Reshaping Our Common Future

Friends,

For many, 2011 has been a very eventful year. We witnessed a lot of change in all sectors of life and in every corner of the world - largely positive. But a lot of textbooks will have to be re-written, particularly on the traditional worldviews regarding macro-economics, the political economy, trade and development.

It is for this reason that, as development practitioners, economists, evaluations experts, and all manner of professions, 2012 will require a deep introspection and a re-scanning of the "new world order" in order that we can re-work the fundamental principles for us to remain relevant and responsive to the emerging development needs and new global realities.

We should take 2012 as a dawn of a new era where the basic foundations of the past have been shaken, a new awakening, new opportunities and challenges - all requiring new strategies and solutions. How do we consolidate the momentum of change? Global, state and non-state institutions will have to be reshaped to charter a new course.

Overall 2012 provides hope as a year of renewal and new beginning – we should remain hopeful.

Very best wishes to you all in the New Year!

Regards
Dr. Kennedy B. Lweya