Africa Security Symposium 2019 Post-Event Report

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AFRICA SECURITY SYMPOSIUM POST-EVENT GUIDE

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Welcome to the 6th Africa Security Symposium (ASEC2019) . As the Chairman of this important event, which was held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on the 26th to 27th June 2019, I thank all the participants for their attendance and also for your active participation and valuable contributions that made the conference an unequivocal success. I hope your stay in Addis Ababa was very enjoyable and hope you come again to enjoy once more.

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FOREWORD

All the panel chairs, panellists and participants contributed very fruitful ideas on each agenda topic presented in the conference. It was clearly addressed that the issues of terrorism, are the current concern of the world and working on counterterrorism and dismantling terrorist networks should be the agenda of every country and stakeholder. It was boldly discussed that each country and other institutions should cooperate and work together to effectively avoid the attacks and threat of terrorists.

In this Africa Security Symposium, the issues of border control across Africa which is another prominent challenge on the continent, as well as the advancement of communications intelligence, logistics and supply chain management, the political desire to advance Africa as a whole and the issue of peace support operations in relation to addressing community needs were presented and thoroughly discussed. Further to this, the 1-2-1 security sector matchmaking meetings were conducted between Government, UN, International Agencies and private operators of the security sector. This made all stakeholders aware of each other and presented the opportunity to work together in the future.

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In general, the topics presented in this conference were very important and relevant to today’s world.

Accordingly, comprehensive discussions were made but what matters are the implementations of what was discussed, that is to ‘walk what we talk’.

Finally, I thank GRV Global for organising this important symposium and all participants for your valuable contributions. It would be an honour to welcome you all back to Ethiopia next year for ASEC2020.

With best regards, I remain, Yours Faithfully

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CONFERENCE AGENDA

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CONTENTS

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POST-EVENT REPORT

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EVENT FLOORPLAN

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CONFERENCE AGENDA

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Tuesday 25 June | Sheraton Addis Hotel, Ethiopia

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17:00 - 19:00

PRE-EVENT REGISTRATION – LALIBELA BALLROOM

19:00 - 21:00

EVENING NETWORKING RECEPTION – THE OFFICE BAR

Event participants may complete registration by collecting their delegate pack & event access pass (business card required). Sponsors are also asked to setup their exhibition booths.

An 'ice-breaker' opportunity for event participants to meet and discuss the two days ahead in a relaxed and informal setting, whilst enjoying a selection of snacks and refreshments. An ideal opportunity for Panel Chairs/Moderators to engage with their fellow panellists.

Wednesday 26 June | Sheraton Addis Hotel – Lalibela Ballroom 8:00 - 8:50

NETWORKING REGISTRATION

8:50 - 9:15

OPENING CEREMONY

SYMPOSIUM CHAIR

Event participants may complete registration by collecting their delegate pack & event access pass whilst networking and enjoying tea & coffee (business card required).

ANDREW DOWELL, CEO of GRV Global

WELCOMING ADDRESS

HON. MOTUMA MEKASSA, National Security Adviser to the Prime Minister Ethiopian Office of the Prime Minister

9:15 - 10:15

PANEL CHAIR

PANEL 1: COUNTERTERRORISM: DISMANTLING TERRORIST NETWORKS

The recent attacks in Nairobi is emblematic of the constant threat that lurks in the background of the region’s civil society. Al-Shabaab has invoked fear and wielded violence in Somalia, Kenya and Uganda and demonstrated the indiscriminate nature of terror and challenge of containing an ideology. With consideration to the 2013 and 2019 attacks in Nairobi and others that have ensued, the time has come to reflect on what has changed and what can be done in the future to stop the continued narrative of death and destruction.

• In recent months, the so called ‘Islamic State’ has lost its strongholds over the Syrian regions. The nonstate actors bear many similarities to other terrorist groups such as Al-Shabaab and therefore what lessons can be taken away on how to loosen the grip of terrorism?

• The eradication of one terror group, can create a power vacuum and give rise to another, with this in mind, what is the possible strategy to stop this from happening?

• What is needed from the legal framework to better support counterterrorism?

ORMAN BALCHUNAS, Connected Defense Sr. Director of Honeywell Connected Enterprise N Honeywell International HIRUT GEZAHEGN ABRHA, Assistant Director of International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) DR. MAC MCCLELLAND, President - Middle East & Africa International Stability Operations Association (ISOA) DR. WALTERS SAMAH, Head of Joint Mission Analysis Cell of African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) GEORGE ALEX MENSAH, Director General in Charge Operations of Ghanaian Police Service

10:05 - 10:15

AUDIENCE DISCUSSION; QUESTION & ANSWER SESSION

10:15 - 10:45

NETWORKING TEA & COFFEE BREAK

PANEL 2: BORDER CONTROL: CONTROLLING & SAFEGUARDING PASSAGE ACROSS AFRICA

Border permeability and the procedures in prosecuting individuals that attempt to circumvent migration laws, is central to human security. Illegal entry via ‘back door’ routes has a detrimental effect on surrounding economies and requires militant policing to prohibit unsuspecting members.

• What has been the hinderance in the creation of a centralised African database to effectively monitor borders and prohibit illegal passage?

• How does equipment help counter illegal "back door" entries?

• How has physical security adapted to fit in a technology driven sector?

