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PartneringwithCivilSocietyOrganisationstodelivertheHigh5s
WestAfricaCivilSocietyRegionalConsultationDakar,Senegal,31Augustto2September2016
Report
January2017
Acronyms
AFAWA Affirmative Finance Action for Women in Africa ADF AfricanDevelopmentFundAfDB African Development Bank CSO Civil Society Organizations GECL GeneralCounselandLegalServicesDepartmentECOWAS Economic Community of West African States NGO Non-governmental organization NTF NigeriaTrustFundPTF Partnership for Transparency Fund RMCs Regional Member Countries ONEC Energy, Environment and Climate Change Department ORPF ProcurementandFiduciaryServicesDepartmentORQR Quality Assurance and Results Department OSAN Agriculture and Agro-Industries Department OSHD Human and Social Development Department OSVP Sector Operations Complex TYS Ten Year Strategy SDG Sustainable Development Goal
TableofContents
1.Background...............................................................................................................................................1
2.Formatofworkshop..............................................................................................................................2
3.Presentations............................................................................................................................................3
WelcomeremarksandOpeningstatements……………………………………………….……...3
Legalmandate.…………………………………………………………………………………………….…...3
AfDBStrategicframework:Hi5Strategy.…………………………………………………………...4
PresentationonProcurement..…………….……………………………………………………….…..4
BankandCSOExpectations….………………………………………………………….……………..…5
Threestrategies–Energy,AgricultureandJobsforYouth……………………………….…7
Regionalon-goingandpipelineprojectsinWestAfrica.……………………….………….…9
4.Breakoutgroups……………….………………………….……………………………………………….…...10
5.Closingremarks……………………………………………………………………………………………........13
6.EvaluationandConclusion.................................................................................................................13
Annex1–Breakoutsessionpresentation………………………………………………………………..14
Annex2–Speeches……………………………………………………………………………………………......26
ChiefEconomistandResidentRepresentativespeech
ManagerofGenderandCivilSocietyspeech
SeniorAdvisortothePresident,CivilSocietyOrganisationsand
CommunitybasedOrganisations
Annex3–Listofparticipants…………………………………………………………………….……….….33
1.Background1.OnMay23to27,2016,theAfricanDevelopmentBank(AfDBorBank)heldaCivilSocietyOrganizations (CSO)Forumalongside its AnnualMeetingsinLusaka.The forumbroughttogether over 200 participants, including civil society representatives, AfBD’s seniormanagementandStaffMembers,aswellasMedia.ObjectivesThe purposeof the consultations is to ensure the Bank’s and CSOs collaborationcandelivertheTenYearStrategy-High5priorityareas(Hi5s);andtodefineandidentifyfor each of the three priority areas of the Hi5s, contextual actions where CSOs cancontributeto deliverthe Bank’s development agenda. The regional consultations willalso helptoraise awareness andreach consensusonthe implementationmodalities.Thespecificobjectives oftheconsultationworkshopsareto:•DevelopajointworkplanandstrategytodeliverontheHigh5s;•Reacha commonunderstandingof theBank’sHigh5sandTenYearStrategy;•Beperceivedasatransparentandaccountableinstitution;• IncreaseawarenessoftheBank’snewapproach;and•CreateanopenforumwhereCSOscanfreelybrieftheBankonissuesandprograms.2.Throughtheregionalconsultations,theBankisopening a dialoguewith CSOson theBank’sstrategicfocusinthreepriorityareas:energy/climatechange,agricultureandjobsfortheyouth.Aroadmapwillbeelaboratedbyregionthatwillserveasabasisfor theBank’sCSE (CivilSocietyEngagement)ActionPlantosetupthestructurefortheenhancedpartnershiptodelivertheHigh5s.
CSOparticipants
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2.Formatofworkshop5. The opening session on Day 1 was presided by Mr. Adalbert Nshimyumuremyi, ChiefCountryEconomistandResidentRepresentativeOIC,alongsideMr.SecouSarr,DirectorofENDAEnergie,aregionalCSO,whomadeastatementonbehalfofCSOsfromWestAfrica.Mr.NoelKulemeka,Managerof theGender,WomenandCivilSocietyDepartmentgaveanopeningkeynoteaddressandalsoledtheceremonyandmoderatedsomesessions.6.Mrs.ZenebTourewasthegeneralmoderatorfortheplenarydiscussionsonDay1and3.OnDay1,followingtheopeningremarks,BanksectorialrepresentativespresentedthelegalmandateoftheBank,theoverallBankstrategy;thethreestrategiesofthepriorityHi5areas;thepipelineofprojectsandactivitiesintheregions,procurementpoliciesandtheBank’sIntegratedSafeguardSystem(ISS).7.OnDay2,threebreakoutsessionsforthethreepriorityareas,energy/climatechange,agriculture and jobs for youthwere run in parallel. CSOswere split according to theirrespective sector ofwork to discuss and later present a summary report of the groupdiscussions,alongwithconcreteactionableitemsandaroadmapforachievingthem,duringthelastplenarysessiononDay3.Participants8. Over seventy representatives of West African civil society organisations (CSOs)participatedintheworkshop.Participantswereselectedbycountryandsectorofwork.CSO participants came from Benin, Togo, Cote D’Ivoire, Ghana, Mali, Guinea, Gambia,Nigeria,BurkinaFaso,Liberia,SierraLeone,andthehostcountry,Senegal.Internationalorganisations such asOxfam,Wetlands International andAction Aid also attended theworkshopinDakar. Bankcountryandsectorialrepresentatives,OfficersandManagersfromtheregionalofficesalsotookpartintheconsultation.
3.Presentations
LefttoRight:Mr.EricLeBlanc,Mr.NoelKulemekaandMrs.MariaMulindi
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WelcomeremarksandOpeningstatements9.Mr.AdalbertNshimyumuremyi,ChiefCountryEconomistandResidentRepresentativeOIC,openedthediscussion,bythankingthemedia,civilsocietyorganisationsandAfDBrepresentativesattendingtheworkshop.AccordingtoMr.Nshimyumuremyi,theBank’snewapproachprovidesforclosercollaborationwithAfricancivilsociety,withthegoalofachievingtheinstitution’sTenYearStrategy.OnbehalfofCSOs,Mr.SecouSarr,DirectorofENDAEnergiecommendedandcongratulatedtheBankandCSOsforjoiningtogetherto collaborate in the development of the continent. In his Key Note address, Mr.KulemekaemphasizedtheroletheCSOscanplayinworkingwiththeBanktodelivertheHi5priorityareasandhowseriouslyseniorBankmanagementistakingthepartnershipbetweentheBankandCSOs.HefurtherrequestedtheCSOsanddeliberationstobeopenandfreesoastocommonlyforgeamechanismforcollaboration.PresentationoftheAfDBLegalmandate10.ThelegalmandateoftheBankwaspresentedduringtheplenarysession. Thepurposewas to inform and clarify the legal framework in which the Bank operates. Mr. EricLeblanc,aPrincipalJudiciaryAdvisoratGECL,informedtheworkshopwhattheBankcanand cannot do, before identifying actionable areas of collaboration and partnershipbetweenCSOsandAfDB.HehighlightedthattheBank’sresourcesandfacilitiesareusedexclusivelytoimplementitspurposeandfunctions(Article12oftheBankAgreement).HeexplainedthatintheBankAgreement,theBankshouldseektocooperatewithAfricaninstitutions and international organisations that pursue a similar purpose with thedevelopmentofAfrica.11. It is in the Bank’s interest to partner (formally or informally) and involve theparticipation of external stakeholders and CSOs in operations and projectimplementation. However, while the Bank can partner with eligible CSOs, it cannotdirectly provide finance (loans, grants, investment) to CSOs in a country without thegovernment’s consent. The sharing of information on the Bank’s requirements andcapacity building can enablemore CSOs to cooperate with the Bank in forwarding itsmandatetopromotesustainableeconomicgrowthandreducingpovertyinAfrica.12.Mrs.SaranDaraba, fromGuinea,Presidentof theManoRiverValleyUnionwas themoderator for this discussion. After the presentation, theBankdiscussed and debatedwith several CSO representatives. The main issues raised were: how can the Bankdetermineatcountrylevel ifaCSOis legallyregistered,credibleandhasagoodorbadreputation?AretherecurrentlysystemsinplacetogetCSOsinvolvedinHigh5sobjectivesandoperations?Onemaindiscussionpointwas:HowcantheBankengagewithCSOsatcountry level,without getting involvedpoliticallywith thegovernmentof the country?WhileitisintheBank’sinteresttoengagewithcivilsociety,theBankcannotgoagainstgovernmentobjectedprojects.Projectsthatarebeingimplementedorinthepipelineareallapprovedbythegovernmentoftherespectivecountries,howeverthisdoesnotmeanthat the Bank cannot involve CSOs in the implementation anddesign of the project. Itshouldbenotedthatthebankhasadedicateddepartmentthatdealswithprivatesectoroperations.
