NEPAD Water Centres of Excellence Business Plan: Southern African Network of Water Centres of Excellence (SANWATCE)

Size: px
Start display at page:

Download "NEPAD Water Centres of Excellence Business Plan: Southern African Network of Water Centres of Excellence (SANWATCE)"

Transcription

1 SADC Document Ref: SADC/WRTC/1/2013/5.2.9A As amended July 2013 NEPAD Water Centres of Excellence Business Plan: Southern African Network of Water Centres of Excellence (SANWATCE) PREPARED BY: NEPAD SANWATCE Secretariat C/o Stellenbosch University Updated version 6.3 Tel:

2 NEPAD Southern African Network of Water Centres of Excellence Supported by: NEPAD

3 History of amendments to this document The following table reflects a history of amendments to this document. The latest version number reflects the current document. Document version Description of amendment Date Version 1-5 Development of the Business Plan. November 2011 July 2012 Version 6 Version 6.1 Version 6.2 Version 6.3 Updates as a result of the Business Plan workshop held by stakeholders. Update document to include WaterNet collaboration. Update document with reference number SADC/WRTC/1/2013/5.2.9A on cover page to reflect SADC Ministers of Water Resolution Update document to include information on Water Research Fund of Southern Africa 2.0 (WARFSA2.0) and updated budget to include WARFSA 2.0 costs August 2012 April 2013 May 2013 July 2013 P a g e i

4 Table of Content History of amendments to this document... i Table of Content... ii List of Figures... iv List of Tables... iv Acronyms and Abbreviations... v 1. EXCECUTIVE SUMMARY BACKGROUND Government / Sectoral Policy Features of the Sector current research and capacity development role-players in SADC... 7 i. SADC Water Division... 7 ii. Waternet... 7 iii. Global Water Partnership Southern Africa... 7 iv. International Water Management Institute... 8 v. Water Research Commission... 8 vi. Networks, Partnerships, Forums, Knowledge brokers... 8 vii. United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization Beneficiaries and Parties Involved Problems to be addressed Other Interventions Available Documentation INTERVENTION Overall Goal Project Purpose Results and Outputs Hardware: Software: Human-ware: Activities: STRATEGIC FOCUS AREAS Research and development (including infrastructure) through innovation Human Capacity Development Outreach through Networking; Conferences and Workshops Strategic partnerships Financial Sustainability ASSUMPTIONS Risk and Flexibility P a g e ii

5 6. IMPLEMENTATION Organisation and Procedure Roles and Responsibilities SADC Role and Responsibilities of SADC Steering Committee (SC) Composition of the Steering Committee Role and Responsibilities of the Steering Committee Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) Composition of the Scientific Advisory Committee Role and Responsibilities of the Scientific Advisory Committee Network Manager Role of the Network Manager Responsibilities of the Network Manager Secretariat Nodes Role of the Nodes Timetable of Activities Cost and Financial Plan NEPAD SANWATCE Secretariat and related activities: SADC Water Research Fund for Southern Africa (WARFSA 2.0): Special Conditions ADMINISTRATION Hub or Secretariat Management of the Nodes Interaction between the Hub and the Nodes Node Co-ordinators Relationship between the University of Stellenbosch and NEPAD Relationship between SADC Water and the Water Centres of Excellence Relationship between AU/NEPAD and the Water Centres of Excellence Process for Soliciting and Reviewing Project Proposals Process for Preparing Project Proposals PHYSICAL FACILITIES Hub NEPAD SANWATCE Nodes P a g e iii

6 9. MARKETING FACTORS FOR SUSTAINABILITY Business Plan Support Appropriate Technology Environmental Protection Socio-cultural Aspects/Woman in Development Management Capacity Economic and Financial Analysis MONITORING AND EVALUATION Monitoring Indicators Review and Evaluation REFERENCES ANNEXURES 13. Annexure I - Extract of the SADC Water Resources Technical Meeting, Lusaka (May 2013). Subsequently ratified by the SADC Ministers of Water Annexure II Detail cost of WARFSA List of Figures Figure 1: Governance Structure Figure 2: Structure of the NEPAD SANWATCE secretariat List of Tables Table 1: Activities of the NEPAD Southern African Network of Water Centres of Excellence ( ) Table 2: Timetable of Activities Table 3: Cost and Financial Plan P a g e iv

7 Acronyms and Abbreviations AMCOST AMCOW AGM CGIAR CIGI CoE CPA CSIR EC EU GWP-SA IMWI IWRM JRC MDG NEPAD NGO SADC SA-DST SAIIA SANWATCE SIDA SU S&T UWC UKZN UNDP UNESCO UNZA WARFSA WCoE WIN-SA WISA WRC African Ministerial Council on Science and Technology African Ministerial Conference on Water Annual General Meeting Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research Centre for International Governance Innovation Centre of Excellence Consolidated Plan of Action Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (South Africa) European Commission European Union Global Water Partnership - Southern Africa International Water Management Institute Integrated Water Resources Management Joint Research Centre (European Commission) Millennium Development Goals New Partnership for African Development non-governmental organisations Southern African Development Community Department of Science and Technology (South African) South African Institute for International Affairs Southern African Network of Centres of Excellence in Water Science and Technology Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency Stellenbosch University Science and Technology University of the Western Cape University of KwaZulu-Natal United Nations Development Programme United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization University of Zambia Water Research Fund for Southern Africa Water Centres of Excellence Water Information Network South Africa Water Institute South Africa Water Research Commission (South Africa) P a g e v

8 1. EXCECUTIVE SUMMARY In September 2000, African countries and the international community adopted the Millennium Development Goals at the United Nations Millennium Summit. African leaders identified water scarcity and related insecurity due to water stress as one of the sources of the continent s underdevelopment and increasing social and economic decline. The first African Ministerial Council on Science and Technology (AMCOST), held in Johannesburg in 2003, decided on water science and technology (S&T) to constitute one of the main flagship programmes of New Partnership for African Development (NEPAD). Thus, in the framework of the NEPAD, the leaders have committed themselves to ensure sustainable access to safe and adequate clean water supply and sanitation, especially for the poor. They decided that S&T will play an important role in water development, supply and management and that S&T is crucial for assessing, monitoring and ensuring water quality. The flagship programme should strengthen the continent s capabilities to harness and apply S&T to address challenges of securing adequate clean water as well as managing the continent s resources to become a basis for national and regional cooperation and development. On 22 November 2006, the African Ministers responsible for science, technology and water (AMCOST and African Ministerial Conference on Water, AMCOW) met in Cairo, Egypt. By resolution, the delegates committed themselves to establishing an African Network of Excellence in Water Sciences and Technology Development. In developing this Business Plan, it is important that the NEPAD SANWATCE align activities and thematic areas with Continental Strategic Plans and also SADC Regional Policies and Strategies. To this end, consultation and alignment of thematic areas have been undertaken, in line with the AU/NEPAD Consolidated Plan of Action (CPA) and the new CGIAR Consortium Research Programs (CRPs). Regionally, the NEPAD SANWATCE Business Plan will also align with the SADC Regional Water Policy and Strategy and also the Regional Strategic Action Plan on Integrated Water Resources Development and Management (RSAP III) through the collaboration with WaterNet. During the 24 th SADC Water Resource Technical Committee (WRTC) meeting in Lusaka, Zambia, the following was recommended and subsequently ratified by the SADC Ministers of Water: That the NEPAD SANWATCE and WaterNet have agreed amicably to focus on the two areas: capacity building and training (WaterNet) and Research & Technology Transfer (NEPAD SANWATCE) (Section 4.8.4) Approve the NEPAD SANWATCE Business Plan (Section ) 1 Approved the proposal for NEPAD SANWATCE to be the implementing agent for the Water Research Fund for Southern Africa (WARFSA 2.0), a programme of SADC Water Division (Section ) Subsequent to this ratification, a detail project plan with associated costs were developed for WARFSA 2.0, and included in this document. The Southern Africa Network of Water Centres of Excellence (SANWATCE) The Ministerial Mandate, as instituted in Cairo (2006), provides the NEPAD SANWATCE with the following executive mandate: 1. Facilitate, and where applicable, conduct selective research on water issues; 1 Version 6.2 of this document P a g e 1

9 Vision 2. Serve as a Higher Education (PhD; postdoctoral; staff exchange) soundboard to the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region on regional water matters; 3. Collaborate with other networks and institutions in specialised areas; 4. Set the SADC water research agenda; 5. Establish a continental water research agenda which is based on / derived from the SADC regional water agenda. This can be achieved, amongst other means, through one-on-one engagement with AMCOW and AMCOST through the SADC Technical Advisory Committee, in order to observe political direction and engage so as to provide evidence-based research. Following the 24 th SADC WRTC meeting in Lusaka (2013), and subsequent ratification of decisions by the SADC Ministers of Water, the relationship between SADC Water Division and the NEPAD SANWATCE are formalised, which will enable the NEPAD SANWATCE to: 1. Operationalize and regularly report to SADC in its mandate and progress; 2. Establish strategic partnerships outside and beyond the network. The NEPAD SANWATCE can then play a network brokerage role with like-minded organisations to take information and knowledge beyond the current region to the benefit of the African continent; 3. Leverage resources from the region and 4. In the long term, it is also important to establish the most appropriate legal personnel of the NEPAD SANWATCE Secretariat, with collaboration between NEPAD and SU. Various research and capacity development initiatives and institutions can be found within the SADCregion, most notably the SADC Water Division; WaterNet; Global Water Partnership-Southern Africa; the International Water Management Institute (IWMI); the Water Research Commission (WRC); Cap-Net; Water Institute of Southern Africa (WISA); the Water Information Network-South Africa (WIN-SA); Africa Portal; United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization s (UNESCO) Framework Programme for Research, Education and Training in Water (FETWater) and the UNESCO initiatives, including Chairs, Category I and II centres. It has been established through the assessment of the Research and Development value-chain, that the NEPAD SANWATCE has an important role to play within the high-end scientific research and capacity sphere (M.Sc.; PhD; postdoctoral and Staff Exchange taking into consideration current Masters Programmes being offered by partners, such as WaterNet). The NEPAD SANWATCE is one of the African regional networks. The regional Hub and Secretariat is currently being hosted by SU in South Africa. Membership to the Network is open to all countries in the Southern African sub-region and current members are: Botswana, Malawi, Mozambique, South Africa and Zambia. The NEPAD SANWATCE will contribute to the improved human and environmental well-being through research and development in water and sanitation. P a g e 2

10 Focus Areas By focussing on various strategic focus areas, the NEPAD Water Centres of Excellence would be able to focus resources and activities. These strategic focus areas include: 1. Research and Development (including infrastructure) through innovation; 2. Human capacity development; 3. Outreach through networking; conferences and workshops; 4. Strategic partnerships and 5. Financial sustainability. Focus Area 1: Research and development (including infrastructure) through innovation Africa s Science and Technology Consolidated Plan of Action (CPA) puts emphasis on developing an African system of, or network, for scientific research and technological innovation to address challenges of securing and sustaining water. The plan contains the flagship water programme that focuses on water quality and supply, sanitation and water resources management. The CPA s specific research goals, and hence the goals of NEPAD SANWATCE are to: Improve conservation, allocation and utilization of the continent s water resources; Improve the quality and the quantity of water available to rural and urban households; Strengthen national and regional capacities for water resources management and reduce impacts of water related disasters through mitigation strategies, building resilience; and reducing vulnerability; Enlarge the range of technologies for water supply and improve access to affordable quality water. One of the cornerstones in the development of research capacities is in the establishment and maintenance of infrastructure capacities. Fortunately, the SADC Region has research institutions of note, who has established infrastructure and laboratories which can compete with any institution on a global level. On the other hand a need do exist in some institutions for even the most basic infrastructure. To this end, an activity has been identified to assess the research infrastructure of research institutions in the SADC region, in order to identify expertise and infrastructure which could be utilised amongst network members. In support of this activity, funds have been identified in order to implement and establish the most basic infrastructure required research in water, where needs do exist. Focus Area 2: Human Capacity Development Human Resources must be developed through Master s and Doctoral Degree Programmes, postdoctoral support, internship programmes, academic staff exchange, support for students to study abroad and joint ventures in student training (between higher education institutions engaged with the NEPAD SANWATCE Consortium or otherwise). To this end, NEPAD SANWATCE recognises the role WaterNet, as official programme of SADC Water has to play, and would support joint activities and programme development. Through consultation with SADC Water, and given the existing AMCOW/AMCOST mandate of the NEPAD SANWATCE, the NEPAD SANWATCE would be responsible for the further management and implementation of the Water Research Fund for Southern Africa (WARFSA), a Research and Education Programme of SADC Water as defined in the Regional Strategic Action Plan (RSAPIII) on integrated Water Resource Development P a g e 3

