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Participating Organisations

Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) Ethiopia

The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) was started by the Seventh-day Adventist Church as a way to follow Christ’s example of serving and caring for those in need. Put simply, ADRA improves the lives of people around the world. The agency searches out deprivation, social injustice, and need—then works to eliminate them. ADRA invests in the potential of individuals through advocacy, supporting families, promoting health, providing food and water, establishing livelihoods, and responding to emergencies.

adra.org

African Development Bank (AfDB)

The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) is Africa’s premier development finance institution. It comprises three distinct entities: the African Development Bank (AfDB), the African Development Fund (ADF) and the Nigeria Trust Fund (NTF). On the ground in 34 African countries with an external office in Japan, the AfDB contributes to the economic development and the social progress of its 54 regional member states.

www.afdb.org

African Electrotechnical Standardization Committee (AFSEC)

Following from declarations of the conferences of African Ministers of Energy in March 2006 and February 2008, AFSEC was inaugurated on 28 February 2008. Its members are African National Electrotechnical Committees with its members being representative of the electrotechnical industry in the country. In the field of electricity, electronics and related technologies, AFSEC is responsible for:
- Identification of existing standards and prioritization of standards needs
- Harmonizing existing standards, through either the adoption of international standards; or where necessary their adaptation to African conditions
- Where there is a need, identifying draft standards to be developed by the members of AFSEC for adoption
- Recommending harmonized standards for application by the appropriate bodies of the AU.

www.afsec-africa.org

African Risk Capacity Insurance Company Ltd

African Risk Capacity was set up as a Specialised Agency of the African Union to help Member States improve their capacity to plan, prepare and respond to extreme weather events and natural disasters. ARC uses innovative finance mechanisms by pooling risk across the continent and transferring a portion of risk to the international markets. As an insurance mutual, Member States have ownership of ARC, creating a pan-African climate response system that is truly Africa-owned. The risk pool currently insures seven Member States against drought based on satellite rainfall data and will soon provide cyclone and flood insurance. ARC is aiming to insure 30 AU countries by 2020 for $1.5bn in disaster risk.

www.africanriskcapacity.org

African Union - Department for Infrastructure & Energy

The African Union's Department of Infrastructure and Energy serves to coordinate and promote the development of infrastructure and services in the sectors of: Transport and Tourism; Energy; and Information & Communications Technology. Led by H.E. Dr. Elham M. A. Ibrahim, Commissioner for Infrastructure & Energy, their vision is to build an integrated, prosperous and peaceful Africa; an Africa driven and managed by its own citizens, representing a dynamic force in the international arena. Ultimately achieving an integrated infrastructure of transport, ICT , tourism and energy, that is safe, reliable, efficient and affordable, capable of promoting regional and continental integration and the sustainable development of the Continent.

www.au.int

Agence Française de Développement (AFD)

Agence Française de Développement (AFD), a public financial institution that implements the policy defined by the French Government, works to combat poverty and promote sustainable development. AFD operates on four continents via a network of 75 offices and finances and supports projects that improve living conditions for populations, boost economic growth and protect the planet. In 2015, AFD earmarked EUR 8.3bn to finance projects in developing countries and for overseas France.

www.afd.fr

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

Guided by the belief that every life has equal value, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation works to help all people lead healthy, productive lives. In developing countries, it focuses on improving people’s health and giving them the chance to lift themselves out of hunger and extreme poverty. In the United States, it seeks to ensure that all people—especially those with the fewest resources—have access to the opportunities they need to succeed in school and life.

www.gatesfoundation.org

Community of Sahel Saharan States (CEN-SAD)

The Community of Sahel Saharan States (CEN-SAD) was established by Treaty dated February 4th, 1998 and comprises twenty three (23) member countries (March 2015) in North Africa, West Africa and Central and East Africa. The Community covers an area of 13.8 million km2 that is 45% of the surface area of Africa. In 2012, its population was estimated at 506.5 million inhabitants, representing about 49% of the African population; it has a high proportion of youth (42% of young people between 0 and 14 years). It is the largest economic community of Africa, because of its population, the GDP and its area. The main objective of the Community is to establish a global economic union through the implementation of a community development plan, including investments in the agricultural, industrial, energy, social and cultural fields.

