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SESSION (SIDE-EVENTS)

SESSION (EXHIBITION)

09:00-11:30

Side-Event 1.  Reflection on the Cellule d’analyse de politique économique du Centre ivoirien de recherche économique et sociale (CAPEC)‘s contribution to the structural transformation of Côte d’Ivoire and the strengthening of sub-regional integration from 1993 to 2023 – by Centre ivoirien de recherche économique et sociale (CAPEC), Côte d’Ivoire

Master of Ceremony 

• Mr. Charles Boa ; Journalist/Communicator, Côte d’Ivoire

Moderator: 

• Prof Alexandre Assemien; Directeur de l’UMRI Sciences juridiques, Economiques, Comptables et de Gestion, Institut National Polytechnique Félix Houphouët-Boigny (INPH-HB) 

Presentations: 

• “Performance evaluation of CAPEC: what feedback from users of CAPEC products?

               Mr Samuel Kouakou, Consultant  

• “CAPEC’s contribution to the structural transformation of the Ivorian economy: Challenges and prospects”

Mr. Marcellin Cissé, Director-General of Planning 

• “The place of evidence in the effectiveness of public policies” (online) (to be confirmed)

Esther Duflo, MIT (USA), Nobel Prize in Economics (2019) 

Exhibition (10:00-17:00)

• List of exhibitors 

1. 1. Cellule d’analyse de politique économique du Centre ivoirien de recherche économique et sociale (CAPEC), Côte d’Ivoire

• African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF
• Programme Pays de Renforcement des Capacités (PPRC), Côte d’Ivoire
• Economic Policy Management (EPM) Program – Abidjan
• Tony Blair Institute for Global Change (TBI)
• Université Félix Houphouët – Boigny
• Ministère de l’Environnement, du Développement Durable et de la Transition Écologique
• Convention de la Société Civile Ivoirienne (CSCI)
• Confédération des Grandes Entreprises de Côte d’Ivoire (CGCECI)
• Green Countries / Entreprise “LA FIE”

11:30-12:00

HEALTH BREAK

12:00-13:30

Side-Event 2.  Cultivating a Smoke-Free Future: Aligning AfCFTA and Tobacco Control Policies – by the African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF)

Facilitators: 

• Mr. Daouda Elhadji Adam; Tobacco Control Expert, ACBF 
• Mr. Trevor Simumba; Head, Trade Unit, ACBF 

Panelists:

• Dr. Justine Ongeri Mogendi; Trade Expert,  SkiQa Consulting Group Ltd 
• Dr Adedeji Adeniran; Director of Research, Center for the Studies of the Economies of Africa (CSEA), Nigeria 
• Dr. Radjab Nyabyenda; Director of Research, Institute of Policy Analysis and Research (IPAR-Rwanda) 
• Dr Fabrice Kodjo Ebeh; CEO, Global Governance Consulting, Lomé, Togo 

Side-Event 3. Roundtable: What reforms are needed for CAPEC to perform better in the concert of Think Tanks serving the Ivorian and sub-regional economies? by Centre ivoirien de recherche économique et sociale (CAPEC), Côte d’Ivoire

Moderator

Prof. Marcel Kouadio Bénie; Lecturer-Researcher, Université Felix Houphouet Boigny d’Abidjan Cocody

Speakers

• Dr Nahoua Yeo, Cabinet Director, Ministry of the Economy, Planning and Development 
• Prof. Kobéa Toka, Director of Cabinet, Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research 
• Mme Minafou Fanta Coulibaly-Koné, Director of Cabinet, Ministry of Finance and Budget 
• Prof Jacques Loess Esso, Director of Cabinet, Ministry of Commerce, Industry and SME Promotion 

Side-Event 4. Fostering Evidence Generation Partnerships for Poverty Reduction in Africa – by Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-LAB) 

Moderator and Presenter:

• Mr. Abdoulaye Yayoba Ndiaye; Project Director, Digital Identification and Finance Initiative (DigiFI Africa), J-PPAL

13:30-14:30

LUNCH BREAK

14:30-16:00

Side-Event 5. Adapting Africa’s Future: Climate Finance Solutions for Robust Green Economies – by Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) & the African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF)

Facilitator: 

• Ms. Seyram Agbemenya; Program Coordinator-Climate Change, African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF)  

Panelists:

• Dr. Nqobizitha Dube; Manager: Climate finance and sustainability division, Infrastructure Development Bank of Zimbabwe 
• Mr. Mohamed Sanogo; National Focal Point for Climate Transparency under Article 13 of the Paris Agreement; Ministry of the Environment, Sustainable Development and Ecological Transition, Cote d’Ivoire 

• Mr. Navin Nair; Senior Executive; Carbon Capture Ltd (CabonCap)
• Ms. Hohit S. Gebreegziabher, Program Manager, Transformative Climate Finance Program-AU Green Recovery Action Plan, Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) 

Side-Event 6. Mobilizing civil society to respond to climate challenges for inclusive green growth – by Programme Pays de Renforcement des Capacités (PPRC), Côte d’Ivoire

Master of ceremony 

• M. NDEPO Ignace (Chargé de Communication/PPRC)

Moderator

• M. ABE Frédéric (Coordonnateur Sectoriel Société Civile/Secteur Privé/PPRC)

Opening remarks

• Welcome address by Ms Cynthia CURTIS, PPRC National Coordinator
• Opening address by Mr Gustave ABOUA, Director of Sustainable Development and Ecological Transition (Ministry of the Environment, Sustainable Development and Ecological Transition)

Panel discussions

• Dr Kone BAMBA Tintcho; Directorate for Sustainable Development and Ecological Transition (Ministry of Environment, Sustainable Development and Ecological Transition) – Raising awareness of sustainable development and eco-actions among educational players: Example of the partnership between the State and civil society
• Mrs Marie – Stella KONIAN; Director,  Entreprise « LA FIE » – Preserving Côte d’Ivoire’s natural ecosystems through eco-tourism, educational, cultural and artistic initiatives: the experience of the social enterprise “LA FIE”
• M. Gaoussou KOUASSI; Deputy Mayor of Buyo – Assistance to market women in preserving fresh fish using solar energy around Lake BUYO: experience of the Municipality of BUYO
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• Mr. Sylvère KOUAKOU, Director, Green Countries – Entrepreneurship at the service of the planet: the example of Green Countries in Côte d’Ivoire 
• Mr. Charles BAÏMEY; Conseiller Technique Association Jeunes Volontaires pour l’environnement (JVE) – Political advocacy as a solution to the fight against climate change: lessons from JVE Côte d’Ivoire

Side-Event 7. Assessing the Organizational Capacity Needs of Think Tanks: Experience of CADAST Project – by the African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF)

Facilitator: 

• Mr. Trevor Simumba; Head, Trade Unit, ACBF 

Presenter: 

• Mr. Edem Messa-Gavo; Senior Impact Measurement Officer, ACBF 

Speakers:

• Mr. Alaya Ouarme; Director, Centre d‟Etudes de Politiques pour le Developpement (CEPOD)
•  Ms. Eugenia Kayitesi; Executive Director, Institute of Policy Analysis and Research (IPAR-Rwanda)

• Mr. Alain Nzadi; Director, Centre d’Etudes pour l’Action Sociale (CEPAS)

Q&A

Closing and way forward: 

• Mr. Trevor Simumba; Head, Trade Unit, ACBF 

16:00-17:30

Side-Event 8. The Economics of Tobacco Control in Africa: Unpacking the Opportunities of Tobacco Taxation in Domestic Resource Mobilization and Development – by the African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF)

Moderators: 

• Mrs. Betina Edziwa: Head, Special Programs ACBF
• Ms. Patience Yakobe: Program Officer, ACBF 

Presentations

• Mr. Mxolisi Zondi; Research Officer, Research Unit on the Economics of Excisable Products (REEP), University of Pretoria
• Ms. Irene Otieno; Executive Director, National Taxpayers Association- Kenya

Speakers:

• M. Djénguinadé Laoumbo Malachie; Ministry of Finance and Budget, Chad
• Mr. Mutembei Nyagah; Deputy Commissioner Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
• M. Alhagie Jallow; Ministry of Finance, The Gambia

Side-Event 9. – State of the Sector Report 2025: Main challenges and opportunities – by On Think Tanks

Moderator: 

• Dr Frejus Thoto; Co-founder & Executive Director, African Center for Equitable Development (ACED) 

Presenter:

• Mrs. Estefanía Terán Valdez; Senior Associate, Director of On Think Tanks (OTT) 

Side-Event 10. Leveraging Evidence for Effective Climate Policy in West Africa – by Initiative Prospective Agricole et Rural (IPAR, Senegal)

