African Community of Practice on Managing for Development Results (AfCoP-MfDR)
Putting results first in
Africa
Changing the lives of people
AFRICA FOR RESULTS FORUM & AFCOP ANNUAL MEETING
RESULTS & NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT December 2-6, 2013 – Harare, Zimbabwe
2013 AFRICA FOR RESULTS FORUM & SIXTH AFCOP ANNUAL MEETING December 2-6, 2013, Harare, Zimbabwe DRAFT CONCEPT NOTE INTRODUCTION From December 2-6, 2013, the African Community of Practice on Managing for Development Results (AfCoP-MfDR) will organize two back-to-back workshops in Harare, Zimbabwe: the Africa for Results Forum and the Sixth AfCoP Annual Meeting. These two events are organized with support from the African Development Bank and the African Capacity Building Foundation. This concept note, in addition to the introduction, provides an overview of the AfCoP and its vision. It outlines the challenges faced by Africa in managing mineral resources and highlights how the African Platform for Results could contribute to overcoming them. It also presents how the AfCoP Annual Meeting will showcase good MfDR practices and assessment results, as well as establish Gender and Youth Networks. AFCOP’S VISION FOR AFRICA The AfCoP is a coalition of over 3000 leaders whose primary vision is to improve the lives of citizens across Africa through using MfDR1 practices to bring about sustainable change. They exchange good MfDR solutions to make their organizations more results-oriented and accountable. Established in 2007 as a response to developing countries’ call for stronger ownership and leadership in shaping results agenda and in reinforcing capacity to strengthen country institutions, the AfCoP supports country efforts to implement the 2005 Paris Declaration on Aid Effectiveness. To mainstream MfDR in Africa and play a catalytic role for better regional integration, the community moved from a network that builds individual capacity to one that builds institutional capacity. The AfCoP also contributed to shaping the African perspective on development effectiveness at the regional meeting held in Tunis on November 2010 which provided a valuable input to the 2011 Busan Partnership for Effective Development Co-operation. The Tunis consensus recast the attention from aid effectiveness to the broader development effectiveness agenda and recognized that development in Africa requires a robust and private sector-led growth, effective and accountable states able to finance their development needs from their own revenues. To be 2. MfDR is a change management process that aims at bringing changes on the lives of people through sustainable improvement of human development outcomes. As such, MfDR requires a political buy-in and empowerment of people to make governments accountable for results. With its holistic approach, MfDR is composed of the following main pillars: leadership for results, results-based planning and budgeting, accountability and partnership, monitoring and evaluation, as well as information systems.
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truly effective, it must also be accompanied by stronger economic integration across the continent thus creating economies of scale that will boost trade and investment and equip Africa to compete in the global economy. AfCoP developed the Africa for Results (AfriK4R) initiative, as a regional approach to development, to help materialize that vision by mobilizing African leaders from all walks of modern life around the results and regional integration agendas. The AfriK4R initiative aims to: (i) strengthen public sector management systems to build capable states; (ii) strengthen results-oriented organizations for better service delivery; and (iii) enhance regional convergence through MfDR to improve regional integration; and (iv) promote South-South knowledge sharing. TOWARDS AN EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES The Africa for Results (AfriK4R) Forum seeks to promote a results culture in Africa and contribute to the continent’s transformation agenda through organizing a dialogue on mainstreaming results-based management in support of key institutional reforms. It builds on the African Platform for Results launched in December 2012 in Tunis by representatives of African regional and national institutions, as well as international organizations, to enhance development effectiveness on the continent2. This year’s focus of the AfriK4R Forum is on managing natural resources, a powerful driver of economic growth in Africa. It is reported that Africa is home to over 30% of global mineral reserves and is a major producer of several of the world’s most important minerals. These resources are critical to the economic and social development of African countries. An effective management of these mineral reserves could promote sustained and inclusive economic growth, through attracting high levels of foreign investment. This would result in creating employment and income, boosting government revenues and foreign exchange earnings, as well as contributing to people’s welfare. Africa has experienced a strong economic growth over the past decade, significantly driven by mineral resources exploitation, but too many Africans have been excluded from its benefits. In fact, in many countries, the management of mineral resources is widening the gap between the rich and poor. Extractive resources do not generate the jobs and opportunities that could be expected. Most mineral resources projects operate in isolation from the local economy and tax revenues are lost through illicit financial outflows, tax avoidance and transfer pricing. In February 2009, the Heads of State of the African Union adopted the Africa mining vision (AMV). This framework for developing African mineral resources aims to create a transparent, equitable and optimal exploitation of mineral resources to underpin broad-based sustainable growth and
1. The Tunis Declaration on the Africa Platform for Results was endorsed by 26 African countries including representatives of Public administration, Parliament, Civil Society, Private Sector and Academia; three regional economic communities; seven development partners. They include also several African thematic networks, such as AfrEA (Monitoring and Evaluation Network); AFRISTAT (Statistical Capacity Networks); AGDEN (Gender Network); ANSAAfrica (Social Accountability Network); and CABRI (Public Finance Reform Network). The UNECA later joined to lead the Planning Network.