11 and Management. With the further management of the WARFSA programme by NEPAD SANWATCE, the programme will be rebranded as WARFSA-II The objective is to initially support 27 students at a Master s-level; 18 PhD students and 12 Post-Doc scholarships in the field of water-research throughout the SADC- network of institutions. In addition, 20 research projects; seed funding for 5 proof-of-concept development projects and 2 major collaborative, multi-disciplinary basin wide projects would be supported within the WARFSA 2.0 programme on an annual basis. It is thus anticipated, that over a 10 year period, 270 projects will be supported. Focus Area 3: Outreach through Networking; Conferences and Workshops Through a call for interest by NEPAD and a thorough evaluation, based on specific criteria, the following (initial) members were selected to form part of the NEPAD SANWATCE and to be Water Centres of Excellence to promote the NEPAD objectives: Stellenbosch University (South Africa) as the Hub and Node International Centre for Water Economics and Governance in Africa (Mozambique) - Node University of KwaZulu-Natal (South Africa) - Node University of Western Cape (South Africa) - Node University of Malawi (Malawi) - Node University of Zambia (Zambia) - Node University of Botswana (Botswana) - Node The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, CSIR (South Africa) Node The objective is to expand the network to include at least one institution per SADC country, in order for the network to be truly representative of the region. This would be undertaken through a workshop being planned for early 2013, inviting Director Generals (DG s) form the different Departments of Water and Science and Technology in the SADC Region, to present and discuss the NEPAD SANWATCE Business Plan. Through the current EC JRC project, specific activities also need to be completed, some of which involve workshops, conferences and engagement with water-sector experts from the region, further establishing the network and its objectives in the region. In addition, the NEPAD Southern African Network of Water Centres of Excellence will actively collaborate with locally and internationally based individuals, groups and institutions that are reputable and knowledgeable in the water sector such as WaterNet, CAP-NET, GWP and others. Equally the NEPAD SANWATCE Consortium will negotiate and help realise national, regional, continental and international partnerships. A bi-annual conference will also be organised with WaterNet, for researchers within the NEPAD SANWATCE to present research and to strengthen networking opportunities. Service rendering: The NEPAD SANWATCE Consortium must provide information, analysis, policy and other services, including informed and Science and Technology advice to government, business, peers and civil society. Information brokerage: The knowledge held by the NEPAD SANWATCE Consortium members will be made accessible by promoting knowledge sharing and knowledge transfer activities. To this end, the NEPAD SANWATCE Consortium will maintain contemporary knowledge in suitable databases and interpret it for the benefit of the relevant end-users and will promote knowledge sharing opportunities regionally, rationally, on the continent and beyond. P a g e 4

12 Focus Area 4: Strategic partnerships The NEPAD Water Centres of Excellence (NEPAD WCoE) will create a network for institutions that are involved in research and training within the water sector in each SADC country. Such a network would provide the basis for network members to communicate and collaborate in order to build capacity and stimulate innovative research within the water sector on the African continent and beyond. It is therefore the aim of the NEPAD SANWATCE, to identify at least one institution from each of the 15 SADC countries to create critical platforms from where the objectives of the NEPAD SANWATCE can be realized. Such a SADC-representative network of research and high-end capacity development institutions would then be in a position to create smaller or all-inclusive consortiums of institutions, to collaborate on research initiatives, coordinated by the NEPAD SANWATCE hub. In addition, various stakeholders are currently operational within the water-sector in the SADC region. Where applicable and synergies exist to complement each other s activities, strategic partnerships will be established, in order to give effect to the NEPAD SANWATCEs vision to contribute to the improved human and environmental well-being through research and development in water and sanitation. Focus Area 5: Financial Sustainability Currently, the NEPAD SANWATCE is funded with a R6,3 million grant from the South African Department of Science and Technology (SA-DST) for the period A consortium of some NEPAD SANWATCE members, also have an agreement with the European Commission s Joint Research Centre (EC JRC) to deliver on specific deliverables, with a project budget of 460, This EC JRC project concludes by the end of June This funding has sustained the NEPAD SANWATCE activities for In 2013, the NEPAD SANWATCE was also awarded a project from the African Union with a project budget of 750,000.00, focussing using IWRM best practices to develop Appropriate Capacity and Training for the benefit of Sub-Saharan Africa Water Security [ACT4SSAWS]. The project consists of a consortium of most of the Southern African network members, and also members of the Western African Network of Water Centres of Excellence. Through an extensive workshop-process, the business plan was finalised, highlighting specific activities (as presented in this proposal) and associated costs. In order to sustain the NEPAD SANWATCE secretariat and direct activities identified by the Network for , an amount of US$ 5.03 million is anticipated. In addition, budget requirements for the implementation of the Water Research Fund of Southern Africa (WARFSA-2.0), is budgeted at US$19.52 million for a total of 10 years. Please refer to Annexure II for detail cost breakdown. If funding could be sourced, the programme could commence in 2014 onwards. Thus, in order for the NEPAD SANWATCE to give effect to its mandate, it is imperative that funds are sourced and managed within a framework of good governance practice. Financial reporting, ensuring accountability and transparency will therefore form an integral part of the activities of the initiative. This Business Plan aims to provide a framework for the NEPAD SANWATCE for the time period P a g e 5

13 2. BACKGROUND 2.1 Government / Sectoral Policy In September 2000, African countries and the international community adopted the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) of the United Nations Millennium Summit. African leaders identified water scarcity and related insecurity due to water stress as one of the sources of the continent s underdevelopment and increasing social and economic decline. The first AMCOST, held in Johannesburg in 2003, decided on water S&T to constitute one of the main flagship programmes of NEPAD. Thus, in the framework of the NEPAD, the leaders have committed themselves to ensure sustainable access to safe and adequate clean water supply and sanitation, especially for the poor. They decided that S&T will play an important role in water development, supply and management and that S&T is crucial for assessing, monitoring and ensuring water quality. The flagship programme should strengthen the continent s capabilities to harness and apply S&T to address challenges of securing adequate clean water as well as managing the continent s resources to become a basis for national and regional cooperation and development. On 22 November 2006, the African Ministers responsible for science, technology and water (AMCOST and AMCOW) met in Cairo, Egypt. By resolution, the delegates committed themselves to establishing an African Network of Excellence in Water Sciences and Technology Development. The current member consortium of the Network consists of institutions from five SADC countries, which include South Africa, Mozambique, Malawi, Botswana and Zambia. During a meeting in Johannesburg, 2-3 April 2009, an interim Steering Committee was selected and after an extensive, transparent and fair democratic process it was decided that SU would serve as the Hub for the NEPAD WCoE. This role is in addition to the fact that SU is also a water centre of excellence node. The Ministerial Mandate, as discussed above, provides the NEPAD SANWATCE with the following executive mandate: 1. Facilitate, and where applicable, conduct selective research on water issues; 2. Serve as a Higher Education (PhD; postdoctoral; Staff-Exchange) soundboard to the SADC region on regional water matters; 3. Collaborate with other networks and institutions in specialised areas; 4. Sett the SADC water research agenda; 5. Establish a continental water research agenda which is based on/ derived from the SADC regional water agenda This can be achieved, amongst other means, through one-on-one engagement with AMCOW and AMCOST though the SADC Technical Advisory Committee, in order to observe political direction and engage so as to provide evidence-based research. During the 24 th SADC Water Resource Technical Committee (WRTC) meeting in Lusaka, Zambia, the following was recommended and subsequently ratified by the SADC Ministers of Water: That the NEPAD SANWATCE and WaterNet have agreed amicably to focus on the two areas: capacity building and training (WaterNet) and Research & Technology Transfer (NEPAD SANWATCE) (Section 4.8.4) P a g e 6

14 Approve the NEPAD SANWATCE Business Plan (Section ) 2 Approved the proposal for NEPAD SANWATCE to be the implementing agent for the Water Research Fund for Southern Africa (WARFSA 2.0), a programme of SADC Water Division (Section ) This ratification has formalised the relationship between SADC Water Division and the NEPAD SANWATCE which will enable the NEPAD SANWATCE to: 5. Operationalize and regularly report to SADC in its mandate and progress; 6. Establish strategic partnerships outside and beyond the network. The NEPAD SANWATCE can then play a network brokerage role with like-minded organisations to take information and knowledge beyond the current region to the benefit of the African continent; 7. Leverage resources from the region and 8. In the long term, it is also important to establish the most appropriate legal personnel of the NEPAD SANWATCE Secretariat, with collaboration between NEPAD and SU. 2.2 Features of the Sector current research and capacity development role-players in SADC There are various role-players who provide research and capacity development functions within the SADC region. These role-players typically find their niche within the research and capacity development value (See Figure 2) i. SADC Water Division Regionally the SADC Water Division aims to ensure that water in southern Africa becomes a sustainable resource through the coordinated management, protection and equitable use of its shared waters. It guides the harmonisation of national policies and the implementation of activities by all stakeholders in a region where 70% of the water resources are shared across national boundaries. ii. Waternet Waternet enjoys subsidiary status under the SADC Water Sector. The network s vision is a future in which SADC has the institutional and human capacity to educate and train its own water managers ( ). Today, WaterNet is a regional network of 70 southern African-based university departments, research and training institutes, specialising in water. The network builds regional institutional and human capacity in Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) through training, education, research and outreach by harnessing the complementary strengths of member institutions, in the region and elsewhere. Its core activity, since 2003, is a Master s Degree Programme in IWRM. Furthermore, Professional Training Programmes facilitate competency through short courses (in collaboration with SADC Water Division, Cap-Net, and the Global Water Partnership-Southern Africa (GWP-SA)). Additionally, WaterNet s annual symposium, in collaboration with Water Research Fund for Southern Africa (WARFSA) and GWP-SA, has become the key annual event in water research in east and southern Africa over the last 12 years. To date, 12 Symposia with an average of approximately 400 delegates have been presented, with the 13th symposium taking place in Johannesburg, 31 October 2 November iii. Global Water Partnership Southern Africa The Global Water Partnership's vision is for a water secure world. Its mission is to support the sustainable development and management of water resources at all levels. 2 Version 6.2 of this document P a g e 7

15 GWP was founded in 1996 by the World Bank, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA) to foster integrated water resource management (IWRM). IWRM is the coordinated development and management of water, land and related resources in order to maximise economic and social welfare without compromising the sustainability of ecosystems and the environment. The network is open to all organisations involved in water resources management: developed and developing country government institutions, agencies of the United Nations, bi- and multi-lateral development banks, professional associations, research institutions, non-governmental organisations, and the private sector. iv. International Water Management Institute The International Water Management Institute (IWMI) is one of 15 international non-profit research centres that focus on food security on behalf poor people in developing countries under the umbrella of the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). IMWI itself employs about 350 people in 10 countries and specifically aims at improving the management of land and water resources for food, livelihoods and the environment. Research is the core activity and is organized around four priority themes; water availability and access, productive water use, water quality, health and environment, and water and society. v. Water Research Commission The Water Research Commission (WRC) promotes co-ordination, co-operation and communication in the area of water research and development by establishing water research needs and priorities. It stimulates funding of water research according to identified priority areas. Additionally, the WRC promotes effective transfer of information and technology. vi. vii. Networks, Partnerships, Forums, Knowledge brokers Other networks include Cap-Net which is made up of a partnership of autonomous international, regional and national institutions and networks committed to capacity building in the water sector, especially IWRM and the achievement of the MDGs. The Water Institute of Southern Africa (WISA) is the only professional organisation that represents the whole water sector in Southern Africa. Its purpose is building expertise, sharing of knowledge between members to improve the quality of life. Its main capacity-building and knowledge-sharing arm is ewisa, which relays information through its website. The Water Information Network-South Africa (WIN-SA) is a network of organisations focusing on improving knowledge sharing in the water and sanitation sector, targeting decision makers in the governmental and non-governmental water services sector. Lastly, Africa Portal is an online knowledge resource for policy-related issues on Africa. An undertaking by the Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI) and the South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA), the Africa Portal offers open access to a suite of features aimed to equip users with research and information on Africa s current policy issues, including water. United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization The United Nations (UN) is active in a number of initiatives: The UNESCO s Framework Programme for Research, Education and Training in Water (FETWater) was launched in It supports IWRM training and capacity building networks in South Africa. FETWater develops training materials, capacity audits, short courses and is developing Master s level IWRM programmes. Furthermore, the UNESCO encourages the UNESCO structure including the Category I & II Centers and Chairs to carry out a joint International Hydrological Programme (IHP), in collaboration with National Commissions and the governments of its 190 Member States. The UNESCO water institutions carry out research, education and capacity building activities in the fields of water, environment and infrastructure. The World Water Assessment Programme (WWAP) is a joint initiative of the 26 UN bodies that constitute UN-Water to P a g e 8

16 compile the World Water Development Report (WWDR) and monitor freshwater issues in order to provide recommendations, develop case studies, enhance assessment capacity at a national level and inform the decision-making processes. 2.3 Beneficiaries and Parties Involved. Within the AMCOW/AMCOST mandate, as discussed later in this document, the aim is to provide scientific research and capacity building to the benefit of Government and to Society as presented in Figure 1 below. Figure 1: The Trialogue Model (Source: Turton et. al. 2007) The current parties involved are: Stellenbosch University (South Africa) as the Hub and Node International Centre for Water Economics and Governance in Africa (Mozambique) - Node University of KwaZulu-Natal (South Africa) - Node University of Western Cape (South Africa) - Node University of Malawi (Malawi) - Node University of Zambia (Zambia) - Node University of Botswana (Botswana) - Node The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, CSIR (South Africa) Node Through a call for interest by NEPAD and a thorough evaluation, based on specific criteria, the initial members were selected to form part of the NEPAD Southern African Network of Water Centres of Excellence. It is the objective of the initiative to fully integrate and include at least one institution from each of the 15 SADC countries by the end of Problems to be addressed. One of the major opportunities within the SADC research and capacity development sphere are high quality scientific research outputs at the PhD; postdoctoral and staff exchange level, as indicated in Research and Capacity value chain (Figure 2). This is also in line with the mandate provided by the AMCOW/AMCOST resolution as set out in P a g e 9

17 Knowledge brokering Strategic advice Networking Figure 2: Research and capacity development value-chain 2.5 Other Interventions. As indicated earlier in this document, various role-players are currently offering extremely valuable research and capacity offerings within all the other spheres of research and capacity development. The niche for the NEPAD SANWATCE, however, lies with the high level scientific research at a PhD; postdoctoral and staff exchange level. 2.6 Available Documentation. Various water-related scientific papers have been published by research institutions, which could provide scientific resources for future research. From the policy perspective, various strategic publications exist which provide a background and framework from whence activities of the NEPAD SANWATCE can be initiated; to ensure that actions meet the regional and African water research and capacity building needs. These documents include: a) Africa s Science and Technology Consolidated Plan of Action. Published by the NEPAD Office of Science and Technology, 2006 (it is currently being updated). b) Regional Strategic Action Plan on Integrated Water Resource Development and Management ( ) RSAP III. Published by the SADC Secretariat, c) Climate Change Adaptation in SADC A Strategy for the Water Sector. Published by the SADC Secretariat, P a g e 10

