Co-design workshop of the Coastal Community Venture Builder for the SWIO region

<p>SWIOTUNA was represented in a co-design workshop of the Coastal community venture Builder for the SWIO region that was held in Cape Town, South Africa on the 26th and 27th September 2023. The main objective of the meeting was to first confirm the necessity and purpose of a venture builder program in the SWIO region. Secondly to refine the program&rsquo;s goals, vision and pilot phase, which includes establishing program-level governance and defining priority areas. Thirdly, to clarify roles and identify implementation partners followed by co-developing a comprehensive implementation plan, including budget considerations. Finally, the aim is to formalize a community of practice to foster collaboration and knowledge sharing within the context of the venture builder program.</p>

<p>The workshop outcomes included a donor ready proposal supported by implementation partners, a well-defined governance structure with roles clarified for key delivery partners, a list of potential donors from philanthropic, public and private sectors and the formation of a robust community of practice with agreed best practices for engagement.</p>