IMPERATIVES OF SOCIAL DIALOGUE IN NATION BUILDING

The dynamic and complex political and business environment calls for a harmonious relationship among stakeholders. This study examined the imperatives of nation building by ritically discussing the concepts of nation building and the meaning, dimensions, levels and usefulness of social dialogue. Strategies such as joint consultations, effective and efficient communication networks, stakeholder relationships, commitment to continuous learning, and capacity building are identified and discussed in building a prosperous nation and a harmonious workplace.  The study concludes that building a prosperous nation and a harmonious workplace devoid of ‗unmanageable‘ civil and industrial crises can be created through result-oriented dialogue.