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Stategy Launch
LAUNCH OF THE ACBF STRATEGY 2017-2021 AND PLEDGING CONFERENCE FOR ITS FINANCING

SOFITEL ABIDJAN HÔTEL IVOIRE
Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire
30 June 2016

Agenda

Pledging Conference Agenda

Time Agenda
09:30 -10:30
Official Opening
(Chaired by the President of Côte d’Ivoire)
10:30 - 10:45
Group Photo
10:45 - 11:00
 Coffee/Tea Break
11:00 - 12:00
Launch of the ACBF Strategy 2017–2021
  • Presentation of the Strategy 
  • Questions and Responses
12:00 -13:00
 
Pledging Session (including remarks of
Delegates making pledges)
13:00 - 14:30
 Lunch Break
14:30 – 16:00
Pledging Session (including remarks of
Delegates making pledges)
16:00 - 16:30
Closing Ceremony
16:30
 Adjournment of Pledging Conference

 

Board of Governors Agenda

Day Time Agenda
June 30
16:30-18:30
Meeting of the Search Committee of the
ACBF Board of Governors (for Committee Members Only)
July 1

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
09:30 – 10:00
 
Opening Session
  • Welcome Remarks of the ACBF Governor for 
  • Introductory Remarks of the Chair of the Côte d’Ivoire
10:00 – 10:15
Adoption of the Agenda 
Adoption of the minutes of the 24th Regular Meeting
10:15 – 10:30
 Matters arising from the 24th Regular Meeting
10:30 - 11:00
Annual Report of the Executive Board to the
Board of Governors (Chair of the Executive Board)
11:00 – 11:30
Update on Recent Developments at the
Foundation (Executive Secretary)
11:30 – 11:45
 Coffee/Tea Break
11:45 - 12:15
 Report of the Search Committee
12:15 – 14:00
 Lunch Break
14:00 – 15:00
 Renewal of Board Committees
15:00 – 15:15
Date and venue of the 26th Regular
Meeting of the Board of Governors
15:15-15:30
 Closing Remarks
15:30
 ADJOURNMENT

 

Strategic Synopsis

 

Africa’s evolving capacity development landscape Despite good progress since the turn of the century, capacity deficits remain a major challenge facing African countries in their quest for sustainable development. Those deficits continue to prevent them from implementing their development strategies and policies and from achieving their desired development outcomes. According to the Africa Capacity Report 2015, produced by the African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF), weak capacity in its various dimensions is still a problem of the continent. Indeed, ACBF’s consultations with a broad cross-section of African governments, private sector, civil society, and development partners show that capacity constraints are most visible in addressing the continent’s major problems.
 

 

 

 

 

ACBF Profile

The African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF) was established in 1991 as an independent, non-profit international organization. The Foundation builds human and institutional capacity for good governance and economic development in Africa. To date the Foundation has empowered governments,parliaments, civic society, private sector and higher education institutions in more than 45 countries and 6 regional economic communities. ACBF supports capacity development through investments, technical support, knowledge generation and sharing across Africa. The major sponsors of the Foundation are African and non-African governments, the African Development Bank (AfDB), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the World Bank.
 
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Speeches

Message from the Chairperson of The African Union Commission, Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma

Remarks of the Chair of the Board of Governors

Remarks of the Executive Secretary of ACBF

Address of the representative of the President of the AfDB

ALLOCUTION DE CONSEIL DU PRESIDENT DU CONSEIL D'ADMINISTRATION

DISCOURS CLOTURE MPMEF CONFERENCE DES DONATEURS

News

- Capacity still the missing link in development [Download here]

- Capacity remains the missing link in achieving development goals in Africa

- Institutional, human capital development vital for African transformation

- Specific Roles and Responsibilities for Institutions key for implementing Agenda 2063

- Nigeria Pledges Continuous Financial Support to ACBF

- Mobilizing African resources for Agenda 2063

Information Sheet

The guests at the Pledging Conference for the 2017-2021 Strategic Plan of the ACBF and the 25th Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors, are hereby informed of the following measures concerning their stay in Abidjan. ARRIVAL Upon their arrival at Félix Houphouët Boigny International airport, guests will be welcomed by a team from the State Protocol Services of Côte d’Ivoire, responsible for facilitating the usual formalities.

TRANSPORT

The State Protocol Services of Côte d’Ivoire will provide complimentary airport transfers. Delegates are requested to confirm their itineraries in advance to enable airport shuttle arrangements.

ACCOMMODATION

Guests will cover their own accommodation expenses. However, the Foundation is ready to facilitate the booking of rooms, at the request of delegates, at the Sofitel Abidjan Hôtel Ivoire, which is also the Conference venue.

PROCEEDINGS

The proceedings will take place in the ballroom of the Sofitel Abidjan Hotel Ivoire:

SOFITEL ABIDJAN HOTEL IVOIRE
Boulevard Hassan II - 08 BP 01
Abidjan Côte d’Ivoire
Tel: +225 22482626
Email: H8844@accor.com
www.sofitel.com

REGISTRATION

The Registration of delegates will be done on June 29, 2016 from 08:00am – 18:00pm at the Sofitel Abidjan Hotel Ivoire. A copy of the Registration Form is attached and can be filled before your arrival in Abidjan. A scanned copy can also be sent to the Conference’s Technical Secretariat, at the following addresses: c.donateursacbf@ finances.gouv.ci or b.aku@acbf-pact.org or m.kadurira@ acbf-pact.org or submitted at the conference venue.

