AUGUST 2-3

28 Feb - 04 March 2022

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BREAKOUT SESSIONS

LEARN & NETWORK

LEARN & NETWORK

In addition to the typical issues impacting on infrastructure delivery on the continent, PIDA Week will consider thematic issues such as:

  • Infrastructure priorities in the PIDA PAP II

  • Financial requirements of PIDA PAP II projects need project preparation funding

  • Market sounding of advanced PIDA PAP II projects

  • Post-COVID 19 infrastructure financing, delivery and resilience

  • The critical role of infrastructure in the implementation of AfCFTA and for post COVID-19 Recovery

  • COVID-19 impact of reduced economic growth and changes in investment and exports patterns on the continent

  • The likely transformation in demand for and consumption of transport, energy, ICT and social infrastructure

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Agenda

February 28, 2022 09:00 am

CBN Solutions Dialogue: Investing in MSMEs-led small-scale infrastructure projects for growth and job creation

Session Overview:

The objective of this session is to spotlight the importance of small-scale infrastructure investment and micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in accelerating economic recovery and community resilience.  The session focuses on the outcomes of AUDA-NEPAD’s CBN Call for Proposals: Covid-19 - Economic recovery through infrastructure service delivery. It outlines AUDA-NEPAD’s role through the CBN, in assisting MSMEs, sponsors of such projects, to build sound business cases, attract financing, expand their market access and contribute to local job creation. Young entrepreneurs, winners of the Call for Proposals, will also showcase their projects. High-level decision-makers and thought leaders will engage in a conversation with the media on the aforementioned topic. The expected outcomes from the session are greater awareness of the CBN Call for Proposals “Covid-19: Economic recovery through infrastructure service delivery” and the scope of the TA provided, feedback from beneficiaries of the TA on their experiences and the impact of the call, an opportunity for potential investors to hear about the project with the potential of contacting the project owners and awareness that AUDA-NEPAD, through PIDA, plans to continue rendering support to SMEs in the infrastructure space with a focus on digital solutions that promote trade.

 Speakers:

Setting the Scene:

  • Moderator, Mr Laban Cliff

Opening remarks

  • HE. Dr Ibrahim Assane Mayaki, Chief Executive Officer, AUDA-NEPAD
  • HE. Dr Amani Abou-Zeid, Commissioner for Infrastructure and Energy of the African Union Commission (AUC)
  • Hon. Betty C. Maina, CBS, Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Industrialization, Trade and Enterprise Development of the Republic of Kenya
  • Amb. Stephan Auer, Gov. of Germany Representative (virtual) attendance: German Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Federal Republic of Ethiopia and the African Union

Presentation of Supported SMEs-led solutions

  • Eric Kariuki, Founder and CEO, Aquaethanol Technologies
  • David Gonahasa, Team lead, Tripesa
  • Humphrey Katamba, Water Engineer, Water Compass
  • Richard Seshie, CEO, CoolLion

High-level Panel Engagement with The media

Session Organiser:  AUDA-NEPAD/GIZ

Session Moderator: Laban Cliff

Projects sponsors:

  • Eric KARIUKI, Founder/CEO, Aquaethanol Technologies
  • David GONAHASA, Team lead, Tripesa
  • Humphrey KATAMBA, Water Engineer, Water Compass
  • Richard Seshie, CEO, Cool Lion

Venue: Aberdare

February 28, 2022 09:00 am

Accelerating SAATM Implementation to support trade and tourism through improved intra-Africa air transport connectivity

Session Overview:

The session aims to present the SAATM Joint Prioritized Action Plan highlighting various achievements for 2021, discuss the outcome of the continental study on the benefits of SAATM, development of a communication Strategy for SAATM and advocate for accelerated implementation of the SAATM by Member States and stakeholders. This includes the reduction of taxes and charges, harmonization of pre-entry requirements for the recovery of air transport sector and domestication of the SAATM regulatory instruments. The expected outcomes are advocacy to urge the 20 remaining Member States to join SAATM, Member States and air transport experts sensitized on the benefits of SAATM and strategies to address challenges affecting the effective implementation the SAATM Joint Prioritized action Plan presented to Member States and key stakeholders, showcase the priority activities planned in 2022 for SAATM by African air transport institutions  and key recommendations to accelerate the implementation of SAATM as key enabler for the AfCFTA and free movement of people, goods and services.

Speakers:

  • Brief opening remarks, Moses Bayingana Ag. Director Infrastructure and Energy at African Union Commission (AUC)
  • Adefunke Adeyemi, IATA Regional Director Advocacy and Strategic Relations, Africa (Moderator)
  • Eric Ntagengerwa, Ag Head of Division Transport and Mobility at AUC (Panelist)
  • Steven Musa, Air Transport Offcer representing Ag Secretary General, AFCAC
  • Abderahmane Berthe, Secretary General-AFRAA (Panelist)
  • Robert Lisinge, Chief Energy,Infrastructure and Services Section at UNECA
  • Barry Kashambo, Regional Director ICAO ESAF
  • Romain Ekoto, Chief Aviation Officer, African Development Bank
  • Emily Ndoria, Director Trade in Services AfCFTA Secretariat
  • Beatrice C. Chaytor, Senior Expert, Trade in services-AfCFTA Secretariat
  • Allan Kilavuka, CEO Kenya Airways (Panelist)
  • Derryck Nuwagaba, Manager, Partnerships, Government & Industry Affairs, Rwanda Air

Session Organiser: AUC

Session Chair: Eric Ntagengerwa,  Policy Officer-Air Transport, African Ai

Session Facilitator: Adefunke Adeyemi, IATA Regional Director for Africa

Venue: Tsavo

February 28, 2022 09:00 am

How Energy Regulation is Accelerating Access and Changing Lives on the African Continent

Session Overview:

The objective of the session is to show how regulation of the energy sector and especially the mini-grid sector is leading to a change in the lives of Africans on the continent. The expected outcomes are to highlight the positive impacts of mini-grid enabling regulation of the Energy Sector and to provide examples and Good Practices of certain regulatory framework ideas for regulators to consider to bring more positive impact to the continent.

Speakers:

  • Dr Yusuf Abdulsaalam – Nerc
  • Patrick Tutembe – Era (Uganda)
  • Dr Chris Greacen – Mini-Grid Regulatory Expert
  • Quentin Peries-Joly – Mini-Grid Expert

Session Organiser: African Forum for Utility Regulators (AFUR)

Session Chair: James Manda,  Technical Manager, AFUR

Venue: Ampitheatre

February 28, 2022 09:00 am

High Level Technical meeting on Quality infrastructure for Africa: Unlocking the strengths of Africa’s infrastructure as an ecosystem for growth and jobs

Session Overview:

As governments are undertaking and implementing strategies for post-COVID recovery, it is critical that investments are optimized to generate spill over effects in other sectors of their economies where possible. The objective of this session is to engage public and private stakeholders in a mutual-learning discussion on the opportunities offered through an ecosystem-centred approach to infrastructure development during the project preparation, implementation and post-implementation phases. The expected outcomes are knowledge sharing on the benefits of an ecosystem approach using case studies and good proactive example recommendations for how governments can act as enablers for this approach.

