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Session 1B: Accelerating preparation and financing of trans-boundary water projects: Bridging funding and capacity gaps.
November 25 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am
The objective of this session is to explore effective strategies for accelerating preparation of trans-boundary water projects with a focus on institutional strengthening and resource mobilisation. The session examines case studies that illustrate lessons learned and best practices in project preparation, financing models, and stakeholder engagement towards improved water development.
Moderator: Mr. Frederic Mao, Senior Policy Advisor-Support to the PIDA, GIZ-African Union
Session Synopsis Ms. Sumbi M Shimwambwa, Senior Programme Officer, Water Infrastructure, AUDA-NEPAD
Keynote Addresses
Dr. Rashid Mbaziira, Executive Secretary, African Ministers Council on Water
Panel Discussion
1. Dr. Isaac Alukwe – Regional Coordinator NELSAP Case Study on Angololo Water Resources Development Project
2. Mr. Mtchera Chirwa, Ag. Director for Water and Sanitation, AFDB (TBC)
3. Dr. Patrice Kabeya, Senior Programme Officer – SADC (TBC)
4. Mrs. Angelika Wasielke, Head of Project, Water Security, GIZ (TBC)
5. Ms. Foutoma Ibrahima, Practice Manager Water West Africa, World Bank (TBC)
6. Mr. Fredricko Bonaglia, Deputy Director OECD Development Centre (TBC)
7. Mr. Alex Simalabwi, Global Water Partnership-Southern Africa
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