PANEL CHAIR

JOBY MATHEW Director Sales of HID Global BRIG. GEN. MAINASARA ABDUL MASANAWA, Commander - Nigerian Army of Nigerian Ministry of Defence KOOS JOUBERT, Technical Advisor of DCD Protected Mobility

11:35 - 11:45 11:45 - 12:00

AUDIENCE DISCUSSION; QUESTION & ANSWER SESSION SPOTLIGHT ADDRESS: CRITICAL COMMUNICATIONS IN ERA OF DYNAMIC CHANGES

12:00 - 13:00

PANEL 3: THE ADVANCEMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS INTELLIGENCE IN THE TECHNOLOGY ERA

YUVAL HANAN, Region Manager East Africa of Motorola Solutions

As technology has evolved, security threats have become increasingly complex and difficult to prevent and solve. In 2019, to stay one-step ahead of criminals, terrorists & cyber-attackers – there is a need to skilfully combine intelligence disciplines and choose the right methodologies that will successfully lead to your target. This panel will discuss the necessity of combining multiple intelligence disciplines and creating cooperation between different intelligence organisations in order to build security and prosperity within the continent.

• How has biometric technology revolutionised secure data processing?

• What is being done to bring local communities and rural areas in the fold of technology advances?

• How have offline systems developed to maintain standards of services during times of poor connectivity and crisis?

• How has professional mobile radio (PMR) technologies assisted African urban development and disaster relief?

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10:45 - 11:45

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MAROM BEN-MENAHEM, Vice President & General Manager - Africa & Eastern Europe of Verint LUIS IGNACIO CALLÉN RAMÓN, Business Development Director Hytera Communications Corporation Limited AFRICA APOLLO, Director - Crime Intelligence of Rwandan National Police HESBON MALWEYI, Director of Kenyan Ministry of ICT

12:50 - 13:00 13:00 - 14:30 14:30 - 17:30

AUDIENCE DISCUSSION; QUESTION & ANSWER SESSION

19:00 - 19:30

EVENT DINNER - TRANSPORT

19:30 - 22:00

EVENT DINNER

NETWORKING LUNCH BREAK 1-2-1 SECURITY SECTOR MATCHMAKING MEETINGS

Afternoon session dedicated to 1-2-1 matchmaking meetings between Government, U.S., UN & International Agency stakeholders and leading local, regional and global operators. Schedules are prearranged to provide a unique opportunity to discuss sustainable security and peacekeeping solutions for the continent.

ASEC2019 participants are invited to join us for an informal Event Dinner, to experience the food, ambience and entertainment Ethiopia has to offer. An ideal opportunity for further networking and to discuss the day’s major talking points. For more information, please see a member of GRV Global's team.

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Transport is included with the ASEC2019 Dinner for those that require it (please confirm at the on-site GRV Global registration desk). Transport will depart from the Sheraton Addis Hotel Lobby at 7pm for a 7:30pm start, returning back to the Hotel at approx. 10:30pm.

CONFERENCE AGENDA Thursday 27 June | Sheraton Addis Hotel – Lalibela Ballroom

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8:30 - 9:00

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NETWORKING REGISTRATION

If not already done so, event participants may complete registration by collecting their delegate pack & event access pass whilst networking and enjoying tea & coffee (business card required).

9:00 - 9:15 SYMPOSIUM CHAIR

DAY TWO WELCOMING REMARKS HON. MOTUMA MEKASSA, National Security Adviser to the Prime Minister Ethiopian Office of the Prime Minister

9:15 - 9:30

SPOTLIGHT ADDRESS: HOW TO FIND AND DO BUSINESS WITH THE UNITED NATIONS BIRUIK KIBRET, Chief - Procurement Section of United Nations Office Nairobi (UNON)

9:30 - 10:15

PANEL 4: NAVIGATING SECURITY

09:30 - 09:45 09:45 - 10:00 10:00 - 10:15

THOMAS WARREN, Business Development Manager of Agility Defense & Government Services SAMUEL PAUNILA, Head of Ammunition Management Advisory Team (AMAT) MATTHEW SMITH, Programme Manager of HALO Trust

10:15 - 10:30

SPOTLIGHT ADDRESS: CPADD - TRAINING & CAPACITY BUILDING

10:30 - 11:00

NETWORKING TEA & COFFEE BREAK

11:00 - 12:00

PANEL 5: LEADING FROM THE FRONT: A MINISTERIAL DISCUSSION

PANEL CHAIR

This session will provide an insight into 3 organisations from the perspective of transportation within security. With each ‘quick-fire’ presentation, aspects of demining, supply chain management and remote support will highlight the development of logistics and related technologies.

LT. COL. CODJO SATURNIN OBELAKOU, Director of Humanitarian Demining Training Center (CPADD)

Political leadership is at the core of change in advancing the continent. Through this session we will learn from individual case studies - how each country has pushed change and how they can be better supported.

HON. MOTUMA MEKASSA, National Security Adviser to the Prime Minister Ethiopian Office of the Prime Minister DR. SONKOR JAMA GEYRE, Director of Somalian Ministry of Defense ADAMA OUATTARA, Deputy Director General of Police of Cote d'Ivoire Ministry of Interior & Security HON. CHARLES MACODWOGO OKELLO ENGOLA, Minister of State Ugandan Ministry of Defence & Veteran Affairs

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PANEL 6: PEACE SUPPORT OPERATIONS: ADDRESSING COMMUNITY NEEDS

Considering the role of Peacekeepers in mediating between terrorist groups and civil society, this panel will explore the procedures taken to understand the issues and engage the communities most affected by underdevelopment and terrorist activities • How effective have outreach programmes been in hindering the radicalisation of the youth population?

