – Using digital tools to enhance transparency, coordination, and impact measurement.
The dialogue will also feature discussions on how to develop a 5P Framework for sustainable development, focusing on the following key areas:
- Institutional mechanisms for ecosystem coordination
- Accountability frameworks for ecosystem governance
- Technology applications for ecosystem transparency
- Capability requirements for effective ecosystem participation
- Metrics for evaluating ecosystem health and resilience
The framework will be introduced to guide future efforts in strengthening the development ecosystem, ensuring that all stakeholders are aligned in their approach to sustainable development.
Why This Dialogue Matters
This event is a timely opportunity to rethink how development is coordinated, financed, and delivered in Kenya. As the country navigates changing global dynamics, it is crucial to build a more integrated and resilient development ecosystem. This requires creating a space for open dialogue, sharing knowledge and resources, and fostering trust between key sectors.
Through collaboration and innovative thinking, Kenya can create a development ecosystem that not only addresses today’s challenges but also prepares the nation for a sustainable future in 2025 and beyond.
The dialogue will provide an opportunity for a wide range of actors to engage, collaborate, and share insights, ensuring that the development ecosystem in Kenya is inclusive and reflective of the diverse perspectives of all stakeholders involved.
Registration to attend is still ongoing. For enquiry on how to apply, visit http://Website: www.eaphilanthropynetwork.org