Facilitators and Presenters:

• Dr. Cheikh Oumar Ba; Executive Director, Initiative Prospective Agricole et Rurale (IPAR) 
• Dr. Laure Tall; Research Director, Initiative Prospective Agricole et Rurale (IPAR) 

17:30-18:00

HEALTH BREAK 

18:00

End of Day 0

End of Day 0

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SESSION

09:00-09:30

PLENARY – OFFICIAL OPENING CEREMONY 

Masters of Ceremony: 

• Mrs Hannane Ferdjani; International Journalist & Editorial Director, Beyond The Noise Africa 
• Mr. Charles Boa; Journalist/Communicator, Ministry of Finance and Budget, Côte d’Ivoire

Introductory Remarks

• Mr. Mamadou Biteye; Executive Secretary, African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF) 

Opening Addresses 

• Prof. Alban Alphonse E. Ahoure; Executive Director, Cellule d’analyse de politique économique du Centre ivoirien de recherche économique et sociale (CAPEC), Côte d’Ivoire 
• Mr. Abdoul Salam Bello; Executive Director, Africa Group II (EDS13), World Bank Group 
• Dr. Eric Ogunleye; Director, African Development Institute, African Development Bank 

Address by Guest of Honor and Official Opening

• Hon. Adama Coulibaly; Minister of Finance and Budget, Côte d’Ivoire 

09:30-09:35

VISIT OF EXHIBITION STANDS/GROUP PHOTO/HEALTH BREAK

09-35:13:00

Parolier | Slam Poetry 

Keynote Speech 

• Hon. Jacques Assahoré Konan, Minister of the Environment, Sustainable Development and Ecological Transition, Côte d’Ivoire 

PLENARY MINISTERIAL SESSION – Leading the Way: African Countries’ Innovative Approaches to Climate Finance Policy and Regulation

Moderator: Prof. Fadel Ndiame; Chief Executive Officer, Food Systems Transformation Solutions (PTY) Ltd 

Panelists:

• H.E.M. Jacques Assahoré Konan; Minister of the Environment, Sustainable Development and Ecological Transition, Côte d’Ivoire 
• Hon. Anthony Myers; Deputy Minister for Fiscal Affairs, Ministry of Finance and Development Planning, Liberia 
• H.E. Mrs Najda Said Abdallah; Commissioner General for Planning, Comoros
• Mr. Guylain Nyembo; Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Planning and Coordination of Development Aid, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)

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• Mr. Rished Bade; Commissioner, External Finance Division, Ministry of Finance, Tanzania

13:00-14:00

LUNCH BREAK

14:00-15:30

Thematic Sessions 

14:00-15:30

Parallel Thematic Session 1 – Strengthening Institutions and Governance for Climate Finance in Africa

Moderator: Dr. Malle Fofana; Global Executive and Africa Director, Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) 

Panelists:

• • Dr. Al-Hamndou Dorsouma; Division Manager, Climate and Green Growth Department, African Development Bank Group  
• Dr. Fode Ndiaye; Founder and President, Centre d’Excellence pour le Leadership et le Management pour le Développement de l’Afrique (CELMAD), Senegal 
• Hon. Dr Gloria Somolekae; Executive Director, Botswana Institute for Development Policy Analysis (BIDPA) 
• Ms. Seyram Agbemenya; Program Coordinator- Climate Change & Energy, African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF)

14:00-15:30

Parallel Thematic Session 2 – Innovative Financing Mechanisms for Climate Finance in Africa

Moderator: Mrs. Diop Aissatou Diouf; Alliance Nationale Femmes et Foncier, Climate Finance Expert and Advocacy Manager, Enda Energie 

Panelists:

• Mr. Malvern Chirume; Chief Underwriting Officer, African Risk Capacity (ARC) Ltd 
• Prof. Mitowanou E. Koffi-Tessio; Executive Director, Centre de Recherche et d’Etude sur la Pauvreté et la Sécurité Alimentaire (CREPSAD) 
• Mrs. Susan Wavinya Wairimu; Founder and CEO of Inspire Teenagers Foundation, Kenya 
• Dr. Eric Ogunleye; Director, African Development Institute, African Development Bank (AfDB)

14:00-15:30

Parallel Thematic Session 3 – Mainstreaming Gender in Climate Finance: Strategies for Equitable and Inclusive Climate Solutions 