• In the era of Social media, how has counterterror programmes sheltered the youth from terrorist influence?

• From national to local government support – what is the required framework to assist thriving communities • What do you view as the main role of NGO groups in the current Africa security agenda?

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12:00 - 13:00

KOOS JOUBERT, Technical Advisor of DCD Protected Mobility EDWARD DURELL, Science & Technology Advisor of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) BERHANEMESKEL NEGA, Director - Political Affairs/Head of Office UN - AU Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID) RAKHEE RAMGOLAM, Executive Manager of Business Enablement, Armaments Corporation of South Africa SOC Ltd (ARMSCOR)

12:50 - 13:00 13:00 - 13:15

AUDIENCE DISCUSSION; QUESTION & ANSWER SESSION

SYMPOSIUM CHAIR

HON. MOTUMA MEKASSA, National Security Adviser to the Prime Minister Ethiopian Office of the Prime Minister

CLOSING CEREMONY

ANDREW DOWELL, CEO of GRV Global

13:15 - 14:30 14:30 - 17:30

NETWORKING LUNCH BREAK

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1-2-1 SECURITY SECTOR MATCHMAKING MEETINGS

Afternoon session dedicated to 1-2-1 matchmaking meetings between Government, U.S., UN & International Agency stakeholders and leading local, regional and global operators. Schedules are prearranged to provide a unique opportunity to discuss sustainable security and peacekeeping solutions for the continent.

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COL. ROBERT KITUR – DEFENCE ATTACHEE - KENYAN EMBASSY I’m impressed with the organisation, presentations and especially the matchmaking meetings.

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UFUKUMELE MOETI - GLOBAL COMMAND & CONTROL DCD PROTECTED MOBILITY The conference was well organised with great panels and great takeaways from the roundtable discussions.

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ASEC2019: POST-EVENT REPORT GRV Global were delighted to return to the ‘capital of Africa’ for the 6th Africa Security Symposium (ASEC2019). Delegates from across the world convened on 26th – 27th June 2019 in the beautiful Addis Ababa for GRV Global’s largest security symposium. The team had the pleasure of welcoming over 250 Government representatives, UN agencies and leading security stakeholders for a busy two days of high-level plenary sessions, afternoon matchmaking meetings between public and private sector entities and a range of networking functions, seeking to achieve the common goal of promoting long-term development and stability across the region.

PRE-EVENT: TUESDAY 25TH JUNE

On Tuesday 25th June 2019, ASEC2019 delegates were welcomed to pre-registration where they could collect their welcome pack and access pass, whilst exhibitors setup their

exhibition booths in the Lalibela Ballroom.

Later that day, all were welcome to the Evening Networking Reception took place in the Office Bar to break the ice among new participants and provide an opportunity for returning delegates to become reacquainted over drinks and canapes ahead of the main event.

DAY 1 WEDNESDAY 26TH JUNE

The first day of ASEC2019 began with a Networking Registration of tea and coffee before the Opening Ceremony in the Lalibela Ballroom.

GRV Global’s CEO, Andrew Dowell formally greeted the entire delegation of Honourable ministers, officials, experts and private sector specialists to the Symposium before welcoming Hon. Motuma Mekassa, National Security Adviser to the Prime Minister of Ethiopian Office of the Prime Minister and the Symposium Chair. Hon. Mekassa thanked all for the honour of chairing

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the event and began his welcome by stating that peace and security is the responsibility of everyone as it remains critical to survival and development. Noting the security and terrorist challenges experienced within East Africa of recent, Hon. Mekassa insisted that further dangers will ensue if not stopped, having a detrimental effect on the economy and communities within the region. Finally, the audience were bid a fruitful experience to explore the challenging root causes and possible solutions within the two days.

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The first discussion of the day began with Panel 1: Counterterrorism: Dismantling Terrorist Networks which was Chaired by Norman Balchunas, Sr. Director Connected Defense of Honeywell Connected Enterprise, Honeywell International, as he was joined

by Hirut Gezahegn Abrha, Deputy Special Representative of the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL), Dr. Mac McClelland, President - Middle East & Africa of the International Stability Operations Association (ISOA), Dr. Walters Samah, Head of the Joint Mission Analysis Cell of African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) and George Alex Mensah, Director General in Charge of Operations of the Ghanaian Police Service. The session addressed counterterrorism, from a number of perspectives, including governance and the trade-off between security and personal privacy and digital freedom. It was asserted that governance was a determining factor in countering the spread of terrorist groups, with reference to the attentive campaigns focused on areas outside of capital cities, solely during times of election, with promises quickly

PANEL 1: SPEAKER QUOTES PANEL CHAIR - NORMAN BALCHUNAS, SR. DIRECTOR CONNECTED DEFENSE OF HONEYWELL CONNECTED ENTERPRISE, HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL: Algorithms

are the new weapon systems and data is the ammunition.

HIRUT GEZAHEGN ABRHA, DEPUTY SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL POLICE ORGANIZATION (INTERPOL): If people are marginalised,

they tend to lose their identity and look for a resolution and communion with others.

DR. MAC MCCLELLAND, PRESIDENT - MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA OF THE INTERNATIONAL STABILITY OPERATIONS ASSOCIATION (ISOA): Everyone wants the same thing,

peace, prosperity, stability and security, if these four things are disrupted, people will look to other means.