Speakers:

  • Amine Idriss Adoum, Director, Programme Delivery andCoordination, AUDA-NEPAD
  • Patricie Uwase, State Minister, Ministry of Infrastructure (MININFRA), Rwanda
  • Bakary Traoré, Economist and Project Co-ordinator, Africa Desk, OECD Development Centre
  • Amadou Wadda, Senior Director, Project Development and Technical Solutions, Africa Finance Corporation (AFC)
  • Vivek Mittal, CEO, Africa Infrastructure Development Association (AfIDA)
  • Kazumasa SANUI, Group Director for Urban and Regional Development/Deputy Director General, Infrastructure Management Department, JICA
  • Cikü Mugambi, Chief of Staff and Investor Relations, Kobo360
  • Sanui Kazumasa, Group Director for Urban and Regional Development/Deputy Director General, Infrastructure Management Department, JICA
  • John Ngumi, Executive Director, Eagle Africa Capital Partners Limited
  • Andrew Johnstone, Director and CEO, Climate Fund Managers
  • Keiko Alvarez, Policy Analyst, Africa Desk, OECD Development Centre

Session organiser:  AUDA-NEPAD, African Center for Economic Transformation (AECET), OECD Development Centre

Session Chair: Freda Yawson, Senior Manager, Infrastructure and Innovation, African Center for Economic Transformation

Venue: Lenana

 

February 28, 2022 09:00 am

Cyber Security Capacity Building in Africa

Session Overview:

The session aims to unpack issues of cybersecurity as they pertain to critical infrastructure and provide recommendations for cyber-capacity needs in the development and implementation of PIDA projects.  The expected outcomes are Identification of cyber-capacity building needs for PIDA implementation and recommendations for integration of cybersecurity and cyber-capacity building in PIDA projects.

Speakers:

  • AU-GFCE – overview of the Cyber-Capacity Building Project: Dr Martin Koyabe
  • AUC - Perspectives from Digital Transformation Strategy
  • AUDA-NEPAD - Cybersecurity assessments
  • African Capacity Building Foundation - Financing and implementing capacity building initiatives
  • RECs (EAC, ECCAS, ECOWAS, IGAD, SADC) - cyber-capacity needs of PIDA projects

Session Organiser: Cyber-capacity building for Protection of Critical National Infrastructure

Session Chair: Moctar Yedaly

Venue: Shimba Hills

February 28, 2022 10:30 am

Health Break

February 28, 2022 11:00 am

[CANCELLED] Assessing the employment outcomes of PIDA investments: tools, challenges, and opportunities

Session Overview:

The session aims to assess the significance of PIDA investments in creating jobs in Africa. The recently upgraded PIDA Job Creation Toolkit (JCT) shall be relaunched, challenges and opportunities in realizing the potential employment created through PIDA investments shall be identified, and recommendations shall be drawn on how the advisory services of AUDA-NEPAD under the Service Delivery Mechanism (SDM) can address such challenges. The expected outcomes from the session are the identification and assessment of challenges and opportunities of PIDA investment on employment in Africa, re-launch of the PIDA Job Creation Toolkit, awareness and engagement about the PIDA JCT and elaboration of its use, cases and key recommendations on how AUDA-NEPAD shall tap on the opportunities and address the various challenges.

Speakers:

  • Towela Nyirenda-Jere, Head, Economic Integration  Division AUDA-NEPAD
  • Maikel Liew-Kin-Song, ILO representative
  • Barbara Samuels, Global Clearing House
  • E. Raila Odinga, The AU High Representative for Infrastructure Development

Session Organiser: AUDA-NEPAD, ILO

Session Chair:  Laban Cliff

Venue: Tsavo

February 28, 2022 11:00 am

Opportunities for African SMEs to benefit from the supply side of infrastructure value chains

Session Overview:

The session will present the findings of the desk study on opportunities for African SMEs to benefit from infrastructure projects in Africa.  The proportion of infrastructure value chain which African SMEs can tap, and barriers for SMEs to increase their participation will be presented. More specifically the session will focus on two areas with high potential for African SMEs including participation in the infrastructure services value chain and identification of successful outsourcing models between large construction companies and local SMEs in infrastructure for sub contract works and supply of materials and components.  The expected outcomes  from the session are  enhanced knowledge about the root causes preventing SMEs from tapping into Infrastructure services value chain and to enhance the relative weight of size/ capacity and expertise/ knowledge and regulatory frameworks for minimum thresholds for outsourcing to local companies in the context of large infrastructure constructure contracts.

Speakers:

  • Oumar SECK, Founder & CEO, Emerging Africa Consulting - Consultant for SMEs Desk Study

Session Organiser: AUDA-NEPAD

Session Facilitator: Krishna Heeramun, Team leader EU- ISM

Venue: Lenana

February 28, 2022 11:00 am

Towards the implementation of Africa Single Electricity Market (AfSEM) and Continental Power System Master Plan (CMP)

Session Overview:

This session aims to provide a holistic view of the AfSEM and its symbiotic relationship with the CMP.  While the CMP provides the long-term plan for the integration of the power system in Africa through generation and transmission projects, the AfSEM provides the framework to facilitate trade in electricity across the continent through intra- and inter- power pool trading electricity platforms and processes. The session will underscore the significance of the AfSEM and CMP to long-term vision of an integrated, prosperous and peaceful Africa as expressed in the AU Agenda 2063. The context and the milestones of the AfSEM and CMP processes will be highlighted as well as the ongoing and planned activities with a view to inspire greater understanding, buy-in and support for the processes from Member States, Regional Economic Communities and partners. The expected outcomes from the session are clear up-to-date and holistic information on AfSEM and CMP including the status of ongoing activities and next steps, recommendations on policy and technical elements that will serve as inputs on the way forward for AfSEM implementation, development of CMP and launch of the Wind Policy Brief by the AEEP.

Speakers:

  • Moses Bayingana, Ag. Director Infrastructure & Energy, AUC
  • AfSEM Promotional Video

Presentations:

  • Peter Kinuthia: (AfSEM)
  • Tichakunda Simbini (CMP)
  • Johan van den Berg (Wind Policy Brief)

Session Organiser: AUC, AUDA-NEPAD, EU-GTAF

Session Chair:  Crispen Zana, Principal Energy Advisor, AUDA NEPAD

Venue: Aberdare

February 28, 2022 11:00 am

The role of digital infrastructure in stimulating fast and sustainable recovery form COVID-19

Session Overview:

The session aims to present the critical role of Digital Infrastructure in post COVID-19 recovery, highlight the current gaps of digital infrastructure in Africa and its impact on development and integration,  discuss how to increase investment to bridge the digital infrastructure gaps and to stress  the cross cutting and multiplier effect of investment on digital infrastructure.  The expected outcomes from the session are to create awareness on the role of digital infrastructure in a fast and sustainable covid-19 recovery plan, gain consensus to invest more and better in digital infrastructure as part of the covid-19 recovery plan  and beyond - national, regional and continental levels, and alignment on the need to create African Digital Sovereignty fund to connect the unconnected.