18 3. INTERVENTION RESULTS CHAIN - DESCRIPTION The RBM Logical ScoreCard SANWATCE Impacts (=Vision) The NEPAD SANWATCE contributes to improved human and environmental well-being through research and development in the water and sanitation sector. Outcomes (= Mission) Improved development, management and utilisation of water resources covering: (i)conservation; (ii) Supply and demand, and (iii) Quality; with equal participation from men and women (gender); Governments and other stakeholders formulate improved water policies based on evidence / research findings provided by SANWATCE; Graduates (PhDs and Master s) are fully engaged in the water sector; and Society makes meaningful progress towards achieving MDG 7. Outputs OUT-1: (i) Available high end research infrastructure are optimally shared via the development of clusters / consortia; (ii) infrastructure of nodes upgraded, building on the strengths of nodes and sites; (iii) Necessary facilities and equipment for specific programmes and initiatives mobilised; (iv) Documentation and manuals, including reports on needs of the water sector published; and (v) Network nodes that are representative of the SADC region are established. [Hardware] OUT-2: (i) Meta-data with a small repository for data and information established, covering e.g. wetlands, groundwater levels and reserves, climate, weather, river flow and services, socio-economic profiles and land use; (ii) Policy advise and briefs to government; science and society produced, including information for near real-time response to natural disasters; (iii) Quality assurance provided for water information and data; (iv) Guidance for optimal utilization for skills provided; (v) Enhanced networking between network nodes provided. [Software]. OUT-3: (i) Improved knowledge; skills and awareness to deal with water issues, including exchanges and collaborative work produced; (ii) High-End Water graduates (PhDs; M.Sc.) produced. [Human ware] Collaboration with WaterNet and implementation of WARFSA 2.0) PERFORMANCE INDICATORS AND/OR SOURCES OF VERIFICATION Human Development Indexes in water and sanitation; and Contributions by SANWATCE are acknowledged by governments, civil society, and the scientific community. Use indicators in line with AMCOW themes Contributions from SANWATCE are acknowledged by governments; Number of PhD and Masters graduates from SANWATCE in senior positions in the water or related sectors; Contributions from SANWATCE are acknowledged by governments / civil society. OD1-1: (i) The number of instances where infrastructure has been shared optimally; (ii) The number of nodes upgraded; (iii) The necessary facilities and equipment for specific programmes and initiatives are in place; (iv) Number of documents published to ISI-standard and internal documents used and refereed to; (v) Number of nodes from at least one of the SADC countries. OD2-1: (i) The existence of a database and the access to it; the existence of meta-data and small functional spatial database; (ii) The number, quality and the acknowledgements of policy briefs produced by the network; (iii) The recognition of the NEPAD SANWATCE as a custodian of specific quality information; (iv) The level of technology transfer that took place; (v) The number of successful network activities and referrals from other networks; OD3: (i) At least 1 effective solution to a water issue; (ii) 45 Master s; 12 postdoctoral PhD; 50 learner links. Projects and programmes are delivered within budget; OUT-4: NEPAD SANWATCE is efficiently and effectively Programmes and projects are executed as planned; managed. Unqualified financial reports Activities(for additional detail, refer to section 3.4 in this document) Catalogue of water-sector expertise in the region; Identify experts in the various water sciences; Mobilisation and leveraging of resources; Expanding the network in a phased manner; Submission of proposals to partners; Communication with partners & widely disseminate information of the NEPAD SANWATCE; Advocate further Governmental Support for the NEPAD SANWATCE; Regular contact with stakeholders in the water sector to foster collaboration through conferences; Joint waterchairs at research institutions with WaterNet; Scholarships. Provide scholarships for PhDs; postdoctoral studies and staff exchanges; Establish and operate a public lecture and seminar series. ACT1-3: Undertake planning, HRM, PR, mobilisation of funding, implementation of programmes and projects; monitor and evaluate (M&E) implementation of DRM interventions. [Management] Inputs / Resources Facilities and materials; Funding from national and international sources; and procedures and methods; Appropriate knowledge and skills of SANWATCE members, staff in government, private sector, civil society and developmental partners. P a g e 11

19 3.1 Overall Goal The vision of the NEPAD Southern African Network of WCoE is: The NEPAD SANWATCE will contribute to the improved human and environmental well-being through research and development in water and sanitation. 3.2 Project Purpose It is the mission of the NEPAD Southern African Network of WCoE to play an important role in the following outcomes: Improved development, management and utilisation of water resources, covering: (i) Conservation of water, (ii) Supply and demand of water, and (iii) Quality of water. With equal participation from men and women (gender) Governments and other stakeholders formulate improved water policies based on evidence / research findings provided by the NEPAD SANWATCE; Graduates (PhDs and Masters) are fully engaged in the water sector; and Society makes meaningful progress towards achieving MDG Results and Outputs Outputs by the NEPAD SANWATCE are categorised within three areas, which include Hardware; Software and Human-ware. These will be linked to Performance Indicators; Activities and budget requirements later in this document. The outputs per category are as follows: Hardware: (i) Available high end research infrastructure is optimally shared via the development of clusters / consortia; (ii) Infrastructure of nodes upgraded, building on the strengths of nodes and sites; (iii) Necessary facilities and equipment for specific programmes and initiatives mobilised; (iv) Documentation and manuals, including reports on needs of the water sector published; and (v) Network nodes representative of the SADC region are established Software: (i) Functional base and a metadata database for basic spatial data and information established (sourced from organizations with a mandate to capture and manage such data), covering e.g. wetlands, groundwater levels and reserves, weather, river flow and services, socio-economic profiles, and land use; (ii) Policy advise and briefs to government; science and society produced; (iii) Quality assurance provided for water information and data; (iv) Guidance for optimal utilization for skills provided; (v) Enhanced networking between network nodes provided Human-ware: (i) Improved knowledge; skills and awareness to deal with water issues, including exchanges and collaborative work produced; (ii) High-end water graduates (PhDs; M.Sc.) produced. P a g e 12

20 (iii) Sustained Post-Doctoral Programme (iv) Staff exchange programmes which allow development of early career academics This can be achieved through collaboration with WaterNet and management of Water Research Fund of Southern Africa -II 3.4 Activities: The following high-end research and capacity development activities have been identified, in order for the NEPAD SANWATCE to be aligned with the strategic water plans on research and capacity development of the SADC region and Africa. It is envisaged that by 2015, activities would be refined to enable nodes to take up the responsibilities of PhD and Post-Doctoral development. Number Activity Category Responsibility of/ Facilitated via 1 Catalogue of high-end research equipment in the SADC region and establish a basic level of research infrastructure where applicable. Hardware Secretariat 2 3 Formation of clusters and consortia to address specific water issues Human-ware Secretariat and / or Nodes Catalogue of water-sector expertise in the region Human-ware Secretariat 4 Put in place a programme of exchange of water-sector staff between higher education and research institutions Human-ware Secretariat 5 Identify experts in the various water sciences Human-ware Secretariat 6 Mobilisation and leveraging of resources Management Secretariat 7 Expanding the network in a phased manner Management Secretariat 8 Submission of proposals to partners Management Secretariat 9 Communication with partners & widely disseminate information of the NEPAD SANWATCE Management Secretariat Advocate further governmental support for the NEPAD SANWATCE Management Secretariat Collaborate and contribute with water stakeholders in an annual conference Management Secretariat Regular contact with stakeholders in the water sector to foster collaboration Management Secretariat Joint water-chairs at research institutions with 13 WaterNet Management Secretariat 14 Approve and adopt the Business Plan Management Secretariat Establish and finalise a consortium / network agreements as needed Provide scholarships for PhDs; postdoctoral studies and staff exchanges Management Management Secretariat and / or Nodes Secretariat and Nodes Strategic planning of activities of the NEPAD SANWATCE Management Secretariat Advocate; publicise and lobby activities of the network Management Secretariat P a g e 13

21 Monitor, evaluate and follow-up on utilization of products develop by the network Management Secretariat Institute a system of financial reporting to establish good governance Management Secretariat Organise regular meetings of the Steering Committee; Scientific Advisory Committee and Network members as a Network Assembly Management Secretariat 22 Maintain proper books and accounts of the NEPAD SANWATCE Management Secretariat 23 Ensure proper spending of financial resources Management Secretariat and Nodes Ensure professional development of staff within the Secretariat Management Secretariat and Nodes Provide budgets and forecasts for effective financial management Management Secretariat Establish mechanisms to support external and internal conflict management Management Secretariat Co-ordination of activities of the NEPAD SANWATCE Management Secretariat Update scoping study of water-related needs of AMCOW. SADC to identify research programmes in current themes Software Secretariat Establish and operate a public lecture and seminar series Software Nodes Implement the Water Research Fund of Secretariat and Southern Africa (WARFSA 2.0), a research and Scientific education programme of SADC Water, as Committee identified in the Regional Strategic Action Plan represented by on Integrated Water Resources Development members from and Management (RSAP III) Human-ware Nodes Table 1: Activities of the NEPAD Southern African Network of Water Centres of Excellence ( ) P a g e 14

22 4. STRATEGIC FOCUS AREAS By focussing of various strategic focus areas, the NEPAD Water Centres of Excellence would be able to focus resources and activities. These strategic focus areas include Research and Development (including Infrastructure) through innovation; Human Capacity Development; Outreach through networking, conferences and workshops Strategic partnerships and Financial sustainability 4.1 Research and development (including infrastructure) through innovation Africa s Science and Technology Consolidated Plan of Action (CPA) puts emphasis on developing an African system of, or network, for scientific research and technological innovation to address challenges of securing and sustaining water. The plan contains the flagship water programme that focuses on water quality and supply, sanitation and water resources management. The CPA s specific research goals, and hence the goals of NEPAD SANWATCE are to: Improve conservation, allocation and utilization of the continent s water resources; Improve the quality and the quantity of water available to rural and urban households; Strengthen national and regional capacities for water resources management and reduce impacts of water related disasters through mitigation strategies, building resilience; and reducing vulnerability; Enlarge the range of technologies for water supply and improve access to affordable quality water. One of the cornerstones in the development of research capacities is in the establishment and maintenance of infrastructure capacities. Fortunately, the SADC Region has research institutions of note, who has established infrastructure and laboratories which can compete with any institution on a global level. On the other hand, a need do exist in some institutions for even the most basic infrastructure. To this end, an activity has been identified to assess the infrastructure of water research institutions in the SADC region, in order to identify expertise and infrastructure which could be utilised amongst network members. In support of this activity, funds have been identified in order to implement and establish the most basic infrastructure required research in water. 4.2 Human Capacity Development Human Resources must be developed through Master s and Doctoral Degree Programmes, postdoctoral support, internship programmes, academic staff exchange, support for students to study abroad and joint ventures in student training (between higher education institutions engaged with the NEPAD SANWATCE Consortium or otherwise). To this end, NEPAD SANWATCE recognises the role WaterNet, as official programme of SADC Water has to play, and would support joint activities and programme development. Through consultation with SADC Water, and given the existing AMCOW/AMCOST mandate of the NEPAD SANWATCE, the NEPAD SANWATCE would be responsible for the further management of the Water Research Fund for Southern Africa (WARFSA), a Research and Education Programme of SADC Water as defined in the Regional Strategic Action Plan (RSAPIII) on integrated Water Resource Development and Management. With the further management of the WARFSA programme by NEPAD SANWATCE, the programme will be rebranded as WARFSA 2.0. P a g e 15

23 The objective is to initially support 27 students at a Master s-level; 18 PhD students and 12 Post-Doc scholarships in the field of water-research throughout the SADC- network of institutions. 4.3 Outreach through Networking; Conferences and Workshops Through a call for interest by NEPAD and a thorough evaluation, based on specific criteria, the following (initial) members were selected to form part of the NEPAD SANWATCE and to be Water Centres of Excellence to promote the NEPAD objectives: Stellenbosch University (South Africa) as the Hub and Node International Centre for Water Economics and Governance in Africa (Mozambique) - Node University of KwaZulu-Natal (South Africa) - Node University of Western Cape (South Africa) - Node University of Malawi (Malawi) - Node University of Zambia (Zambia) - Node University of Botswana (Botswana) - Node The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, CSIR (South Africa) Node The objective is to expand the network to include at least one institution per SADC country, in order for the network to be truly representative of the region. This would be undertaken through a workshop being planned for early 2013, inviting Director Generals (DG s) form the different Departments of Water and Science and Technology in the SADC Region, to present and discuss the NEPAD SANWATCE Business Plan. Through the current EC JRC project, specific activities also need to be completed, some of which involve workshops, conferences and engagement with water-sector experts from the region, further establishing the network and its objectives in the region. In addition, the NEPAD Southern African Network of Water Centres of Excellence will actively collaborate with locally and internationally based individuals, groups and institutions that are reputable and knowledgeable in the water sector. Equally the NEPAD SANWATCE Consortium will negotiate and help realise national, regional, continental and international partnerships. A bi-annual conference will also be organised, for researchers within the NEPAD SANWATCE to present research and to strengthen networking opportunities. Service rendering: The NEPAD SANWATCE Consortium must provide information, analysis, policy and other services, including informed and Science and Technology advice to government, business, peers and civil society. Information brokerage: The knowledge held by the NEPAD SANWATCE Consortium members will be made accessible by promoting knowledge sharing and knowledge transfer activities. To this end, the NEPAD SANWATCE Consortium will maintain contemporary knowledge in suitable databases and interpret it for the benefit of the relevant end-users and will promote knowledge sharing opportunities regionally, rationally, on the continent and beyond. 4.4 Strategic partnerships The NEPAD Water Centres of Excellence (NEPAD WCoE) will create a network for institutions that are involved in research and training within the water sector in each SADC country. Such a network would provide the basis for network members to communicate and collaborate in order to build capacity and stimulate innovative research within the water sector on the African continent and beyond. It is therefore the aim of the NEPAD SANWATCE, P a g e 16