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AfDBStrategicframework:Hi5Strategy13. Mr. Samba Kamara, Regional Programme Officer, presented the Bank’s strategicframeworkandHi5Strategy.HeexplainedthattheAfDBhasidentifiedfivedevelopmentpriorities for its activities over the next ten years – Light up and power Africa, FeedAfrica,IndustrialiseAfrica,IntegrateAfrica,andImprovethequalityoflifeforthepeopleof Africa – through creating jobs for the vastmajority of its population, its youth. Thegrowth in Africa should remain strong despite some obstacles, such as the continueddecline in rawmaterials; energy deficit, adverse weather conditions; conflicts andpolitical instability. However, he stated that economic growth prospects still remainpositive due to strong domestic demand in consumption and a stable macroenvironment.Discussions14.CSOsfoundthepresentationinformativeasmanyorganisationsclaimnottoknowabouttheBank’sstrategicframeworkandoperations.CSOspraisedthisnewsteptakenbytheAfricanDevelopmentBankinworkingwithAfricancivilsocietyfortheimplementationof itsTenYearStrategy. “TheAfDBhastrulychanged its interventionstrategyandpolicy.Fromwhatwe’veseen,theBankisnowpositioningitselfasamajorinclusivedevelopmentplayerforourcountries”–commentedseveralparticipants.15.Mr.KamaraalsopresentedtheBank’snewbusinessdeliverymodelandstructureandstressedthatthisnewmodelisastepandopportunitytowardsgettingclosertoCSOs,especiallyatcountryleveloperations.PresentationonProcurement16.Mr.FrankMvula,DivisionManagerofORPF,presentedtheprocurementframeworkandpoliciesoftheBank.HeinformedCSOrepresentativesthattheAfricanDevelopmentBankGroup’sfundingofinvestmentsthatinvolvecommunityorfarmersgroups,ornon-governmentalorganizations(NGOs),hasexpandedrapidlyintherecentpastwhileatthesametime,theapproachtoinvestmentsinruraldevelopmentinAfricahasfundamentallychanged with the adoption of new decentralization and participatory policies bycountries.17. In addition, he emphasized that Governments are transferring responsibilities thatwerepreviouslyheld tocivilsociety.Hestated“It is increasinglyrecognizedthat thesecommunities can play a very significant role in the implementation of developmentprojects and programmes in order to achieve greater economy and efficiency, and toensurefairness.”TheProcurementPolicyforesees2keyrolestobeplayedbycommunitygroups: i) Involvement in execution of CommunityBased Investment Projects (CBIPs),andExercisingkeyresponsibilities,ensuringtransparencyandaccountability.18.Pastexperiencesuggeststhatprojectstendtobemoresustainableandyieldhigherreturnswhentheyinvolvethosetheyareintendedtohelp.Thereareseveralbenefitsforinvolvingcommunitiesinprocurement,whichincludeenhancingcommunityownershipand generating employment and economic opportunities. Where it is agreed that thecommunitywillconducttheprocurement,theBorrowerandtheBankmustarrangeforprocurementtrainingof thecommunity.TheBankmayalsorecommendnocommunityinvolvementincomplexprocurementactivities. 4
BankandCSOExpectations
Bogui N’drin Elysée Pégard CSO Cote d’Ivore
19. The presentation of the Bank expectations began by first clarifying the purpose ofconducting the regional consultation, which is to ‘refresh’ the Bank framework forenhancedengagementwithCSOs in linewiththeHi5s.Also, toelaborate theAfDB-CSOActionPlantosetupthestructurefortheenhancedpartnershiptodelivertheHigh5s.Mrs.ZénebTouré,PrincipalCivilSocietyEngagementOfficerattheBank,presentedtheexpectations,andexplainedthat theBankexpectsthatCSOscanenter indialoguewiththe Bank on strategic priority areas: Energy/climate change, Agriculture, and Jobs forYouth.TheBankexpectsthatCSOscanworkwiththemtodefineandidentifycontextualactions where CSOs can contribute to deliver the Bank’s development agenda. Sheencouraged and stressed that CSOs and the AfDB should reach a consensus onimplementation modalities by the end of the consultation. In addition, the AfDB-CSOcommitteewasahighlydiscussedtopiconhowitneedstobe‘revamped’withnewTermsof References and consolidate institutional mechanisms for increased participation ofCSOs. 5
Mrs.Zeneb Toure,PrincipalCivilSocietyOfficer,AfDB20.Asequallyimportant,expectationsfromCSOswerealsopresented,byMr.MamadouGoita, member of the AfDB-CSO committee. Mr. Goita expressed main areas that CSOexpectfromcollaboratingwiththeBank:
• Banktakesintoaccountthediscussionsinconsultations;• Createstransparentandreliableconditions,sothatcivilsocietyplaysitsfull
roleintheimplementationofprojectsandotheractivities;• TheBankensurescoherencebetweenthevisionandstrategy;• Theimplementationofinnovativeexpertise,throughCSOsandpromotionof
PanAfrican/localproducts;• Providingeconomic,politicalandfinancialsupport.
21.FinancialsupportishighlyexpectedfromsomeCSOswheretheysuggestedofcreatingamechanismforfinancingCSOsincountrieswhereprojectsareinlinewiththeHigh5sandBankstrategy. 6
PresentationofThreestrategies–Energy,AgricultureandJobsforYouth
Mr.SambaKamara,ChiefRegionalOfficer,AfDB
22. Three of the five priorities set by theAfricanDevelopmentBank (AfDB) as part ofitsTen Year Strategywere at the centre of discussions between representatives of theinstitutionandmembersofWestAfricancivilsociety.23.High-priorityissuesincludingaccesstoenergy,transformingAfricanagricultureandimproving thequality of life for thepeopleofAfrica through job creation foryouth, inadditiontotheindustrializationandintegrationofAfrica,wasthesubjectofpresentationanddebatesbetweenrepresentativesofWestAfricancivilsocietyandtheAfDBinDakar.24. Three Bank sectorial representatives presented each strategy, Mr. RaymondKitandala, an energy expert from ONEC, Energy, Environment and Climate ChangeDepartment; Mr. Hatem Fellah, a principal Agronomist, OSAN, Agriculture and Agro-industriesdepartment;andMrs.GinetteNzau,DivisionManagerfromOSHD,HumanandSocialDevelopmentandcoordinatoroftheJobsforYouthinitiativeprogram. 7
Energy25.Mr.KitandalasharedabackgroundonthesectorofenergyandconsumptioninAfrica,presenting a table with consumption annually by person in kWh, comparing Africancountriestoothercountries. HeexplainedtheobjectivesbehindtheNewDealonEnergythatisaroundapartnershipthatismotivatedbytheambitiousgoalofensuringuniversalaccesstoelectricityby2025.Thereisadesiretounitealleffortsbeingmadetoachievethisambitiousgoal,andthisiswhereCSOscomein. Oneofthemainobjectivestoachievethis deal is to assist African countries to strengthen their policies, regulations andgovernance in energy sectors. Another is to finance access to electricity programsdedicated to the communities that are at the bottom of the social pyramid, as thesecommunitiesaretheonesmostaffected.26.Mr.Kitandalanotedthatthereisanincreaseintheavailabilityoffundingtopromotethe development of organizations to electricity projects and off-grid. CSOs were veryresponsivetothispresentationandmanybroughtuptheissueofsustainableenergyandsolar panels. Some CSO representatives added that they should be involved in theresearchandidentificationoftheneedsofthecommunitybeforedesignandrefiningoftheproject.Agriculture26.Mr.HatemFellahpresentedtheFeedforAfricastrategy. HestatedthatagricultureremainsamajorsourceofincomeinAfrica;however,untappedpotentialhasresultedinpersistentpovertyanddeteriorating foodsecurity.Collaboratingwithpartners suchasCSOscanincreaseproductivity, investmentinhardandsoftinfrastructure;improvetheagribusinessenvironmentandmore.Theexploitingofnewtechnologiesandmechanismsforincreasedagriculturefinanceisalsopartoftheagriculturaltransformation.27.Theinvolvementofcivilsocietyremainspossibleatalllevelsaccordingtothenatureandcapacityoftheorganization,whichcaninfluencenationalandregionalpoliciesandtake practical decisions. The Feed Africa strategy was validated by the majority ofministers of agriculture and finance ministers, and after broad consultation withstakeholdersincludingCSOs.Mr.FellahstressedthatCSOshaveanopportunityintheseflagship programs specifically in pipeline development, knowledge and advocacy andprogrammeimplementation.JobsforYouth28.TheDivisionManagerfortheSocialandHumanDevelopmentDepartment,Mrs.Nzau,who is also coordinating the Jobs for Youth Strategy initiative, presented the strategyhighlighting that Africa’s growing youth population could lead to significant economicgrowth,but youthunemployment can slowdown thisprogression.Without systematicchange,50%ofAfricanyouthwouldbeunemployed, inactive, ordiscouragedby2025.Currently31%ofyouthareemployedanddiscouraged.Shestressedthe importanceofpartnershipswithCSOstohelptacklethischallenge. 8