Speakers:

  • Amine Idriss Adoum, Director, AUDA-NEPAD
  • Lanka Dorby, COMESA
  • Mike Salwou/Mr Omar Elmi, Samatar, AFDB
  • Onica N. Makwakwa, Smart Africa
  • Representative, Kenya Ministry
  • Thierry Barbe , European Commission
  • Dr Raphael Kouame Koffi, Ag. Director, Digital Economy & Post, ECOWAS
  • Guichard Tsangou, ECCAS
  • Simon, Mbugua, EAC
  • Thelma Efua Quaye, Head, Digital Infrastructure and Capacity Building, Smart Africa, Radiocommunication, ATU
  • Dr Mactar Seck, Economic Affairs Officer, UNECA
  • Moses Bayingana, Acting Director, Infrastructure and  Energy, AUC

Session Organiser: AUC

Session Facilitator: Christian S. Minoungou, Senior Policy Officer, DIE

Venue: Shimba Hills

February 28, 2022 12:30 pm

Lunch Break

February 28, 2022 01:30 pm

PIDA Week Opening followed by press conference

Speakers:

  • High-level dignitaries from Government of Kenya, African Union Commission, African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) and other invited dignitaries. (Programme to be provided separately)

Official Photograph and Press Conference

Session Organiser:  AUDA-NEPAD,  NEPAD Kenya

Moderator: Laban Cliff

Venue: Tsavo

February 28, 2022 03:00 pm

Health Break

February 28, 2022 03:30 pm

High level Round Table - Putting Africa on a firm footing for recovery, growth, and resilience through Infrastructure

Session Overview:

The objective of the session is to set the context for PIDA Week and the discussions that will follow.  The Roundtable will consider the theme of PIDA Week and perspectives on how infrastructure will put Africa on a firm footing to achieve recovery, growth and resilience in the post-pandemic era. Panellists will provide thought leadership on emerging issues in infrastructure investment, considering developments in Africa against the backdrop of the global landscape including the outcomes of COP26, the Build Back Better Initiative, the EU’s Team Europe and Global Gateway Initiatives and the AU-EU Summit to name a few. Specific issues that the Roundtable will address include:

  • Pragmatic approaches to address post-COVID 19 infrastructure financing and delivery
  • Reversing the COVID-19 impacts of reduced economic growth and changes in investment and exports patterns on the continent
  • Africa’s response to supplying resilient and sustainable infrastructure services (transport, energy, ICT, water) in the face of changing demographics and economic growth trajectories
  • The balancing act between national, continental and global imperatives in achieving a Just Transition, building climate resilient infrastructure and growing Africa’s economies

The insights from the Roundtable will be incorporated in the PIDA Week Communiquè and used to guide PIDA implementation in the year ahead.

Panellists:

  • H. Dr. Ibrahim Assane Mayaki, CEO AUDA-NEPAD
  • E. Dr. Amani Abou-Zeid, Commissioner for Infrastructure and Energy of the African Union Commission
  • H. Hon. Raila Odinga, High Representative for Infrastructure Development in Africa

MC: Dr.  Julius Muia  Principal Secretary, National Treasury

Session Organiser: AUDA-NEPAD and NEPAD Kenya

Session Moderator: Laban Cliff

Venue: Tsavo

 

February 28, 2022 05:00 pm

Health Break

February 28, 2022 05:30 pm

Service Delivery Mechanism (SDM) PIDA Quality Label (PQL) Awards Ceremony (Recognition of projects which excelled in project preparation and are awarded a PQL certification)

Session Overview:

The PIDA Quality Label (PQL) is quality recognition by the AUDA-NEPAD SDM that reflects a projects’ adherence to international best practices in project preparation. The objective of this Session is to create a platform to promote projects that have received the PIDA Quality Label (PQL) Certification. The session serves as an  official launch the PIDA Quality Label certification Awards as an annual PIDA Event. During this session, AUDA-NEPAD will present the SDM Project pipeline with projects that have received PQL stages 1-3. The intended results are to build momentum and awareness regarding the PQL, showcase projects that have achieved a high-quality standard on early-stage project preparation.

Speakers:

  • Introduction and scene setting
    • Moderator: Mr Laban Cliff
  • Opening remarks
    • Dr Ibrahim Assane Mayaki, Chief Executive Officer, AUDA-NEPAD
    • Representative of the German Technical Cooperation Agency (GIZ)
  • PQL Overview and Award Receiving Projects Profiling
    • Ibrah Wahabou, PIDA SDM Manager, AUDA-NEPAD
  • Awards and Certificates Presentation by the CEO of AUDA-NEPAD
    • Remarks by Dr Kamugisha Kazaura, Director of Infrastructure at East African Community (Sponsorr of the Kenya-Uganda Multinational Expressway Project)
    • Remarks by Mr Lenka Thamae, Executive Secretary at Orange-Senqu River Commission (Sponsor of the Lesotho Botswana Water Transfer Project)
    • Remarks by Captain Dieudonne Dukandane, Executive Secretary of the Central Corridor Transit Transport Facilitation Agency (Sponsor of the Luberizi – Kamanyola-Bukavu Road Project)
  • Closing Remarks
    • Dr. Ibrahim Assane Mayaki, CEO of AUD, NEPAD

Session Organiser: AUC, AUDA-NEPAD, AfDB, GIZ, Government of  the Republic of Kenya

Session Chair:  Ibrah Wahabou

Session Moderator: Laban Cliff

Venue: Tsavo

March 1, 2022 07:00 am

Africa Infrastructure Boma (AIB)– BOMA III 2022

Session Overview:

Africa Infrastructure Boma (AIB) is a platform for policy dialogue that brings together all stakeholders of infrastructure in Africa to have a conversation in thematic areas of infrastructure development in Africa. This year makes the third forum.  BOMA III 2022 will promote dialogue among policy makers, government and industry leaders on the specific area of Digital Infrastructure development. The session aims to promote and prioritize investment in digital infrastructure in Africa, leadership dialogues on easing policy and regulatory barriers to digital infrastructure growth in Africa and dialogues on how to accelerate ongoing and planned investments in digital infrastructure in Africa.  The expected outcomes from the session are prioritization of investment in digital infrastructure; consensus building on enabling, facilitative policies and regulations for digital infrastructure development and commitments to accelerating and leveraging on-going digital infrastructure projects.

Speakers:

  • Welcome & Opening Remarks: Ambassador Ukur Kanacho Yatani, Cabinet Secretary, National treasury & Planning Ministry
  • PIDA Priority Projects: E. Dr. Ibrahim Assane Mayaki, Chief Executive Officer – AUDA NEPAD
  • Digital Infrastructure Investment: ICT Industry Leaders (Google & Intel Corporation)
  • Digital Infrastructure and AfCTA: E Dr. Amani Abou-Zeid - African Union (AU) Commissioner for Infrastructure and Energy
  • The Nexus of digital Infrastructure and the Economy: E Dr. Vera Songwe – Executive Secretary General United Nation Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA)
  • Accelerating Infrastructure investment in Africa: Rt. Hon. Dr. Raila Odinga - High Representative for Infrastructure Development in Africa and former Prime Minister Republic of Kenya.
  • High-level special remarks - Vote of thanks & Way forward: Elkana Odembo – Senior Advisor to the High Representative on Infrastructure at the African Union
  • Chief Rapporteur: Prof. George Outa – Lead consultant at ACAT and Founder, IDEA AFRICA

Session Theme: Digital Infrastructure for Economic Recovery and Growth in Africa

Session Organiser:  Africa Center for Advanced Technology and Google Kenya

Chief Moderator: Amb. Dr. Samori A. Okwiya, PhD. Chief Executive Officer at NEPAD/APRM Kenya Secretariat

Co-Moderators:

  • Michael Murungi – Google
  • Dr. Mark Matunga – ACAT

Closed session- by invitation only

Venue: Aberdare

March 1, 2022 09:00 am

Investment potentials of the LAPSSET Land bridge to Central Africa and beyond

Session Overview:

As the LAPSSET corridor projects gain implementation steam and attention from investors, the session will focus on the land bridge  and aims to elaborate on the significance of LAPSSET and its investment potential by addressing its linkages to Central Africa and West Africa.  The expected outcomes from the session are increased attention from potential investors on the basis of linkages with larger markets in Central and West Africa.