24 to identify at least one institution from each of the 15 SADC countries to create critical platforms from where the objectives of the NEPAD SANWATCE can be realized. Such a SADC-representative network of research and high-end capacity development institutions would then be in a position to create smaller or all-inclusive consortiums of institutions, to collaborate on research initiatives, coordinated by the NEPAD SANWATCE hub. In addition, various stakeholders are currently operational within the water-sector in the SADC region. Where applicable and synergies exist to complement each other s activities, strategic partnerships will be established, in order to give effect to the NEPAD SANWATCEs vision to contribute to the improved human and environmental well-being through research and development in water and sanitation. 4.5 Financial Sustainability Currently, the NEPAD SANWATCE is funded with a R3 million grant from the South African Department of Science and Technology (SA-DST) which concludes on 31 December A consortium of some NEPAD SANWATCE members, also have an agreement with the European Commission s Joint Research Centre (EC JRC) to deliver on specific deliverables, with a project budget of 460, This EC JRC project concludes by the end of June This funding has sustained the NEPAD SANWATCE activities for In 2013, the NEPAD SANWATCE was also awarded a project from the African Union with a project budget of 750,000.00, focussing using IWRM best practices to develop Appropriate Capacity and Training for the benefit of Sub-Saharan Africa Water Security [ACT4SSAWS]. The project consists of a consortium of most of the Southern African network members, and also members of the Western African Network of Water Centres of Excellence. Through an extensive workshop-process, the business plan was finalised, highlighting specific activities (as presented in this proposal) and associated costs. In order to sustain the activities identified by the Network for , an amount of US$ 5.03 million is anticipated. In addition, budget requirements for the implementation of the Water Research Fund of Southern Africa (WARFSA-2.0), is budgeted at US$19.52 million for a total of 10 years. Please refer to Annexure II for detail cost breakdown. If funding could be sourced, the programme could commence in 2014 onwards. Thus, in order for the NEPAD SANWATCE to give effect to its mandate, it is imperative that funds are sourced and managed within a framework of good governance practice. Financial reporting, ensuring accountability and transparency will therefore form an integral part of the activities of the initiative. P a g e 17

25 5. ASSUMPTIONS 5.1 Risk and Flexibility A report by the European Union (EU) highlighted the following potential projects risks as part of its proposal to fund activities of the NEPAD WCoE (Author unknown, 2006) initiative worth noting: The WCoE have not enough resources and capacity to implement actions requested (the NEPAD call for proposal would have failed its sustainability objectives). This risk should be mitigated by the identification phase of the WCoE, carried out by NEPAD and IRD. They used a series of parameters of sustainability in selecting the Centres. The Hub fails to perform its mandate. The international donor community or the other development partners do not recognise the WCoE and their role, despite their involvement in the sector. The role of donor coordination forums should mitigate this risk. Particularly as this project is one of the main focuses of the WKM platform. All continental organisations such as the African Union (AU), NEPAD, AMCOW, AMCOST, etc. will not play their continental coordination role, the Centres would anyways keep their regional role. The donor community and the high political level in general, are putting strong emphasis and resources into fostering the leadership role of the AU/AUC and AMCOW. Countries are not committed to the water sector or national dialogues in the water sector. The new role of the WCoE aims to improve the local and regional water capacity, in order to foster commitment, also at the national level through technical cooperation. Further, should the term for hosting a hub be limited to any number of years, a process of succession planning should be developed and implemented, with roles and responsibilities for an existing hub; incoming hub and outgoing hub. P a g e 18

26 6. IMPLEMENTATION 6.1 Organisation and Procedure The following organisational structure provides a blueprint for the governance structure to the NEPAD SANWATCE 3 : Southern African Network of Water Centres of Excellence (SANWATCE) Nodes (Network Assembly) Reporting to SADC / AMCOW / AMCOST with the assistance of NEPAD Stellenbosch University (South Africa) International Centre for Water Economics and Governance in Africa (Mozambique) University of KwaZulu-Natal (South Africa) University of Western Cape (South Africa) University of Malawi (Malawi) University of Zambia (Zambia) University of Botswana (Botswana) The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, CSIR (South Africa) Remaining 10 SADC Member States Steering Committee (SC) SANWATCE Secretariat (hub) Programme Manager Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) Figure 1: Governance Structure 3 Please note that a separate governance structure will be established to manage the WARFSA 2.0 as a project within the NEPAD SANWATCE P a g e 19

27 6.2 Roles and Responsibilities SADC Role and Responsibilities of SADC SADC receives the reports as compiled by the Secretariat and presented by the Chairman of the NEPAD SANWATCE Secretariat for input into AMCOW and AMCOST Steering Committee (SC) Composition of the Steering Committee The SC will consist of 8 members. In order to facilitate accountability of the SC, the chairman of the SC will be a high-ranking official from the Hub (Stellenbosch University), who will represent the NEPAD SANWATCE at SADC. The chair will be a politically influential person. Members of the SC will hold office for a maximum of 2 years Role and Responsibilities of the Steering Committee The SC meets twice annually: Typically in November and March. In November, inter alia to consider strategic plans for the forthcoming year and to review the Network Managers performance. Alternatively, the SC may have a special meeting as and when it is necessary to do so. In March (as the Annual General Meeting, AGM), inter alia to consider the annual report, including the audited financial statements, of the Secretariat. At the end of every management period (typically three a year) the Secretariat submits a comprehensive report and the Network Manager is expected to sign a statement of compliance indicating that the Secretariat has been managed in accordance with the Memorandum of Agreement, the Service Level Agreement and in accordance with national laws and the appropriate policies for the given period. Responsibilities of the Steering Committee include the matters set out below. The Steering Committee: 1. Oversees the strategic functioning and fiduciary responsibilities of the NEPAD SANWATCE Network and sets the performance targets of the Secretariat and the Network Manager, as reflected in the Service Level Agreements and Performance Agreement of the Network Manager, respectively. 2. Develops strategic objectives. 3. Provides governance oversight. 4. Assesses projects with other peers; 5. May co-opt additional expertise as required to review and / or monitor specific activities if these are beyond the expertise of the group at that time. 6. Identifies potential partners for activities in the international scientific community; 7. Raises funds. 8. Vets reports and ensures that these are presented to SADC. 9. Represents the interests of the Network assembly. 10. Liaises with the Scientific Advisory Council. 11. Ensures the quality and relevance of the research programs, research related services, capacity building and training activities conducted under the NEPAD SANWATCE auspices. 12. Appoints the staff of the Secretariat 13. Oversees the quality of the publications and dissemination of the activities outputs, as well as ensures that the outputs are communicated to potential users of science-based information. P a g e 20

28 The SC would delegate functions to the Secretariat for implementation Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) Composition of the Scientific Advisory Committee The SAC will initially consist of 5 members who are invited to become members of the SAC by the SC. The number of members will be determined ad hoc and depend on the issues that might need to be addressed and may vary from time to time. The SAC will typically consist of individuals such as highranking government officials from SADC with knowledge of the water-sector; the WRC; the UNESCO Chair and representative of the private water sector in order to represent government; civil society and science Role and Responsibilities of the Scientific Advisory Committee The Scientific Advisory Committee meets at least twice a year with the SC. Ad hoc interaction could take place as the need arises. Responsibilities of the SAC are as follows: Provide advice on all aspects of the SC. Provide advice to the SC on research content. Assess projects with other peers and make recommendations to the SC. Provide a regional perspective to the activities of the NEPAD SANWATCE. The SAC may co-opt additional expertise as required to review and / or monitor specific scientific activities, if these are beyond the expertise of the group at that time Network Manager The Network Manager is appointed by the SC and implements the activities as delegated by the SC. The Network Manager may assemble sub-committees from members, in order to implement certain activities Role of the Network Manager The Network Manager has the overall responsibility to manage the network and execute the Business Plan within the Secretariat Responsibilities of the Network Manager Manage, administer and further the vision, mission and objectives of the NEPAD SANWATCE network; Design a process Calls for Proposals; Design and coordinate processes to monitor the scientific progress and output of projects and make recommendations to the SC regarding changes. Direct the scientific and administrative activities of the NEPAD SANWATCE Network; Implement strategic plans, as well as undertake strategic marketing of the Network; Ensure that Network activities are decentralized to member states in terms of planning and implementation, in order to enhance maximum utilization of resources; Fundraise in order to secure adequate and stable sources of financing, so that the regional network as an organisation becomes self-sustaining financially and able to provide support to the Nodes in the region; Foster and promote entrepreneurial values and skills as an integral part of all programmes being provided; The Network Manager will stimulate interaction (staff exchange, training, use of expensive equipment, etc.) between the Nodes of the Network. Identify and recommend to members opportunities for commercialising research outcomes and potential Intellectual property that will be generated from the project/projects. P a g e 21

29 Prepare and submit to the SC and NEPAD Agency quarterly and yearly comprehensive action plans and progress reports, financial reports and budget plans; Develop and maintain proper reporting and effective relationship and good communications with partner institutions, as well as stakeholders; Oversee the implementation of the SC resolutions, directives and guidelines; Ensure that the accounts relating to Network funds are audited annually and timely by an authorized and certified auditor; Implement all decisions of the SC; Serve as secretary to the SC Secretariat Operating independently of any Node, and accountable to the Steering Committee, the role of the Secretariat is to put the Business Plan into effect and support the activities of the SC; General Assembly and build a subcommittee network, approved by the SC. In terms of personnel, it is proposed that the secretariat consist of a Programme Manager, supported by a general Administration Officer. The secretariat would then also resource the secretariat with Project Manager(s), associated to specific projects which are managed by the secretariat. Programme Manager Administration Officer Project manager (As required) Project manager (As required) Figure 2: Structure of the NEPAD SANWATCE secretariat Nodes The nodes will consist of reputable institutions in research and training in the water sector within the SADC community. A set of criteria is available to guide the selection of nodes (NEPAD Secretariat, 2006). These criteria include: Institutional identity an identifiable formal or informal organisation with specific values, norms and rules; Existence of and ability to, build and sustain a critical mass of internationally or regionally (African) reputable or recognized scientists and / or engineers, technicians, and technological innovators; An identifiable governance structure with a clear mechanism(s) and hierarchy for making decisions; Demonstrate ability to contribute to human development by adding knowledge to global science or to generate specific products in a national or international economic system; A reasonable measure of stability of operating conditions and funding over a specified period of time; Organisational dynamism in terms of ability to adjust to and influence the external environment or demonstrated the ability of an organisation to renew itself and grow even during hostile external conditions; Institutional articulation largely judged by the organisations networking capabilities, i.e. the ability to forge and sustain productive partnerships with other institutions; and P a g e 22

30 Relevance an institution s or network s mission, programmes and outputs to sustainable development goals set by country and / or the international community. Through a call for interest by NEPAD the following (initial) members were selected as part of the NEPAD SANWATCE: Stellenbosch University (South Africa) International Centre for Water Economics and Governance in Africa (Mozambique) University of KwaZulu-Natal (South Africa) University of Western Cape (South Africa) University of Malawi (Malawi) University of Zambia (Zambia) University of Botswana (Botswana) The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, CSIR (South Africa) Through a systematic process institutions from the SADC region will be invited to become members of the network. The objective is to have at least one representative institution from all 15 SADC countries by The nodes will form a network assembly which will consist of all members. The Network Assembly will convene once a year at the AGM (typically in March of each year) Role of the Nodes As the nodes are located within the respective SADC Member States, these institutions would each be able to: Provide local knowledge and expertise to the NEPAD SANWATCE Network; Act as an operational centre within a specific country or area for the NEPAD SANWATCE Network activities. P a g e 23

31 6.3 Timetable of Activities Q3 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 EC JRC project KM2.3 PRODUCE EDUCATIONAL MATERIAL, LINKED WITH AQUAKNOW PLATFORM AND DEVELOPMENT OF COURSES JLP 1.5 FINAL DESIGN OF THE SEMINARS AND TRAININGS JLP 1.6TRAINING/SEMINARS: ZAMBIA; MALAWI; BOTSWANA AND SOUTH AFRICA JLP 1.7 PROCEEDINGS AND FEEDBACK MATERIAL FROM THE TRAININGS/SEMINARS JLP 1.8 AMCOW AND SADC REPORTS KM2.4 INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOP KM 2.5 E-CONFERENCE AND THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE E-CONFERENCE Catalogue of water-sector expertise in the region and establish meta-data with a small repository for data and information Catalogue of expertise in the region Establish basic level of water research infrastructure where required, supported by a implementation plan. Update of scoping study of needs of AMCOW establish meta-data with a small repository for data and information established Put in place a programme of exchange of water-sector staff between higher education and research institutions Mobilisation and leveraging of resources Expanding the network in a phased manner Submission of proposals to partners Communication with partners & Widely disseminate information of the NEPAD SANWATCE Advocate further Governmental Support for the NEPAD SANWATCE Regular contact with stakeholders in the water sector to foster collaboration NEPAD SANWATCE launch conference Collaboration conference Joint water-chairs at research institutions with Waternet Management and inplementation of WARFSA-II Scholarships 9 x M.Sc. 9 x M.Sc. 9 x M.Sc. 6 x PhD 6 x PhD 6 x PhD 4 x Post Doc 4 x Post Doc 4 x Post Doc 2015 to to to to 2016 P a g e 24

