Mudavadi calls for proper management of shared resources

Jun 20, 2023 - 20:17

The Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi addressing delegates from across the globe during the first 19th International Association for the Study of Commons biennial conference in Africa at the University of Nairobi on Monday June 19,2023.

Nairobi, Tuesday June 20, 2023

KNA by Phinta Amondi

Prime Cabinet Secretary (PCS) Musalia Mudavadi has called for the proper management of shared resources in a bid to enhance human activity and promote Kenya's development.

Officiating the first 19th International Association for the Study of Commons (IASC) biennial conference in Africa Monday at the University of Nairobi, Mudavadi said that proper management of shared resources, spaces and systems would help to open opportunities and grow economies.

“In Kenya, principles like fairness, equity and sustainability are embedded not only in our constitution but also guide the development planning, and management of shared resources should be emulated,” voiced Mudavadi.

He affirmed that structured-inclusive conversations will guide all deliberations and ensure commonality in understanding the need to balance and share resources.

The Prime Cabinet Secretary emphasised that Kenya looks forward to realising the world of commons through international and local collective effort noting that uplifting livelihoods of those at the end of the economic ladder is one of the major issues in the bottom up economic transformative agenda.

“We can create a just, resilient and prosperous future for all by harnessing the power of collaboration,” said Mudavadi.

The PCS urged all sector players, locally and globally to incorporate the concept of commons as this would aspire and route beliefs amongst ourselves citing that development not shared by the majority is underdevelopment.

He added that the government is working on embracing stewardship in cooperating with the world's population by organising such conferences which would in turn impact transformative mindsets in transcending artificial fixations within geographical, political, cultural gender and economic boundaries.

“At the heart of commons we want to acknowledge that our natural resources are finite and must be managed wisely. Sustainable land and water management is crucial for preservation of our biodiversity and mitigation of climate change impacts by adopting innovative conservation practices, promote responsible land users and empower local communities to safeguard commons for present and future generations,” said Mudavadi.

Courtesy ; K. N. A