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  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 (Pty) Ltd,  Hon. Mahama Ayariga, Minister of State for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation,  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.