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socio-economic development. African countries and Regional economic communities (RECs) use it to reform mineral policies and regional strategies. The African development Bank (AfDB), the African Union (AU) and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) are establishing the Africa Mining Development Center (AMDC) to coordinate the implementation of the vision. These three institutions are part of the African Platform for Results, and collectively could reinforce Africa’s contribution for change through mobilizing key stakeholders around the Africa Mining Vision. The AfriK4R framework could support the implementation of the Africa Mining Vision through (i) fostering leadership, political will and proactive policy making around on a common agenda; (ii) reinforcing institutional capacity to ensure that the resource rents are managed, distributed and invested in a nimble and agile manner; (iii) providing space for a participatory approach to decision making regarding the management of mineral assets and the distribution of benefits; and (iv) promoting the exchange of good practices and experiences, as well as cooperation and mutual accountability between African countries with mineral resources. THE SIXTH AFCOP ANNUAL MEETING The drive to achieve results continues to reshape the African continent, bringing about more focused and capable states. Since the launch of the AfriK4R Initiative a year ago, countries and RECs have made great strides in implementing its work plan. Two Regional Communities of Practices have been established with the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) and the Western African Monetary Union (WAEMU). Given its mandate to promote economic integration in Africa, the African Development Bank, in partnership with the African Capacity Building Foundation, provides support to the AfCoP to strengthen countries and RECs’ capacity to accelerate the implementation of regional policies using MfDR tools and principles. AfCoP members act as a catalyst for change to support Africa’s transformation agenda. Although this process is still in its early stages, it will play out on an even greater scale in the months ahead, with far ranging implications for businesses, movement of goods and governance. This new edition of the AfCoP Annual Meeting builds on countries’ progress in assessing their capacity and exchanging results-oriented solutions. To track and highlight these changing dynamics, the AfriK4R initiative will be presenting early results of the readiness assessments and sharing hands-on good practices. Understanding these trends will give today’s policy makers insight into tomorrow’s opportunities to reshape countries’ capacity to manage for regional integration results. OBJECTIVES The AfriK4R Forum and Sixth AfCoP Annual Meeting are expected to achieve the following results: Establishment of a platform on natural resources management. This platform will seek to use MfDR as a change management process for an effective implementation of the Africa 3
Mining Vision. It will build on the existing AfriK4R partnerships with RECs and regional clusters focusing on public administration, parliamentarians, civil society and private sector. Agreement on readiness assessment tools and benchmarks on natural resources management. Consensus on a course of action between RECs and members states for an effective implementation of the vision. Take stock of the latest AfriK4R achievements. In just over a year, the AfCoP has implemented key activities of its work plan. The meeting will review these activities and set the way forward. Share experiences on results. At its core, the AfCoP’s mission is to build capacity through sharing good MfDR solutions. It will do so through showcasing case stories identified through an online call, as well as through highlighting the first results of the country MfDR readiness assessments. Establish the Gender and Youth Networks. The AfCoP project is putting a great emphasis on youth and gender as a catalyst for change. To achieve these objectives, the AfCoP will establish two dedicated networks aimed at building MfDR capacity in these areas.
