The Canadian Council on Africa organizes a mission of strategic information at the headquarter of the African Development Bank in Tunis, Tunisia & the Islamic Development Bank in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, January 12th to 19th. The mission is proposed to Canadian companies, consultants, investors, financial institutions as well as education and training institutions. It aims to increase the business and collaboration with the African Development Bank and the Islamic Development Bank. This mission is organized in collaboration with the Canadian Embassies of Tunis and Ryad, the Canadian Executive Director Office’s at AfDB and the Private & Public Partnership department of IsDB. The mission will provide the opportunity to learn more about the mechanisms of funding, (especially the mechanism to fund your infrastructure projects) the priority countries and sectors on the African continent, the criteria of eligibility for the beneficiary countries and the eligibility for businesses and consultants who wish to work on the projects of those two institutions. Individual Meetings focussed on sectors of activity will be also on the program.
AfDB in Tunis
Why join us in this important mission: • During this period of economic crisis, the international institutions are changing their practices as they re-examine their priorities and their projects so it’s important for Canadians to be aware of the new orientations; • To benefit of a large number of meetings in a small period of time; • To meet with key policy makers; • To have face to face meetings with the Canadian trade officers dedicated to the African markets; • To establish institutional links; • To learn about the Islamic Development Bank which finances & implements many projects in the African continent; • Because it’s important to be where the decisions are taken and it’s important to be known and trusted by the decision makers;
IsDB in Jeddah
African Development Bank The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group’s mission is to help reduce poverty, improve living conditions for Africans and mobilize resources for Africa’s economic and social development. Recent trends in global financial markets, in particular the rapidly diminishing availability of capital experienced worldwide, are having an increasingly adverse impact on African countries and on the Bank’s clients. The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group has been at the forefront of efforts at analyzing the crisis’ impact on Africa. In their Annual Report of 2011, the President Donald Kaberuka has stated the following: “In 2011, the Bank committed close to US$ 9 billion – a 40 percent increase over 2010. Our portfolio quality has been enhanced and strategic focus maintained in core areas such as infrastructure, regional integration, and support to fragile states.” In terms of required resources, the MTS (Medium Term Strategy) conservatively anticipated a yearly real budget growth of 5% (i.e. 25 % for the period 2008-2012) of which 14.31% has already been approved for the implementation of the 2008 and 2009 Work Programs. This leaves a balance of 10.69% for the remaining three years of the MTS. Management considers 2012 as a year of consolidation of the Bank’s delivery capacity, further optimization of the use of available resources, and leveraging on demonstrated efficiency gains and tradeoffs. AfDB is underlining the increasing role of the private sector in sustainable development and poverty alleviation in Africa. “The AfDB addresses the development of the private sector using two main approaches, helping African governments creating an environment more favorable to the private sector and creating a catalytic effect by providing assistance to entrepreneurs in specific transactions, particularly in the areas of infrastructure, industries and services and financial intermediation services.” In 2011 the Bank committed UA 5.72 billion toward its operations in all sectors. The largest share of Bank Group interventions was targeted at building infrastructure, which comprises transportation, water supply and sanitation, energy, and information and communication technology. This amounted to UA 1.57 billion, representing 38.1 percent of total Bank Group loan and grant approvals for the year. Of this total, 13.9 percent supported private sector-led operations in RMCs.
Islamic Development Bank The IDB Group mission is committed to alleviating poverty; promoting human development; science and technology; Islamic economics; banking and finance; and enhancing cooperation amongst member countries, in collaboration with our development partners. The core values, referred to with the acronym PRIDE, are as follows: • Performance excellence in all activities and in dealing with its clients and partners. • Responsiveness (responding to clients’ needs with focused and forward-looking approach based on review of performance, reflection on improvement and resolve to offer the best) • Integrity (demonstrating a high level of sincerity, honesty and fairness) • Dedication in serving clients with dignity and determination supported by creativity and initiative. • Empowerment of staff and concerned entities with responsibility, authority and teamwork. Objectives: In this regard, the following three major strategic objectives have been identified to drive forward the Group actions. • Promotion of Islamic financial industry and institutions • Poverty alleviation • Promotion of cooperation among member countries Priority Areas: To realize these objectives, the IDB Group will focus on the following six priority areas: • Human development • Agricultural development and food security • Infrastructure development • Intra-trade among member countries • Private sector development • Research and development (R & D) in Islamic economics, banking and finance Mobilization of financial resources and quality manpower has been considered as two critical prerequisites for successful implementation of the Strategic Framework. While the Group will continue to strive to increase its resource base, it will also enhance the development impact of these resources. The IDB’s total shareholders’ equity stood at ID 5.4 billion (US$ 8.5 billion equivalent) which is the main source of funding the IDB’s operations.