www.censad.org

Department for International Development (DFID)

The Department for International Development (DFID) leads the UK’s work to end extreme poverty. We're ending the need for aid by creating jobs, unlocking the potential of girls and women and helping to save lives when humanitarian emergencies hit.

www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-international-development

East Africa Chambers of Commerce, Industry & Agriculture (EACCIA)

The East African Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture (EACCIA) has been in existence since September 2005. It was originally launched in Arusha, Tanzania, in February 2006 and owned by the three national chambers from the states which were members of the East African Community (EAC) at that time, namely: Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania. It has since evolved to incorporate all other chambers and private sector federations throughout the EAC.

Broadly speaking, its main objective is to lobby the regional governments for the creation of a conducive business environment. The chamber is expected to dialogue with various organs of the East African Community, national, as well as international institutions, impacting on business to facilitate this. Apart from its advocacy role, the EACCIA is also expected to undertake some development projects on behalf of its constituent Chambers. This includes coordinating many of the PPP related projects by assisting in the creation of local consortia, which can bid for a large development project initiated by national governments in the region.

www.eastafricanchamber.org

GIZ (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit)

GIZ offers customised solutions to complex challenges. We are an experienced service provider and assist the German Government in achieving its objectives in the field of international cooperation. We offer demand-driven, tailor-made and effective services for sustainable development.

www.giz.de

IGAD Climate Prediction and Application Centre (ICPAC)

The Greater Horn of Africa (GHA) is prone to extreme climate events such as droughts and floods. These extreme events have severe negative impacts on key socio-economic sectors of all the countries in the sub-region. Formerly known as the Drought Monitoring Centre, Nairobi (DMCN), established in 1989, the IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC) was renamed in October 2003 and became a specialized Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) institution. ICPAC's vision is to become a viable regional centre of excellence in climate prediction and applications for climate risk management, environmental management, and sustainable development. The centre is responsible for eight member countries namely: Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan and Uganda as well as Burundi, Rwanda and Tanzania.

www.icpac.net

Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)

The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is advancing its activities around the pillars of a field-oriented approach, human security, and enhanced effectiveness, efficiency, and speed.

JICA assists and supports developing countries as the executing agency of Japanese ODA. In accordance with its vision of Inclusive and Dynamic Development, JICA supports the resolution of issues of developing countries by using the most suitable tools of various assistance methods and a combined regional, country and issue-oriented approach.

www.jica.go.jp

Nordic Development Fund (NDF)

The Nordic Development Fund (NDF) is the joint development finance institution of the five Nordic countries. The objective of NDF's operations is to facilitate climate change investments in low-income countries.

NDF finances in cooperation with bilateral and multilateral development institutions. The operations mirror the Nordic countries’ priorities in the areas of climate change and development. NDF’s capital is provided from the development cooperation budgets of the five Nordic countries.

www.ndf.fi

Rockefeller Foundation

The Rockefeller Foundation’s mission—unchanged since 1913—is to promote the well-being of humanity throughout the world. Today, we pursue this mission through dual goals: advancing inclusive economies that expand opportunities for more broadly shared prosperity, and building resilience by helping people, communities and institutions prepare for, withstand, and emerge stronger from acute shocks and chronic stresses. To achieve these goals, we work at the intersection of four focus areas—advance health, revalue ecosystems, secure livelihoods, and transform cities—to address the root causes of emerging challenges and create systemic change. Together with partners and grantees, The Rockefeller Foundation strives to catalyze and scale transformative innovations, create unlikely partnerships that span sectors, and take risks others cannot.