DR. WALTERS SAMAH, HEAD OF THE JOINT MISSION ANALYSIS CELL OF AFRICAN UNION MISSION IN SOMALIA (AMISOM): We cannot

bomb or gun our way out of terrorism.

GEORGE ALEX MENSAH, DIRECTOR GENERAL IN CHARGE OF OPERATIONS OF THE GHANAIAN POLICE SERVICE: Africa’s porous borders has

allowed terrorism to flourish.

abandoned once officials were elected. An implication of this has resulted in individuals being drawn by the allure of what extreme groups can provide rather than the ideology itself, due to government failure of providing basic needs. In order to resolve this situation, it was emphasised that governments needed to extend development to all areas of the country to stop the galvanisation of fringe groups,

the undocumented individuals within the formal economy. Considering the many senior country representatives, Joby thought it pertinent to allow more time for the Q&A session and gain a varied idea of how borders are manned across Africa. It was shared with the audience that Senegal’s approach to border control predicated on coordinating with their neighbouring countries, which consisted of all countries manning the same distance from the border at the same time and working together to split the length of the borders into sectors, to control and exchange information and intelligence. Whereas it was learned that Sierra Leone had meetings with Liberia and Cote d’Ivoire and periodically patrolled the full length of the border - an initiative once again founded on close coordination and cooperation with neighbouring countries. Although it was mentioned that border corruption plays a considerable role in undermining the many efforts to keep countries

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PANEL 2: SPEAKER QUOTES PANEL CHAIR - JOBY MATHEW, DIRECTOR SALES OF HID GLOBAL: Sticking to standards

can be one of the biggest challenges but it is important so we can share information with our neighbours and run checks.

BRIG. GEN. MAINASARA ABDUL MASANAWA, COMMANDER - NIGERIAN ARMY OF THE NIGERIAN MINISTRY OF DEFENCE: Effective border security

is vital for a nation’s territorial integrity.

KOOS JOUBERT, TECHNICAL ADVISOR OF DCD PROTECTED MOBILITY: The results we have

achieved have been amazing, when we have the right equipment, right people and right attitude.

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The delegates enjoyed a brief Networking Tea and Coffee Break before heading back into the Lalibela Ballroom for an intimate session from Panel 2: Border Control: Controlling & Safeguarding Passage Across Africa. This session was expertly Chaired by Joby Mathew, Director Sales of HID Global whom was joined

by Brig. Gen. Mainasara Abdul Masanawa, Commander - Nigerian Army of the Nigerian Ministry of Defence and Koos Joubert, Technical Advisor of DCD Protected Mobility. This panel contended that an undocumented society further exacerbated the efforts to keep borders secure, as it remained difficult to identify those that freely crossed throughout Africa. In failing to have a ‘continent database’ where one would be able to quickly identify the status of an individual and make an informed decision on whether to allow or prohibit passage, those with nefarious intentions are able to roam and recruit at will. A possible solution was offered which entailed the support of the private sector to finance programmes and support governments long term in creating a centralised and standardised system to include

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whilst also taking a comprehensive approach that combines both military efforts and soft approaches in providing basic needs such as education, health services, electricity, etc. With brief mention of the need to disrupt financial networks that fund the terrorist activities, and maintaining digital liberties despite the struggle against terrorism, the panellists offered a number of solutions to achieve the goals outlined: most notably a call for unification of African nations to benefit from the pooling of resources to gather greater intelligence, financing, and equipment , so that those that are willing to fight a good war are able to do so with the right tools and support. The discussion pivoted towards the audience for the first Q&A session: a question was directed at Dr. Samah on the future steps in AMISOM withdrawing from Somalia. In response, Dr. Samah stated that AMISOM have largely achieved their mandate and have a transition plan to allow for withdrawal to allow Somali forces to lead with little support but will only be done when the time is right so that all that has been gained in the past, is not lost in vain.

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Next came the Spotlight Address of the day from Yuval Hanan, Region Manager East Africa of Motorola Solutions, whom gave an interactive presentation on Critical Communications in the Era of Dynamic Changes. Yuval provided an invaluable insight into the future of communication technology with the convergence of public and private networks. He firstly noted the evolution of networks from 3G to 4g and the widely publicised 5G network to be implemented and support data transference. However, the core of his presentation emphasised that often communications are strained in the times when they matter most and therefore highlighting the

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The final discussion session of the day was Panel 3: The Advancement of Communications Intelligence in the Technology Era, Chaired

by Marom Ben-Menahem, Vice President & General Manager - Africa & FSU of Verint whom welcomed Luis Ignacio Callén Ramón, Business Development Director of Hytera Communications Corporation Limited, Africa Apollo, Director - Crime Intelligence of the Rwandan National Police and Hesbon Malweyi, Director of Kenyan Ministry of ICT. Marom commented on the fast-changing ways technology had impacted society, from secure transactions and advanced communications and encryption that protects personal privacy and has become a staple within modern lifestyles. However, Marom later highlighted that the same technology that is enjoyed by the general population is also being utilised and abused by criminals and terrorist groups for criminal activities which similarly becomes difficult to track, given the example of bitcoin, a cryptocurrency that allows for anonymous transactions. After a short presentation by Luis, he further expanded the discussion and retorted to the points made by Motorola in the previous session on the value of a private network by focusing on the importance of availability and customer access. As the session progressed, the panellists commented on communication infrastructure and noted that governments are able to deliver the necessary services to schools and hospitals and improve business in the long-term. This, however, will need to be

