Experts challenge Akwa Ibom HCDTs to diversify funding beyond oil money

The organisers said strengthening governance, accountability, inclusion and resource mobilisation would enable HCDTs to maximise the development opportunities created by the PIA and improve the quality and sustainability of interventions in oil-producing communities.

Gender, inclusion gaps persist The Gender Focal Person of Policy Alert, Lucy Eyo, presented findings on gender and social inclusion in HCDTs, highlighting gaps in the participation of women and other marginalised groups in decision-making and access to development opportunities.” Mr Udo presented an HCDT appraisal scorecard based on eight weighted dimensions: relevance and community priority, inclusion and gender responsiveness, project completion and quality, participation, transparency and accountability, functionality and utilisation, sustainability and maintenance, value for money and cost effectiveness, and outcomes and beneficiary benefits.