www.rockfellerfoundation.org

SADC Secretariat

Southern African Development Community (SADC) is a regional economic community whose goal is to promote sustainable and equitable economic growth and socio-economic development through efficient productive systems, deeper co-operation and integration, good governance and durable peace and security among its fifteen Member States: Angola, Botswana, Democratic Republic of Congo, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Seychelles, South Africa, Swaziland, United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
The water sector falls within the Infrastructure and Services Directorate whose primary function is to facilitate and coordinate the transformation of the region into an integrated economy by promoting the provision of adequate, interconnected, cost-effective and efficient regional infrastructure. In addition to Water the Directorate also houses Transport, ICT, Energy, Meteorology and Climate Services and Tourism.

www.sadc.int

U.S. Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC)

OPIC is the U.S. Government’s development finance institution. It mobilizes private capital to help address critical development challenges and in doing so, advances U.S. foreign policy and national security priorities. Because OPIC works with the U.S. private sector, it helps U.S. businesses gain footholds in emerging markets, catalyzing revenues, jobs and growth opportunities both at home and abroad. OPIC achieves its mission by providing investors with financing, political risk insurance, and support for private equity investment funds, when commercial funding cannot be obtained elsewhere.

OPIC is one of lead U.S. Government agencies that helps implement President Obama's Power Africa initiative by increasing access to electricity and supporting the private sector as they invest in projects that support the climate adaptation and resilience infrastructure sector. In 2015, OPIC committed nearly $3 billion in support of investment projects throughout Africa.

www.opic.gov

UN Development Programme (UNDP) Ethiopia

UNDP Ethiopia works closely with the Government of Ethiopia and other stakeholders to contribute towards building a developed, democratic, and climate resilient nation and empowered citizens.

As the development arm of the United Nations, UNDP Ethiopia supports strategic capacity development initiatives to promote growth and development both in terms of resource and human recourse. Through partnerships with national and regional and local governments, UNDP strives to support the Ethiopian Government in the efforts to eliminate poverty, developing peoples’ capacity, achieving equitable results, sustain the environment, and advance democratic governance.

www.et.undp.org

UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA)

Established 1958, as one of the UN's five regional commissions, the ECA is mandated to promote the economic and social development of its member States, foster intra-regional integration, and promote international cooperation for Africa's development.

The ECA is the only UN regional commission to have a dedicated climate centre – the African Climate Policy Centre (ACPC) which is the secretariat and an integral part of the Climate for Development in Africa (ClimDev-Africa) programme. ClimDev-Africa provides support to decision makers to effectively integrate climate into development planning. It is a joint initiative of the ECA, the African Union Commission and the African Development Bank.

www.uneca.org

UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)

The objective of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is the stabilization of greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere at a level that would prevent dangerous interference with the climate system. The Convention entered into force in 1994 and enjoys near-universal membership. At COP 21 in Paris, Parties to the UNFCCC reached a landmark agreement to combat climate change and to accelerate and intensify the actions and investments needed for a sustainable low carbon and resilient future. The Paris Agreement builds upon the Convention and – for the first time – brings all nations into a common cause to undertake ambitious efforts to combat climate change and adapt to its effects, with enhanced support to assist developing countries to do so.

www.unfccc.int

UN Human Settlements Programme (UN-HABITAT)

UN-Habitat is the United Nations programme working towards a better urban future. Its mission is to promote socially and environmentally sustainable human settlements development and the achievement of adequate shelter for all.

Cities are facing unprecedented demographic, environmental, economic, social and spatial challenges. There has been a phenomenal shift towards urbanization, with 6 out of every 10 people in the world expected to reside in urban areas by 2030. Over 90 per cent of this growth will take place in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Caribbean.

In the absence of effective urban planning, the consequences of this rapid urbanization will be dramatic. In many places around the world, the effects can already be felt: lack of proper housing and growth of slums, inadequate and out-dated infrastructure – be it roads, public transport, water, sanitation, or electricity – escalating poverty and unemployment, safety and crime problems, pollution and health issues, as well as poorly managed natural or man-made disasters and other catastrophes due to the effects of climate change.