Speakers:

  • S. Ikua - DG/CEO LCDA Representative of Kenya
  • Eng. Lado Pitiya - Representative of South Sudan
  • Amb. Meles Alem - Representative of Ethiopia

Presentations:

  • The Thinking Behind The Landbridge: Integrating Beyond East Africa
    • Silvester Kasuku CEO, African Centre for Transport, Infrastructure and Regional Integration (ACTIRI) and former CEO of LAPSSET Authority
  • The Thinking Behind The Landbridge: Integrating Beyond East Africa
    • Robert Lisinge, Officer in Charge, Private Sector Development and Finance Division, United Nations Economic Commission for Africa;
  • Challenges We Face Using The Landbridge For Trade
    • Danilo Desiderio, ECA Consultant on monitoring of transit Cargo
  • LAPSSET: From Central Africa To West Africa – The Potential Of The Landbridge To Ecowas
    • Dr. Emmanuel Onwodi, Director of Transportation Dept, ICRC, Abuja Nigeri

Discussants

  • Dr Belio Richard Kipsang, PS, Regional Development and Northern Corridor, Ministry of East African Community and Regional Development 
  • Amb. Francis Muthaura, Chairman, KRA
  • Mr. Kenneth Mwige, DG, Vision 2030 Secretariat 
  • Mr. Samuel Matonda, CEO, Kenya Chamber of Commerce and Industry 

Session  Organiser: UNECA

Session Facilitator:  Adeyinka Adeyemi, Senior Adviser, ATPC/ECA

Venue: Lenana

March 1, 2022 09:00 am

How to use empirical trade data to identify potential improvements in infrastructure and logistics that could boost intra-African trade and industrialization

Session Overview:

The session aims to present the methodology and results of a proof-of-concept study conducted by PIDA on how to leverage existing trade data for the identification of potential made-in-Africa goods sourcing alternatives and the related requirements in (transport) infrastructure and logistics. The study focused on 34 countries along 6 key transport corridors in Africa. The session will present 3 case studies of exemplary product-market couples and demonstrate the Interactive African Trade Flow Visualization Tool developed for public use. The expected outcome of the session’s discussion is to obtain feedback and recommendations from participants on how the approach could be best used towards enhanced trade, infrastructure and industrialization strategies. 

Speakers:

  • Ian Johnson, CPCS, Director Infrastructure Analytics, International
  • Khuram Farrukh, CPCS, Spatial Data Scientist, Infrastructure Analytics Unit
  • Dr Raissa-Julie Ada Allogo, AUC Infrastructure & Energy Department
  • Younes Touitha, AUDA-NEPAD

Session Organiser: AUC, GIZ

Session Chair: Dr. Raissa-Julie Ada Allogo, AUC

Session Facilitator: Rasmus Precht, GIZ

Venue: Tsavo

March 1, 2022 09:00 am

Impact of Infrastructure development on Tourism & women

Session Overview:

National Convention Bureau Access to quality and sustainable infrastructure is a basic requirement for businesses to prosper. Infrastructure is a key driver of tourism be it leisure, MICE, sports, medical, agritourism or even business. The session aims to address critical infrastructure development as a key enabler for an inclusive and sustainable tourism growth. The expected outcomes from the session are to highlight the gains and opportunities for tourism recovery through the big 4 agenda infrastructure projects and to explore the opportunities and strategies available for women in ongoing and future infrastructure projects.

Speakers:

  • Jacinta Nzioka, CEO - Kenya national Convention bureau
  • Mohammed Hersi, Director of Operations, Pollmans tours & Safaris, Baobab Beach Resort, Taita hills & Saltlick safari lodges
  • Judy Kepher Gona, Founder & Director, Sustainable Travel & tourism Agenda – STTA

Session Organiser: Kenya National Convention Bureau

Session Chair: Pauline Nduva, Kenya Association of women in tourism

Venue: Shimba Hills

 

March 1, 2022 09:00 am

Configuration and Alignment of Project Climate Investment Criteria for PIDA Infrastructure Projects

Session Overview:

The session aims to present two sets of climate screening criteria developed for AUDA-NEPAD with the intention to merge them into a concise and aligned set of criteria that can be relevant for incorporation into the SDM quick check methodology. The main objective of the session is to obtain participation from funders of projects on the methodology and application of selected climate criteria and to strengthen and align climate criteria on project pipeline and co-ordination.  The expected outcomes are to create awareness, alignment and elicit additional comments to strengthen the climate criteria within the PQL concept and process and  gain endorsement of criteria linkages as well as collaboration on potential projects.

Speakers: ALG and CPCS

  • Marc Rovira, Climate and environmental expert, ALG
  • Asim Jahangir, Senior Consultant, CPCS Transcom Limited
  • Ibrah Wahab, AUDA-NEPAD
  • AfDB
  • Presentation on SDM Climate Finance: AUDA-NEPAD

Session Organiser:  AUDA-NEPAD, GIZ

Session Chair: Morgan Pillay

Closed Session by Invitation only

Venue: Ampitheatre

March 1, 2022 10:30 am

Health Break

March 1, 2022 11:00 am

PIDA PAP2 Pipeline: The largest developmental and business opportunity for Africa

Session Overview

The purpose of the session is to provide an overview of PIDA PAP2 total planned investment and time frame in the key sectors, review of the concepts of Corridor Approach and transnational projects, explain scope of all projects within PIDA PAP2 and their development potential for Africa, describe how 69 projects where screened for their development impact potential and to showcase how PIDA PAP2 is a source of business opportunities for DFI and investors.  The expected outcomes from the session are enhance perceived value of PIDA PAP2 project pipeline, enhance perceived value of the work done by AUDA NEPAD and its development partners to bring projects close to feasibility and ultimate financial close and showcase several Project Fiches of projects in advance state of development.

Speakers:

  • Luapula Hydropower Project – Kennedy Mwanza (SAPP – PAU)
  • Masaka - Mwanza Transmission Line Project – Zalalem Gebrehiwot (EAPP)
  • ECCAS Development of Data Center Infrastructures underpinning the digital economy - Guichard TSANGOU (ECCAS)
  • Botswana Water Transfer Lesotho - Lenka Thamae (ORASECOM)
  • Angololo Multipurpose Water Resources Development Project (Angololo Dam) - Eng. Martin Okirya (NELSAP)

Session Organiser: AUDA-NEPAD

Session Chair: Krishna Heeramun, Team Leader, Infrastructure Support Mechanism Technical Assistance (ISM-TA)

Venue: Tsavo

March 1, 2022 12:30 pm

Lunch Break

March 1, 2022 01:30 pm

PIDA PAP2 Pipeline: The largest developmental and business opportunity for Africa (continued)

Session Overview

The purpose of the session is to provide an overview of PIDA PAP2 total planned investment and time frame in the key sectors, review of the concepts of Corridor Approach and transnational projects, explain scope of all projects within PIDA PAP2 and their development potential for Africa, describe how 69 projects where screened for their development impact potential and to showcase how PIDA PAP2 is a source of business opportunities for DFI and investors.  The expected outcomes from the session are enhance perceived value of PIDA PAP2 project pipeline, enhance perceived value of the work done by AUDA NEPAD and its development partners to bring projects close to feasibility and ultimate financial close and showcase several Project Fiches of projects in advance state of development.