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12 Evening Leaving from Montreal
13 Arrival in Jeddah – Evening Briefing
14 IDB program
15 IDB program
16 Transfert Jeddah Tunis Arrival in Tunis
17 AfDB program Individuals meetings
18 AfDB program Individual Meetings Or Tourism
19 Return to Montreal
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Business Opportunities Seminar Venue: IsDB, Jeddah January 14th-15th 2013 Monday January 14th, 2013 – First Day at IsDB
8:20
Delegation arrives at IsDB headquarters
8:30
Beginning of the meeting
8:30-8:45
Welcome comments from IsDB
8:45-9:00
Intervention from the Head of Delegation, Mr. Karl Miville-de Chêne
9:00-9:30
Presentation of IsDB and its activities
9:30-10:00
Presentation, Private Sector Developpement
10:00-10:30
Presentation, Corporative Financing
10:30-11:00
Presentation, Insurance on investment et exportation credit
11:00-11:30
Presentation, Research and Training Institute
11:30-12:00
Presentation, Infrastructure department
12:00-13:00
Prayer Break
13:00-14:30 Lunch 14:30-15:00
Presentation, Country division
15:00-15:30
Presentation, Agriculture and rural
15:30-16:00
Presentation, Financing Services
16:00-16:30
Presentation, Solidarity Fund for Development
Tuesday January 15th, 2013 – Second day at IsDB Head Quarters 8:50
Delegation arrival at the IsDB Headquarters
9:00
Beginning of the meeting
9:00-9:30
Présentation, Procurement
9:30-10:00 Videos 10:00-14:30
B2B Meeting
16:30-19:00
Guided tour of the city of Cornishe and Balad (Old Jeddah)
Venue: AfDB, Tunis Date: 17-18 November 2012 The African Development Bank conducts Business Opportunities Seminars (BOS) twice a year to inform participants of the business/procurement prospects linked to Bank-financed operations in Africa. Focus is mainly on the overview of Bank Group policies/sector strategies; procurement rules and procedures; and ongoing/ planned country operations. I. OBJECTIVES • Strengthen partnership between AfDB and the business sector in the regional/non-regional member countries. • Inform business partners of AfDB¡¦s procurement procedures. • Inform business partners of AfDB¡¦s policies, strategies, operations and pipeline projects. • One-to-one interactions between business partners and AfDB technical departments.
II. PROGRAMME Thursday January 17th 2013: First Day Plenary Session 9h00-9h05
Welcome comments from AfDB
9h05-9h10
Welcome comments from Mr. Sébastien Beaulieu, Canadian Ambassador in Tunisia
9h10-9h15
Opening remarks from the Head of the Delegation Mr. Karl Miville-de Chêne, Canadi an Council on Africa Vice-President
9h15-9h30
AfDB Presentation by Mr. Hau Sing Tse, Canadian representative
9h30-10h00
Presentation of 2013Programs of AfDB
10h00-10h15
Questions & discussion
10h15-10h30
Coffee Break
10h30-11h00 11h00-11h15
Presentation, Policies and procurement procedures
11h15-11h45
Presentation, Private Sector
11h45-12h00
Questions & discussion
12h00-12h30
Presentation, Infrastructures
12h30-13h00
Questions & discussion
13h00-14h30
Lunch
14h00-17h00
B2B meetings
Questions & discussion
Friday January 18th 2013 – Second day B2B Meetings IMPORTANT: All participants who want to take part to this Seminary organized by the AfDB must register online BEFORE OCTOBER 14TH 2012. To register, CLICK HERE!
Participant Fees Participation fees are $1900 for CCAfrica members and $2500 for non members. Mission fees will cover program organization, individual meeting planning and networking events. Cancellation policy: An administration fee of twenty-five percent (25 %) plus taxes, based upon registration fees, will apply to cancellations received after after December 31th, 2012. Cancellations received 48 hours or less before the beginning of the business mission will not be reimbursed.
Logistics Mission participants are responsible for organizing their own travel arrangements, including flights, hotels, health insurance, and health precautions. CCAfrica suggests that high quality international health insurance and travel insurance are integral parts of your mission plan. CCAfrica highly suggest the services of our partner travel Agency, Oasis Voyage. Please contact Bouchra Majdouline (514) 842-5959 and mention her that you are traveling with a CCAfrica mission to benefit from our preferred rates! Please note that a Canadians citizens do not required a visa to enter Tunisia, but one is required for Saudi Arabia. The link to the Embassy’s Visa Services is indicated in the next section.
Some Reading… African Development Bank AfDB Group Annual Report 2011 AfDB in Brief (2012) AfDB in 10 Frequently asked questions Islamic Development Bank 37th Annual Report (2011-2012) IDB Group in a Brief (2012) Questions and Answers Fact and Figures Embassy of Saudi Arabia - Visa Services
Contact Persons Karl Miville-de Chêne, Vice President, Quebec and Maritimes, CCAfrica (kmd@ccafrica.ca) Léonie Perron, Project Manager, CCAfrica (leonie.perron@ccafrica.ca) or 514-451-9232)
Registration Form Please complete this registration form and send as soon as possible to: Leonie Perron, Project Manager, CCAfrica Email: leonie.perron@ccafrica.ca, fax: (514) 387-5480 1. Organisation information
Service Fee: Member $1,900 Non-Member $2,500
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If unable to attend, a designated person is welcome at no extra charge with prior notifications. CCAfrica does not refund for cancellations. CCAfrica will make available information documentation to any registrants who’s unable to attend. CCAfrica has the right to change the programme of the conference without notice including the speakers, topics or date of the event.
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at (514) 387-5480 or by email at leonie.perron@ccafrica.ca. For more information, please contact Leonie Perron, Project Manager (514) 451-9232
2. Company Profile Please provide a short profile or your organisation (100-150 words).
3. Mission Objectives and Targets a)Please describe briefly your overall objective(s) for participating in this mission:
b) Please list examples of the kinds of companies, government agencies, institutions, NGOs or site visits that meeting with or visiting would help you meet your objectives:
c) If you have specific companies, officials, individuals, etc. that should be invited to events or otherwise incorporated into your mission program, please provide names and contact information.