After 8 years of existence and functioning, Setus hold a broader role to mobilize the communities to establish their development concerns and needs, with putting in first place self-help and self-governance mechanisms. While the Setu concerning initiatives will be continued, Abhiyan felt the need of creating a platform to share developmental projects with the citizens of Kutch on a national level.
Therefore the Setu Convention was organized and took place on 30th & 31st of January 2009 in Bhuj. It conduced to build up an understanding of Setu's approaches and activities which were untertaken during recent years. Furthermore the convention includes a reflection of Setu's collaboration with the communities and with the different resource agencies.
Assorted plenary sessions and panel discussion pavilions tended to improve strategies and work methodologies and to share ideas, experiences and activities which were showcased through live demonstrations, group discussions and debates. 4000 community representatives, several resource persons from civil society, from Gujarat and other parts of India, attended the two-day convention.
See the pictures of this event in our foto gallery.
Therefore the Setu Convention was organized and took place on 30th & 31st of January 2009 in Bhuj. It conduced to build up an understanding of Setu's approaches and activities which were untertaken during recent years. Furthermore the convention includes a reflection of Setu's collaboration with the communities and with the different resource agencies.
Assorted plenary sessions and panel discussion pavilions tended to improve strategies and work methodologies and to share ideas, experiences and activities which were showcased through live demonstrations, group discussions and debates. 4000 community representatives, several resource persons from civil society, from Gujarat and other parts of India, attended the two-day convention.
See the pictures of this event in our foto gallery.