32 6.4 Cost and Financial Plan EXPENSES Table 2: Timetable of Activities USD USD USD Specific NEPAD SANWATCE Network Activities Catalogue of water-sector expertise in the region and establish meta-data with a small 1 repository for data and information $ $ $ b Basic laboratory infrastructure development $ $ $ Put in place a programme of exchange of watersector staff between higher education and 2 research institutions $ $ $ Mobilisation and leveraging of resources $ $ $ Expanding the network in a phased manner $ $ $ Submission of proposals to partners $ $ $ Communication with partners & Widely disseminate information of the NEPAD 6 SANWATCE $ $ $ Advocate further Governmental Support for the 7 NEPAD SANWATCE $ $ $ Regular contact with stakeholders in the water 8 sector to foster collaboration 9 NEPAD SANWATCE launch conference $ Collaboration conference $ $ Joint water-chairs at research institutions with 11 Waternet $ $ $ Scholarships Studentships - Student count: 45 $ $ $ Student running $ $ $ Postdoctoral associates - Student count: 12 $ $ $ SUB-TOTAL $ $ $ Secretariat - Running Costs Salaries incl. leave provision $ $ $ Pursuing of funding costs $ $ $ Conferences and travel $ $ $ Equipment $ $ $ Central hub running $ $ $ EU JRC Subcontracting $ - $ - $ - Contingency/reserve $ $ $ SUB-TOTAL $ $ $ TOTAL $ $ $ NEPAD SANWATCE FUNDING REQUIREMENT $ $ $ WARFSA 2.0 FUNDING REQUIREMENT $ $ TOTAL FUNDING REQUIREMENT ( ) $ $ $ Table 3: Cost and Financial Plan P a g e 25

33 Funding is required at various programmes and activities in order for the NEPAD SANWATCE to affect its mandate and perform the activities, the budget requirements for can be summarised as follows: NEPAD SANWATCE Secretariat and related activities: TOTAL FUNDING REQUIREMENT ZAR ( ) R FUNDING REQUIREMENT USD ( ) $ FUNDING REQUIREMENT EURO ( ) SADC Water Research Fund for Southern Africa (WARFSA 2.0): In addition, an amount of $ is anticipated to fund the (WARFSA 2.0) over a planned 10 year period. If funding could be sourced, the programme could commence in 2014 onwards. 6.5 Special Conditions The NEPAD SANWATCE was established through a resolution adopted by AMCOW and AMCOST which provided the Network with is unique mandate in that it would provide high-end scientific research and capacity development to the benefit of government and society within the SADC region. With the support of NEPAD, high-end scientific research and capacity development can address regional water issues through the SADC Secretariat and further provide input and influence across the African Continent. 4 Please refer to Annexure II for a detail cost breakdown of WARFSA 2.0 over a 10 year period P a g e 26

34 7. ADMINISTRATION 7.1 Hub or Secretariat The institutional Hub will provide the Network Manager / Secretariat with a physical space and resources in order to perform his / her function. It is proposed that a permanent hub be established. If the hub were to rotate every number of years, a scenario could unfold whereby the Network Manager would also have to rotate which could jeopardise and affect continuity in the management of the NEPAD SANWATCE as a new Network Manager would have to be trained in the intricate details of managing the NEPAD SANWATCE. The Secretariat will consist of at least the Network Manager and a Personal Assistant. 7.2 Management of the Nodes The nodes will be managed by designated representatives of the host organisations and ensure that the organisations remain committed towards the NEPAD SANWATCE Network. Nodes should reflect a suitable regional spread and need not be single physical entities but could also include networks that have already demonstrated the ability to cooperate. 7.3 Interaction between the Hub and the Nodes A group within the hub can also act as a node in their area of expertise. Researchers from the nodes will have access to equipment and human capital that will be available at the Node. The relationship between the nodes and the Hub is mutually reinforcing; with the Nodes providing services that reinforce the Hub so that it can, in turn, reinforce other nodes. This is an interactive process with the SC in an oversight role to ensure that the Hub acts fairly in relation to the nodes and that the nodes, in turn, look outwards and not inwards, so that the regional centres are strengthened and work interactively, co-ordinated by the Hub. 7.4 Node Co-ordinators Researchers from the nodes will have access to equipment and human capital that will be available at the node. Representatives of nodes will be Project Managers on projects which form part of the NEPAD SANWATCE Network. Consortium based research, involving more than one country, will be highly encouraged in the spirit of co-operation and interaction between nodes and within the region as a whole. Participation within the NEPAD SANWATCE Network will be open to all institutions within the SADC region. 7.5 Relationship between the University of Stellenbosch and NEPAD Currently, the University of Stellenbosch supports the Hub by providing physical office space for the Secretariat, so that it can perform the Secretariat duties to the NEPAD SANWATCE Network. In addition, the University of Stellenbosch, as the Hub, will provide Human Resources, Financial Services, Procurement and Legal Services. NEPAD will assist the Secretariat in providing guidance and facilitation for communication towards the SADC Secretariat and AMCOW/AMCOST. 7.6 Relationship between SADC Water and the Water Centres of Excellence As key strategic framework, SADC through its Water Division developed the SADC Regional Water Policy and Strategy, to provide clear direction in the management of the regional water resources. In addition, the Regional Strategic Action Plan on Integrated Water Resources Development and Management (RSAP III) which serves as a work plan to guide the development and implementation of activities in the SADC water sector for the five years from P a g e 27

35 As part of the RSAP III, Programme 5 makes provision for Research and Education priority interventions, and identifies: 1) WaterNet as a network of universities, research and training centres to strengthen and build individual, organizational and institutional capacities on IWRM. To this effect, the NEPAD SANWATCE will collaborate and jointly plan activities with WaterNet, in order to achieve the SADC Water division objectives 2) Water Research Fund for Southern Africa. The Water Research Fund for Southern Africa (WARFSA) was established as a SADC associated project in February 1999 with the purpose of building research capacity among regional institutions and individuals, as well as to promote the utilization of research results to support the practice and understanding of the concept of Integrated Water Resource Management (IWRM) in the sub-region. Phase I came to an end in June The second Phase of WARFSA began in August 2002 and ran up to June WARFSA Phase III runs from July 2005 to June 2010 and is building on the lessons learnt from WARFSA phases I and II. Hence the focus will be on utilization of results and addressing of social and cross cutting issues as well as equity. Following the completion of WARFSA Phase III, SADC Water Division made a request to the NEPAD SANWATCE), to manage and implement the WARFSA programme. Since a new implementing agent has been appointed, it was felt that a new identity is required, and subsequently, reference would be made to the fund as WARFSA 2.0. WARFSA 2.0 will be is managed through a set of Statutes and Guidelines, which serve as a reference and guide to funding agencies, the Managing Agency, Applying Institutions and the governance bodies of WARFSA. These documents have undergone several revisions in order to incorporate the changing context and environment. In managing WARFSA 2.0, the guiding principles are: Timely response to funding requests Simplicity of application procedure Contribution to capacity building Transparency and clarity of selection criteria Equity in terms of support to nationals and institutions of different SADC countries Adherence to quality and efficiency in achieving deliverables 7.7 Relationship between AU/NEPAD and the Water Centres of Excellence The African Union/NEPAD sees that it has an important role in S&T policy on the continent, including its advocacy role with African governments on the importance of their investing national resources in science and technology, including in the applications of water sciences. AU/NEPAD is providing a platform on which the NEPAD SANWATCE Network has been launched. The network will consist of institutions/organisations that are based in the SADC region. AU/NEPAD shall provide policy guidelines. AU/NEPAD shall assist the regional networks in mobilising political and financial support and awareness creation to policy and decision-makers amongst African governments and with international partners. The AU/NEPAD has published a Comprehensive Plan of Action for Science and Technology (2008; 2013). Within this overall framework lies the new AU/NEPAD strategy for the development and establishment of Centres of Excellence in Water Sciences and Development (Programme 6). P a g e 28

36 7.8 Process for Soliciting and Reviewing Project Proposals The following process will be followed in order to solicit and select proposals (based on SANBio Secretariat, n.d.): Calls for project proposals should be made public by the NEPAD SANWATCE Network Manager after clearance from the SC and the SAC. Calls should preferably be open and have a fixed closing date. A two stage proposal is recommended, consisting of a short (10pp) pre-proposal to which a go/no go decision will be given. Once the green light has been granted the full proposal will be submitted. Proposals should be submitted to the NEPAD SANWATCE Network Manager who will then submit the proposals for peer review. Templates will be provided to applicants to prior to their submitting of proposals. Project proposals will be based on the thematic areas outlined above and approved by the SAC. Projects should focus on challenges in the region Projects should focus on cross-border problems with a minimum number of partner countries (e.g. at least four) and be in accordance with the countries own research strategies. Selected projects will be shortlisted and announced timely. 7.9 Process for Preparing Project Proposals The NEPAD SANWATCE Network will provide a good framework for regional cooperation where all the accepted projects will have at least four partners from the southern African region as this will strengthen the proposal. In such a case a consortium will be established. The Network Manager will play a co-ordinating role in all proposals. Proposals will also be submitted under the banner of The NEPAD SANWATCE to strengthen the proposals, given the AMCOW/AMCOST mandate. If the SU (as the Hub) is not the leading institution, an institution will be selected from and by the consortium as the leading institution. The Secretariat may also provide a project management role, should a consortium ask for assistance. Partner countries should play a significant role in the project. Funding would then be appropriately disbursed between the partner countries. The distribution would be overseen by the Hub and the parties who have submitted the proposal. In addition, to the regional projects there will be cross cutting projects that will involve networks on the continent. These Africa-wide projects should be encouraged by the NEPAD S&T and supported by the regional secretariats. Once a call for expression of interest has been received, the Secretariat will use the NEPAD SANWATCE Network and other sources to communicate funding opportunities. Participation in the expression of interest will be at own cost and risk to the different consortium members. P a g e 29

37 8. PHYSICAL FACILITIES The NEPAD SANWATCE Network will function on the basis of a central Secretariat, hosted by a hub, with decentralised nodes which are responsible to operate and maintain their own individual facilities. 8.1 Hub The hub is currently located at the University of Stellenbosch which provides the Network Manager and assistant with the physical office space and administrative support, in order to fulfil the activities as required by the Secretariat. 8.2 NEPAD SANWATCE Nodes Within each of the different SADC Member States at least one Node will be identified, based on certain criteria as set in this document (see above). The identified institutions will provide the physical space for the activities of the NEPAD SANWATCE node representative and will provide the administrative support to the NEPAD SANWATCE node representative. 9. MARKETING The aims of the NEPAD SANWATCE must be communicated widely to ensure its long-term impact and success. A strong outreach programme will be required to advertise the importance of the nodes and the activities and projects in which they are involved. The communications plan will address the following groups: Political supporters in regional government, the AU and NEPAD; Current and potential donors; Research organisations; Existing and potential international collaborating agencies; The private sector; Policy-makers; Opinion forming non-governmental organisations (NGOs); and The general public. Other strategies will include: Conducting public awareness workshops on water science and water science activities. Conducting interactive radio and television programmes. Sensitising the media personnel. Developing regional water science activities. If the NEPAD SANWATCE network is successful in marketing itself the network will be known as: A professional African network for the water sector; Broad in scope having all key areas represented in membership or through partnerships; SADC inclusive membership from across the southern African region; Connected perceived to be connected with its own and other constituencies; A leader the intellectual leader in selected areas; Comprised of Leaders - top scientists, technologists, and practitioners; A platform for innovators - ready to tackle emerging issues threats or ideas; Well known within the world of water professionals and beyond; Media savvy comfortable with the media; Visible - in all key SADC forums; The following activities will be undertaken in order to market the NEPAD SANWATCE Network. P a g e 30

38 A website on for the NEPAD SANWATCE network is currently operational and accessible at E-Newsletters will also be produced and circulated on a bi-monthly basis to registered users. Flyers of the activities of the NEPAD SANWATCE Network should also be made. Posters on the NEPAD SANWATCE should be presented by the node members at conferences and workshops. The NEPAD SANWATCE should have a presence at all relevant conferences. The NEPAD SANWATCE should develop a strong external communications plan that describes its programmes and research priorities so that potential partnering scientists and organisations know what is being done and what the opportunities for collaboration are. 10. FACTORS FOR SUSTAINABILITY 10.1 Business Plan Support During a 3-day regional workshop consisting of influential regional research and capacity development experts the content of the NEPAD SANWATCE Business Plan was developed and agreed upon. This forms the basis for activities and interventions in high-end scientific research and capacity through the NEPAD SANWATCE. During the meeting current members and stakeholders such as NEPAD and SA DST expressed their satisfaction and support for the initiative, with the objective to solicit further buy-in from other SADC governments through inter-ministerial dialogue Appropriate Technology The required technology exists for the foreseeable actions to be undertaken within this Business Plan Environmental Protection The essence of the NEPAD SANWATCE is high-end research and capacity development projects/activities, specifically in the water and related sectors. Quality research through the network can also contribute towards better environmental protection Socio-cultural Aspects/Woman in Development As the NEPAD SANWATCE is a network with an aim of including at least one research and capacity development institution per SADC country, such a platform will form the basis for indigenous knowledge sharing and capacity development to be undertaken, through staff exchanges and knowledge sharing Management Capacity Since its inception, the NEPAD SANWATCE has operated a Secretariat through the appointed hub, being the SU. As the Hub, SU provides resource support in terms of staff, infrastructure and financial systems, in order for the Secretariat to perform its functions effectively. The hub appointed a Network Manager to give effect to the current activities of the Network. Further, as an illustration of good financial governance, it can be mentioned that the SA-DST undertook a financial audit in 2011 of initial seed-funding, as provided by the DST, resulting in an unqualified audit Economic and Financial Analysis Currently, the NEPAD SANWATCE is funded with a R3 million grant by the SA-DST which concludes on 31 March A consortium consisting of most of the initial NEPAD SANWATCE Network members also have an agreement with the EC JRC to deliver on specific deliverables, with a project budget of 460, This EC JRC project concludes by mid P a g e 31