29. Successful partnerships with CSOs can improve the implementation process, thedesignofprograms,knowledgesharing,andfunding.Thecostsandconsequencesofyouthunemployment are significantly high. Moreover, three strategic levers can tacklethesechallenges: Integration, Innovationand Investment.Thestrategy, justas theFeedAfricaandNewdealonEnergy,was inspiredby theOuagadougouDeclaration(AU),SDG(UN)andtheAfricanYouthCharter(UN),justnamingafew.30. Following the presentation, a 45-minute sessionwas dedicated for CSOs to discussand ask questions. An issue on capacity development was highly brought up. Onerepresentative asked, “While the Bank creates training/capacity building institutions inthe countries,howcanCSOspartnerwith theBank from the start andstay co-owners?’Khady Fall Tall, the president of the Association des femmes de l'Afrique de l'Ouest(AFAO),theWestAfricanWomen’sAssociation,expressedherinterestinseeingtheAfDBscreen and identify civil society organisations that can help achieve the five prioritiesoutlinedinitsten-yearplan.PresentationoftheRegionalon-goingandpipelineprojectsinWestAfrica
Mr.RaymondKitandalaandCSOBeninandSenegal
31.Mr.SambaKamara,officerresponsibleforregionaloperationspresentedtheregionsongoingandpipelineprojectsinWestAfrica.Mr.Kamarastatedthatfrom1964to2015,atotalof4,974operationswereapprovedfor89.733billionUC/125billionUSDollarsontheAfricancontinent.InWestAfrica,1125operationswereapprovedforatotalamountof 11.331 billion UC/14.145 billion US Dollars. While the Bank has three differentwindowsoffunding,ADBwindow,ADFandNTF(NigeriaTrustFund),therearedifferentgranteligibilitywithcriteriaforeachone.82percentofinvestmentsinWestAfricaareinthe public sector. Within this sector, 52 percent is dedicated to infrastructure. In theprivatesector,themajorityofinvestmentsarededicatedtotransportation. 9
32. Currently, there are 896 projects in the pipeline for the West African region. Inaddition,hestatedthatcountrystrategiesaimtoimplementtheBank’sten-yearstrategy(2013-2022) and the regional integration strategy. They aim also to developinfrastructure; improve governance; contribute to inclusive growth; and promote thetransitiontoaninclusivegreeneconomicgrowth.4.Breakoutsessions
BreakoutsessiononEnergy
32. The breakout sessions commenced on Day 2 and lasted throughout the day. Theobjectives of the sessions are to explore how engagement with civil society, can helpimprovetherelevance,design,implementationandevaluationoftheBankoperationsinthe threesectors,and themodalitiesofCSOengagement. Thereportsof thebreakoutgroupsarepresentedinannex1.BreakoutsessiononEnergyModerator:Mr.SecouSarr,ENDAEnergie,SenegalRapporteur:Mr.MomarNdao,LumiereSynergieDéveloppement,Senegal33.Duringthissession,itwasexpressedbysomerepresentativesofCSOstoinvolvethecivil society in the process of identification and evaluation, specifically in identifyingenergyneedsandrisks thatexist in thecommunity.MostCSOs felt that theyshouldbeinvolvedintheenvironmentalandsocialimpactassessmentoftheBank—toidentifytheright beneficiaries and affected communities. It was highlighted that it is crucial toconsiderhowtheprojectcanprotectvulnerablegroupsthroughoutallthestagesoftheBank’sprojectcycle,andminimizetheenvironmentalandclimateimpact.Toreinforcethispoint,aCSOstatedthatthecivilsocietycouldstronglycollaboratewiththe Bank in communication, advocacy and education of a certain issue, such as cleancookingandbestpractices,tothetargetedcommunities.
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BreakoutsessiononAgricultureModerator:Mr.OusseiniOueodrago,fromROPPA,BurkinaFasoRapporteur:Mrs.FatmaBenRejeb,PAFO(PanAfricanFamersOrganisation)andMr.ZakariaSambakhé,ActionAid,Senegal34.RegardingtheelementsofthecasestudythatwaspresentedbyMr.HatemFellah,suchas the abandoning of rural areas, and food products that are not supplied by Africanproducers,CSOshighlightthattheyshouldrevisit,analyzeandpromotebestpracticestocapitalizeandfocusoninnovationstomeetnewchallengesandmaximizepoliciesinthecontext of this study. Itwas highlighted that CSO shoulduse their communication andadvocacyinpromotingpanAfricanvalues.35. In addition, CSOs suggested to have the possibility to communicate and consultcountry officeswhen designing and refiningpotential projects. For example,Mr. KomiAbitor,DirectorofNGOETD,fromTogo,wasinvitedbytheBank’scountryofficefortwomeetings in the agricultural sector. Following this consultation, their organizationwasinvolved in the project development. Therefore, the communication between countryoffices and CSOs is essential, in order for more efficient and effective approach ofinvolvingrelevantCSOsinprojectimplementation.
HeleneDessioEpseGnionsaheCSOCoted’Ivoire
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BreakoutsessiononJobsforYouthModerator: Mrs. Omolara T. Balogun, Head, Policy Influencing andAdvocacy,WACSI,Accra,GhanaRapporteur:Mr.IsaacAmpomah,ConcernHealthEducationProject,GhanaMrs.MarielleMDegboe,ReseauxOuestAfricainDesJeunes,FemmesLeadersduBenin36. In the Jobs for Youth session, CSOs felt that therewas a need for holistic and all-inclusiveCSOdatabaseandkeyactorsforreviewsofstrategic plansthatinvolvetheyouthand concerned stakeholders. CSOs highlighted that the Bank should collaborate withcountrythinktanksthatcanprovidetheBankwithresearch,facts,anddata.Inaddition,theissueoncapacitydevelopmentwashighlydiscussedduringthesession,whereCSOsstressed that the Bank should strengthen technical and operational capacity needs ofCSOstoensurefollowuponcountrystrategyafteritslifecycle,andtomeasureprojectsusing performance based appraisals. TheBank should consider broad consultation ofyouth-based and youth-led NGOs in policymaking processes—specifically when itconcerns youth. One representativementioned that itwouldbenecessary to intensifyongoing agricultural support project and create sensitization programmes to promoteyouthinvolvementagro-businessandenergy,toscaleupemploymentavenues.
IsaacAmpomahCSOGhana
5.ConsensusandNextStepTheexperiencetheBankandCSOshavesharedhasbeenrewarding.Mr.NoelKulemeka,ManageroftheGender,WomenandCivilSocietyDepartmentstatedthefollowingareaswheretheBankshallbefocusingtomoveforward:• Improving theway the Bank has communicatedwith CSOs, whichwill require
Banksstaffbeingorientedtocommunicatebetter.• ThereisneedfortheBanktoshareimportantdocumentssuchaspolicies,
strategiesandother topicalpapers,basedon the feedback fromCSOs, fromthequestionnaireandinternaldiscussions.ThiswillalsoapplytohowtheBankwouldaccessinformationaboutactivitiesthatCSOsareengagedinatcountryandregionallevels.
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• It is the Bank’s expectation that CSOs will disseminate the outcomes of theseconsultationstotheirconstituentsandotherpartnerCSOs.
• The Bank recommends that CSOs register their NGO/CBO onto the register ofconsultantsandconsultingfirms,whichisnecessaryifCSOswanttobehiredtorenderserviceswiththeBank.TheplatformisonAfDB’swebsiteanditisknownasDACON.
• TheBankwillconsidercarryingoutmoreOpenDaysatcountrylevel,resourcespermitting.
• TheBankwillsharewithallparticipantsalldocumentsthathavebeenpresentedduringtheworkshop.
• TheBankwilldistributetheToRsfortheAfDB/CSOCommitteeandgivefeedbackonthewayforward.