Moderator: Mrs Fatou Diouf; Head, Communication and Influencing, African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF)  

Panelists:

• Mrs. Beatrice Gakuba; Executive Director, African Women Agribusiness Network Afrika (AWAN-AFRIKA) 
• Ms. Memory Kachambwa; Executive Director, African Women’s Development and Communication Network (FEMNET)  
• Ms. Nancy Marangu; Executive Director, Chemichemi Foundation & Climate Policy Expert, United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change 
• Dr. Linda Etale; Program Officer, Climate Change and Energy, African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF) 
• Mr. Alaya Ouarme; Director, Centre d’Etudes de Politiques pour le Developpement (CEPOD) 

15:30-16:00

HEALTH BREAK

16:00-17:30

CEOs Plenary Session – Financing Climate Resilience and Adaptation in Africa

Moderator: Mr. Amadou Kanoute; Executive Director, Pan-African Institute for Consumer Citizenship and Development (CICODEV-Africa) 

Panelists:

• Dr. Sidi Ould Tah; President, Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA)  
• Dr Ngueto Tiraina Yambaye; Director-General, African Guarantee and Economic Cooperation Fund (FAGACE) 
• Dr. Mithika Mwenda; Executive Director, Panafrican Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA) 
• Mrs. Fatimata Wopa Gaye; Board Member & West Africa Representative, African Evaluation Association (AfrEA) 
• Dr. Ali Abdi Issa; Managing Director, Horn Economic and Social Policy Institute (HESPI) 
• Dr. Fode Ndiaye; Founder and President, Centre d’Excellence pour le Leadership et le Management pour le Développement de l’Afrique (CELMAD), Senegal 

17:30-18:00

PLENARY – REPORTING BACK & RECAP OF DAY 1

Masters of Ceremony: 

• Mrs Hannane Ferdjani; International Journalist & Editorial Director, Beyond The Noise Africa 
• Mr. Charles Boa; Journalist/Communicator, Ministry of Finance and Budget, Côte d’Ivoire

Rapporteurs:

• Dr. Malle Fofana; Global Executive and Africa Director, Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI)  
• Mrs. Diop Aissatou Diouf; Alliance Nationale Femmes et Foncier, Climate Finance Expert and Advocacy Manager, Enda Energie 

• Mrs Fatou Diouf; Head, Communication and Influencing, African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF)  

Inspirational Speech and Reflection: 

• Hon. Anthony Myers; Deputy Minister for Fiscal Affairs,  Ministry of Finance and Development Planning, Liberia 

18:00

End of Day 1

19:00-22:00

Dinner – 10th Anniversary Celebration of the Africa Think Tank Summit (by Invitation)

TIME

SESSION

09:00-09:15 

PLENARY – RECAP OF DAY 1 & OPENING OF DAY 2

Master of Ceremony: 

• Mrs Hannane Ferdjani; International Journalist & Editorial Director, Beyond The Noise Africa 
• Mr. Charles Boa; Journalist/Communicator, Ministry of Finance and Budget, Côte d’Ivoire

Keynote Speech

• H.E. Mrs. Cristina Duarte; United Nations Special Adviser on Africa & Under-Secretary-General, Office of the Special Adviser on Africa

09:15-10:30

Fire Side Chat Plenary Session – Africa and Global Carbon Markets: Challenges, Measures, and Perspectives

Moderator: 

• Mr. Kenneth Igbomor, Market Editor, CNBC Africa 

Speakers:

• Mr. Paul Muthaura; CEO, The Africa Carbon Markets Initiative (ACMI) 
• Mr. Navin Nair; Senior Executive, South and East Africa, Carbon Capture Ltd 

Keynote speech:

• Dr. Patrick V. Verkooijen; CEO, Global Center on Adaptation (GCA)

10:30-11:00

HEALTH BREAK

11:00-12:30

Stakeholders’ Sessions

11:00-12:30

Parallel Stakeholders’ Session 1 – Building Capacities and Engaging Local Stakeholders in Africa’s Carbon Markets Development

Moderator: Ms. Eugenia Kayitesi; Executive Director, Institute of Policy Analysis and Research (IPAR-Rwanda) 

Panelists:

• Ms. Joseph Lucie Atangana Balla; Lead Champion, Women & Youth in the Cacao Sector, African Women Agribusiness Network Afrika (AWAN AFRIKA) 
• Dr Frejus Thoto; Co-founder & Executive Director, African Center for Equitable Development (ACED) 
• Mrs. Diop Aissatou Diouf; Alliance Nationale Femmes et Foncier, Climate Finance Expert and Advocacy Manager, Enda Energie 
• Mr. Lionel Essima; Assistant Project Manager for West Africa and North Africa, Afrobarometer 

• Dr. Lindy Fursman; Director, Climate and Energy Policy, Tony Blair Institute for Global Change

11:00-12:30

Parallel Stakeholders’ Session 2 – Integrating Carbon Markets into National Development Strategies

Moderator: Prof. Sarah N. Ssewanyana; Executive Director, Economic Policy Research Centre (EPRC) 

Panelists:

• Dr. Sam Mugume Koojo; Assistant Commissioner, Macro-Economic Policy Department, Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Uganda 
• Dr Eliud Moyi; Deputy Director, Partnerships Department, Directorate of Economic Management, Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA) 
• Mr. Fréjus Lingue; Deputy Country Director for Côte d’Ivoire, Tony Blair Institute for Global Change 
• Mrs. Beatrice Gakuba; Executive Director, African Women Agribusiness Network Afrika (AWAN-AFRIKA) 
• Prof. Fatima Arib; Professor and expert, Sustainable Development Economics, Cadi Ayyad University, Morocco

11:00-12:30

Parallel Stakeholders’ Session 3 – Carbon Markets Participation: Role of Youth, Women and CSOs in Africa 

Moderator: Dr. Nqobizitha Dube; Manager, Climate Finance and Sustainability Division, Infrastructure Development Bank of Zimbabwe  

Panelists: 

• Ms. Eva Ndamono Shitaatala; Chapter Country Head for Namibia, African Women in Business (African-WIB) 
• Dr. Cheikh Oumar Ba; Executive Director, Initiative Prospective Agricole et Rurale (IPAR) 

• • Ms. Susan Wavinya Wairimu; Founder and CEO of Inspire Teenagers Foundation, Kenya (
• Mr. Navin Nair; Senior Executive, South and East Africa, Carbon Capture Ltd 

12:30-13:00

PLENARY – REPORTING BACK ON PARALLEL SESSIONS 

Masters of Ceremony: 

• Mrs Hannane Ferdjani; International Journalist & Editorial Director, Beyond The Noise Africa 
• Mr. Charles Boa; Journalist/Communicator, Ministry of Finance and Budget, Côte d’Ivoire

Sharing Insights from the Africa Think Tank Platform Project

• Mr. Patrick Abdoulaye Man’ke; Program Coordinator, Partnerships Management and Resources Mobilization, African Union Commission 

Rapporteurs:

• Ms. Eugenia Kayitesi; Executive Director, Institute of Policy Analysis and Research (IPAR-Rwanda) 
• Prof. Sarah N. Ssewanyana; Executive Director, Economic Policy Research Centre (EPRC) 
• Dr. Nqobizitha Dube; Manager, Climate Finance and Sustainability Division, Infrastructure Development Bank of Zimbabwe 

13:00-13:30

PLENARY – OFFICIAL CLOSING CEREMONY

Masters of Ceremony: 

• Mrs Hannane Ferdjani; International Journalist & Editorial Director, Beyond The Noise Africa 
• Mr. Charles Boa; Journalist/Communicator, Ministry of Finance and Budget, Côte d’Ivoire

Reading of 2024 Africa Think Tank Summit Communique  

• Prof. Lambert N’galadjo BAMBA; Special Advisor, Ministry of Finance and Budget, Lecturer at UFR-SEG, UFHB & Researcher at Centre Ivoirien de Recherches Economiques et Sociales (CIRES), Côte d’Ivoire

Closing Remarks

• Prof. Alban Alphonse E. Ahoure; Executive Director, Cellule d’analyse de politique économique du Centre ivoirien de recherche économique et sociale (CAPEC), Côte d’Ivoire
• Prof. Fatima Arib; Professor and expert, Sustainable Development Economics, Cadi Ayyad University, Morocco
• Mr. Mamadou Biteye; Executive Secretary, African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF) 

Official Closing Remarks

• Hon. Adama Coulibaly; Minister of Finance and Budget, Côte d’Ivoire

13:30-15:00

LUNCH BREAK

15:00

End of Summit