Speakers:

  • Inland waterways and River Navigation in the Congo Basin - Halilou Aboubakar (ECCAS)
  • Palambo Hydropower Project - Jean KOUTELE (ECCAS)
  • Construction of Amilcar Cabral submarine cable system - Mawuli Amoa (ECOWAS)
  • VICMED (Lake Victoria Navigational) – Dr Tahani Moustafa Sileet (Egypt)

Session Organiser: AUDA-NEPAD

Session Chair: Krishna Heeramun, Team Leader, Infrastructure Support Mechanism Technical Assistance (ISM-TA)

Venue: Tsavo

March 1, 2022 03:00 pm

Health Break

March 1, 2022 03:30 pm

What DFIs and Financiers in general can offer for PIDA PAP2 projects?

Sub Title: PIDA Finance Agreements Signing Ceremony

Session Overview:

The session aims to provide a platform for DFIs and Development partners to showcase their grants, finance and risk sharing products that may be used by the US$ 160 billion infrastructure investments PIDA PAP2 pipeline. The expected outcome is the matchmaking for DFIs and Development Agencies with stakeholders. This will contribute to enhanced knowledge among PIDA PAPII stakeholders about the financial potential by different financial institutions     and development agencies in Africa, enhanced perceived value of PIDA PAP2 project pipeline and to showcase how different financial instruments may be used to finance PIDA PAP2II projects in advance state of development. This will be followed by a signing ceremony for various PIDA Finance Agreements.

Speakers:

  • DFI:  Mike Salawou,  Head of Infrastructure & Partnerships
  • AfDB: Head of EIB’s Regional Hub for East Africa
  • EIB:  Paolo Lombardo, Head of Representation to Ethiopia and the African Union
  • GIZ:  Dr Morgan Pillay, Senior Advisor: Infrastructure and Finance Support to Programme for Infrastructure Development Africa (PIDA)
  • KfW: Jeff M Murage, Senior Program Coordinator, Energy/Finance/Infrastructure
  • AFD: PROPARCO:  PACAUD Pierre-Alain,Regional Senior Investment Officer | Africa & Indian Ocean
  • FCI: Bernadette Medefo Tabeko, Investment Officer, Infrastructure Project Finance
  • DBSA: Teni Ntoi, Origination and Client Coverage
  • DBSA: Graham Chingambu, Fund Manager SADC Water Fund
  • IDC: Nina Yose,  Head of Infrastructure
  • EU: Sergio Oliet, e-Josa Team Leader Transport Infrastructure and Connectivity

Session Organiser: AUDA-NEPAD

Session  Facilitator:   Jose Luis Bobes, AUDA-NEPAD

Venue: Tsavo

March 1, 2022 05:00 pm

Health Break

March 1, 2022 05:30 pm

Climate Adaptation Frameworks/Guidelines for Resilience of Road Networks and related Infrastructure in Sub-Saharan Africa

Session Overview:

The objectives of the session are to raise awareness of existing Climate Adaptation Guidelines for Road Networks developed for Sub-Saharan Africa, to  present key elements and insights into the updates to the PIARC Global Framework for Climate Adaptation and Resilience of Road Infrastructure and to receive feedback from participants on key aspects of the Climate Adaptation value chain to be incorporated in the updated Framework.  The expected outcomes from the session are to create awareness of existing key frameworks for Climate Adaptation and Resilience of Road Networks in SSA, to outline pathways towards structured implementation of the Climate Adaptation Guidelines in a more sustainable, systematic and cost-effective manner and to provide initial inputs to development of a roadmap for harmonised capacity building initiatives at national and regional levels supported by partners including AfDB, AUDA-NEPAD/PIDA among others.

Speakers:

  • Opening remarks by President of PIARC: Nazir Alli
  • Overview of Handbook and associated Guidelines: Eng. Nkululeko Leta
  • Engineering Guidelines Author: Prof Phil Paige-Green
  • PIARC TC 1.4 WG 2 Lead: Gordana Petkovic

Session Organiser: World Road Association (PIARC)

Session Chair: Nkululeko Leta, Member, PIARC Technical Committee 1.4

Venue: Aberdare

March 1, 2022 05:30 pm

New approaches to financing sustainable infrastructure in Africa

Session Overview:

The session aims to discuss the key issues that impact the financing of the pipeline of PIDA PAPII  projects in view of the recent Covid 19 pandemic crisis as well as alternative and innovative financing mechanism both from the public and private sector.  The expected outcomes from the session are Key proposals, recommendations and actions for Pan-African institutions, Governments, RECs, Development Partners and Investors on how to increase the pool of funding sources for PIDA PAP II  projects

Speakers:

  • AUDA NEPAD
  • UNECA
  • REC
  • AfDB
  • AFC
  • Private Sector

Session Organiser: AfDB

Session Facilitator: TBC

Venue: Tsavo

March 1, 2022 05:30 pm

Lessons learnt from recent SGR line projects and PPP arrangements for operations on existing rail links

Session Overview:

The session’s objective is to present and discuss with an expert audience the findings & recommendations of 2 recently conducted PIDA studies. Considering the importance of rail projects in the PIDA PAP 2 portfolio, the studies jointly directed AUC, AUDA-NEPAD and GIZ have analysed: (i) Newly completed Standard Gauge Rail (SGR) projects in Ethiopia/Djibouti, Kenya, Morocco and Nigeria; and (ii) Public private partnerships (PPP) covering rolling stock investment, railway operations and maintenance on 10 existing rail links in Africa.  The expected outcomes from the session are Concrete technical contributions to the implementation of the following elements of the AU’s Action Plan on Railway Transport 2021-2023, i.e. develop an action plan for the implementation of the two pilot projects of the High-Speed Railway Network (AIHSRN), and for the accelerated projects, Speed up PIDA PAP 2 railway projects implementation via strengthening the capacity of Member states and RECs in structuring projects, negotiations and management of PPP, strengthen project monitoring and draft and adopt guidelines for railway concession in Africa.