Closingremarks37.Toconcludethisfirstseriesofconsultations,Ms.MariaMulindi,SeniorAdvisortothePresidentonCivilSocietyandCommunityBasedorganisations,closedtheworkshopbythankingCSOsfortheirparticipation.ShecommendedtheBankfortheeffortsmade toestablishaworkingrelationshipwithcivilsocietyandexpectsthatcivilsocietydoesthesame. Mrs.Mulindihighlightedthat the recommendationsandconcernssharedby theCSOsduringtheconsultationaretakenintoconsiderationtorevise,designanddeveloptheinstrumentstoputinplaceforafruitfulpartnershipbetweentheBankandCSOs.6.EvaluationandConclusion38. Overall, the Dakar consultation with West African CSOs was a success, havingparticipantsfromallregionalWestAfricancountries,representtheirorganizationsintherespectivecountriesandtakingpartindiscussionandknowledgesharing. Thebreakoutsessions capitalised on ways in which CSOs can intervene; and came out withrecommendationsonmethodsandbestpracticestousetoassureasuccessfulpartnershipbetweentheBankandCSOs.There are practices that should be strengthen by putting in place strong action plans,capitalizing on the good practices and setting out the principles and values for thecollaborationbetweentheBankandCSOs.39.Approximately90%ofCSOsweresatisfiedwiththeirexperienceduringtheregionalconsultationandfoundituseful.Meanwhile,theysuggestedthattheBankshouldimprovecommunicationwithCSOsby sendingmore information toCSOs in advance. Theyalsosuggestedimprovingtheguidelineandtemplatesforthebreakoutsessions.Finally,thisfirstregionalworkshopinWestAfricawasalearningexperienceasitservedasacasestudyfortheforthcomingregionalconsultations.
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Annex1: Breakoutsessionpresentations
BreakoutSession–Energie:Model1-PROJETPOURMAPPERL’ENGAGEMENTDELABANQUEAVECLASOCIETECIVILE
LeDéveloppementetl’Appuid’unProjetd’Energie
Typed’ActivitéEngagementaveclasociétécivile
Activités Résultatsattendus Facteursàprendreenconsidération
Partaged’informations ! Réuniond’échangesetd’informations! Restitutionpourlargediffusiondel’informationauniveaudes
OSCdesprojetsdanslepipeline! Partiesprenantesdesconsultationsrégulièresaucoursde
l'exécutionduprojet!
• Informationsurl’agendad’élaborationduDSPpartagéeparlegouvernement
• Lesbesoinsénergétiquesdes
communautéssontidentifiésetévaluésenpartenariataveclesOSC
Lanécessitédeprotégerlesgroupesvulnérablesetminimiserl'impactenvironmental
Consultation ! Séancedetravailaveclasociétécivile! Rencontreaveclescommunautésàlabase! Actiondecommunicationetdeplaidoyeràl’endroitde
touteslespartiesprenantes! OrganisationdeconcertationentrelaBADle
GouvernementetlaS.C.! ParticipationdelaSCdanslasupervisiondesprojets
Adhésionetappropriationduprojetparlescommunautésvalidées
Identificationdesrisquesetmesuresd’accompagnement
Lespartenariatsstratégiquessontstabilisésouidentifiés
Lesbesoinsdescommunautéssontprisencompte
CommentairesBénéficiaires
! Participeràlarevuedesrésultatsdesétudes! Contribueràlacollectedesdonnées! Examendesmécanismesdemiseenœuvre! Servird’interfaceentrelescommunautésetlesacteurspolitiques
etPTF
! EntréedesOSCdanslaconceptiondesprojetsénergétiques
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ParticipationSociétéCivile:
! Participeràl’élaborationdesTDRsdesétudes! effectueruneanalysedespartiesprenantes! sélectionnerlespartiesprenantesclé! veuilleràcequelescommunautésaffectéessoientbien
représentéslorsdelaconceptionetdel'exécutiondesprojets
Gouvernementagenced'exécutionreconnaîtlerôledelasociétécivileetacceptedefournirdesfondsàlasociétéciviledanslecadreduprojetdelaBAD.lesOSCsontreprésentatives desbénéficiaires
SCDéveloppementdesCapacités
• assurerlerenforcementdescapacitésdesOSCdansledomainedel’énergiedanslapréparationduportefeuilledeprojets
• utiliserd'autresOSClocalesourégionalespourformerles
OSCdanslescommunautésaffectéesparleprojet• Valoriserl’expertisedesOSCdelarégion• Assurerlagestionetladiffusiondes
connaissances/pratiques/évidences
• DesmesuresspécifiquesvisantàrenforcerlescapacitésdesOSCsontincorporéesdansleprojet
(parexemple,lesOSClocalessontforméspourentreprendrelesuivi-évaluationdesprojetsénergétiquesParexemplelajeunesselocalereçoitdesformationspour installeretentretenirlessystèmesénergétiquesdomestiques,etc.)
AutonomisationCommunautaire
• Ciblerlesservicesénergétiquespourlesactivitésproductivesconnexesauprojetréseauxdanslaconception
• Inciteràlamiseàl’échelledessolutionsénergétiquesinnovantes
• ImpliquerlesOSCdanslamiseenœuvredesprojets
• Capacitationdesgroupescibles(jeunes,femmes
• Participationdescommunautésdanslesmécanismesderèglementdesdifférendsoumécanismederégulationàl’échellelocaleesteffective
• Expertisesurlessystèmesénergétiquesdomestiquessont
renforcés
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Mécanismesdepriseenchargedereclamations
• ConceptionaveclasociétéciviledeMécanismesderecourspourlesprojets
• Aideràlamédiationpourlescompensations/indemnisation
• Trouverunaccordsurlaconceptiondessystèmesde
règlementdesplaintes
• Desespacespourlamédiationsontmisenplaceauxniveauxlesplusappropriés
• Touteslesparties
prenantesd'accordsurlesmécanismesderecoursdesgrief
• Pourexamplelesreprésentantsdescommunautéslocalesparticipantactivementdanslesmécanismesderèglementdesdifférendsetsontmandatésàfournirdesfeed-backàl'agenced'exécutionsurlesquestionstouchantlacommunautélocale.
Suiviparunetiercepartie
• S’accorderavecl'agenced'exécutionquelesuividestiersferapartiedelaconceptionduprojet
• RecruterdesOSCàcapacitésuffisantepourassurerlesuivi
desindicateursd’impactsdemanièrerégulière
• Discuterdesrésultatsdel'exerciceTPMaveclescommunautésaffectées
• Unsystemedesuiviparticipatifdesimpactsduprojetsest
opérationnel
• Lesinformations sontmisesàdispositionetdiscutésaveccommuntieslocauxsurunebaserégulière
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ArticulationEnergieetlesautresdimensions
• SensibiliserlesOSCsurladimensiontransversaledel’énergie(rôlesdel’énergiedansl’agriculture,lacréationd’emploispourlesjeunesetlesfemmes,l’industrialisation)
• servird’organismedeveuilleetdeplaidoyerpourlaprise
encomptedesservicesénergétiquesdèslaconception
• Organiserdesateliersd’échangeentrelegouvernementetlaBADsurl’approcheEnergieNexus
• Formerlesacteursdesterritoiresàcomprendrelesliensentrel’énergieetlesautressecteurs
• Lapriseencomptede
ladimensiontransversaledel’énergiedansleDPSestassurée
• Leportefeuilledeprojets
paysconsidèrel’énergiecommeétantunoutilauservicedesautresComposantesduTop5
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Modele2:LeDéveloppementetl’Appuid’unProjetd’Energie
MAPPING:ENJEUXETLEÇONSEnjeux/Leçons1
a.Decrisl’enjeux/Leçons Compense/indemnisation
b.Sienjeux:Fournirunesolutionpossible;Quiabesoindeprendredesmesures;etàQuelmomentl'actionnécessaire
Elaborationetapplication inclusivedesrèglesdecompensationéquitableparlegouvernementavantle
démarrageduprojetc.Sileçon:prièredenoterdansquelsautresprojets/circonstances/etccetteleçons’appliquerait
Enjeux/Leçons2 a.Decrisl’enjeux/Leçons Consentementpréalable,libre,etéclairéb.Sienjeux:fournirunesolutionpossible;Quiabesoindeprendredesmesures;etàQuelmomentl'actionnécessaire
Mettreenplacedesplateformesdedialoguepolitiquesurlesenjeuxdesprojetsénergétiques
c.Sileçon:prieredenoterdansquelsautresprojets/circonstances/etccetteleçons’appliquerait
Enjeux/Leçons3
a.Leçons Entreprenariat,capacitation(projetréseauCI)b.Sienjeux:fournirunesolutionpossible;Quiabesoindeprendredesmesures;etàQuelmomentl'actionnécessaire
c.Sileçon:prieredenoterdansquelsautresprojets/circonstances/etccetteleçons’appliquerait
Pourlesprojetsd’infrastructuresénergétiquesàl’échellelocale(électrificationrurale),nationaleetrégionale
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BreakoutSession:Agriculture
Modèle1:Projetpourcartographierl’engagementdelaBanqueaveclaSociétéCivile
Etapes ducycledeprojet
Typed’ActivitéEngagementaveclaSC
Activité
Résultatsattendus Facteursàprendreenconsidération
Formulationetconceptionduprojet
Partaged’informations
S’assurerquelesinformationssurlastratégiedelaBanque soient disponibles Lesautrespartiesprenantes(OSC,communautés,etc.)fournissentlesinformationsnécessaires Partaged’informationsurlazoneduprojetetsurlesinterventionsmajeuresaveclespopulations Connaitrelesrôlesetresponsabilitésdesdifférentespartiesprenantes
Comment Miseenplaced’uncomitédeconcertation Participationdespopulations,OSC aucomitédepilotageduprojet Fairedemanièreindépendantedesétudespourfournirlesinfosutilesauxprojets
Lescommunautéss’approprientleprojet
Consultation
Utilisationd’outilsadaptésauxdifférentespartiesprenantes Partagerlesmodalitésinstitutionnellesduprojet Utilisationdesradioscommunautairespourconsulterlespopulations
Recueillirlespropositionsderéajustementsduprojet Unemeilleureimplicationetappropriationduprojet
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Commentaires
bénéficiairesOrganisationd’enquêtedeperception,étudesdecas,publireportage,etc.
