Eddy Patrick Donkeng

Journalist since 2009, I am the Deputy Director of 237ONLINE an online numeric media. I am holder of a graduations and certifications related to Population and Development, Management, Journalism and Communication. I am goal – oriented, focused, assertive, competitive and confident individual who can accommodate different personalities and cultures. I aspire to be improving political, economic and social change for sustainable development locally and internationally. I have indeed led throughout my missions and attributions several activities regarding the communication for development.

• With WashUnited to use sport (football) as a tool for WASH issues within the Continent by the finalization of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the African Union Commission (AUC), the African Confederation of Football (CAF) and WashUnited;
• With WaterAid and the WSSCC Secretariat to put in place and reinforce the role of Media’s Network in West Africa for WASH issues. The West African WASH Journalist Network was established following that idea and has today more than 14 countries.
• With the WSSCC to Report on the Learning Week to Evaluate the GSF implementation in 15 Countries included Asia and Sub –Africa’s Regions.
• With the IWA to establish a Young Water Media Professional (YWP) Chapter in Africa; and to contribute to the creation of a Training Manual for Schools, University and others Vocational Institutions.
• With the African Media Initiative (AMI) during the 6th African Media Leaders Forum (AMLF). To engage African media leaders to work for development. Interview was made to target WASH issues as one of the priorities.
• With the UN Special Rapporteur on the human right to safe drinking water and sanitation, To contribute to the redaction of a Handbook to provide practical guidance to States and other stakeholders on how the rights to water and sanitation can be incorporated into law, policy, budgets, and service provision.
• With ECHELON, an innovation in philanthropy and social entrepreneurship, brought to you by some of the same people behind the Nexus: Global Youth Summit.