Speakers:

  • Salah Koleilat, Senior Consultant, Global Transport Practice, CPCS
  • George Kaulbeck, Partner & Global Director for Transport, CPCS
  • Dr Raissa-Julie Ada Allogo, AUC Infrastructure & Energy Department
  • Younes Touitha, AUDA-NEPAD: Linkage with roadmap of the rail pilots and accelerated projects

Session Organiser:  AUC, GIZ 

Session Facilitator: Rasmus Precht, GIZ

Venue: Lenana

March 1, 2022 05:30 pm

10th Anniversary of PICI: A strategic Reflection on the Way Forward

Session Overview:

The overarching goal of the session is to rally momentum, alliances, and partnerships towards accelerated action on the PICI implementation process to take the initiative to a second level. The expected outcomes are: rally desired political momentum, partnerships, and alliances towards accelerated implementation of the PICI Initiative; Showcase the remarkable progress achieved, so far, in implementing the PICI project portfolio, particularly, the LAPSSET Corridor Project diligently championed by H.E. Hon. Uhuru Kenyatta, President of the Republic of  Kenya, as a gateway and a transport and logistics hub to the East African and the Great Lakes regions to facilitate trade, promote regional economic integration and interconnectivity between their countries; bring more visibility to the PICI’s implementation process in a broader sense, given the expected high level of participation in the 7th PIDA Week; Soft launch of the 2021 PICI progress report; Underline current challenges and impediments encountering PICI projects; Key recommendations for moving forward and setting up the tentative date for the 5th Meeting of PICI Africa-Wide Ministerial Working Group.

Speakers:

  • Opening remarks
    • Dr Samori A. Okwiya, CEO of NEPAD/APRM-Kenya Secretariat: Moderator
    • Mpumzi Bonga, Head: Chair of PICI & Intervention Support Unit, the South African Presidency
    • Mr. Amine Idriss, Director of Program Delivery and Coordination Directorate, AUDA-NEPAD - Closing remarks
  • Brief notes of PICI Focal points
    • Each PICI Focal Points will give a brief note for 5 minutes
  • Closing remarks
    • Mr. Amine Idriss, Director of Program Delivery and Coordination Directorate, AUDA-NEPAD

Session Organizers: AUDA-NEPAD

Session Chair:  Amb. Dr Samori A. Okwiya, CEO of NEPAD-Kenya

Venue: Shimba Hills

 

March 1, 2022 05:30 pm

Towards a resilient Internet for Africa

Session Overview:

The objectives of the session is to discuss how Africa can continue to build a resilient Internet for its citizens without breaking it. The session will discuss a couple of projects that Internet Society is pursuing to make this a reality including how to bring Internet to remote areas using community networks, Internet measurement for improving resilience, infrastructure development and how Africa should work with the rest of the world to secure the Internet Routing Infrastructure. The overall outcome of the session is to  raise awareness on critical elements for a resilient internet in Africa from and ISOC point of view.

Speakers:

  • Michuki Mwangi, Distinguished Expert, Internet Growth, Internet Society
  • Kevin Chege, Director, Internet Development, Internet Society

Session Organiser: Internet Society (ISOC)

Session Chair:  Michuki Mwangi

Venue: Ampitheatre

March 2, 2022 07:00 am

INGA Closed Session

March 2, 2022 09:00 am

Sustainable and Resilient Border Management: Key Learnings from MoveAfrica Traffic Light System and the Revised OSBP Source Book

Session Overview:

This session will bring in stakeholders around a border which has been ranked by the AUDA-NEPAD Traffic Light System to collectively map out and agree on a set of actions to improve the performance of that border. Delegates will engage in discussions on the sustainable and resilient border procedures which include health protocols to manage present and future communicable infections as well as green infrastructure on the OSBP facilities that make maximum use of natural resources to tackle with Climate Change within Kasumbalesa OSBP and other workable border post such as Namanga OSBP case studies to be collectively mapped. The expected outcomes from the session are actions, a joint action plan with timelines and deliverables and enhanced mutual understanding on priorities and issues around border governance as well as the social infrastructure on OSBP facilities towards resilient border management post-COVID-19 and industrialisation resulting from AfCFTA.

Speakers:

  • Amine Idriss Adoum, Director of Programme Delivery and Coordination at AUDA-NEPAD
  • Bruce Winston, JICA OSBP Source Book Team
  • Temwa Gondwe, Manager, Intra Africa Trade at AFREXIMBANK
  • Jean-Baptiste Mutabazi, Director for Infrastructure and Logistics at COMESA
  • Sydney Chibbabbuka, Commissioner for Customs Services at Zambia Revenue Authority
  • Lerato Mataboge, Deputy Director General for Export Development, Promotion & Outward Investments at South Africa  Department of Trade Industry and Competition

Session Organiser: AUDA-NEPAD, JICA

Session ChairKisa C Nkhoma, Programme Officer, Trade Facilitation at AUDA-NEPAD

Venue: Tsavo

March 2, 2022 09:00 am

HSR National Readiness for 2 Pilots Projects: Dar es Salam (Tanzania), Kigali (Rwanda) and Pretoria (South Africa), Gaborone (Botswana), Windhoek, Walvis Bay (Namibia)

Session Overview:

The objective of this session is to engage foot-print member states of the selected high speed rail network pilot projects to assess their readiness (policy, technical and financial) to implement the 2 pilots projects as part of the 10 years action plan of the AIHSRN Master plan and discuss them with an expert audience.

Speakers:

  • East African Member States AIHSRN Rail Link Implementation Status
    • Kamugisha Kazaura / Hosea Nyangweso, EAC
    • Theogene Dusabumuremyi – Rwanda
    • Philbert Nsanzamahoro – Burundi
    • Emmanuel Ssemakula – Uganda
    • Tanzania
  • SADC: Institutional capacity for project management and delivery and subsequently manage or regulate national and regional traffic operations
    • Lubinda mufalo sakanga, Southern Africa Railways Association.
    • Kafuta Mulemba, Southern Africa Railways Association.
    • Younes Touitha, AUDA-NEPAD
    • AUDA-NEPAD: Time-bound Action Workplan - to implement the pilot project

Session Organiser: AUDA-NEPAD

Session Facilitator: Younes Touitha

Venue: Lenana

March 2, 2022 09:00 am

AfSEM Strategic Planning Guidelines and Action: Preliminary findings

Session Overview:

The session aims to present the preliminary findings of the Strategic Planning, Action Plan and Guidelines for the African Single Electricity Market (AfSEM), discuss the AfSEM Regulatory, Market and Technical Readiness with the relevant entities, solicit for the commitment of Regional regulators and Member States towards the implementation of AfSEM Action Plan,  seek technical inputs towards the completion of the Strategic documents for AfSEM and to receive recommendations for the Action Plan and Guidelines for AfSEM.  The expected outcomes are contribution by Member States, Regional Economic Communities, Regional Regulators, Power Pools and other stakeholders towards the Strategic Planning, Action Plan and Guidelines for AfSEM; sensitize the participants from Member States and continental energy experts on the need to complement the strategic planning and guidelines for AfSEM implementation receive recommendations from the Regional Regulators and Member States on the implementation AfSEM.