Mindsets, policies, and approaches towards urbanization need to change in order for the growth of cities and urban areas to be turned into opportunities that will leave nobody behind.

UN-Habitat, the United Nations programme for human settlements, is at the helm of that change, assuming a natural leadership and catalytic role in urban matters. Mandated by the UN General Assembly in 1978 to address the issues of urban growth, it is a knowledgeable institution on urban development processes, and understands the aspirations of cities and their residents.

www.unhabitat.org

UN Office for Project Services (UNOPS)

UNOPS is the operational arm of the United Nations, helping a range of partners implement $1 billion worth of aid and development projects every year. By implementing around 1,000 projects for partners at any given time, UNOPS makes significant, tangible contributions to results on the ground. UNOPS mission is to serve people in need by expanding the ability of the United Nations, governments and other partners to manage projects in three areas i.e. infrastructure, project management and procurement in a sustainable and efficient manner. UNOPS envisions to advance sustainable implementation practices in development, humanitarian and peace building contexts, always satisfying or surpassing partner expectations.

www.unops.org

UN World Food Programme (WFP)

The World Food Programme is the food assistance branch of the United Nations and the world's largest humanitarian organization addressing hunger and promoting food security. According to the WFP, it provides food assistance to an average of 80 million people in 75 countries each year. From its headquarters in Rome and more than 80 country offices around the world, the WFP works to help people who are unable to produce or obtain enough food for themselves and their families. It is a member of the United Nations Development Group and part of its Executive Committee.

www.wfp.org

Supporting Partners

African Union Commission (AUC)

The Commission is the Secretariat of the Union entrusted with executive functions. It is composed of 10 Officials: A Chairperson, a Deputy Chairperson; Eight (8) Commissioners and Staff members. The structure represents the Union and protects its interest under the auspices of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government as well as the Executive Committee. The AU Commission is made up of Portfolios. They are: Peace and Security; Political Affairs; Trade and Industry; Infrastructure and Energy; Social Affairs; Rural Economy and Agriculture; Human Resources, Science and Technology; and Economic Affairs.

Mission and Values of the AFRICAN UNION COMMISSION
The mission of the Commission is become “An efficient and value-adding institution driving the African integration and development process in close collaboration with African Union Member States, the Regional Economic Communities and African citizens”.

www.africa-union.org

IRENA

The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) is an intergovernmental organisation that supports countries in their transition to a sustainable energy future, and serves as the principal platform for international cooperation, a centre of excellence, and a repository of policy, technology, resource and financial knowledge on renewable energy. IRENA promotes the widespread adoption and sustainable use of all forms of renewable energy, including bioenergy, geothermal, hydropower, ocean, solar and wind energy in the pursuit of sustainable development, energy access, energy security and low-carbon economic growth and prosperity.

With a mandate from countries around the world, IRENA encourages governments to adopt enabling policies for renewable energy investments, provides practical tools and policy advice to accelerate renewable energy deployment, and facilitates knowledge sharing and technology transfer to provide clean, sustainable energy for the world’s growing population

www.irena.org

The World Bank

The World Bank is an international financial institution that provides financial and technical assistance to developing countries and economies in transition to achieve the goals of ending extreme poverty and promoting shared prosperity.

www.worldbank.org

Official Airline

Ethiopian Airlines

Ethiopian Airlines (Ethiopian) is the fastest growing Airline in Africa. In its seven decades of operations, Ethiopian has become one of the continent’s leading carriers. Ethiopian commands the lion share of the pan-African passenger and cargo network operating the youngest and most modern fleet to 92 international destinations across five continents. Ethiopian is a multi-award winning airline registering an average growth of 25% in the past seven years.
Email: AliK@ethiopianairlines.com
Tel: + 251 912 022 760
Website: www.ethiopianairlines.com