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safe and the vast borders that delineate the African nations make it difficult to man and stem the flow of immigrants, it became increasingly evident that although difficult, through cooperation, border control was possible.

advantage of a convergence network which will support an encrypted device that can transfer location, encrypted messages to those that oversee the security of citizens and require an undisrupted channel of communication and another device that will operate on the public network which will spare the suspected billions by creating a VPN or “encrypted tunnel” on the public network. Although, as was demonstrated within Ethiopia at the time, the public network can sometimes be unreliable and thus Yuval shared the steps that have been taken to design a ‘mission critical network’ that is infallible to ensure a constant line of communication in critical situations.

PANEL 3: SPEAKER QUOTES PANEL CHAIR - MAROM BEN-MENAHEM, VICE PRESIDENT & GENERAL MANAGER - AFRICA & FSU OF VERINT: Having the

technology is not enough, you need to have the expertise and know-how to decrypt the data.

LUIS IGNACIO CALLÉN RAMÓN, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR OF HYTERA COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION LIMITED: Standards are of the highest

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AFRICA APOLLO, DIRECTOR - CRIME INTELLIGENCE OF THE RWANDAN NATIONAL POLICE AND: We need to get ahead of the

threats, not only investigate and counter them.

HESBON MALWEYI, DIRECTOR OF KENYAN MINISTRY OF ICT: You cannot run away from

technology, you have to work in tandem with it, you have to grow with it.

coupled with better data management to be able to store and access the data in real-time so that information is attainable during critical moments – therefore elements of connectivity and high speed will also need to be addressed.

This panel critically highlighted that progress entailed many incremental changes to be able to reach a standard that will be on parity with other technically advanced nations. During the Q&A session, the cultural differences between African societies and those in the West were brought to light as it was argued that privacy in the West is more stringently coveted and protected than a generally more open African society – which spurred the suggestion of a cellular device that would malfunction if keywords that are linked to criminal or terrorist activities are detected. In response the panellists insisted that Africans value their privacy as much as everyone else and are gradually adopting data protection policies and establishing private and public sector

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Despite the season, participants were spared the rain and were able to enjoy the beautiful grounds for a Networking Lunch Break outside and delight in a selection of Ethiopian cuisine ahead of the much-anticipated Matchmaking Meetings. In the weeks leading up to the event, delegates were able to identify their preferred matchmaking meetings through GRV Global’s secure scheduling website. Pre-event, meeting schedules are finalised and confirmed for all participants in order to maximise potential outcomes of GRV Global’s personable format of 15-minute matchmaking meetings. Wednesday afternoon featured hundreds of one-to-one meetings with many organisations taking back-to-back meetings throughout. Participants were quick to identify their potential value and praised their efficiency. GRV Global wanted to provide participants with an opportunity to relax and enjoy their time in Ethiopia with an evening of fun, food and entertainment at the Allebnany Restaurant for the official Event Dinner. Charmed by traditional music and dancers, guests were able to discuss and reflect on the day’s key talking points and continue conversations with new acquaintances.

DAY 2 – THURSDAY 27TH JUNE

The second day of the 6th Africa Security Symposium started in high spirits as all attendees of the previous Event Dinner recounted the enjoyable night over tea and coffee, before the Symposium Chair’s welcoming remarks. Hon. Mekassa greeted the delegates with a warm welcome back

for the second day of discussions and meetings before refreshing the audience of the enlightening talks that took place the day before and encouraging more of the critical and challenging interaction that had ensued thus far. With an eagerness to begin, he welcomed the first Spotlight Address speaker, Biruik Kibret, Chief - Procurement Section of United Nations Office Nairobi (UNON).

Biruik Kibret, Chief - Procurement Section of the United Nations Office Nairobi (UNON) gave the first Spotlight Address of the day on How to Find and Do Business with the United Nations. Biruik took his time to detail the different arms of the UN in respect to peacekeeping across the world and noted that although the principles remain the same, actions are tailored to the situation. His detailed slides showed the objectives and interests of the UN organisation, including: fairness, integrity and transparency through international competition, economy and effectiveness and best value for money, which cover procurement stages from sourcing to execution of a procurement contract. The audience were then presented with a typical flowchart of a tender process with further examples on the distribution of expenditure – a helpful resource for future applicants.

Finally, Biruik provided the audience with some key opportunities for 2019 within the following industries: Engineering and Construction, Infrastructure Support and Facilities Management, Medical, Food and Fuel, Aviation and Freight Forwarding, Technology and Security.

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The second day of discussions started a little differently, with an insight into 3 organisations from the perspective of transportation within security. Panel 4: Navigating Security, featured ‘quick-fire’ presentations focusing on aspects of demining, supply chain management and remote support with detailed reference to the development of logistics and related technologies. The first of the presentations came from Thomas Warren, Business Development Manager, MEA of Agility Defense & Government Services.

Thomas gave a compelling presentation on the many ways Agility are able to assist governments from combatting terrorism on a daily basis to providing food items to communities. Thomas presented Agility’s diverse portfolio, that included investments to provide opportunities in African countries, warehouse storage facilities as well as buying and delivering food items with a precision that allows for the greatest freshness and integrity of the item. It was revealed that this is possible due to their sophisticated system that can accurately track data, send computer message updates so that operators are aware of any fluctuations in temperature or changes in the procurement line.

