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ABOUT US As the Longest established Humanitarian conference/exhibition provider across Africa, The African Aid & Development Forum strives to provide a platform for the international aid and development community, regional academic institutions, development banks & the public and private sectors to meet, engage, facilitate relationships & establish long-lasting partnerships that may otherwise be unachievable. OUR CONFERENCES We pride ourselves in bringing together the right audience from the Aid and Development Community in region, with a collective goal of education, networking, sourcing of products, and the creation/enhancement of commercial partnerships. Our Audience includes senior attendees from United Nations, the Red Cross, International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent, Local and International NGO s, Government, and all key Stakeholders. Our Conferences offer a cost effective solution for establishing and maintaining relations with the aid and development community, combining informed content with personal interaction. Panel discussions during the morning explore the characteristics and dynamics of key areas, followed by the opportunity for personal interaction and private discussion between the UN/NGO Community and private sector representatives. These private one on one meetings allow for discussion on latest innovations, commercial and partnership opportunities & the sharing of knowledge for effective humanitarian assistance. Exhibition space is also provided allowing you to showcase your latest products and offer live demonstrations. Our Conferences provide a platform for the international aid and development community, regional academic institutions & the public and private sectors to meet, share insights & experiences, formulate strategy, facilitate development, drive innovation, augment investment and promote private sector participation in the context of aid effectiveness with a view to achieving lasting and sustainable development. The conferences are designed with networking in mind, with the objective of improving co-ordination, fostering cross-sector engagement and collaboration between the key stakeholders to improve the efficiency of aid. The East African Humanitarian Conference 2018 (), now in its Seventh year at UN HQ for East Africa offers the Commercial Sector a cost-effective opportunity to meet Local, Regional & International NGOS, UN Agencies, Government departments, Academia, and International Associations and exchange information for the purpose of business development. has been specifically designed for Private Sector Companies currently working with, or looking to supply the International Aid & Development Community in EAST AFRICA. The summit will offer a combination of exhibition space, keynote address and round table panel discussion designed to help promote a better understanding of the complex challenges confronting the region, and the commercial opportunities available. will once again be the conference to offer buyers and suppliers with the ideal platform to meet face to face and conduct business in Africa for Africa. PAGE 02
KEY OBJECTIVES WHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND Initiating business with the International Aid Community can differ greatly compared to normal everyday business, with many Aid Agencies following their own procurement proceedings involving varying requirements for suppliers. E A H S 2 0 1 8 will provide the private sector with the totals and information necessary to accessthe UN/ NGO procurement market, in an effective and efficient manner. Meet with key procurement officials from the UN, Key Local & International NGO s, the Red Cross and Red Crescent, Local Government, and Development Banks, all in attendance to source goods and services & to learn more about new innovations. Showcase your latest products and technologies on offer through live demonstrations and face to face meetings with key decision makers, logistics officials Heads of Procurement from leading international, regional & local NGOs, UN Agencies, Governmental Departments and international associations. Gain an overview of the UN/ NGO Procurement market. Learn how the UN and local and International NGO s source products goods and services and the criteria needed to be fulfilled to trade with the UN. Learn about the opportunities available within the aid and development market, through a combination of key note address from prominent speakers, combined with round table Panel Discussions and one on one private meetings. Develop/Enhance existing relationships whilst generating new leads and enquiries. Raise Brand awareness. Our Conferences host Key stakeholders from all over the Africa, opening a great opportunity for attendees, sponsors and exhibitors to become a visible force within the Humanitarian Sector. Launch New Products. will offer you the opportunity to launch your product/service in front of a live, captive audience, in attendance to source products goods and services. An ideal way to get your product in the hands of your targeted consumer demographic. Engage with key decision makers in private one on one meetings. Engage with attending Procurement heads and key influencers from the aid and development community, through private one on one meetings. will offer a cost-effective opportunity for the Commercial Sector to meet with key Officials from Local, Regional and International NGO s, UN Agencies, Red Cross and Red Crescent, Governmental Departments and International Associations to exchange information and Showcase products for the purpose of Business Development. We have attended quit a few conferences this year and I have to say that EAHS has been one of the best...with a specific crowd which is much more effective and creates..intimacy which allows for true dialogue between panellists/presenters and the visitors. I would hereby like to confirm our Adrian Dongus - AFRIpads Ltd interest in attending the next event. PAGE 03
