The Non-Governmental Organisations Regulatory Authority urged NGOs to develop sustainable funding strategies to survive potential donor cutbacks. Monitoring and Analysis Officer Chrispin Sakala addressed organizations at a River of Life training session in Phalombe District, warning that a heavy reliance on external donors threatens operational stability when funding priorities shift.
Sakala recommended strategic planning, and he encouraged partnerships with private sector entities and social enterprises. River of Life Financial Officer Davis Makote said the organization will pursue entrepreneurship and vocational training to generate independent revenue. He emphasized that financial autonomy ensures program continuity when donor support becomes unpredictable.
Participants from civil society groups acknowledged that competitive funding landscapes require creative financial planning. The authority's guidance reflects national discussions about self-reliance and capacity building beyond donor cycles.
Sakala recommended strategic planning, and he encouraged partnerships with private sector entities and social enterprises. River of Life Financial Officer Davis Makote said the organization will pursue entrepreneurship and vocational training to generate independent revenue. He emphasized that financial autonomy ensures program continuity when donor support becomes unpredictable.
Participants from civil society groups acknowledged that competitive funding landscapes require creative financial planning. The authority's guidance reflects national discussions about self-reliance and capacity building beyond donor cycles.