Next to take the stage was Samuel Paunila, Head of Ammunition Management Advisory Team (AMAT), whom introduced AMAT, a private organisation and independent response mechanism attached to the GICHD, that provide remote support from Switzerland and assist states with their ammunition challenges. The important work conducted by AMAT, was further highlighted by the overwhelming statistics, as Samuel stated that there had been over 600 unintended ammunition explosives in the world in the past decades, which has had an effect on the socio-economic and financial sector and resultantly severely reduced the state’s defence capability. To address these issues, AMAT design response packages aimed at safe and secure ammunition stocks, and in doing so, bring together those in need, those with expertise, and those with resources.

The final presentation came from Matthew Smith, Programme Manager of HALO Trust, the world’s largest demining organisation.

Matthew spoke of HALO’s tireless efforts to clear land afflicted by mines and Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), so that it can be used for productive use and critical infrastructure.

carried out through training, advice and specialized assistance to African countries and to peacekeeping operations on the continent in 4 areas: IED Threat Mitigation, Humanitarian Demining, Physical Security and Stockpile Management and Small Arms and Light Weapon Management. Lt. Obelakou stated during his presentation that although his country of Benin do not suffer from mine explosives, others are able to take advantage of this amenable environment thus demonstrating the united approach promoted throughout the Symposium. In closing Lt. Obelakou encouraged all participants to join CPADD and invest in a mine free future by attending a training session.

The final Spotlight Address was presented by Lt. Col. Codjo Saturnin Obelakou, Director of the Humanitarian Demining Training Center (CPADD) on CPADD - Training & Capacity Building. Lt. Obelakou shared CPADD’s mission to contribute to the creation of an African humanitarian demining capacity, physical security of ammunition stockpiles and SALW management. This mission is

After a quick Networking Tea and Coffee Break it was time for the penultimate session and the most controversial of them all - Panel 5: Leading from the Front: A Ministerial Discussion, led

by Symposium Chair, Hon. Motuma Mekassa, National Security Adviser to the Prime Minister of the Ethiopian Office of the Prime Minister and featured Dr. Sonkor Jama Geyre, Director of Somalian Ministry of Defense, Adama

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The implications that stem from a mine-free environment surpasses that of basic safety but facilitates the conditions for investment, allows for job creation and communities to flourish. After showing a short clip of a demining operation in Hargeysa 25 years ago, Matthew provided an update that there was now a vanishing amount of contamination in the area and 9.6 km² to be cleared, as they are able to now take a more proactive rather than reactive approach in actively deploying teams. Before closing, Matthew touched on the Berbera Corridor Project that will connect Berbera Port to Addis Ababa via a 240km dual carriageway; a key feature for regional and local trade.

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SESSION 5: SPEAKER QUOTES PANEL CHAIR - HON. MOTUMA MEKASSA, NATIONAL SECURITY ADVISER TO THE PRIME MINISTER OF ETHIOPIAN OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER: The future of Africa is in the hands

of political leaders.

DR. SONKOR JAMA GEYRE, DIRECTOR OF SOMALIAN MINISTRY OF DEFENSE: The

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Ouattara, Deputy Director General of Police of Cote d'Ivoire Ministry of Interior & Security and Hon. Charlse Macodwogo Okello Engola, Minister of State for Defense of Ugandan Ministry of Defence & Veteran Affairs. To begin, the audience were given a brief history on the formation of modern Africa to highlight the fragmentation within the continent and how the norm of insecurity arose. It was emphasised that the security of one country was equal to the security of its neighbours, a united mindset that has served as a central theme throughout the event. However, it was acknowledged that in order for reform to take place, it was vital to first address the combination of problems that span from an abuse of power and lack of management to the marginalisation of citizens.

Not wanting to deny the audience of the opportunity to confront the ministers with some

ADAMA OUATTARA, DEPUTY DIRECTOR GENERAL OF POLICE OF COTE D'IVOIRE MINISTRY OF INTERIOR & SECURITY: When you have a

problem and say it comes from others, it is difficult to find a solution.

HON. CHARLSE MACODWOGO OKELLO ENGOLA, MINISTER OF STATE FOR DEFENSE OF UGANDAN MINISTRY OF DEFENCE & VETERAN AFFAIRS: The sign of good politics starts with

reconciliation. Africa’s first challenge is to address fragmentation in the region.

of their pressing and challenging questions, the Hon. Mekassa forfeited the formal hour discussion for a longer, open Q&A session.

During the discussion, an audience member boldly asked what was being done to address the funders of terrorist activities, with a heavy emphasis on the lack of imposed punishment and progress, despite many formal meetings among African leaders. In response, Hon. Engola mentioned that it was dismissive of the continent’s progress to believe that steps had not been made to further the security situation in Africa and rather with each meeting, leaders are closer to identifying gaps within security and offer effective solutions. . Security starts from the disenfranchised society, a broken justice system, an abuse of power that leads some

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to take up arms, that are then laid down when these factors are resolved – countries such as Rwanda, Ethiopia, South Africa and Somalia were used as examples of countries that have made a concerted effort to ‘heal the wounds’ and division within their nation to bring about reconciliation and unity.

