AFRICA CLIMATE RESILIENT INFRASTRUCTURE SUMMIT AGENDA
Sunday 26th April 2015
12:00 – 19:00 Participants Registration and Badging Venue: Ghion Hotel Stadium around Meskel Square 1643 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Monday 27th April 2015
Opening Ceremony
All Plenary Sessions - Medium Hall
08:15-08:20 Opening Address, Andy Dowell CEO and Master of Ceremony, Entico Events
08:20-09:00 Building a sustainable future for Africa
H.E. Dr Elham Mahmood Ahmed Ibrahim, Commissioner for Infrastructure and Energy, African Union Commission, Opening Remarks Mr. Jamal Saghir, Senior Regional Advisor, The World Bank Mr. Paul Desanker, Manager-Adaption Programme, United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change - UNFCCC Ms. Morag Baird, Loan Officer, European Investment Bank
09:00-09:50 Financing Infrastructure Investment Financing for Green Economy
Chair: Mr. Aboubakari Baba Mousa, Infrastructure and Energy Director, African Union Commission, Programme of Infrastructure Development for Africa. (PIDA) Dr Timothy Afful-Koomson, Principal Green Growth Officer, AfDB Hans-Peter Egler, CEO, Global Infrastructure Basel Foundation Mason Cranswick, Director-Fixed Income, Credit Suisse SA Timothy Geer, Director, Public Sector Partnerships, WWF International
09:50-10-00 Q&A
10:00-10:20 Coffee & refreshment break (Lobby)
10:20-11:20 Energy Session Renewable Energy: Unique risks, unique solutions Main renewable energy activities at AUC
Chair: Mr. Raffaello Cervigni, Lead Economist and Task Team Leader, The World Bank Mr. Atef Marzouk, Senior Policy Officer – Energy, Department of Infrastructure and Energy, African Union Commission Mr. Rodd Eddy, Venture Manager, Philips Africa Mr. Reto Schnarwiler, Head, Global Partnerships, Swiss Re Mr. Nadew Tadele, Director, Biofuel Development Coordination Directorate, Ministry of Water, Irrigation and Energy, Ethiopia Mr. Austine Sequeira, Managing Director, Overseas Infrastructure Alliance Pvt. Ltd.
11:20-11:30 Q&A
11:30-12:20 Agriculture and Food Security Session Inclusive and Dynamic Agricultural Development
Chair: Jai Shroff, CEO, UPL Group Takusaburo Kimura, Senior Representative, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Dr Iain Wright, Deputy Director General, Integrated Sciences, International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), Livestock, Food Security and Climate Change Yariv Kedar, Managing Director - Sustainable Agribusiness, Amiran Kenya Hon. Eng. Godfrey Zambi, Minister of State for Agriculture, Food Security and Co- Operatives, Tanzania
12:20-12:30 Q&A
12:30-14:00 Luncheon served in the Multi-Purpose Hall
14:00: 15:40 Enhancing the Climate Resilience of Africa's Infrastructure Organized by The World Bank, in collaboration with the Africa Union Commission and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) 14:00-14:15 Jamal Saghir, Senior Regional Adviser, Africa Region, The World Bank, Opening and introduction 14:15-14:45 Summary of the book's findings: Raffaello Cervigni, Lead Environmental Economist, The World Bank 14:45-15:40 Panel discussion
Moderator: Fatima Denton, Director for Special Initiatives, UNECA Jamal Saghir, Senior Regional Adviser, Africa Region, The World Bank H.E. Dr Elham M.A. Ibrahim, Commissioner for Infrastructure and Energy, Africa Union Commission Hon. Saviour Kasukuwere, Minister of Environment, Water and Climate, Zimbabwe Hon. Belete Tafere Desta, Minister of Ministry of Environment and Forest, Ethiopia Hon. Mohamed Ag Erlaf, Minister of Environment, Water and Sanitation, Mali Mr. Norbert Pichowski, Consultant, Voith Hydro GmbH & Co. KG A
1540-1600 Coffee & refreshment break (Lobby)
16:00 19:00 One-To-One Meetings Multi-Purpose Hall
20:30 Gala Dinner at the Hilton Hotel
Tuesday 28th April 2015
08:30-08:50 Welcome Coffee &Refreshment (Lobby)
08:50-09:50 Rural Development Session Sustainable Development as a Factor in Producing Peace and Security
Chair: Abebe Haile Gabriel, Rural Economy and Agriculture Director, African Union Commission Ms. Ouafa Sahli, Officer in Charge of Rural Development and Natural Resources Management, CENSAD Community of Sahara and Sahel States Hon. Prof. Ephraim KAMUNTU, Minister of Water and Environment, Uganda Hon. Mutaz Musa Abdallah, SALIM, Minister of Water Resources and Electricity, Sudan Hon. Roland RAVATOMANGA, Minister of Agriculture, Madagascar Hon. Mr. Beda Machar DENG, Minister of Agriculture, Forestry, Cooperative and Rural Development, South Sudan
09:50-10:00 Q&A
10:00-10:20 Coffee & refreshment break (Lobby)
