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# Sustainability

> *"Most media and civil society collaborations lack the vision to effect lasting societal change. They are driven by short-term activities, largely funded by donors, that rarely provide for sustained transformative plans and activities. Thus, most coalitions have failed to see themselves as agents of enduring change."* Dr. Haron Mwangl, former CEO of the Media Council of Kenya. 

#### Considerations for the sustainability of a coalition: 

* Borrowing from existing sustainable structures and mechanisms. 
* Avoiding extraneous administrative structures when not mission critical. 
* Diversifying sources of income. 
* Sharing responsibilities and tasks among coalition members, instead of completely relying on a coalition leader. 
* Seek synergies with other similar programmes. 

#### Key findings on barriers to sustainability

* Donor dependence. 
* Cop-opting of civil society leaders by government. 
* Reliance on traditional engagement and communication methods. 
* Waning interest among key stakeholders. 


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