After a productive and informative two days, the discussion sessions concluded with Panel 6: Peace Support Operations: Addressing Community Needs. Returning to the stage was Koos Joubert, Technical Advisor of DCD Protected Mobility to Chair the last session, as he welcomed Edward Durell, Science & Technology Advisor of the U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), Mr. Berhanemeskel Nega, Director Political Affairs/Head of Office of UN - AU Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID) and Rakhee Ramgolam, Executive Manager of Business Enablement, Armaments Corporation of South Africa SOC Ltd (ARMSCOR). The final session

culminated in the reiteration of many of the points raised in previous panels and served as a parting message to empower non-state actors to contribute to the political discourse, engage different community members, including women, youth and children and pooling resources to limit a duplication of efforts. The audience were informed of the advancements within AFRICOM to raise situational awareness as well as curtail waste per peacekeeper. The situational awareness system will improve chances of locating displaced persons and provide updates to other peacekeepers in realtime, whilst a metering and monitoring system fitted with sensors to monitor energy and water consumption by peacekeepers and relieve water strains on communities - both developing with successful results. The speakers further emphasised the advantages of intra-Africa trade that through a coordinated effort and combining orders, countries are able to strengthen their position as a buyer and capitalise from the economies of scale.

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do not want the older generation making the decisions for the young, but need to make them a part of the conversation.

peacekeeping technology to reduce the environmental footprint of operations.

adequate resources, we cannot succeed.

RAKHEE RAMGOLAM, EXECUTIVE MANAGER OF BUSINESS ENABLEMENT, ARMAMENTS CORPORATION OF SOUTH AFRICA SOC LTD (ARMSCOR): If you want to bring about change

in your economy, the defence sector is key.

To change the current picture, we have to collaborate.

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EDWARD DURELL, SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY ADVISOR OF THE U.S. AFRICA COMMAND (AFRICOM): The goal is to produce

BERHANEMESKEL NEGA, DIRECTOR - POLITICAL AFFAIRS/HEAD OF OFFICE OF UN - AU HYBRID OPERATION IN DARFUR (UNAMID): Without

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The Closing Ceremony formally concluded the 6th Africa Security Symposium before the final afternoon matchmaking meetings.

Symposium Chair, Hon. Mekassa took to the stage and welcomed Silver Sponsor, Verint, to continue an ASEC tradition of revealing their raffle prize winners at the end of the two-days.

Once the state-of-the-art headphone prizes were claimed, Hon. Mekassa gave a heartfelt thank you to all panellists and participants for making his chairmanship an enjoyable experience and for their continued efforts in supporting African security. After a brief summary of each of the discussion sessions, Hon. Mekassa handed over to GRV Global’s CEO Andrew Dowell. Andrew expressed his appreciation towards Hon. Mekassa for expertly leading the

symposium in a way that will hopefully bring forth meaningful change in the foreseeable future. Finally, Andrew announced the dates for GRV Global’s upcoming events leading up to ASEC2020, of which all are cordially invited.

Although the Closing Ceremony had been held, there was still an afternoon of public-private sector matchmaking meetings to follow the Networking Lunch Break. Once again, GRV Global’s structured one-to-one meeting format was held in high regard; almost a further 300 meetings were held across the afternoon. Later that evening, the time had come to say goodbye and prepare to leave Addis Ababa with a greater understanding of the nature of insecurity across Africa and the possible solutions to address these challenges. The intimate dialogue between country security leaders and the region’s leading security agencies has created a great foundation for lasting communication and collaboration for the future… until next year! n

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BERHANEMESKEL NEGA - DIRECTOR - POLITICAL AFFAIRS/HEAD OF OFFICE - UN - AU HYBRID OPERATION IN DARFUR (UNAMID) The place for partnerships with the private sector to build regional capacity for peacekeeping.

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PANOM KORYOM - DIRECTOR - SOUTH SUDAN MINISTRY OF DEFENCE & VETERANS AFFAIRS Great event bringing together the public and private sector for greater opportunities.

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AFRICAN UNION MISSION IN SOMALIA (AMISOM) The African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) is an active, regional peacekeeping mission operated by the African Union with the approval of the United Nations in Somalia. It is mandated to support Somali Federal Government, train and mentor the Somali security forces, assist in creating a secure environment for the political process and delivery of humanitarian assistance. In addition, AMISOM also support Somalia's forces to combat and degrade the Al-Shabaab terrorist group.

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AFRICAN UNION PEACE & SECURITY DEPARTMENT (PSD) The Peace and Security Department (PSD) of the Commission of the African Union (AU) provides support to efforts aimed at promoting peace, security and stability on the continent. PSD also supports the Peace and Security Council in carrying out its responsibilities as provided for under the protocol relating to the establishment of the AU Peace and Security Council (PSC). PSD consists of five divisions: Defense & Security; Peace Support Operations / ASF CPE; Peace & Security Council; Crisis Management & Post Conflict Reconstruction; and Conflict Prevention & Early Warning Division.

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AMMUNITION MANAGEMENT ADVISORY TEAM (AMAT) AMAT is a response to the urgent need for practical, authoritative and sustainable technical support to States in the safe, secure and effective management of ammunition in accordance with the International Ammunition Technical Guidelines. AMAT is a joint mechanism of the GICHD and United Nations SaferGuard Programme, governed and administered by the GICHD. AMAT helps the implementation of the UN SecretaryGeneral’s Agenda for Disarmament Securing Our Common Future (2018), and the GICHD’s 2019-2022 Strategy. AMAT’s work also contributes to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, in particular Goal 16 dedicated to peaceful, just and inclusive societies.