UNRIVALLED SPECIALIST SPEAKERS The East African Humanitarian Conference, hosted and moderated by Senior Officials from the UN, offers access to unrivalled content thanks to our keynote speakers and panellists, all specialists in their field, providing the overarching narrative for the Conference. The Conference has been hosted and moderated by the Country Director for UN Women, Chief Procurement Officer United Nations MOG, Head of Procurement for UNHCR and Security & Humanitarian Response Advisor UNAIDS. Key speakers have included: Moderators:Mr. Charles Malack OLOO - Chief Procurement Officer United Nations MOG Mr. Mamadu Diallo Head of Procurement - UNHCR Ms.Rubina Haroon - Head Partnership Development - UNOPS Dr. Animesh Kumar Deputy Head of Office UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction, Ms. Maria-Theresea Keating Country Director UNDP, Mr. Nico Huizinga Senior Global Supply Officer. UNHCR, Ms. Victoria Akyeampong Africa Head of Office/ Regional Director - UNHCR Mr. Arif Neky, Advisor UN Strategic Partnerships, Ms. Olufunmilayo Balogun UN Women Country Director, Mr. Gary Jones, Senior AIDS Security and Humanitarian Advisor, UNAIDS Ms. Kathryn Taetzsch, Private Sector Partnerships Lead,World Vision International Mr. Rishi Ramrakha Head of Zone Logistics IFRC, Mr. Jan Werner Schultink Country Director - UNICEF Ms. Lucy Mungatia Director Supply Chain WVI Mr. Francis Mutuku Supply & Logistics Manager Oxfam Africa, Mr. Joseph Omollo Director Supply Chain WVI Ms. KevinaPower CARE Regional Partnerships and Resource Mobilization Director Mr. Frederick Omondi Country Logistics Manager - Save the Children Ms. Phoebe Kung'u Regional Supply Chain Director - IRC, Mr. Meshak Ndirangu Country Director -AMREF, Mr. AdrianVanderknaap Deputy Regional Director - WFP Mr. Kondwani Mtalimanja Reg. IT Head - Save the Children East & Southern Africa Mr. Thierry Meyrat Head of Regional Delegation, ICRC Nairobi Ms. GeoffreyOkao Chief Regional IT Officer - WFP Mr. Donavan Naidoo Regional Procurement & Logistics Compliance Officer IOM Mr. Lane Bunkers Country Director CRS Ms. Isabel Burchard Head of Partnerships - WFP Mr. Luiz Camargo Somalia Country Director - ADRA Mr. Tobias Omufwoko Country Head - WASH Alliance Kenya Mr. SamuelI Kima Procurement Specialist - USAID KEAP-IFES Dr Amuhaya from Jomo Kenyatta University PAGE 04
MEET THE RIGHT PEOPLE As Africa s Premier Humanitarian Conference, we pride ourselves in bringing together the right audience from the Aid and Development Community in region, with a collective goal of sourcing products, creating and enhancing commercial partnerships and forming long lasting relationships. Our Audience includes senior attendees from United Nations, the Red Cross, International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent, Local and International NGO s, Government, and all Key Stakeholders. SAMPLE OF ATTENDEES UNDP, Word Health Organization Catholic Releif Services UNISDR World Food Programme Computer Aid, UN MOGIP Red Cross AGA Khan UNFPA IFRC ADRA, UNAIDS, Mercy Crops, AMREF, UNICEF Oxfam Trocaire, UN OCHA, Goal Ireland International Rescure Committee UN Habitat, World Vision International Norwegian Refugee Council, UNISDR, Save the Childern Innovation Norway UNIDO, Concern Worldwide, Norwegian Embassy UNHCR, Wash Alliance HRR, UNOPS, Medecins Sans Frontiers REDR, ICRC, International Medical Corps, RCK Kenya, IOM, Islamic Relief, CSSS Care, UN WOMEN, Inter Agency Working Group on Danish Refugee Council, UNEP Disaster Preparedness (IAWG) Roll out the Barrel, Medic Mobile, CHMP Care International Following the summit I am already in discussion with some of the suppliers I met who have good products we are interested in. I am discussing with UNHCR as well (who I met at the summit) I liked the interaction with vendors. I commend the Humanitarian Development Agency for organising the 2017 Summit and successfully putting together humanitarian aid workers, private sector, academicians and professionals. Lucy Mungatia, Director Supply Chain Management, World VisionInternational PAGE 05
UNIQUE FORMAT Our Unique Conference Model offers you a cost effective solution for establishing and maintaining relations with the aid and development community, combining informed content with personal interaction. Offering focused panel discussions and presentations combined with personal interaction and networking opportunities through private one-on-one meetings, our unique conference model is designed to offer you the opportunity to discuss commercial opportunities, & formulate business partnerships and key alliances aimed at addressing the humanitarian needs of the region. MORNING SESSIONS AFTERNOON SESSIONS During the morning, the summit will offer a combination of key note address by prominent speakers, combined with round-table panel discussions designed to help promote a better understanding of the complex challenges confronting the region, and the commercial opportunities available. During the afternoon, we will be offering Private One on One meetings between senior attendees from United Nations, the Red Cross, International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent, Local and International NGO s, Government and the Private Sector. The various aspects of engaging in business partnerships with the International Aid Community in Africa will be discussed at length, with advice on offer, proving as useful for companies experienced in working with the aid community as for companies new to the sector. Meetings of up to 45 minutes in length will be offered, enabling the private sector to promote their goods and services to representatives from the Aid Community including key procurement personnel, responsible both for procurement decisions as well as making recommendations for procurement. Liked the open interactions and the flow of discussion. This summit (EAHS 2017) was focused and opened doors for collaboration and understanding of humanitarian aid Charles Malack OLOO, Chief Procurement Officer UNITED NATION MOG PAGE 06
EAST AFRICA S HUMANITARIAN CONFERENCE To Register please contact : Ian@aidaf.org +44 207 193 7386 PAGE 07