39 In order for the NEPAD SANWATCE to give effect to its mandate, it is imperative that funds are sourced and managed within a framework of good governance. Financial reporting will form an integral part of the activities of the initiative. Private and public funding should be encouraged to finance the activities of the NEPAD SANWATCE Network. The funding would focus on the financing of the Secretariat and Network activities initiated by the Hub and further, to finance activities within the nodes which would be aimed at the objectives as outlined in this document. The NEPAD SANWATCE would also engage in project calls from various organisations which would include the EU, the AU, USAID, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation; AusAID; UK-DFID and others. 11. MONITORING AND EVALUATION 11.1 Monitoring Indicators As indicated in the scorecard on page 11 of this document, performance indicators have been established for the various impacts, outcomes and outputs of the NEPAD SANWATCE. Activities have been formalised in an Operational Plan and will be updated as the initiative progresses. As part of the governance of the project, a SAC has also been established with a SAC which will meet about twice annually Review and Evaluation All projects and activities of the NEPAD SANWATCE will be reviewed and evaluated in terms of performance indicators as set out in this document. During the SC meetings, activities of the NEPAD SANWATCE will be presented by the Secretariat and reviewed and evaluated based on said Performance Indicators. During the AGM reports on activities will be submitted which will be available to the General Assembly of Nodes. P a g e 32

40 12. REFERENCES Ambali, P. A. (n.d.). Establishment of the Southern Africa Water Sciences Network and Designation of the hub of the network. Pretoria, South Africa: NEPAD Office of Science and Technology. Author unknown. (2006). ACTION FICHE FOR AFRICAN CENTRES OF EXCELLENCE IN THE WATER SECTOR. CIB. (2011). DST-NRF CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE FOR INVASION BIOLOGY; STRATEGIC PLAN Stellenbosch and Pretoria, South Africa. EC JRC. (2009). NEPAD Southern African Water Centres of Excellence - Technical Specifications. Ispra, Italy. Mjwara, P. (n.d.). SUPPORT FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE SOUTHERN AFRICAN NETWORK FOR WATER SCIENCES CENTRES OF EXCELLENCE (SA WATER CoE). Pretoria, South Africa. NEPAD Secretariat, N. (2006). Criteria and Guidelines for Establishing African Networks of Centres of Excellence in Science and Technology. Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. NEPAD WCoE Secretariat, N. Wc. (2009a). Minutes of the Interim Steering Committee meeting held at Stellenbosch, South Africa on 13 November NEPAD WCoE Secretariat, N. Wc. (2009b). Support for the Southern African Network for Water Centres of Excellence. Stellenbosch, South Africa. SANBio Secretariat, Sanb. (n.d.). South African Network for Biosciences (SANBio) Business Plan Pretoria. SANWATCE Sub-committee. (2010). NEPAD Strategic Plan Session. Stellenbosch, South Africa. Southern African Development Community: About SADC. (2012). Retrieved January 13, 2012, from P a g e 33

41 13. Annexure I - Extract of the SADC Water Resources Technical Meeting, Lusaka (May 2013). Subsequently ratified by the SADC Ministers of Water P a g e 34

42 P a g e 35

2012 Annual Progress Report. Science and Technology Cluster of the RCM

2012 Annual Progress Report. Science and Technology Cluster of the RCM 2012 Annual Progress Report Science and Technology Cluster of the RCM October 2012 13th Session of the Regional Coordination Mechanism of UN Agencies and Organizations Working in Africa in Support of

More information

ST-EAP PROGRESS REPORT

ST-EAP PROGRESS REPORT ST-EAP PROGRESS REPORT 31 May - 31 October 2007 Submitted by Nomkhosi Mvubelo ST-EAP Project Office 7 December 2007 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 1. BACKGROUND.. 2 2. PROJECT OBJECTIVES 2 3. ACHIEVEMENTS.. 3

More information

AFRICAN UNION UNION AFRICAINE

AFRICAN UNION UNION AFRICAINE AFRICAN UNION UNION AFRICAINE UNIÃO AFRICANA Specialized Technical Committee on Finance, Monetary Affairs, Economic Planning and Integration Experts Meeting 23-25 October 2017 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Eco/STC/MAEPI/EXP/12

More information

African-European Radio Astronomy Platform - Progress Report Presented by

African-European Radio Astronomy Platform - Progress Report Presented by African-European Radio Astronomy Platform - Progress Report Presented by Declan Kirrane Managing Director ISC Intelligence in Science and AERAP Initiator 14 November 2012 AERAP - Context Written Declaration

More information

SPLASH SANITATION RESEARCH CALL AND PROGRAMME

SPLASH SANITATION RESEARCH CALL AND PROGRAMME ERAC-CT-2006-036268 SPLASH SANITATION RESEARCH CALL AND PROGRAMME Consolidated report from the development of the research call to the implementation of the research programme Consolidated Deliverables

More information

Case Study: EU Energy Initiative (EUEI)

Case Study: EU Energy Initiative (EUEI) Case Study: EU Energy Initiative (EUEI) In order to respond to unmet needs for energy services, the European Union (EU) developed the Initiative for Poverty Eradication and Sustainable Development, launched

More information

Africa Call Projects and Clusters Analysis of Potential Funding and Implementing Programmes

Africa Call Projects and Clusters Analysis of Potential Funding and Implementing Programmes Africa Call Projects and Clusters Analysis of Potential Funding and Implementing Programmes Deliverable 8.2.1 January 2013 This document has been prepared by: A Network for the Coordination and Advancement

More information

CAPACITIES WORK PROGRAMME PART 3. (European Commission C (2011) 5023 of 19 July 2011) REGIONS OF KNOWLEDGE

CAPACITIES WORK PROGRAMME PART 3. (European Commission C (2011) 5023 of 19 July 2011) REGIONS OF KNOWLEDGE WORK PROGRAMME 2012-2013 CAPACITIES PART 3 REGIONS OF KNOWLEDGE (European Commission C (2011) 5023 of 19 July 2011) Capacities Work Programme: Regions of Knowledge The work programme presented here provides

More information

Top-level Research Initiative on Climate, Energy and Environment

Top-level Research Initiative on Climate, Energy and Environment Top-level Research Initiative on Climate, Energy and Environment Nordic Centre of Excellence Programme (NCoE) on Effect Studies and Adaptation to Climate Change 2010-2015 Programme Memorandum 2 I. Background

More information

AFRICA-ARAB PLATFORM ON DISASTER RISK REDUCTION

AFRICA-ARAB PLATFORM ON DISASTER RISK REDUCTION AFRICA-ARAB PLATFORM ON DISASTER RISK REDUCTION TOWARDS DISASTER RISK-INFORMED & INCLUSIVE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT 9 13 October 2018, LAICO HOTEL, Tunis, Tunisia CONCEPT NOTE BACKGROUND REGIONAL PLATFORMS

More information

NEPAD Planning and Coordinating Agency. Southern Africa Tuberculosis and Health Systems Support Project Project ID: P155658

NEPAD Planning and Coordinating Agency. Southern Africa Tuberculosis and Health Systems Support Project Project ID: P155658 NEPAD Planning and Coordinating Agency Southern Africa Tuberculosis and Health Systems Support Project Project ID: P155658 REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (EOI) FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT TO CONDUCT

More information

CROP ICT WORKING GROUP

CROP ICT WORKING GROUP Pacific Regional ICT Strategic Action Plan (PRISAP) 2016 2020 The University of the South Pacific Suva, 2016 Pacific Regional ICT Strategic Action Plan PRISAP CROP ICT WORKING GROUP (Version- August 2016)

More information

Call Guidelines 2019

Call Guidelines 2019 Call Guidelines 2019 National Research Foundation (NRF), South Africa and the Polish National Centre for Research and Development (NCBR) Joint Research Programme Call for applications for 2019 2021 Joint

More information

SCIENCE, INFORMATION SOCIETY AND SPACE

SCIENCE, INFORMATION SOCIETY AND SPACE SCIENCE, INFORMATION SOCIETY AND SPACE I. Introduction This progress report was kindly elaborated by the two Commissions services on behalf of Member States. The report has been distributed to the European

More information

European Union WATER INITIATIVE

European Union WATER INITIATIVE European Union WATER INITIATIVE Sylvie Detoc,, European Commission 14/04/2004 Slide: 1 European Commission THE WATER CHALLENGES The Millennium Development Goals Reduce from 1.2 billion people with no safe

More information

STDF MEDIUM-TERM STRATEGY ( )

STDF MEDIUM-TERM STRATEGY ( ) STDF MEDIUM-TERM STRATEGY (2012-2016) 1. This Medium-Term Strategy sets outs the principles and strategic priorities that will guide the work of the Standards and Trade Development Facility (STDF) and

More information

2 nd European Engineers Day

2 nd European Engineers Day 2 nd European Engineers Day Internationalization of Engineering Activities by Civ Eng NTUA Vassilis P. Economopoulos ECCE Former President Brussels, 20 th November 2014 Intenationalization of Engineering

More information

EUCERD RECOMMENDATIONS on RARE DISEASE EUROPEAN REFERENCE NETWORKS (RD ERNS)

EUCERD RECOMMENDATIONS on RARE DISEASE EUROPEAN REFERENCE NETWORKS (RD ERNS) EUCERD RECOMMENDATIONS on RARE DISEASE EUROPEAN REFERENCE NETWORKS (RD ERNS) 31 January 2013 1 EUCERD RECOMMENDATIONS ON RARE DISEASE EUROPEAN REFERENCE NETWORKS (RD ERNS) INTRODUCTION 1. BACKGROUND TO

More information

Belmont Forum Collaborative Research Action:

Belmont Forum Collaborative Research Action: Belmont Forum Collaborative Research Action: SCIENCE-DRIVEN E-INFRASTRUCTURES INNOVATION (SEI) FOR THE ENHANCEMENT OF TRANSNATIONAL, INTERDISCIPLINARY, AND TRANSDISCIPLINARY DATA USE IN ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE

More information

ESASTAP Plus Strengthening Technology, Research and Innovation Cooperation between Europe and South Africa

ESASTAP Plus Strengthening Technology, Research and Innovation Cooperation between Europe and South Africa ESASTAP Plus Strengthening Technology, Research and Innovation Cooperation between Europe and South Africa Constantine Vaitsas, coordinator ESASTAP Plus is.. A dedicated platform for the enhancement of

More information

SENIOR EXPERTS DIALOGUE ON SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION AND THE AFRICAN TRANSFORMATION AGENDA

SENIOR EXPERTS DIALOGUE ON SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION AND THE AFRICAN TRANSFORMATION AGENDA SENIOR EXPERTS DIALOGUE ON SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION AND THE AFRICAN TRANSFORMATION AGENDA ON CITIES AS INNOVATION HUBS FOR AFRICA S TRANSFORMATION DATE: 2 4 November 2016 VENUE: Sierra Burgers

More information

WORK PROGRAMME 2010 CAPACITIES PART 7 ACTIVITIES OF INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION. (European Commission C(2009)5905 of 29 July 2009)

WORK PROGRAMME 2010 CAPACITIES PART 7 ACTIVITIES OF INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION. (European Commission C(2009)5905 of 29 July 2009) WORK PROGRAMME 2010 CAPACITIES PART 7 ACTIVITIES OF INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION (European Commission C(2009)5905 of 29 July 2009) TABLE OF CONTENTS I CONTEXT 4 II CONTENT OF CALLS IN 2010 6 Activity 7.1

More information

Economic and Social Council

Economic and Social Council United Nations Economic and Social Council Distr.: General 10 December 2001 E/CN.3/2002/19 Original: English Statistical Commission Thirty-third session 5-8 March 2002 Item 6 of the provisional agenda*

More information

Conference Communiqué

Conference Communiqué Africa Talks Jobs Equipping the Youth with Adaptive Education and Skills for Employment and Entrepreneurship Conference Communiqué October 30 November 1, 2017 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia The African Union Commission,

More information

UK-Egypt Newton-Mosharafa Fund Call for Proposals: Preserving Egypt s Cultural Heritage: Mitigating Threats for a Sustainable Future

UK-Egypt Newton-Mosharafa Fund Call for Proposals: Preserving Egypt s Cultural Heritage: Mitigating Threats for a Sustainable Future UK-Egypt Newton-Mosharafa Fund Call for Proposals: Preserving Egypt s Cultural Heritage: Mitigating Threats for a Sustainable Future I. Contents II. Introduction... 1 III. Context... 2 IV. Aims of the

More information

IENE - MoU (Memorandum of Understanding)

IENE - MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) IENE - MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) approved version 2012-10-24 Contents 1: Name, Logotype and Location... 2 2: Description and Goals... 2 3: Duration... 3 4: Sphere of Activity... 3 5: Organisational

More information

Promoting Foreign Direct Investment in Medium-Size, Low-Budget Cities in Emerging Markets

Promoting Foreign Direct Investment in Medium-Size, Low-Budget Cities in Emerging Markets Promoting Foreign Direct Investment in Medium-Size, Low-Budget Cities in Emerging Markets Joerg Simon, Senior Investment Adviser MILLENNIUM CITIES INITIATIVE THE EARTH INSTITUTE AT COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY

More information

EU-CELAC Joint Initiative on Research and Innovation (JIRI) VI Senior Official Meeting (SOM) on Science and Technology. Brussels, 14 th March 2017

EU-CELAC Joint Initiative on Research and Innovation (JIRI) VI Senior Official Meeting (SOM) on Science and Technology. Brussels, 14 th March 2017 EU-CELAC Joint Initiative on Research and Innovation (JIRI) VI Senior Official Meeting (SOM) on Science and Technology Brussels, 14 th March 2017 - Concept Note - I. SCENE SETTER AND OBJECTIVES Europe,

More information

SERBIA. Preparatory measures for full participation in Erasmus+ INSTRUMENT FOR PRE-ACCESSION ASSISTANCE (IPA II)

SERBIA. Preparatory measures for full participation in Erasmus+ INSTRUMENT FOR PRE-ACCESSION ASSISTANCE (IPA II) INSTRUMENT FOR PRE-ACCESSION ASSISTANCE (IPA II) 2014-2020 SERBIA Preparatory measures for full participation in Erasmus+ Action Summary This action will facilitate the Serbia s harmonisation with the

More information

Regional Office for Africa

Regional Office for Africa Regional Office for Africa Annual Report 2013/2014 Strengthening international science for the benefit of society International Council for Science Table of Contents Acronyms...ii ICSU's Mission, Vision

More information

Memorandum of Understanding between the Higher Education Authority and Quality and Qualifications Ireland

Memorandum of Understanding between the Higher Education Authority and Quality and Qualifications Ireland Memorandum of Understanding between the Higher Education Authority and Quality and Qualifications Ireland 2018-2020 2 Introduction This is the second Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Higher

More information

KNOWLEDGE ALLIANCES WHAT ARE THE AIMS AND PRIORITIES OF A KNOWLEDGE ALLIANCE? WHAT IS A KNOWLEDGE ALLIANCE?