Propositionsderéajustementsduprojet Durabilitéduprojet Renforcerleréseautage
ParticipationSC Prendrepartauprocessusdeprisededécision Capitaliseretdocumenterlesacquisduprojet Constituerunealerte
Miseenœuvreduprojet
Partaged’informations Sensibilisationdespopulationssurl’étatd’avancementduprojetetutilisationdesoutilsdisponibles Productionderapportssurl’étatd’avancementduprojet
renforcementdescapacitésdelaSC
Sur laprotectiondel’environnementetenévaluationdel’impactenvironnementaletensuiviévaluationàdifférentsniveaux Identificationdesattentesdespopulationssurle projet Penseraussiàrenforcerlescapacitésdesautrespartiesprenantessurlesprocéduresdepassationdemarché Organisationdesessionsd’informationetlerenforcementdelastructuration
Permettreàlasocieteciviled’êtrepluscompétente Unemeilleureefficacitédanslamiseenœuvre Renforcelaparticipation
Autonomisationcommunautaire
Renforcementdescapacités despopulationssurlesmodalitésd’acquisitioncommunautaire Renforcementtechniquesurlagestiondesouvragescommunautairessurla gestionfinancièreetorganisationnelle
Renforcementdelacohésionsociale Transparencedanslagestion Meilleurepriseenchargedesactivitésduprojet
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Faciliterdeséchangesinteractifsentreles
différentsmembresdescommunautés danslagestionlocale Renforcementdescapacitésdanslagestiondesconflitsliésàlagestiondesressourcesnaturelles
Renforcementdelaqualitédesprestations Assurerl’atteintedesobjectifsentermesdedurabilité
Mécanismesdepriseenchargederéclamations
Redynamiseroumettreenplaceuncomitédeveilleetd’alertequialacharged’informerlecomitédepilotage
Assurerunemeilleuregouvernanceduprojet L’existenced’unmeilleurenvironnementdetravailentrelesdifférentespartiesprenantes Minimiserlesrisquesdeconflits
EvaluationPost-projet
Partaged’informations Mécanismesdeprise
enchargederéclamations
Suiviparunetiercepartie
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BreakoutSession-AgricultureModele2:MAPPING-ENJEUXETLEÇONS
Enjeux/Leçons1
a.Décrisl’enjeu/Leçons Laparticipationdelasociétécivileestnécessairepourréduirelesrisquesdanslamiseenœuvredesprojetsb.Sienjeux:Fournirunesolutionpossible;Quiabesoindeprendredesmesures;etàQuelmomentl'actionnécessaire
Mesuresd’accompagnementpourpermettreunemeilleurecompréhensiondesrôlesetresponsabilitésdanslecadred’unrapportéquilibrémaisdifférencié
c.Sileçon:prièredenoterdansquelsautresprojets/circonstances/etc.cetteleçons’appliquerait
Enjeux/Leçons2
a.Décrisl’enjeu/Leçons Ladiversitédesorganisations delasociétécivileconstitueunerichessepourlaréussitedesprojetsdelaBAD maisaussicomportedesdéfis àplusieurs niveaux
b.Sienjeux:fournirunesolutionpossible;Quiabesoindeprendredesmesures;etàQuelmomentl'actionnécessaire
Clarificationdesrôlesetresponsabilitéspouratteindrelesrésultats entenantcomptedescapacitéstechniqueset humaines maisaussidelaspécificitédesunsetdesautres
c.Sileçon:prièredenoterdansquelsautresprojets/circonstances/etc.cetteleçons’appliquerait
Enjeux/Leçons3
a.Décrisl’enjeu/Leçons Proposercipossibleb.Sienjeux:fournirunesolutionpossible;Quiabesoindeprendredesmesures;etàQuelmomentl'actionnécessaire
c.Sileçon:prièredenoterdansquelsautresprojets/circonstances/etccetteleçons’appliquerait
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Breakoutsession:EmploipourlesJeunesModele1:
PROJECT CSE MAPPING Case studies and activities recommendations to work with A f D B moving forward to create JOBS for the Youth
No. TYPEOFACTIVITIY CONSULTATIONNEEDS INPUTSONDESIGN
AND
OPTIONSBYCSOS
HowCSOsCanHelp
AfDBIMPLEMENTPROJECT
MONITORINGPLANS
ANDACTIONS
1 DevelopmentofCountrystrategydocumentsandRegionala n d s u b -regionaldocuments
ExtensiveInvolvementofCSOsincountry,regionalandsubregionalconsultations
NeedforHolisticandallinclusiveCSO’s databaseandkey actorsfor reviews ofallstrategic plansinvolving keystakeholdersand the youth
The needto also reviewotherdevelopment strategicdocumentto integratekeyconcerns inthe formulationand appraisals of strategicdocuments
SetoutclearguidelinesforengagementforparticipationandensurecredibilityofCSOs
ConductkeychecksofCSOsusingregisteredstatusandcompetencewithkeygovernmentministriesandorganizedcoalitions
Useresearchinstitutionstoalsoget moreinformation on CSOparticipation
Work with CSOs with relevant capacity to make technical input into the strategy development process.
CSO think tanks can provide the bank with relevant data, research report that are useful for the banks I its engagement
Build the capacity of identified CSOs with expertise and key actors on the ground to implement youth sensitive job creation programs
Review existing database of CSO compiled by the bank
Use existing national youth councils to work with CSOs in the
Assess the capacity needs of CSOs in project monitoring
Strengthen technical and operational capacity need of the CSOs to ensure follow up country strategy after its life cycle
Build CSOs capacity to measure country strategic funded project using performance base appraisals
database of the Bank
2 Policies-(AfDB)policydirectivesandsectorial strategies
ConsiderCSOsinputsinpolicyreviews as a criticalfeedbackon behalf oftheyouth in the3priority areas.
Considerbroadconsultationofyouth-basedandyouth-ledNGOsinpolicymakingprocesses—specificallywhenitconcernsyouth.
Createawareness(toyouthconstituencies)onthebankpoliciesandrestructurearoundtheHi5sandthekeythreepriority
Ensureanenablingenvironmentforyouth-ledCSOsparticipateinthebankspolicyandstrategyreviewsessions
Engagemedia(traditionalandnewmedia)platformstodisseminatethebankspoliciesandstrategyusingyouthfultoolsi.e.facebook,twitter,locallanguagesetc.
Assist the bank to disseminate, sensitise, and popularize the banks policies on youth to the local populations as well as build ownership
Build capacity of CSOs on the banks’ policies and strategies to support youth understanding on banks strategies and policies
Increase awareness and information sharing on the banks new policy – Hi5s and
3 priority areas.
Work with think tanks and youth-led NGOs to monitor banks activities and policy related actions.
3 ProjectandPrograms
Ghana
Nigeria
Benin
BurkinaFaso
Senegal
Liberia
Guinea
(Recommendations)
Adoptopencontractinginformationandsystemstotrackinfrastructuralandagriculturalprogramsincountries
Increasepeople’sassesstoinformationonthebanks’fundedprogramsandprojectsatcountryand/orregionallevel
Youth-ledorganisations,hubsandassociationsatcountryorregionallevelsshouldbeconsultedtoinfluencethebanksentrepreneurshipsprogrammesincollaboration
Shareandeducatetheyouthonprojectappraisalreportfornecessaryengagementandadvocate.