PARTICIPANTS From December 2-3, 2013, the AfCoP will organize the AfriK4R Forum focusing on reaching an effective management of natural resources in Africa. It will be followed by the AfCoP Sixth Annual Meeting showcasing MfDR solutions and assessment results, from December 4-6, 2013. Country leaders of the results, regional integration and natural resources management agendas will participate in the meeting. It is expected that participants will be at Permanent Secretary and Director levels, coming mostly from WAEMU and COMESA’s members states, with a balance between Anglophone and Francophone participants. Representatives from the African Platform for Results, the AfCoP Core Management Team and Country Focal Points will share their experiences with implementing MfDR tools and establishing National Chapters. Participants will also include leaders from civil society organizations, parliamentary bodies, private sector companies and the media. The meeting will bring together 150 participants.
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2013 AFRICA FOR RESULTS FORUM TOWARDS AN EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES DRAFT AGENDA DAY 1:
MONDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2013
Theme:
Powering an Effective Management of Natural Resources
8:30-09:00
Registration The entire five-day meeting will be facilitated by Amadou Mahtar Ba.
09:00-9:10
Welcome and Meeting Introduction • Knowledge Management Department, Africa Capacity Building Foundation
09:10 -10:00
Opening Statement • Ledule Bosch, South Africa, Chief Director Monitoring and Evaluation, Department for Public Service and Administration • Representative, African Development Bank • Representative, African Capacity Building Foundation • Minister, Zimbabwe, Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources
10:00 -10:30
Tea/Coffee Break
10:30-11:30
Africa for Results Initiative – Towards a Better Management of Mineral Resources • AfCoP Secretariat
11:30-12:30
Capacity Development for Natural Resource Management • ACBF
12:30-13:30
Lunch Break
13:30-14:45
DISCUSSION PANEL: Harnessing Natural Resources for the Continent’s Transformation • Abdrahamane Abdou, Niger, Director of Mining and Geology • Abdoulaye Kone, UEMOA, Director, Mineral and Natural Resources Division • Mooya Lumamba, Zambia, Director of Mining • Charles Kaphwiyo, Malawi, Director of Mining • Sheila Khama, Ghana, Director, Extractive Resource Services, African Center for Economic Transformation
14:45-15:15
Tea/Coffee Break
15:15-16:30
DISCUSSION PANEL: Governance and Social Responsibility in Natural Resources Exploitation • Ibrahima Cheikh Diong, Senegal, Founder and CEO, Africa Consulting and Trading • Daphne Mashile-Nkosi, South Africa, Chair, Kalagadi Manganese • Fabrice Nze Bekale, Gabon, CEO, Société Equatoriale des Mines
16:30-17:30
DISCUSSION PANEL: Citizens’ Engagement for an Accountable Natural Resources Management • Head, Civil Society Organization • Head, Civil Society Organization • Head, Civil Society Organization • Head, Civil Society Organization • Head, Civil Society Organization
DAY 2:
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2013
Theme:
Establishing a Results Network for Natural Resources
09:00-09:15
Second Day Overview • AfCoP Secretariat
09:15-10:30
ROUNDTABLES: A Multi-Layered Approach for an Effective Management of Natural Resources Participants will convene by type of stakeholders to discuss the course of action of the thematic network. ROUNDTABLE 1 Public Administration
ROUNDTABLE 2 Non State Actors
Facilitator:
Facilitator:
10:30-11:00
Tea/Coffee Break
11:00-12:00
ROUNDTABLES: A Multi-Layered Approach for an Effective Management of Natural Resources – Continued
12:00-13:00
PLENARY SESSION: Report on Roundtables.
13:00-14:00
Lunch Break
14:00-15:30
Governance of the AfriK4R Natural Resources Network Working session to define the coordinating bodies of the network.
15:30-15:45
Tea/Coffee Break
15:45 -17:00
Adopting the AfriK4R Natural Resources Charter and Declaration The founding members commit to contribute to the network’s success and to mobilize stakeholders to achieve its objectives.
