The programme held on October 10, 2018 at Sheraton Hotel, Abuja with following objectives: To provide a platform for RDCs/CCDCs to have direct engagement with development actors, expose them to the expectations for funding opportunities and partnerships and make development partners recognise the RDCs/CCDC as local development partners.  Issues discussed were: Opportunities for Partnerships/Collaboration, funding and specific grants and proposal requirements.  In attendance were: RDCs, CCDC, PPCD/PIND and mentoring NGOs. RDCs/CCDC, Other NGOs working in the Niger Delta and Donors/ development partners.