10:20-11:20 Energy Session dealing with country overviews Chance of renewable energy with Zambia. a short view on the PEESA Project in EDU-Link Chair: Prof. Dr Kay Pfaffenberger, Professor, Flensburg University of Applied Sciences Mr. Jacques Moulot, Chief Power Engineer, African Development Bank Hon. Jackques Medard, Minister of Energy and Water, Central African Republic Hon. Dr Edward Saja SANNEH, Minister of Energy, Gambia Hon. Jemma NUNU KUMBA, Minister of Electricity, Dams, Irrigation & Water Resources, South Sudan Mr. John Tumuhimbise, Assistant Commissioner, Renewable Energy/Climate Change Focal Person, Renewable Energy Department, Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development, Uganda
11:20-11:30 Q&A
11:30-12:20 Water Session Coping with water scarcity: water and food security nexus policy dialogue Investments in improved water management - Addressing water scarcity through recycling and making the best use of waste water
Chair: Mr. Osward Chanda, Division Manager - Water and Sanitation, African Develoment Bank Jeeten Nathoo, Chief Technology Officer, NuWater South Africa (Pty) Ltd, Hon. Mahama Ayariga, Minister of State for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, Ghana Hon. Mr. Abdoulaye Idrissa MAIGA, Minister of Environment, Water and Sanitation, Mali Hon. Charles Mathias ZULU, Minister of State for Energy and Water Resources, Zambia
12:20-12:30 Q&A
12:30-14:00 Luncheon served in the Multi-Purpose Hall
14:00-14:40 Climate Change adaptation Session Strengthening climate information and early warning systems
Chair: Mr. Benjamin Larroquette, Regional Technical Advisor, UNDP-GEF Hon. Mohamed Ag Erlaf, Minister of Environment, Water and Sanitation, Mali Hon. Mahama Ayariga, Minister of State for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, Ghana Hon. Prof. Ephraim KAMUNTU, Minister of Water and Environment, Uganda
14:40-14:50 Q&A
14:50-15:30 Transport Infrastructure Session Impact Finance-PPP to develop capacity and pan African transport infrastructure - Sustainable Transport in Africa and the Global Development Context - Introduction to the Partnership on Sustainable, Low Carbon Transport - Urbanisation & Mobility in Africa De-risking Infrastructure Finance – the role of environmental and social standards
Chair: Mr. Mawethu Vilana, Deputy Director General responsible for Integrated Transport Planning, Ministry of Transport, South Africa Debashish Bhattacharjee, Human Settlement Officer, United Nations Human Settlements Programme Dr Hezron Mogaka, Natural Resource Management and Biodiversity (NRM&B) Programme, ASARECA, Defined Infrastructure enhances community based adaptation Kimiaki Jin, Chief Representative, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Hon. Mrs. Virginie CIZA, Minister of Transport and Public Works, Burundi
15:30-15:40 Q&A
15:40-16:00 Coffee & refreshment break (Lobby)
16:00-19:00 One-To-One Meetings Multi-Purpose Hall
Wednesday 29th April 2015
09:00-10:00 Food Security Policies for Enhancing Food Security - Effects on employment, livelihoods and food security
Chair: Abdelgadir Khalil, Head of Regional Operations, Dal Group Vijay Sardana, Vice President & Head, Food Security & Agribusinesses Initiatives, UPL Group Hon. Eng. Godfrey Zambi, Minister of State for Agriculture, Food Security and Co- Operatives, Tanzania Hon. Isidore KABWE MWEHU LONGO, Minister of Agriculture, Fishing and Breeding, Congo Democratic Republic Gabor Mehn, Director Business Management Crop Protection Africa & Middle East, BASF Mr Charles Ogang, President, Uganda National Farmers Federation
10:00-10:10 Q&A
10:10-10:40 Transport Infrastructure Session Walvis Bay Corridor, Sub Sahara, Transport Corridor Development.
Chair: Mr. Michael MAKALE, Chief Executive Officer, ICF - Investment Climate Facility for Africa Johnny SMITH, CEO, Walvis Bay Corridor Group Mr. Mawethu Vilana, Deputy Director General responsible for Integrated Transport Planning, Ministry of Transport, South Africa Bob Koopmans, CEO, Holland Mineral Water Machinery, product Road Rapid
10:40-10:50 Q&A
10:50-11:10 Coffee & refreshment break (Lobby)
11:10-11:50 Agriculture & Water Management Session Harnessing new ICT products to improve the agricultural landscape in Africa Ensuring Environmental Sustainability Improving regional trade within Africa Developing urban water management systems Chair: Prof. Hussein Iman, Senior Adviser on Agriculture Policies & Programs, Ministry of Agriculture, Somalia. Mr. Alex Lu, Global Head, RLG Communications Gilad Millo, Group Head of Business Development & Public Relations, Balton Group P2W
11:50-12:00 Q&A
12:00-12:40 Closing Remarks and Q&A
Chair: H.E. Dr Elham Mahmood Ahmed Ibrahim, Commissioner for Infrastructure and Energy, African Union Commission, Closing Remarks Abebe Haile Gabriel, Rural Economy and Agriculture Director, African Union Commission Mr. Aboubakari Baba Mousa, Infrastructure and Energy Director, African Union Commission Mr. Atef Marzouk, Senior Policy Officer – Energy, Department of Infrastructure and Energy, African Union Commission , Main renewable energy activities at AUC.