KNOWLEDGE ALLIANCES WHAT ARE THE AIMS AND PRIORITIES OF A KNOWLEDGE ALLIANCE? WHAT IS A KNOWLEDGE ALLIANCE? KNOWLEDGE ALLIANCES WHAT ARE THE AIMS AND PRIORITIES OF A KNOWLEDGE ALLIANCE? Knowledge Alliances aim at strengthening Europe's innovation capacity and at fostering innovation in higher education, business

More information

New opportunities of regional /multilateral RTD cooperation The Southeast European (SEE) ERA-NET project

New opportunities of regional /multilateral RTD cooperation The Southeast European (SEE) ERA-NET project New opportunities of regional /multilateral RTD cooperation The Southeast European (SEE) ERA-NET project YUINFO, Research and Education Networking in South East Europe, 14-3-2007 Dr. Nikos Sidiropoulos,

More information

FET Flagship on Quantum Technologies Governance

FET Flagship on Quantum Technologies Governance FET Flagship on Quantum Technologies Governance Board of Funders, 1 December 2017 Dr. Gustav Kalbe Head of Unit High Performance Computing and Quantum Technologies DG CNECT, European Commission Governance?

More information

Call for proposals. Nordic Centres of Excellence within escience in Climate and Environmental research

Call for proposals. Nordic Centres of Excellence within escience in Climate and Environmental research Call for proposals Nordic Centres of Excellence within escience in Climate and Environmental research A Grand Challenge Research Programme within the Nordic escience Globalisation initiative The Nordic

More information

12 th Regional Coordination Mechanism (RCM) November Advocacy and Communication Cluster (ACC) Annual Progress Report

12 th Regional Coordination Mechanism (RCM) November Advocacy and Communication Cluster (ACC) Annual Progress Report 12 th Regional Coordination Mechanism (RCM) 20-21 November 2011 Advocacy and Communication Cluster (ACC) Annual Progress Report 2010-2011 Prepared by the United Nations Office of the Special Adviser on

More information

SOUTH AFRICA / GERMANY SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY COOPERATION CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FOR JOINT PROJECTS: CLOSING DATE: 30 JULY 2016

SOUTH AFRICA / GERMANY SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY COOPERATION CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FOR JOINT PROJECTS: CLOSING DATE: 30 JULY 2016 SOUTH AFRICA / GERMANY SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY COOPERATION CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FOR JOINT PROJECTS: 2017-2020 CLOSING DATE: 30 JULY 2016 A MAXIMUM OF 10 JOINT PROJECTS WILL BE FUNDED FOR THIS CALL South

More information

Call for Participation. Southern African Systems Analysis Centre (SASAC) 2017 Emerging Researchers Programme

Call for Participation. Southern African Systems Analysis Centre (SASAC) 2017 Emerging Researchers Programme Call for Participation Southern African Systems Analysis Centre (SASAC) 2017 Emerging Researchers Programme Closing date: 30 June 2017 1 Background The integrated approach of systems analysis allows investigation

More information

4 FRAMEWORKS AND BUILDING BLOCKS FOR THE EUWI

4 FRAMEWORKS AND BUILDING BLOCKS FOR THE EUWI 4 FRAMEWORKS AND BUILDING BLOCKS FOR THE EUWI The EU Water Initiative is not developing in isolation: it sits within a wider architecture of aid and finance mechanisms. A range of frameworks and initiatives

More information

MEXICO/SOUTH AFRICA RESEARCH FOUNDATION COLLABORATION CALL FOR JOINT PROJECT PROPOSALS (2017) CLOSING DATE: 28 July 2017

MEXICO/SOUTH AFRICA RESEARCH FOUNDATION COLLABORATION CALL FOR JOINT PROJECT PROPOSALS (2017) CLOSING DATE: 28 July 2017 MEXICO/SOUTH AFRICA RESEARCH FOUNDATION COLLABORATION CALL FOR JOINT PROJECT PROPOSALS (2017) CLOSING DATE: 28 July 2017 A MAXIMUM OF FOUR JOINT PROJECTS WILL BE FUNDED FOR THIS CALL On 19 April 2010,

More information

NEPAD 1 of 5 NEW PARTNERSHIP FOR AFRICA s DEVELOPMENT (NEPAD)

NEPAD 1 of 5 NEW PARTNERSHIP FOR AFRICA s DEVELOPMENT (NEPAD) NEPAD 1 of 5 1. INTRODUCTION & RECENT DEVELOMENT The New Partnership for Africa s Development (NEPAD) emerged from the New African Initiative (NAI), which, in turn, was a merger of The Millennium Partnership

More information

THE AFRICA-EU WATER PARTNERSHIP PROJECT:

THE AFRICA-EU WATER PARTNERSHIP PROJECT: THE AFRICA-EU WATER PARTNERSHIP PROJECT: Unlocking finance for regional water infrastructure in Africa This project is co-funded by the European Union THE AFRICA-EU WATER PARTNERSHIP PROJECT In 2002,

More information

33 C. General Conference 33rd session, Paris C/74 11 October 2005 Original: English. Item 5.20 of the agenda

33 C. General Conference 33rd session, Paris C/74 11 October 2005 Original: English. Item 5.20 of the agenda U General Conference 33rd session, Paris 2005 33 C 33 C/74 11 October 2005 Original: English Item 5.20 of the agenda PROPOSAL FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE REGIONAL CENTRE ON URBAN WATER MANAGEMENT FOR

More information

Innovation in the Rural Development Networks. Matthias Langemeyer & Iman Boot Directorate General for Agriculture and Rural Development

Innovation in the Rural Development Networks. Matthias Langemeyer & Iman Boot Directorate General for Agriculture and Rural Development Innovation in the Rural Development Networks Matthias Langemeyer & Iman Boot Directorate General for Agriculture and Rural Development Setting the frame 1. Presentation of legal framework Regulation (EU)

More information

acsis corporate social investment policy

acsis corporate social investment policy acsis corporate social investment policy page - 2 - of 8 background acsis is an independent asset consulting and financial planning company with a vision to facilitate a living financial plan in every

More information

CALL FOR PAPERS. Topic: Africa Conference on Economic Costs of Disasters (ACECD 2017) The Role of the Private Sector in Disaster Risk Reduction

CALL FOR PAPERS. Topic: Africa Conference on Economic Costs of Disasters (ACECD 2017) The Role of the Private Sector in Disaster Risk Reduction CALL FOR PAPERS Topic: Africa Conference on Economic Costs of Disasters (ACECD 2017) Theme: The Role of the Private Sector in Disaster Risk Reduction The Africa Conference on Economic Costs of Disasters

More information

High Level Pharmaceutical Forum

High Level Pharmaceutical Forum High Level Pharmaceutical Forum 2005-2008 Final Conclusions and Recommendations of the High Level Pharmaceutical Forum On 2 nd October 2008, the High Level Pharmaceutical Forum agreed on the following

More information

ERA-NET ERA-NET. Cooperation and coordination of national or regional research and innovation activities (i.e. programmes)

ERA-NET ERA-NET. Cooperation and coordination of national or regional research and innovation activities (i.e. programmes) ERA-NET Cooperation and coordination of national or regional research and innovation activities (i.e. programmes) 1 Overview of the Presentation European Research Area (ERA) Policy background ERA-NET Scheme:

More information

Call for Doctoral Scholarships for Research using a Systems Analysis Methodology. Southern African Systems Analysis Centre (SASAC)

Call for Doctoral Scholarships for Research using a Systems Analysis Methodology. Southern African Systems Analysis Centre (SASAC) Call for Doctoral Scholarships for Research using a Systems Analysis Methodology Southern African Systems Analysis Centre (SASAC) Closing date: 2 December 2015 Online applications open: 16 November 2015

More information

Topical Peer Review 2017 Ageing Management of Nuclear Power Plants

Topical Peer Review 2017 Ageing Management of Nuclear Power Plants HLG_p(2016-33)_348 Topical Peer Review 2017 Ageing Management of Nuclear Power Plants Terms of Reference for Topical Peer Review Process This paper provides the terms of reference for the peer review of

More information

Collaborative Postgraduate Training

Collaborative Postgraduate Training Collaborative Postgraduate Training Framework Document Directorate Date : March 2017 : Human and Infrastructure Capacity Development Table of Contents 1. Introduction... 3 2. Rationale... 4 3. Scope of

More information

Science Granting Councils Initiative in Sub-Saharan Africa (SGCI) Towards Effective Public-Private Partnerships in Research and Innovation

Science Granting Councils Initiative in Sub-Saharan Africa (SGCI) Towards Effective Public-Private Partnerships in Research and Innovation Science Granting Councils Initiative in Sub-Saharan Africa (SGCI) Towards Effective Public-Private Partnerships in Research and Innovation Research Grant Concept Note and Terms of Reference 1.0 Background

More information

SCOPE OF WORK AND APPLICATION GUIDELINES. Investment Promotion Advisor. Tanzania Investment Center

SCOPE OF WORK AND APPLICATION GUIDELINES. Investment Promotion Advisor. Tanzania Investment Center SCOPE OF WORK AND APPLICATION GUIDELINES Investment Promotion Advisor Tanzania Investment Center 1). Background The East Africa Trade and Investment Hub (the Hub) is the U.S. Government s flagship project

More information

THE WATER UTILITY PARTNERSHIP CURRENT STATUS, STRATEGIC AND INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK

THE WATER UTILITY PARTNERSHIP CURRENT STATUS, STRATEGIC AND INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK THE WATER UTILITY PARTNERSHIP CURRENT STATUS, STRATEGIC AND INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 Establishment The Water Utility Partnership (WUP) is an African regional capacity building program

More information

The Dialogue Facility THE DIALOGUE FACILITY Bridging Phase Guidelines and Criteria for Support

The Dialogue Facility THE DIALOGUE FACILITY Bridging Phase Guidelines and Criteria for Support www.dialoguefacility.org THE DIALOGUE FACILITY Bridging Phase Guidelines and Criteria for Support 1 This publication has been produced with the assistance of the European Union. The contents of this publication

More information

TABLE OF CONTENTS I.INTRODUCTION 2 II.PROGRESS UPDATE 4 III.FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 7 IV. MOBILIZATION OF RESOURCES 11 V. OUTLOOK FOR

TABLE OF CONTENTS I.INTRODUCTION 2 II.PROGRESS UPDATE 4 III.FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 7 IV. MOBILIZATION OF RESOURCES 11 V. OUTLOOK FOR ACCF I Annual Report 2015 TABLE OF CONTENTS I.INTRODUCTION 2 II.PROGRESS UPDATE 4 III.FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 7 IV. MOBILIZATION OF RESOURCES 11 V. OUTLOOK FOR 2016 12 VI. ANNEXES 14 1 ACCF I Annual Report

More information

NRF Funding Opportunities

NRF Funding Opportunities NRF Funding Opportunities Researcher Symposium on Livestock and Animal Sciences Livingstone, Zambia 24 November 2017 1 NRF Mandate Support and promote research and knowledge generation through human capacity

More information

The Housing Development Agency Five Year Strategic Plan 2012/13 to 2016/17

The Housing Development Agency Five Year Strategic Plan 2012/13 to 2016/17 The Housing Development Agency Five Year Strategic Plan 2012/13 to 2016/17 TABLE OF CONTENTS FOREWORD BY CHAIRPERSON... 3 SECTION A: STRATEGIC OVERVIEW... 5 1. Establishment of the HDA... 5 2. Classification

More information

Call for a Consultant

Call for a Consultant Call for a Consultant Category: Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Strategy Type of contract: Individual consultant contract (STISA) - international Duty station: Addis Ababa Contract starting date:

More information

Economic and Social Council

Economic and Social Council United Nations E/2016/15 Economic and Social Council Distr.: General 22 June 2016 Original: English 2016 session 24 July 2015-27 July 2016 Agenda item 15 Regional cooperation Regional cooperation in the

More information

Norwegian Programme for Research Cooperation with China (CHINOR)

Norwegian Programme for Research Cooperation with China (CHINOR) Norwegian Programme for Research Cooperation with China (CHINOR) Programme to promote research cooperation between China and Norway Work Programme 2009-2017 1. Introduction The Norwegian Programme for

More information

Research and development case study. Climate research

Research and development case study. Climate research Research and development case study Climate research November 2017 Introduction This case study on climate research is one of a series that we have developed to support and complement our published report

More information

Robert Carr civil society Networks Fund Request for Proposals Introduction

Robert Carr civil society Networks Fund Request for Proposals Introduction Robert Carr civil society Networks Fund Request for Proposals 2013 The Robert Carr civil society Network Fund (RCNF) is pleased to announce the second Request for Proposals (RFP) for global and regional