Speakers:

  • Opening Remarks: AUC and EU
  • Introduction: Dimitris Papastefanakis
  • Projection of the AfSEM Video
  • Policy Paper, Presentations Working Documents: Andris Piegbals
  • Market Readiness for Trading: George Giannakidis
  • Technical and Operational Readiness: Nijaz Dizdarevic
  • Regulatory Readiness: William Gboney
  • Market Liberalisation and Utilities Restructuring: Nijaz Dizdarevic
  • Institutional Strengthening and Governance: William Gboney
  • Panel discussion: APUA, AFUR, RERA, RAERESA, EREA, ERERA
  • Next steps: Dimitris Papastefanakis

Session Organiser: AUC, EU-TAF

Session Chair: Peter Kinuthia, Senior Energy Advisor, AUC DIE

Venue: Aberdare

March 2, 2022 09:00 am

Integrating Housing Delivery in the PIDA Framework

Session Overview:

The session aims to discuss the existing gap in the PIDA framework, in terms of lack of practical strategies for affordable housing delivery within the PIDA integrated corridor development approach. In the context of the upcoming AfDB Sustainable Urban Development Action Plan (the SUDAP) and in collaboration with Shelter Afrique (the only Pan African Housing Finance Institution) and other partners, these institutions are looking forward to playing a critical role of integrating housing delivery within the context of PIDA and largely the Agenda 2063 vision of the African Union. The expected outcomes from the session are to generate dialogue and more importantly indicate actionable strategies that will result to including affordable housing delivery within the PIDA integrated corridor development approach; thereby resulting to a more inclusive and holistic PIDA strategy that encapsulates all the key infrastructure sectors, consequently enhancing regional integration and economic growth and resilience in Africa.

Speakers:

  • Mike Salawou, Ag. Director, Infrastructure and Urban Development Department, AfDB,Chair (Abidjan)
  • Charles Hinga, Principal Secretary, Housing and Urban Development, Kenya
  • Oumar Sylla, Acting Africa Regional Director, UN Habitat (Nairobi)
  • Muhammad Gambo, Manager, Policy, Research and Partnerships @ Shelter Afrique (Nairobi)
  • Beatrice Nyabira, Partner & Head, Projects, Energy & Restructuring Practice Group IKM Advocates, DLA Piper Africa, KenyaModerator (Nairobi)
  • Alice Nabalamba,Regional Urban Development Coordinator, Infrastructure & Urban Development Department, AfDB, Session Organizer (Abidjan)

Session Organiser: AfDB

Session Chair: Regional Manager for Infrastructure & Urban Development, East Africa, African Development Bank Group (AfDB)

Venue: Ampitheatre

March 2, 2022 09:00 am

Enhancing Climate Resilience in PIDA PAP II projects with the AFRI RES Facility

Session Overview:

The session aims to introduce the African Climate Resilient Investment Facility (AFRI-RES) and its support to build climate resilience with PIDA PAP II stakeholders.   Recognising the risks that climate change poses to closing Africa’s infrastructure gap, the PIDA programme and AFRI-RES are working to turn climate change challenges into opportunities to build quality infrastructure in Africa in ways that ensure: resource efficiency; resilience to natural disasters (including those arising from climate change and uncertainty); safety; environmental and social sustainability; and economic and social contributions, this session will introduce the AFRI-RES facility and AFRI-RES resilience booster tool as resources for PIDA PAP II project stakeholders to support climate resilience. The session will also provide an opportunity to discuss information and experiences about the latest climate risks and impacts to infrastructure in Africa and best practices for building climate resilience in infrastructure. The expected outcomes from the session  is sharing information and knowledge sharing about the AFRI-RES Facility and Resilience Booster Tool and resilience training. programmes.

  • Opening Remarks:
    • Jean-Paul Adam, Director, Technology, Climate Change and Natural Resources Management Division, ECA
    • Moses Bayingana, Acting Director, Dept. of Infrastructure and Energy, AUC
    • Al-Hamndou Dorsouma, Director, Climate Change and Green Growth, African Development Bank
    • Kanta Kumari Rigauld, Regional Climate Change Coordinator, Africa Region, Environment & Natural Resources, World Bank Group
    • Aage Jorgensen, Program Manager, Nordic Development Fund
  • Presentations:
    • Linus Mofor, Senior Environmental Affairs Officer, African Climate Policy Centre, ECA
  • Session:
    • Evans Kaseke, Programme Manager - Strategic Planning, Zambezi Watercourse Commission
    • Simbini Tichakunda, Energy Infrastructure Expert, AUDA-NEPAD
  • Closing:
    • Haruna Gujba, Policy Analyst, Department of Infrastructure and Energy, AUC
    • Julie Greenwalt, Senior Consultant on Climate Resilience
  • Respondents:
    • 3 member States (DRC, Cote d’Ivoire, Zambia)
    • East African Community

Session Organiser: UNECA

Session Facilitator:  Monga Mehlwana, Energy, Infrastructure & Services, Private Sector Development & Finance Division, ECA

Venue: Shimba Hills

March 2, 2022 10:30 am

Health Break

March 2, 2022 11:00 am

Mainstreaming Mini-grid Tariff Settlement Tools and Methodologies - GAPS and Possible Solution

Session Overview:

The session aims to highlight the AFUR project on Mainstreaming Mini-grid Tariff Settlement Tools and Methodologies across African Regulators proposals for a harmonised and common framework across the continent. The expected outcomes from the session are knowledge dissemination about the AFUR Mainstreaming Mini-grid Tariff Settlement Tools and Methodologies Across African Regulators project and insightful feedback from various participants on the proposed Framework of the Tariff Settlement Tool and Methodologies.

Speakers:

  • Dr Albert Butare, CEO, Africa Energy Services Group Ltd., Rwanda
  • Robert Opini, Tariff and regulatory expert/ lead consultant, AFUR

Session Organiser: AFUR

Session Facilitator:  James Manda – Technical Manager, AFUR

Venue: Tsavo

March 2, 2022 11:00 am

Continental Africa Water Investment Programme (AIP): Accelerating transboundary PIDA water investments through the AIP Water Investment Scorecard

Session Overview:

The session aims to explore perspectives for accelerating transboundary water investments, showcase the AIP Water Investment Scorecard as a tool to identify the investment gaps in water projects and develop a deeper understanding on priority areas required to improve the investment outlook for transboundary water projects, gain insight from PIDA PAP II water project owners on the potential of the AIP Water Investment Scorecard to support the development of PIDA PAP II transboundary water projects and to gain insight from the private sector on the potential of the AIP Water Investment Scorecard necessary to accelerate private sector investment into transboundary water projects.  The expected outcomes are informed stakeholders on the objectives and rationale of the AIP Water Investment Scorecard; enhanced clear understanding how the AIP Water Investment Scorecard can help to support PIDA Water Projects and clear understanding of how the AIP Water Investment Scorecard can help to accelerate private sector investment into transboundary water projects.

Speakers:

  • Dr Towela Nyirenda-Jere, Head: Economic Integration, AUDA-NEPAD -Welcome
  • Kathleen Dominique, Lead: Financing Water, OECD Opening statement
  • Andrew Takawira, Senior Technical Advisor GWPSA-ACU, AIP Water Investment Scorecard Presentation
  • Graham Chingambu, Fund Manager, SADC Water Fund, DBSA: Accelerating private sector investments in water infrastructure through the AIP Water Investment Scorecard
  • Kelly Ann Naylor, Director: WASH, UNICEF: Panel discussion on the potential for the AIP Water Investment Scorecard to support the advancement of PIDA PAP II Water Project
  • Kelly Ann Naylor, Q and A session
  • Dr Paul Orengoh, Director of Programs, AMCOW: Closing remarks

Session Organiser: GWP

Session Facilitator:  Alex Simalabwi, Executive Secretary of GWPSA and Head of GWP Africa Coordination Unit

Venue: Lenana

March 2, 2022 11:00 am

Implementation of the Smart Corridor Approach in regional and Continental Projects

Session Overview:

The session will focus on the implementation of the Smart Corridor Approach through the integration of digital and emerging technologies in Transport, Energy and Transboundary Water, with the aim to explore best ways to integrate digital and emerging technologies in modern infrastructure namely PIDA PAP 2 Projects. The expected outcomes from the session are advocacy for smart and integrated infrastructure approach in the implementation phase of the project and accelerated digital transformation of Transport, Energy and Transboundary Water Sectors to achieve more efficiency and cost saving.

