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Uganda, December 20-21, 2002
- Assess the strengths and weaknesses of consumer and civil society organisations in the region in influencing economic policies
- Provide an informed assessment of consumer power and potential in policymaking
- Review experiences in policy advocacy and its significance to better public service, and the instruments for enforcing them
- Examine how to foster mutual understanding between government–policymakers, regulators, goods and services providers and consumer / civil society organizations
- Examine the place of consumer education and protection in contemporary governance concerns
- Enhance knowledge and understanding of the role of consumer and civil sector organizations in socio-economic agenda planning, participation and formulation
- Analyze experiences with regard to the development and implementation of advocacy strategies
- Examine available information sources and support tools for socio-economic decision-making; and Identify key capacity-building requirements and determine steps for regional collaboration and information exchange.
Enhance the capacity of consumer and civil society organizations in articulating, influencing of socio-economic policymaking and their implementation at the national, regional and international level.