More information

Ministry of Education, Universities and Research

Ministry of Education, Universities and Research MIUR - Ministero dell Istruzione dell'università e della Ricerca (Ministry of Education, Universities and Research) AOODPUN - Universities, Higher Art, Music and Dance Education and Research Department

More information

Maternal, infant and young child nutrition: implementation plan

Maternal, infant and young child nutrition: implementation plan SIXTY-FOURTH WORLD HEALTH ASSEMBLY A64/22 Provisional agenda item 13.13 24 March 2011 Maternal, infant and young child nutrition: implementation plan Report by the Secretariat 1. In May 2010, the Health

More information

Priority Axis 1: Promoting Research and Innovation

Priority Axis 1: Promoting Research and Innovation 2014 to 2020 European Structural and Investment Funds Growth Programme Call for Proposals European Regional Development Fund Priority Axis 1: Promoting Research and Innovation Managing Authority: Fund:

More information

O P P O R T U N I T I E S ( O D A & F O U N D A T I O N S / P H I L A N T H R O P I E S )

O P P O R T U N I T I E S ( O D A & F O U N D A T I O N S / P H I L A N T H R O P I E S ) D E V E L O Theme P M Eheading N T insert P A R T N E R S H I P O P P O R T U N I T I E S ( O D A & F O U N D A T I O N S / P H I L A N T H R O P I E S ) HSRC 13 April 2016 Theme heading CONTENTS insert

More information

AFRICA S SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY CONSOLIDATED PLAN OF ACTION (CPA)

AFRICA S SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY CONSOLIDATED PLAN OF ACTION (CPA) REPORT ON ACTIVITIES OF THE NEPAD AGENCY IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE AFRICA S SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY CONSOLIDATED PLAN OF ACTION (CPA) IN SOUTHERN AFRICA REPORT ON ACTIVITIES OF THE NEPAD AGENCY IN THE

More information

MINISTERIAL DECLARATION

MINISTERIAL DECLARATION THE THIRD AFRICA SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION FORUM CAIRO, EGYPT, 10-12 FEBRUARY 2018 MINISTERIAL DECLARATION PREAMBLE WE, the Ministers and Heads of delegations attending the Third Africa Forum

More information

Inter-University Council for East Africa P O Box 7110, Kampala, Uganda Tel: Website:

Inter-University Council for East Africa P O Box 7110, Kampala, Uganda Tel: Website: Inter-University Council for East Africa P O Box 7110, Kampala, Uganda Tel: +256 +256 772-340-544 E-Mail: exsec@iucea.org Website: www.iucea.org CALL FOR AFRICAN CENTERS OF EXCELLENCE (ACEs) TO HOST INCUBATION

More information

The hallmarks of the Global Community Engagement and Resilience Fund (GCERF) Core Funding Mechanism (CFM) are:

The hallmarks of the Global Community Engagement and Resilience Fund (GCERF) Core Funding Mechanism (CFM) are: (CFM) 1. Guiding Principles The hallmarks of the Global Community Engagement and Resilience Fund (GCERF) Core Funding Mechanism (CFM) are: (a) Impact: Demonstrably strengthen resilience against violent

More information

d. authorises the Executive Director (to be appointed) to:

d. authorises the Executive Director (to be appointed) to: FOR DECISION RESOURCE MOBILISATION: PART 1: STRATEGY 1. PURPOSE The purpose of this paper is to: (i) inform the Board of the Secretariat s Resource Mobilisation Plan 2015; (ii) request the Board s approval

More information

Insights into South Africa s Participation in FP7 for Research and Technological Development of the European Commission

Insights into South Africa s Participation in FP7 for Research and Technological Development of the European Commission Applying scientific thinking in the service of society Insights into South Africa s Participation in FP7 for Research and Technological Development of the European Commission Roseanne Diab SA-EU Information

More information

ICT-enabled Business Incubation Program:

ICT-enabled Business Incubation Program: ICT-enabled Business Incubation Program: Strengthening Innovation at the Grassroots June 2009 infodev ICT-enabled Business Incubation Program 1 Program Summary Objective infodev s Innovation and Entrepreneurship

More information

MISSION INNOVATION ACTION PLAN

MISSION INNOVATION ACTION PLAN MISSION INNOVATION ACTION PLAN Introduction Mission Innovation (MI) is a global initiative designed to accelerate the pace of innovation and make clean energy widely affordable. Led by the public sector,

More information

WOTRO Science for Global Development F&B Global Challenges Programme & F&B Applied Research Fund 13 May 2013

WOTRO Science for Global Development F&B Global Challenges Programme & F&B Applied Research Fund 13 May 2013 WOTRO Science for Global Development F&B Global Challenges Programme & F&B Applied Research Fund 13 May 2013 Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research Structure presentation The role of NWO-WOTRO

More information

6 Telecommunication Development Sector (ITU-D)

6 Telecommunication Development Sector (ITU-D) 6 Telecommunication Development Sector (ITU-D) 6.1 Situational analysis Telecommunications/information and communication technologies (ICTs) play an increasingly critical role in our economies and society.

More information

Deliverable N.: 7.4 & 7.5

Deliverable N.: 7.4 & 7.5 THEME [INCO.2012-1.3] INCONET Mediterranean Partner Countries Deliverable N.: 7.4 & 7.5 Title: Project plan for support to NCPs and Thematic Contact Points Network & Project plan for cooperation with INCONTACT

More information

PRE-ANNOUNCEMENT OF CALL FOR PROPOSALS IN 2013

PRE-ANNOUNCEMENT OF CALL FOR PROPOSALS IN 2013 WOODWISDOM-NET+ - PACING INNOVATION IN THE FOREST-BASED SECTOR PRE-ANNOUNCEMENT OF CALL FOR PROPOSALS IN 2013 The WoodWisdom-Net Research Programme pre-announces the upcoming call for joint European research

More information

Report on Developed Tools for Joint Activities

Report on Developed Tools for Joint Activities Report on Developed Tools for Joint Activities June, 2015 1 Report on Developed Tools for Joint Activities D 7.1 Adele Manzella, CNR June, 2015 Publisher: Coordination Office, Geothermal ERA NET Orkustofnun,

More information

3 rd Southern African Regional Biennial YWP Conference

3 rd Southern African Regional Biennial YWP Conference 3 rd Southern African Regional Biennial YWP Conference 16th - 18th July 2013 : Music Conservatorium, University of Stellenbosch, South Africa CALL FOR PAPERS Deadline : 1 st December 2012 Website : http://www.sa-ywp.org.za

More information

Organizational Development (OD)

Organizational Development (OD) Organizational Development (OD) Appeal No. MAA00006 08/08/2008 This report covers the period 01/01/08 to 30/06/08. The pilot project on Mobilizing local capacity in Burundi is already showing concrete

More information

The BASREC CCS NETWORK INITIATIVE

The BASREC CCS NETWORK INITIATIVE The BASREC CCS NETWORK INITIATIVE Final web report 31.03.2014 BASREC CCS project phase 3 Regional CCS Expertise Network 2014-2015 Transportation and storage of CO₂ in the Baltic Sea Region Per Arne Nilsson

More information

JOINT AFRICA/G8 PLAN TO ENHANCE AFRICAN CAPABILITIES TO UNDERTAKE PEACE SUPPORT OPERATIONS

JOINT AFRICA/G8 PLAN TO ENHANCE AFRICAN CAPABILITIES TO UNDERTAKE PEACE SUPPORT OPERATIONS JOINT AFRICA/G8 PLAN TO ENHANCE AFRICAN CAPABILITIES TO UNDERTAKE PEACE SUPPORT OPERATIONS Government of France June 2, 2003 This document was endorsed by G8 leaders meeting in Evian, France in on June

More information

EU Cohesion Policy : legislative proposals

EU Cohesion Policy : legislative proposals EU Cohesion Policy 2014-2020: legislative proposals Background On 5 October 2011 the European Commission adopted a draft legislative package which will frame EU Structural Funds in Wales for the period

More information

Guidelines for new FOCAL POINTS

Guidelines for new FOCAL POINTS Guidelines for new FOCAL POINTS Table of Contents Introduction and Contet 3 Mission 5 Operational procedures 6 Administrative procedures 6 EFSA contacts 6 Anne I 7 Introduction and Contet The European

More information

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY POLICY March, 2017 Version 1.2

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY POLICY March, 2017 Version 1.2 CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY POLICY March, 2017 Version 1.2 Name of document Corporate Social Responsibility Policy Policy Version 1.2 Issued by CSR Committee Amendment date 22.03.2017 Effective Date

More information

The Housing Development Agency REVISED Five Year Strategic Plan 2012/13 to 2016/17

The Housing Development Agency REVISED Five Year Strategic Plan 2012/13 to 2016/17 The Housing Development Agency REVISED Five Year Strategic Plan 2012/13 to 2016/17 SUBMITTED JANUARY 2013 TABLE OF CONTENTS FOREWORD BY CHAIRPERSON... 4 SECTION A: STRATEGIC OVERVIEW... 6 1. Establishment

More information

AFRICA POWER VISION (APV) FEATURED PROJECT BRIEF (WEF Africa side event) 3 June Africa Power Vision (APV) Featured Project Brief

AFRICA POWER VISION (APV) FEATURED PROJECT BRIEF (WEF Africa side event) 3 June Africa Power Vision (APV) Featured Project Brief AFRICA POWER VISION (APV) FEATURED PROJECT BRIEF (WEF Africa side event) 3 June 2015 Africa Power Vision (APV) Featured Project Brief Africa Power Vision (APV) featured project brief, for discussion at

More information

POLICY: FUNDRAISING Document number

POLICY: FUNDRAISING Document number POLICY: FUNDRAISING Document number Custodian Responsible Division Status Approved by DVC: Internationalisation, Advancement and Student Affairs Development and Fundraising Approved MEC Date of approval

More information

Framework Document. NRF Freestanding, Innovation and Scarce Skills Development Fund Masters and Doctoral Scholarships

Framework Document. NRF Freestanding, Innovation and Scarce Skills Development Fund Masters and Doctoral Scholarships Framework Document NRF Freestanding, Innovation and Scarce Skills Development Fund Masters and Doctoral Scholarships Directorate: Date: May 2016 Human and Infrastructure Capacity Development Table of Contents

More information

July Innovations Against Poverty Analysis of Cycle 2

July Innovations Against Poverty Analysis of Cycle 2 July 2012 Innovations Against Poverty Analysis of Cycle 2 Contents Page 1 Introduction and Headlines 3 2 Application process 6 3 Applicant characteristics 9 4 Review of scoring criteria 16 5 Grantee characteristics

More information

AWEEF African Women Energy Entrepreneurs Framework

AWEEF African Women Energy Entrepreneurs Framework AWEEF African Women Energy Entrepreneurs Framework AFRICAN WOMEN ENERGY ENTREPRENEURS FRAMEWORK CONCEPT NOTE AFRICAN WOMEN ENERGY ENTREPRENEURS FRAMEWORK (AWEEF) August 2017 Nairobi, Kenya 1 Acronyms AfDB

More information

The Centre for East and South- East Asian Studies Strategic Plan LUND UNIVERSITY CENTRE FOR EAST AND SOUTH-EAST ASIAN STUDIES

The Centre for East and South- East Asian Studies Strategic Plan LUND UNIVERSITY CENTRE FOR EAST AND SOUTH-EAST ASIAN STUDIES The Centre for East and South- East Asian Studies Strategic Plan 2017-2019 LUND UNIVERSITY CENTRE FOR EAST AND SOUTH-EAST ASIAN STUDIES 2 CENTRE FOR EAST AND SOUTH-EAST ASIAN STUDIES STRATEGIC PLAN SEPTEMBER

More information

COMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMISSION TO THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT, THE COUNCIL, THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COMMITTEE AND THE COMMITTEE OF THE REGIONS

COMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMISSION TO THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT, THE COUNCIL, THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COMMITTEE AND THE COMMITTEE OF THE REGIONS EUROPEAN COMMISSION Brussels, 19.1.2016 COM(2016) 5 final COMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMISSION TO THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT, THE COUNCIL, THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COMMITTEE AND THE COMMITTEE OF THE

More information

T h e P a n A f r i c a n U n i v e r s i t y

T h e P a n A f r i c a n U n i v e r s i t y T h e P a n A f r i c a n U n i v e r s i t y United Nations / South Africa Symposium on Basic Space Technology Small satellite missions for scientific and technological advancement. 11-15 December 2017

More information

POLICY ON CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR) AND SUSTAINABILITY. Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited, New Delhi

POLICY ON CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR) AND SUSTAINABILITY. Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited, New Delhi POLICY ON CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR) AND SUSTAINABILITY Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited, New Delhi IREDA S POLICY ON CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR) AND SUSTAINABILITY

More information

Strategic Plan for 2015/ /20

Strategic Plan for 2015/ /20 Strategic Plan for 2015/16-2019/20 1 Academy of Science of South Africa Strategic Plan for the fiscal years 2015/16 2019/20 January 2015 2 Foreword The Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) is the

More information

Illustrative List of Possible APEC Actions to Support the APEC Leaders Growth Strategy

Illustrative List of Possible APEC Actions to Support the APEC Leaders Growth Strategy Illustrative List of Possible APEC to Support the APEC Leaders Growth Strategy We, the Senior Officials of Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), have prepared the following illustrative list of ongoing

More information

Regulation on the implementation of the European Economic Area (EEA) Financial Mechanism

Regulation on the implementation of the European Economic Area (EEA) Financial Mechanism the European Economic Area (EEA) Financial Mechanism 2009-2014 adopted by the EEA Financial Mechanism Committee pursuant to Article 8.8 of Protocol 38b to the EEA Agreement on 13 January 2011 and confirmed

More information