EngagewithstructuredCSOstoleverageimpacttoADB’spartnersonspecificproject
Createplatformstopromotepublic-privatepartnershipwithCSOstoscaleupjobprovisionfor
Engage CSOs to share information on banks project and programmes
Identify and map out innovative job creation projects peculiar to each country
Collaborate with CSOs to identify relevant donors to mobilize and share resources
Collaborate with CSO think- tanks to conduct comprehensive research and generate disaggregated data on
CSOs should take ownership of the Banks’ EYE-index (Enable Youth Employment Index) and the innovation lab that will be put on the e-platform
Develop standard evaluation systems for monitoring the banks youth-centered programmes
Develop innovative monitoring systems using social accountability tools
Use organized CSOs
withrelevantCSOs
Regularconsultationandinformationdisseminationofongoingprojectwithvariousstakeholders
Intensifyongoingagriculturalsupportprojectandcreatesensitizationprogrammestopromote youthinvolvementagro-businessand energy,toscaleupemployment avenues
youth.
BanksshoulddeepenrelationshipwithCSOstoscaleupinternship,coachingandmentorshipopportunitiesforyouthasawayofpreparingthemforemploymentacrosssectorsandinthebankspriorityareas.
Launchprogrammesthatseektoreduceyouthurbanisation
youth employment and urbanisation
platforms and credible database to track in- country projects on the ground
Involve CSOs on the environmental and social impact assessment of the bank—to identify beneficiaries and affected people.
Annex2–Speeches
Speech1:Welcoming-Mr.AdalbertNshimyumuremyiResidentRepresentative,AfDB,Senegal
Dearmembersandpartnersofcivilsociety,DearcolleaguesfromMedia,
DearColleagues,
Distinguishedguests
Goodmorning; I amhonoured toattend this firstCivil Society regionalconsultationandsincerelywish to thank the Government and people of Senegal for hosting theWest Africa CSO RegionalConsultation workshop. I would also like to welcome our guests joining us from media. Yourcontributionsareequallyvaluable,aswechartanewpathtowardsajointapproachtoacceleratingthedevelopmentofAfrica,aContinentwithperhapsthegreatestgrowthpotentialtodayanywhereon the globe. The African Development Bank has always served as a catalyst to unleash thatpotential.NoonedevelopmentBankcangoitaloneinfacingthechallengesahead, intodeliveronthe promise of inclusive and green growth for Africa. The Bank is sharpening its focus on fivepriorityareas in thecomingyears. We in this regardarecallingonyou togiveusyour inputandengagementintheseareas.Letmebrieflysummarizethemhere:
• LIGHTUPANDPOWERAFRICA:throughtheNewDealonEnergy• FEEDAFRICA:Wewant tomakeAfrica self-sufficient in foodproduction, by transforming
theagriculturesectorfromsubsistencetoageneratorofjobs• INDUSTRIALIZEAFRICA:willhelpAfricancountriesmoveupglobalvaluechains.Weaimto
diversify our economies, reduce our reliance on primary commodities, and build up ourindustries.
• INTEGRATEAFRICA:Regionalvaluechainsactaspringboardtoglobalvaluechains• IMPROVEQUALITYOFLIFE:Theultimateaimofeconomicdevelopment is to improve the
livesofallthepeopleofAfrica.
These challenges are compounded by the pressing need to achieve the sustainable developmentgoalsforthecontinent.Wemustmakesuregrowthaffectsallpopulations.WhatisclearisthatthewayforwardtomeetingallthesechallengeswillrequireanewpartnershipbetweentheBankandcivil society, and a whole new way of working that also involves closer collaboration with theprivatesectorandinstitutionstofindinnovativesolutionsandexecutingthem.ThisinanutshellisthereasonfortheconsultationwithCSOsacrossthecontinent.
Dear Civil society organisations’ representatives, we need your ideas and your greaterinvolvement.We need your specialized knowledge, your close tieswiththecommunity,andyourabilitytocommunicateandtransmitouractivities.Workingtogether,wecanharnesscomparativeadvantage, deliver bigger results, and design smarter projects with more effective outcomes. Byfindingouthowwecancomplementeachother,wecansavemoneyandstaffing,andoffergreatercommunity satisfaction from our projects and programs. We want to strike more and betterpartnershipswithcivilsocietyorganizations.ThisisconsistentwiththeobjectivesoftheBank’sCSOEngagement Framework, which we developed with your consent and full collaboration. The AfDB islooking toyou tohelp strengthenourmechanism forparticipationandcoordination toachievebetterresults. 26
Your attendance here powerfully shows it is time to join togetherwith strong resolve to solvethesechallenges.Giventhepressureondonorfunds,itisallthemoreurgentweworktogethertoaccessfundsandaddressoverlaps.Our joint mission for the 3 coming days will be to identify points of agreement on areas ofcollaboration. Issues and tools for engagement relevant to the Bank’s agenda on these threeinitiatives.Ladies and gentlemen, I am confidentwewill haveproductive talks onhowbest to achieveourcommon objectives.We need your support and I am confident that togetherwe can deliver onthesesharedgoals.Thankyou.
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Speech2:Opening-Mr.NoelKulemeka,Manager
ColleaguesandpartnersfromtheCivilSocietycommunityinWesternAfrica
ColleaguesfromtheAfricanDevelopmentBankinAbidjan,SenegalandotherFieldOffices
MembersfromtheMedia
DistinguishedLadiesandGentlemen
It isanhonortobepartofthisCivilSocietyOrganizationsConsultationworkshop.LetmebeginbythankingtheBankOfficeinSenegalforhostingusinthisveryimportantevent.Letmealsowelcomeyou to this gathering,whichmarks thebeginningof a series of5 consultationworkshops thatwilltakeplaceacrossthesub-regionsofthecontinent.ThisalsomarksthebeginningoffulfillingwhatthePresident of the African Development Bank Group, Dr. Adesina committed us to at the AnnualGeneralmeetingsinLusakathatweneedtodelivermoreforAfrica,faster,andatscale;andthatthiscanonlybeachievedifweworkinclosepartnershipswithotherstakeholders,particularlythecivilsociety.
UnderthecurrentPresident’sleadership,theBankhasidentifiedfivepriorityareasoffocus,whichwecall theHigh5s.Theseare“LightupandPowerAfrica.”This isdevelopedon thepremisewherebyover645millionAfricansdonothave access to electricity, 700million gowithout access to cleancookingenergy,and600,000dieeachyear from the indoorpollution that results fromrelianceonbiomassforcooking.ThroughtheNewDealonEnergyforAfricaandtheTransformativePartnershiponEnergy,theBankwishestohelpAfricansachieveuniversalaccesstoenergyby2025.
The second High 5 is “Feed Africa.” Even though Africa has 65% of the world’s arable land, thecontinentcurrentlyspendsover$35billioneachyeartoimportfood.TheBankaimstomakeAfricaself-sufficientinfoodbytransformingtheagriculturesectorfromoneofsubsistencetoonethatisacreatorofjobs,wealthandgrowth.
ThethirdHigh5isto“IndustrializeAfrica.”Africacurrentlyaccountsforjustover2%oftheworld’smerchandise exports, andmanufacturing accounts for just 11%of the continent’s GDP. The Bankwill support private sector and financialmarket development and rapid industrialization to helpAfricamovetothetopofglobalvaluechains.
The fourth High 5 is to “Integrate Africa.” African trade currently accounts for only 2% of globaltrade, and intra-African trade represents only about 16% of that. By contrast, intra-Europe tradeaccounts for69%of allEuropean trade,and intra-Asian trade for53%of allAsian trade.RegionalintegrationiscriticalforboostingeconomicgrowthinAfrica.ThefifthHigh5isto“ImprovetheQualityofLifeforAfricans.”TheBankwillaccelerateinvestmentsineducation, vocational training and skills development. Among its flagships programs is Jobs forAfrica’sYouthInitiative.ThiswillhelpAfricatoturnitsdemographicasset—itsyoungpeople—intoaneconomicdividend.