Speakers:

  • Mike Salawou, Chair of PIDA PAP 2 Taskforce, AfDB
  • Robert Lisinge, Chief of Energy, Infrastructure and Service section / UNECA
  • Dr. Towela Nyirenda-Jere, Head of Economic Integration, AUDA-NEPAD

Session Organiser: AUC

Session Facilitator: Souhila Amazouz, Senior Policy Officer, IED - AUC

Venue: Aberdare

March 2, 2022 11:00 am

The African Continental Free Trade Area and demand for transport infrastructure and services

Session Overview:

The objective of the session is to present the findings of ECA’s research on the implications of AfCFTA for the demand for transport infrastructure and services. The expected outcomes from the session are a better understanding of the implications of AfCFTA for demand for transport infrastructure and services, and improved understanding of the linkages between AfCFTA and regional transport infrastructure projects.

Speakers:

  • Presentation
    • Robert Lisinge, Chief, Energy, Infrastructure and Services Section, ECA
  • Discussants
    • Dr Towela Nyirenda-Jere, Head, Economic Integration Division, AUDA-NEPAD
    • Mike Salawou, Division Manager, Infrastructure & Partnerships, African Development Bank
    • Eric Ntagengerwa, Infrastructure and Energy Department, African Union Commission
    • AfCFTA Representative

Session Organiser: United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA)

Session Chair: Soteri Gatera, Senior Economic Affairs Officer, Energy, Infrastructure and Services Section, ECA

Venue: Shimba Hills

March 2, 2022 11:00 am

Funding of the Continental Master Plan (CMP)

Session Overview:

The purpose of the session is to  discuss the  EU-TAF progress made on Lot 1a long term energy planning and scenarios development. AUDA-NEPAD will present its plans on delivering the Lots with Partners from now till next PIDA week and highlight and identify the gaps and active steps being undertaken with Partners to close it. The expected outcomes are Partners will be given the opportunity to present their views and/or plans towards the CMP.

Speakers:

  • Symerre Grey-Johnson - Director Technical Assistance AUDA NEPAD
  • Angela Nalikka, Manager Power Systems Development Department: AfDB remarks and Announcement of Grants to AUDA NEPAD and Implementation Plans including collaboration with WB in CAPP
  • GRAPSAS Georgios, EU remarks and overview of CMP Lots supported by EU
  • Phoebe Sullivan, Power Africa remarks and announcement of support towards battery energy storage component
  • IRENA & IAEA:  Remarks and overview of support on long term energy planning
  • Get.Transform: Remarks and overview of ongoing support towards tools for long term energy planning
  • AUDA NEPAD/EU: Implementation Plans Presenters:
    • Tich Simbini, AUDA NEPAD
    • Dimitris – EU-TAF
  • Views and/or plans towards the CMP
    • World Bank, JICA, EIB

Session Organiser: AfDB, AUDA-NEPAD

Session Facilitator:  

Venue: Ampitheatre

March 2, 2022 12:30 pm

Lunch Break

March 2, 2022 01:30 pm

Ports, Maritime Transport and Corridor Connectivity: Challenges and Perspectives for the Africa Continent during and after the COVID-19 Pandemic and the role of AfCFTA

Session Overview:

The session aims to Focus on the importance of ports and maritime transport on the continent within the AfCFTA, discuss the transformations that have occurred in the sector during and after the Covid-19 and describe the mitigation of climate change on shipping industry. The expected outcomes of the session are key recommendations for port performance in Africa as a critical instrument for the AfCFTA, share the various challenges faced by the shipping industry and propose decision-making necessary to keep supply chains moving safely and efficiently and explain the resilience of the maritime transport and ports sectors.

Speakers:

  • Welcome Address by The Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Transport, Infrastructure Housing, Urban Development and Public Works,E. Mr James Macharia, EGH, Kenya
  • Address by the Commissioner for Infrastructure and Energy,E. Dr Amani Abou-Zeid, AUC, Ethiopia
  • Address by CEO Dr Assane Mayaki, AUDA-NEPAD, South Africa
  • Address by Secretary General, Dr Young Tae-Kim ITF-OECD, France
  • Address by Secretary General, Kitack Lim, IMO, UK (Representative, Confirmed)
  • Address by Vice President forPrivate Sector, Infrastructure and Industrialization Mr Solomom Quaynor, AfDB, Cote-D’Ivoire
  • Remarks by Mr Sergio Oliete, EU Representative (Confirmed)
  • Remarks by the Secretary General, E Mr Wamkele Mene AfCFTA
  • Remarks by the High Representative for Infrastructure,E Raila Odinga, Kenya 

Session Organiser: AUDA-NEPAD, EU

Session Facilitator: Madam Lydia Ngugi, MTCC Africa

Venue: Tsavo

March 2, 2022 02:30 pm

PIDA Week Closing Ceremony & Signing of Geothermal Development Company (GDC) Geothermal Risk Mitigation Facility (GRMF) Grant Contract

Signing Ceremony - GRMF grant contract between the African Union Commission, National Treasury and Planning Ministry of the Republic of Kenya, and Geothermal Development Company Ltd.

MC: Gen (Rtd) Dr Gordon Kihalangwa, Principal Secretary, Ministry of Energy

Remarks:

  • H.E. Dr Amani Abou-Zeid, Commissioner for Infrastructure and Energy, African Union Commission
  • Benjamin Graedler, Deputy Director, KfW Kenya Office
  • Amb. Dr Monica Juma, Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Energy
  • Hon. Amb. Ukur Yatani, Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of National Treasury & Planning

Signing of the Grant Contract:

  • H.E. Dr Amani Abou-Zeid, Commissioner for Infrastructure and Energy, African Union Commission
  • Hon. Amb. Ukur Yatani, Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of National Treasury & Planning
  • Eng. Jared Othieno, Managing Director & CEO of the Geothermal Development Company

Media briefing on GRMF programme

 

Session Organiser: AUC and the Government of the Republic of Kenya

 

PIDA Week Closing -NEPAD, NEPAD Kenya

MC: Hon. Amb. Ukur Yatani, EGH, Cabinet Secretary, National Treasury & Planning, Kenya

Speakers: High-level dignitaries from Government of Kenya, African Union Commission, African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) and other invited dignitaries. (Programme to be provided separately)

Moderator: Laban Cliff

Venue: Tsavo

March 2, 2022 04:00 pm

Towards an Africa–EU Partnership for Sustainable Infrastructure (Global Gateway Investment Package: the Strategic Corridors, PIDA PAP II Integrated Corridors, AIP Governance Structure, Technical Coordination Groups on Digital, Transport and Energy)

Session Organiser: AUC, EUC 

Closed Session By Invitation Only

Venue: Aberdare 

March 2, 2022 05:30 pm

PIDA Steering Committee Meeting

Closed Session By Invitation Only

Venue: Aberdare 

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