BADGES

The name badges will be placed in the Conference kit and made available to delegates at Sofitel Abidjan Hotel Ivoire.

PROGRAM OF ACTIVITIES

Details of daily activities will be communicated separately to the delegates.

S ECRETARIAT

A secretariat will be set up at the Hotel Sofitel Abidjan Hotel Ivoire throughout the sessions.

INTERNET

Wireless connection (WiFi) is available in the hotel rooms, public areas of the hotel and at the conference center.

INTERPRETATION

Simultaneous interpretation in French/English will be provided for all sessions.

DOCUMENTS AND MATERIALS

These will be forwarded separately to delegates and other participants.

LUNCHES

Lunch will be offered at the venue on 30 June and 1 July 2016 only.

FLIGHT BOOKING CONFIRMATION

Guests who wish to do so are requested to submit their air ticket to the State Protocol Service team, upon arrival, for confirmation of their return.

VISA FORMALITIES

A valid passport and visa are required to enter Côte d’Ivoire. It is recommended that delegates apply for a visa, if necessary, at the Embassy of Côte d’Ivoire in their countries. Alternatively a visa will be issued to delegates upon their arrival in Côte d’Ivoire upon presentation of their invitation letter. HEALTH The usual vaccinations are recommended for a stay in Côte d’Ivoire.

GENERAL INFORMATION ON THE CONFERENCE ENVIRONMENT

Côte d’Ivoire - Overview

Yamoussoukro has been Côte d’Ivoire’s political capital since 1983. Abidjan, the economic capital, remains the main administrative hub of Côte D’Ivoire. The country has 19 regions with 58 departments. Côte d’Ivoire is largely market-based and depends heavily on the agricultural sector dominated by individual growers. In 2015, the country’s population was estimated at 23,260,785 people. The countries bordering Côte d’Ivoire are Burkina Faso and Mali to the north, Guinea and Liberia to the west, and Ghana to the east. The relief of the country is mainly made of undulating plains and mountainous in the northwest.

Language

French is the official language of Côte d’Ivoire. This language co-exists with local languages spoken in all parts of the country.

Time zone

The Universal Time Coordinated in Côte d’Ivoire is (UTC + 0).

Electricity supply

The standard voltage in Côte d’Ivoire is 220 volts AC, 50Hz. All electrical equipment that normally use a different voltage must either have dual voltage compatibility (most modern razors and other small travel tools are equipped with such) or be used with a transformer. The standard plug has two round ends. Adapters for electrical equipment are readily available in Côte d’Ivoire. Hotels usually provide such adapters.

Currency

The official currency in Côte d’Ivoire is the African Financial Community Franc (CFA). Côte d’Ivoire is a member of the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU). The CFA has a fixed exchange rate with the Euro at a rate of 1 Euro to 655.957 FCFA.

Climate

Côte d’Ivoire has a coastal tropical climate and semi-arid in the far north. The country has three seasons: cool and dry between November and March, hot and dry from March to May, and hot and humid from June to October.

SELECTED HOTEL

SOFITEL ABIDJAN HOTEL IVOIRE
Boulevard Hassan II - 08 BP 01
Abidjan Côte d’Ivoire
Tel: +225 22482626
Email: H8844@accor.com
www.sofitel.com

Room type 
Negotiated rate per night
Standard room (single occupancy)  CFA141,100,00
Superior room (single occupancy)  CFA156,200,00
Junior Suite (single occupancy)
 
  CFA210,000,00
Deluxe Suite (single occupancy)  CFA259,800,00

 

Thomas Kwesi Quartey

ACBF has been granted the status of a specialized agency because of the potential to transform Africa through capacity development.
H.E. Thomas Kwesi Quartey, Deputy Chairperson, AU Commission
Erastus Mwencha

The recognition of ACBF as the African Union’s Specialized Agency for Capacity Development launches the beginning of a new era for capacity building by ACBF, which will require an appropriate level of political commitment and financial support from all stakeholders.
H.E. Erastus Mwencha, Chair, ACBF Executive Board
Lamin Momodou

The remarkable achievements ACBF has registered over the past 26 years is not by accident in our opinion. They have come through hard work, dedication, commitment, purposeful leadership, support from the member countries as well as productive partnership building.
Mr. Lamin Momodou MANNEH, Director, UNDP Regional Service Centre for Africa
Goodall Gondwe

Africa needs ACBF as much, probably more now, than at the time it was created in 1991.
Hon. Goodall Gondwe, former Chair of the ACBF Board of Governors and Minister of Finance – Malawi
Ken Ofori Atta

Ghana’s partnership with ACBF is a tremendous blessing for us and therefore the opportunity for Ghana to host the 26th ACBF Board of Governors Meeting is something that we treasure.
Hon Ken Ofori Atta, Chair of the ACBF Board of Governors and Minister of Finance - Ghana
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