27th ANNUAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF GORVENORS OF THE AFRICAN CAPACITY BUILDING FOUNDATION
“Youth Employment in Africa: A Focus on Developing the Critical Skills”
19-20 July 2018
HILTON HOTEL
Yaoundé, Cameroon
Draft Agenda/Program
| DAY | TIME | AGENDA |
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| July 18 | 09:00 - 17:00 | Arrival of Governors and other Officials Registration |
| July 19 | 08:30 - 09:00 | Arrival of Officials |
| 09:00 – 11:15 |
Opening Ceremony Introductory Remarks by Prof Emmanuel Nnadozie, Executive Secretary of ACBF Remarks by Mr Erastus Mwencha, Chair of the Executive Board of ACBF Remarks by Hon. Goodall Gondwe, Chair of the ACBF Board of Governors Goodwill Messages from Partners (AUC, AfreximBank, UNDP, WB) Keynote Speech on the theme of the High-Level Forum Official Opening of Meeting Under the Patronage of H.E Paul Biya, President of the Republic of Cameroon |
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| 11:15 – 11:30 | Tea/Coffee Break |
HIGH LEVEL FORUM (HLF) YOUTH EMPLOYMENT IN AFRICA: CHALLENGES, INITIATIVES AND LESSONS LEARNED
| DAY | TIME | AGENDA |
|---|---|---|
| 11:30 – 13:00 |
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| 13:00 – 14:00 |
LUNCH |
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| 14:00 – 15:30 |
Panel 2 Youth employment: initiatives and lessons learned (Spotlight on the Central African Region) |
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| 15:30 – 17:00 | Panel 3 Developing critical skills for youth employment in Africa Sharing strategies and good practices (focusing on the future) |
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| 17:00 – 17:30 | Summary outcomes of the High-Level Forum and Way Forward | |
| 19:30 – 21:00 | DINNER | |
| July 20 | 08:00 – 09:00 | Breakfast Meeting of the Resource Mobilisation Committee |
Statutory Meeting of the Board of Governors
| DAY | TIME | AGENDA |
|---|---|---|
| July 20 | 09:00 – 09:30 |
Opening Session Welcome Remarks by the ACBF Governor for Cameroon Remarks by the Chair of the Executive Board Introductory Remarks by the Chair of the Board of Governors of ACBF |
| 09:30 – 09:40 | Adoption of Agenda Adoption of minutes of the 26th Annual Meeting |
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| 09:40 – 09:50 | Matters arising from the 26th Annual Meeting | |
| 09:50 – 10:30 | Annual Report of the Executive Board to the Board of Governors (Chair of the Executive Board) | |
| 10:30 – 10:45 | Overall Status of the Foundation (Executive Secretary) | |
| 10:45 – 11:45 |
Report of the Committees Search Committee Resource Mobilisation Committee |
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| 11:45 – 12:00 | Tea/Coffee Break | |
| 12:00 – 13:00 | Report on the review of the ACBF Constitution | |
| 13:00 – 14:00 | Lunch | |
| 14:00 – 14:30 | Election of the Bureau | |
| 14:30 – 14:45 | Date and Venue of the 28th Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors | |
| 14:45 – 15:00 | Presentation and Adoption of Communique of the 27th Meeting of the Board of Governors of ACBF | |
| 15:00 – 15:05 |
Closing Remarks ADJOURNMENT Press conference*** |
Registration
Information Sheet
INTRODUCTION
The 27th Board of Governors Meeting of the African Capacity Building Foundation will take place in Yaoundé, Cameroon from 19-20 July 2018. The meeting will open with a High-Level Forum (HLF) under the theme “Youth Employment in Africa: A Focus on Developing the Critical Skills”. The Forum will share experience and knowledge on the various strategies and innovations aimed at tackling youth unemployment in Africa, highlighting the good practices and lessons learned especially in developing critical technical skills required. The HLF will be followed by a Statutory Meeting of the Board of Governors.
This information note provides all the relevant details concerning the delegates’ stay in Cameroon, during the Summit. All participants are requested to take note of the information provided in this document and are urged to take necessary action in preparing for travel to Cameroon and their stay.