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Dearcolleagues,youwillallagree that theHigh5sareabold initiative thatpromises todelivergreatbenefits forAfrica’speople.But it is fair toadmit that theonlywaythatwecandeliveronsuch a big agendawill be through collective efforts and a strong collaboration between us, theAfricanDevelopmentBank,andyou,thecivilsociety.Most importantly we need to harness your close ties with the community, your ideas andspecializedknowledge,andyourgreaterinvolvementindeliveringthisprogram.Weneedtoworktogether toexploitourcomparativeadvantages forbigger resultsandeffectiveoutcomes.Hencethe objective of the Bank is to cooperate with CSOs where appropriate, to integrate NGOexperience,knowledge,andexpertiseintoBankoperationstoensuremoreeffectiveachievementofthedevelopmentagenda.Asyoumayhavepickeditfromtheinformationweshared,ourmotiveinthecomingthreedaysisto identify issues, tools and points of agreement on areas of collaboration in three of the fivepriorityareasnamely—accesstoenergy,agriculturaltransformation,andjobsforyouth.As for energy, we take it that more inclusive and holistic approaches, and strengthenedcollaborationwithmajorpartnersandcivilsocietyorganizationswillyieldtheresult.InoureffortstorevolutionizeAfrica’sagriculture,wehopeagriculturewillbeturnedintoabusiness,byraisingproduction and productivity with the aid of technology, creating market structures to absorbincreased production, and ensuring the role to be played by the private sector will scale uppromising enterprises. Finally, creating jobs for Africa’s youth is fundamental for improvingAfricans’qualityoflife.Ladiesandgentlemen,weknowthatamongthecivilsocietyarefoundationsthathaveequalaccessto resources, which put together with what the Bank can leverage would go a long way infinancingtheprojectsandprogramsthatwillhavefarreachingresultsfortheAfricanpeople.TheBankhas,insomecasestheabilitytofund-raiseandtosolicitgrantsthatwouldbeuseddirectlytothe benefit of CSOs especially those CSOs that may require capacity building and institutionalsupport.Itisrecognizedthatascivilsociety,yourstrengthsandcontributionsaremostoftenrelatedtothefield presence, experience in community outreach and social mobilization, and ability tocommunicate clearly and in local languages, all of which enable you to bridge gaps between aproject and the local communities touched by activities we finance. While the Bank inimplementingitsTenYearStrategymayhavefocusedoninfrastructure,therehavebeenoptionsforruralandsocialinfrastructuresuchasruralroads,ruralelectrification,andwatersupplyandsanitation. It also recognizes through the 5th Hi 5 strengthening of rural institutions, access tomicrofinance, small- and medium-sized enterprises, primary health care, and environmentalresourcesmanagement,allofwhicharegearedtowardsimprovingthewellbeingofAfricans..We are equally in recognition of the role the Governments have to play in opening up theplaying field to accommodate CSOs in policy development and project implementation whereCSOsshouldbeseenasreliablecontractorsinprojectimplementation.OftenCSOsarenotcreatedfor financial or material gain, but address concerns such as social and humanitarian issues ofdevelopment, individual and community welfare and well-being, disadvantage, and poverty, aswellasenvironmentalandnaturalresourcesprotection,management,andimprovement.
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ManyprojectsalsoinvolveCBOsastargetgroupsorbeneficiaries,andassuchtheseorganizationscould have a different relationshipwith the Bank as opposed to NGOs coming in as contractorsperforming functions of Coordination, Capacity Building, and Monitoring. In all such casesgovernment ministry or executing agency for the loan has the ultimate say on who does what.Experience from elsewhere shows that competitive bidding raises concerns about cost–qualitytrade-offs,andunderbiddingbysomeNGOswhichisreflectedinimplementationdifficulties.AnotherareawhereNGOscanplayanimportantroleisintechnicalassistanceasameanstoaccessexpertise particularly pertinent to development objectives related to inclusive growth,environmentally sustainablegrowth,goodgovernance,andgenderequity;allofwhichareAfDB’sconcerns. The role of CSOs in enhancing inclusivity of interest to the Bank are such as access toclean and renewable energy, clean cooking stoves, building better understanding and experienceaboutthegenderdimensionsofenergyaccessanduse.TheBankhashadexperienceinengagingCSOsthroughconsultationsattheprojectplanningstagefocusing broadly on stakeholders, interested parties or affected persons. Corporate Policies andStrategies such as the Integrated Safeguards Systems, Bank’s Gender Strategy, country strategypapers,etc.havebenefitedfromfeedbackfromCSOsaswearewitnessingtoday.Inmanyprojects,smoothprogressinresettlementhasalsobenefitedfromtheexperienceofNGOs.What we, therefore, hope to gain from the forthcoming consultations is to gain input to thedevelopmentofanActionPlanforengagingwithCSOsindelivering theHi5s.Thiswill giveusanimprovedunderstandingofhowwecanbetterworkwithcivilsocietytomaketheseaspirationsareality.Finally,ladiesandgentlemen,letmementionthatengagingwithcivilsocietyattheBankhasbecomean issueof institutional importanceasyoumaywitness by the presence of different people fromdifferentdepartmentsof theBank.Wehaveamongus theSeniorAdvisortothePresidentonCSOandCBOs,theManagerfortheflag-shipprogramoncreatingjobsfortheYouth,theManagerfortheProcurement Department, a representative from the General Council and Legal Services, therepresentative from the Compliance and Environmental Safeguards, a representative from theConflictResolutionandMediationUnit,officeof theSpecialEnvoyonGender,representative fromtheregionaldepartment,representativesfromthethreesectoraldepartmentsofenergy,agricultureandhumandevelopment,representativefromourfieldofficesintheregion,themediaandothers.ThisinanutshelltellsthestoryabouttheseriousnessoftheissuesatthehighestlevelsoftheBank.Withthesefewremarks,Ithankyouforyourlistening.
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Speech3:Closingremarks-Ms.MariaMulindi,SeniorAdvisertothePresidentonCivilSocietyandCommunityBasedOrganisations
Distinguishedparticipants
MyColleagues
Ladies andGentlemen:We arenowapproaching the endof our consultations forWesternAfrica, Iwould like to sincerely thankyou for yourparticipation and the open and candid….and sometimesbrutalwaysinwhichwehavedeliberatedandsharedouropinions.Asweindicatedatthebeginningof thediscussions, this is the firstofa seriesofmeetings,whichwill takeus to theendof theyearacrossthecontinent. Ibelieveyouwillagreewithmethatthishasbeena learningprocessanditisthebeginningofalongjourneythatwebelieveweshallwalktogetherintomeetingtheobjectivesoftheBank’sdevelopmentagenda.
OnbehalfofthePresidentoftheAfricanDevelopmentBank,Dr.AkinwumiAdesina,Iwouldliketore-iterate that the Bank, at its highest levels, has taken up the necessity of establishing cordial andeffectiveworkingrelationshipwithcivilsocietyseriouslyandwouldexpectthesamefromyourside.ThevibrancyofourdiscussionsandexchangesareamanifestationthatthiswillbethebeginningofasoundandrewardingpartnershipbetweentheBankandcivilsociety to allow theBank tomeet itsdesireofinclusivegrowthforthepeopleofAfrica.
TheagendainfrontofusisthatofensuringthatthroughtheHigh5’s, TheAfricanDevelopmentBankin Partnership with Africa’s Civil Society allows every African, including the rural populations,experience improved, inclusiveandsustainable livelihoods. I believe,over the last3dayswehaveably put ourprojectstrategiesondisplayanddemonstratedwhatwecandotogether ifwesetourmindstoit. Thebankcannot fulfill itsagendawithoutyou. WehavetoworktogethertomeettheaspirationsoftheAfricanpeople.Wehavetakennoteofyourrequestforinformationsharingaheadofmeetings,inclusionofCSOinthedesigningofcountrystrategypapersandespeciallymoresointhewritingupoftheBankpoliciesandstrategies,andpromisetodobetterinthefuture.