SIXTH AFCOP ANNUAL MEETING FIRST AFRIK4R RESULTS DAY 3:
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2013
Theme:
AfriK4R Progress and Knowledge Sharing
09:00-9:10
Welcome and Meeting Introduction • AfriK4R Coordinator, African Development Bank, Quality and Results Department
09:10 -10:00
Opening Statement • Seydou Yaye, Niger, General Director for Planning, Ministry of Planning, Land Management and Community Development • Solomon Mhlanga, Zimbabwe, Principal Director, Modernization Department, Office of the President and the Cabinet
10:00 -10:30
Tea/Coffee Break
10:30-12:30
PRESENTATION: AfriK4R Progress and Action Plans to Unblock Results The AfCoP Secretariat Coordinator will provide an update on the results achieved in 2013 and the way forward, followed by regional assessment experts and country coaches. • AfCoP Secretariat
12:30-14:00
Lunch Break
14:00-15:15
DISCUSSION PANEL: Tracking good MfDR and regional integration practices • Strengthening Aboriginal Youth from Aizo in Agribusiness in Benin • Donald Houessou, Benin, ACED, Climate Change Program Officer • Integrating People in Three Regions of Ghana, Togo and Burkina Faso • Issoyotou Kabissa, Togo, Women and Savanes Development Network • Participatory Local Governance and Achieving Results in DRC • Janvier Ngambwa Ngongo, DRC, M&E Specialist, USAID • Program budgeting from 2008-2012 at the CNaPS • Manan’Iala Andriantsalama, Madagascar, Director for Computer and Managment, National Social Security Fund • Strengthening Women Capacity to Respond to Migratory Challenges in Senegal • Ndeye Fatou Diop, Senegal, Federation of Women’s Associations of Senegal
15:15-15:45
Tea/Coffee Break
15:45-17:00
ROUNDTABLES: Tracking good MfDR and regional integration practices
Participants will convene by region to define the regional work plan and discuss country action plans. ROUNDTABLE 1 WAEMU Partner Countries
ROUNDTABLE 2 COMESA Partner Countries
Facilitator: Abdou Karim Lo, AfCoP WAEMU Support Consultant
Facilitator: Sylvester Obong’o, AfCoP COMESA Support Consultant
DAY 4:
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2013
Theme:
Gender and Youth for Social Inclusion
09:00- 09:15
Overview • AfCoP Secretariat
09:15 -10:45
DISCUSSION PANEL: Empowering Youth for Leadership • Rotimi Olawale, Nigeria, Co-Founder, Youth Hub Africa • Fréjus Thoto, Benin, Coordinator, International Youth Platform for Sustainable Development - YouDev • Golda Addo, Ghana, Founder and Management, Energy Solutions Foundation • Saran Kaba Jones, Liberia, Executive Director, FACE Africa • Alioune Gueye, Mali, President, Réseau Ouest Africain Jeunes Leaders des Nations Unies pour l'Atteinte des OMD
10:45-11:15
Tea/Coffee Break
11:15-12:30
DISCUSSION PANEL: Gender Mainstreaming in Results Management • Emiliana Tembo, COMESA, Director, Gender Division • Adeline Sibanda, Zimbabwe, Consultant, African Gender and Development Evaluation Network • Aissata Miningou, WAEMU, Director, Gender Department • Nana Sakyiamah, Ghana, Communications Manager, African Women's Development Fund • Thérèse Adjoa Akakpo, Togo, Secrétaire Général, REAPOC
12:30-14:00
Lunch Break
14:00 - 15:30
ROUNDTABLES: Identify Avenues to Achieve Results Participants will convene by type of stakeholders to discuss their network’s course of action to deliver on its objectives. ROUNDTABLE 1
ROUNDTABLE 2
Gender for Results Network Facilitator:
Youth for Results Network Facilitator:
15:30 -15:45
Tea/Coffee Break
15:45 -17:00
PLENARY SESSION: Report on Roundtables.
DAY 5:
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2013
Theme:
A New Governance for Greater Results
09:00- 09:15
Overview • AfCoP Secretariat
09:15 -10:45
AfriK4R 2014 Action Plan and Governance Working session to define the coordinating bodies.
10:45-11:15
Tea/Coffee Break
11:15-12:30
Adopting the Gender and Youth Networks’ Charters and Declarations The founding members commit to contribute to the networks’ success and to mobilize stakeholders to achieve its objectives.
12:30-13:00
CLOSING CEREMONY • AfriK4R Coordinator, African Development Bank, Quality and Results Department • Representative, African Capacity Building Foundation • AfCoP Chairs
13:00-14:00
Closing Lunch
14:00-17:30
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