ARRIVAL AND AIRPORT TRANSFERS
Upon your arrival at the Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport, you will be welcomed by a team from the State Protocol Services of Cameroon, responsible for facilitating arrival formalities.
Airport transfers will be provided for all participants. Kindly send your confirmed itineraries to board@acbf-pact.org or b.pasipanodya@acbf-pact.org Participants are encouraged to update the focal points mentioned above of any flight delays or changes.
ACCOMMODATION
A block booking for accommodation at negotiated rates has been made at three hotels: Hilton Hotel, La Falaise Hotel and Djeuga Palace Hotel. Participants are encouraged to reserve their accommodation via email to their chosen hotel using the code ACBF-BOG. A summary of the negotiated rates is available below. Participants will be required to settle all basic room charges (bed and breakfast), as well as any additional room charges such as room refreshment, bar, room service, laundry and telephones, etc.
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Room Type |
Negotiated rate (inclusive of breakfast and taxes) |
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Standard room |
XAF 105 000 |
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Alcove suite |
XAF 277 913 |
La Falaise Hotel
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Room Type |
Negotiated rate (inclusive of breakfast and taxes) |
|---|---|
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Standard room |
XAF 69 000 |
Djeuga Palace Hotel
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Room Type |
Negotiated rate (inclusive of breakfast and taxes) |
|---|---|
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Standard room |
XAF 68 000 |
REGISTRATION PROCEDURES
Delegates are encouraged to register online at www.acbf-pact.org/bog2018 Badges and the Conference kit will be made available to registered delegates at Hilton Hotel. Alternatively, delegates can register at the Conference Secretariat at the Hilton on 18 July 2018 from 08:00am – 18:00pm.
VISA FORMALITIES
A valid passport and visa are required for entry to Cameroon. Delegates with a Cameroonian embassy in their country are advised to apply for their visas before travel. Alternatively, a visa on arrival will be issued to delegates without a Cameroonian embassy in their country and upon presentation of their invitation letter. Delegates requiring a visa on arrival are advised to submit a copy of their passport page latest two weeks before their travel date to board@acbf-pact.org to facilitate visa issuance.
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS
Yellow fever vaccination is required for all participants arriving from a yellow-fever-infected area. You should present proof of yellow fever vaccination on arrival at the airport in Yaoundé. The yellow fever vaccination should be administered 10 days before travel.
VENUE AND PROCEEDINGS
All participants are invited to the Opening Ceremony and High-Level Forum. The proceedings will take place in the Bouma Hall of the Hilton Hotel at the following address:
Hilton Yaoundé Hotel
Boulevard du 20 mai
Yaoundé Cameroon
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Interpretation: Simultaneous interpretation in English/ French will be provided for all sessions.
Meals: Lunch will be offered at the venue on meeting days only.
19 July 13:00 to 14:00
20 July 13:00 to 14:00
Internet: Wireless connection (WiFi) is available in the hotel rooms and is inclusive of the room charge. Wifi is available for free at the conference center.
OVERVIEW OF THE REPUBLIC OF CAMEROON
Capital city: Yaoundé
Population: 23.5 million
Area: 475,442 sq km (183,568 sq miles)
Languages: French, English, languages of Bantu, Semi-Bantu and Sudanic groups
Major religions: Christianity, Islam, indigenous beliefs
Currency : CFA (Communauté Financière Africaine) franc
Time Zone : UTC + 1
Source : http://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-13146029
CLIMATE
The country is hot throughout the year; mean annual temperatures range within the 20°C – 30 °C (70 – 80 °F).
There are four seasons—a light rainy season from May to June, a short dry season from July to October, a heavy rainy season from October to November, and a long dry season from December to May.
Participants are advised to carry a sweater or coat, to be used inside the meeting room where air conditioning is used.
Source : https://www.britannica.com/place/Cameroon/Climate
POWER OUTLETS
In Cameroon, there are two types of power supply used, these are type E and C with the primary power outlets being type E. See pictures below.
You may need an adapter, depending on the voltage, frequency and power plugs in the country you live in.
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Type E socket (three-pin) |
Type C socket (two-pin) |
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