Inmyviewtheobjectivesoftheworkshophavebroadlybeenmet.Wehavelistenedcarefullytoyourobservations,pointsandrecommendationsmadeduringthelastthreedaysandIcanassureyouthatall thesesuggestionsandconcernshavebeenrecordedandwillbereviewedandconsideredaswereviseanddesignanddevelopinstrumentsthatweshallputinplacetoenhanceeffortstoensuretheBankengagescivilsocietyinprojectdesign,implementationandmonitoringandevaluation.Wewillalsobemindfulofyourcommentsaswepreparetheactionplanforengagementoverthenextfewmonths.Ladies and gentlemen, as has been mentioned at different times during the days we have beenhere, let us leave here with a clear understanding of ourdifferentrolesinthedevelopmentfield;theBankisadevelopmentfinancierandmayinmostcasesnotbeabletoassumecertainrolesthatcivilsocietymaywantthemtoplay.Weareaninstitutionthatprovidesfinancingforbothsovereignand non-sovereign envelopes. Your governments are our clients, andworkwith amultiplicity ofagencies that are outsideour sphereof influence or control. But you as civil society, representing,citizens should takeyourplace andraiseyourvoices to redress thesituationwhenauthoritiesareabrogating their responsibilities. This may and should include operations financed by the Bank.Havingsaidthis,pleaserestassuredthatwetakeallrequiredduediligencewhendesigningprojectsandprogramsandensurethatimplementationiscarriedoutincompliancewiththerelevantpoliciesincludingthoseonenvironmentalandsocialsafeguards.Wewouldliketorequestontheotherhand
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thatasyougohometoday,kindlythinkabouthowwecanavoidtheelitecapturewithinCSO.HowdowebothensurethatwearetargetingtherightandrelevantCSOpartners,howdoweensuretheseorganisations are legitimate. Howdowehold themaccountablewhen they are assigned activitiesandtheyfailtomeettheirdeliverables.Colleagues,ourgatheringhereisthebeginningofarelationshipthatshouldthebankhailsasessential;- this is awin-win relationship. Pleasedo nothesitate to contact us on any strategies or projectstakingplaceinyourcountriesandintheareasofyourexpertisethatareofinteresttoyousothatwecan immediately put you in touch with the project teams that will facilitate and respect yourcontribution.Wealsocommittokeepyouinformedofyouofnewdevelopmentsandprojectsinthepipelinethatrequireyourengagement.Formycolleagues,this isthenewwayofdoingbusinessinAfrica. Weshouldbereadyforconstructivecriticismfrompartners,weshouldbereadytoexplainwho we are to our partners, we should understand that this is the new model to build a moreresponsiveandefficientBank. Itwillhelpbuildabetterandmore inclusiveAfricanDevelopmentBankthatismorepeopleorientedandintouchwiththeglobaltrends.Iwould fail inmy duty if I did not expressmy utmost gratitude to the peoplewho have played asignificantpartinworkingtowardsthesuccessofthisworkshop.Tomentionbutafew,allmembersofCSOinWesternAfricawhotooktimeawayfromtheirdutiesofdiligencetospend3dayswithus.totheAfDBteamfromSenegalforallthesupporttheyhaveprovidedtheCSOteam,totheCSOteam;Noel,ZénebandHelene,ourResidentRepresentativesandColleaguesfromtheotherWesternAfricacountryofficeswhohaveparticipatedpassionatelyandsoactively inthisexercise,themanagementandstaffofthehotel,theinterpreters,themedia,andtoallthosewhomadeourstaysocomfortableandourworkshopasinteractiveasithasbeen.FinallyIwould liketowishyouallsafe journeysbackhomeandasyougoaboutyourdailyduties,pleasethinkaboutwhatlegacyyouwouldliketoleavebehindfortheAfricancontinentwhenyouaregone!ThankyouallforyourattentionandGodblessyou!
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Annex3:Listofparticipants
Representative Name of Organisation Contact Information
Abitor Komi ENTREPRISES TERRITOIR ES ET DEVELOPPEMENT (ETD) Togo
Tél: (228) 22 51 94 81 / (228) 90 02 71 45
Amadou Tal Worldview- The Gambia
Tel:(220)9921441
address:49garbajahumparoad,bakaunewtown
Anita Nana Okuribido Council for Renewable Energy,
Nigeria (CREN).
Tel: +234 803 494 9898 [email protected]
Adama Coulibaly Waly Qoutidien
Senegal
Tel: 77 4439869/
Amadou Ba Times 24
Senegal
Tel: 775250452 /
AminataCisse Senegal Tel:776164369
Annie LukeloOxfam
Senegal
Assogba Ezin Gbegninou
Protection Environnement et Homme (PEH-Bénin)
Benin
Tel: +229 95346015
Ato Kwamena Onoma Codesria
Senegal
Tel: 0033 824 03 74/00221338259822/23
Bacary Dabo AllAfrica.com
Senegal
Tel: 775389246
Bada Deguenon A. Aurélie
Action pour le Financement, le Développement, l’Environnement et la vie (FIDEVIE)
Benin
Tel: 229- 97257818
Badian Kanitao Amprode Sahel
Mali
Tel: 20 29 37 82/cel: 76 48 28 02/ 63 86 04 04
Bogui N’drin Elysée Pégard
La Federation des ONG de Developpement de Cote d'Ivoire (FEDOCI)
Cote d'Ivoire
Tel: +225 07041735
Bonane Dan Association pour la Promotion des Œuvres Sociales (APROS) Burkina Faso
Tél: +226 24 55 22 02
Bounele Kouman Salifou Association des Pépiniéristes et Planteurs de Tône-Ouest (SONGOU-MAN) Togo
Tél. +228 24455699/+228 90148506
Daniel Vidal
Alliance des Acteurs et Metiers des Energies au Sénégal
Senegal
Davestus James PMU Liberia [email protected]
Diaylani Seydi:
APS
Senegal
Tel: 774117670
Dossou Bodjrenou Domiho Marie
Nature Tropicale ONG, Membre de l’UICN Benin
Emmanuel Akwetey Institute for Democratic Governance (IDEG) Ghana
Fatma Ben Rejeb PAFO Tunis [email protected]
Fatoumata Ndiaye Loum ATM
Senegal Tel: 773493914
Gabriel Haba Conseil National des Organisations de la Société Civile Guinéenne (CNOSCG)
Gueye Saliou ACTION SOLIDAIRE INTERNATIONAL Senegal
Tel: +221 77 422 77 73/ +221 70 656 72 76 [email protected]
Helene Dessio Epse Gnionsahe
Convention de la Société Civile Ivoirienne Cote d'Ivoire
Ibrahima Aidara
Open Society Initiative for West Africa (OSIWA)
Senegal
ibrahimaaidara:[email protected]
Ibrahima Thiam Wetlands International
Senegal
Tel: 221 33869 16 81
wetlands@wetlands-africa
Isaac Ampomah Concern health Education project
Ghana
Tel: 00 233 243044732
Ismaila Ba
Le Journal de l'Economie Senegalaise (LEJECOS)
Senegal
Tel: 00 221 33 867 3550/ 00221 77 516 2884
Khady Fall Tal AFAO Senegal [email protected]
Khalifa Ababacar Ndour Takkom Jerry
Senegal
Tel: 773072139/704952141
[email protected]/[email protected]
Lika Scott Women in Mining WIM
Senegal [email protected]
M Kokou Noviti Yehouessi
JEUNES VOLONTAIRES POUR L’ENVIRONNEMENT
Togo
M. Tete Benissan Aho Réseau des Plate-formes nationales d’ONG d’Afrique de l’Ouest et du Centre (REPAOC) Senegal
Malick Gaye Le Qoutidien Senegal [email protected]
Mamadou Goita
CSO Coalition on the African Development Bank
Mali
Mamadou Lamine Diatta Financial Senegal Tel: 779820033
Mamoudou Birba Jeunesse Au Travail (JAT)
Burkina Faso [email protected]
Marie-Laure Yao Mys’TIC Cote D'Ivoire [email protected]
Marielle Degboe
Reseau Ouest Africain des Jeunes Femmes Leaders (ROAJELF)
Benin
Mbacke Ndiaye Oxfam Senegal [email protected]
Malamine Savane
Conseil des Organisations Non- Gouvernementales d’Appui au Développement -CONGAD
Senegal
Tel: 221-824-41-16/ fax: 221-824-44-13 [email protected]/[email protected]
address: sicap amitié 1, villa 3089 bis b.p. 4109, dakar, senegal
Marielle Degboe Reseau Ouest Africain des Jeunes Femmes Leaders (ROAJELF) Benin
Momar Ndao/ Aly Saigne Lumiere Synergie pour le Developpement (LSD) Senegal
N. Deye Sar Fédération des ONG Sénégalaises - FONGS Senegal
b.p. 269,thiès, senegal
Tel: 221-851-12-37/ fax: 221-851-20-59
Nadia Nata
Open Society Initiative for West Africa (OSIWA)
Senegal
Nadjirou Sall Network of Farmers and Ag. Producers Org. of West Africa (ROPPA)
Ouiry Sano
Organisation Democratique de la Jeunesse du Burkina Faso (ODJ)
Burkina Faso
Rose Maruru Rmarur Oxfam Senegal Tel: 0044 824 29 52 / 824 29 56
Saran Daraba Mano River Union
Sierra Leone [email protected]
Secou Sarr ENDA Energie Senegal Tél: 221 33 822 24 96 /221 33 822 59 83 Email: [email protected]; [email protected] Pmail: [email protected]
Sobel Ngom Social Change Factory/Voix des jeunes Senegal
Omolara T. Balogun West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI) Ghana
Tetteh Hormeku-Ajei Third World Network-Africa [email protected]
Zakaria Sambakhe Action Aid Senegal [email protected]
AfricanDevelopmentBank
Adalbert Nshinmyumuremyi AFDB [email protected]
Alex Yeanay AFDB [email protected]
Birima Fall AFDB [email protected]
Diop Mbarack: AFDB [email protected]
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Hatem Fellah AFDB [email protected]
Zéneb Touré AFDB [email protected]
Jessica Harris AFDB [email protected]
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Maria Mulindi AFDB [email protected]
Noel Kulemeka AFDB [email protected]
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Raymond Kitandala AFDB [email protected]
Samba Kamara AFDB [email protected]
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