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ANTI-HUMAN TRAFFICKING ADVOCACY (A.H.T.A.) The Anti-Human Trafficking Advocacy (A.H.T.A.) is a young not-for-profit organization dealing in capacity building on digital human trafficking. Many people are not aware when they are being trafficked; A.H.T.A. works to assist whenever cases of trafficked people are abandoned.

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CENTIF - NATIONAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION PROCESSING UNIT CENTIF is an independent administrative authority established in Mali to fight against money laundering. Following adoption by the most industrialized countries grouped within the G7, creating the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), all countries were invited to set up Financial Intelligence Units responsible for the prevention and control of repression of money laundering and terrorist financing. Thus, the National Financial Information Processing Unit was set up in Mali whose mission is to gather, analyze, enrich and exploit all information necessary to establish the origin or destination of sums or the nature of operations. CENTIF is entitled to the communication and the reports of investigation that it produces, which are transmitted to the prosecutor who automatically designates a judge of instruction.

COMBINED JOINT TASK FORCE-HORN OF AFRICA (CJTF-HOA) The Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) is a dynamic operational headquarters, effectively promoting military-to-military capacity building with African interlocutors while countering violent extremist organizations in East Africa. CJTF-HOA leverages the flexibility of it strategic location as a critical power projection platform and works with partner nations, coalition forces, and interagency/intergovernmental organizations to achieve a unified effort. CJTF-HOA's operations prevent violent extremist organizations from threatening America, ensuring the protection of the homeland, American citizens, and American interests. Through unified action with U.S. and international partners in East Africa, CJTF-HOA conducts security force assistance, executes military engagement, provides force protection, and provides military support to regional counter-violent extremist organization operations in order to support aligned regional efforts, ensure regional access and freedom of movement, and protect U.S. interests. CJTF-HOA is proactively prepared to execute and/or provide support to crisis response and limited contingency operations in order to protect U.S. military, diplomatic and civilian personnel, facilities and interests in the command's Area of Responsibility (AOR).

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COMMITTEE OF INTELLIGENCE & SECURITY SERVICES OF AFRICA (CISSA) CISSA was established on 26 August 2004 in Abuja, Nigeria by Heads of Intelligence and Security Services of Africa. CISSA’s raison d’être is to assist the African Union and all its institutions to effectively address the seemingly intractable security challenges confronting Africa, with among others, functions and the objective to provide leadership with regard to intelligence and security matters in furtherance of peace, security and stability in Africa. It was also conceived as a mechanism of dialogue, study, analysis, consulting, concerting, and adopting common strategies towards common security challenges among Intelligence and Security Organizations of Africa.

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COTE D’IVOIRE MINISTRY OF INTERIOR & SECURITY The Cote d'Ivoire’s Ministry of Interior & Security performs the following specific functions: articulate the formulation, adoption, execution & evaluation of the public policy of the Interior Administrative Sector; serve as liaison & coordinator of state entities in their relation with territorial entities and to promote State integration; coordinate with other competent authorities the design & implementation of efficient election tools and mechanisms aimed at ensuring the normal development of the election processes; direct and promote policies aimed at preventing factors that attempt against the internal public order, as well as to enforce measures for their preservation, together with the Ministry of Defense; and promote strategic alliances with other governments or international agencies, which facilitate & promote the achievement of the Interior Administrative Sector objectives.

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The Eastern Africa Standby Force is a regional organization whose mandate is to enhance peace and security in the Eastern Africa region. It is one of the five regional multidimensional Forces of the African Standby Force (ASF) consisting of Military, Police and Civilian components. EASF was established as a regional mechanism to provide capability for rapid deployment of forces to carry out preventive deployment, rapid intervention, peace support/stability operations and peace enforcement. EASF attained Full Operational Capability in December 2014 and has now moved to the deployment phase, a status that enables it to participate in Peace Support Operations (PSOs) as and when mandated by the African Union.

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The Prime Minister office is the highest governmental office in Ethiopia and under the leadership of PM Abiy Ahmed, has become a model for change and undergone both political and economic transformation. The political office is an agent for peace and reconciliation within Ethiopia and its neighbouring countries, most notably facilitating the rapprochement with Eritrea. Our New Horizon of Hope Action plan has improved Ethiopia’s investment climate and has helped to ensure the provision of significant physical infrastructure in the past two decades whilst increasing employment. Our vision for Ethiopia consists of an inclusive nation which is strongly reflected in the diversity of our government as unity is a means to defeat agents of terrorism.

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FRENCH MINISTRY OF ARMS (MINARM) The French Defence policy includes all State decisions concerning the organization and activation of the military capabilities required to guarantee the security of the French people and Defence of national territory, preserve French interests and meet our international commitments. It is a statement of our military engagement strategy and that of the arms industry. The 2008 White Paper on National Defence and Security and the 2009-2014 Military Program Law are the reference tools determining key orientations and the means to implement this Defence policy.

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GUINEA MINISTRY OF LAND ADMINISTRATION & DECENTRALIZATION (MATD) Guinea's Ministry of Land Administration & Decentralization is responsible for implementing the Government's policy on - participation in securing and defending the Territory; participation in the development of the Border Security Strategy; coordinate the Defense and Security Committees in the Sub-prefectures, Communes, Prefectures and Regions; develop industrialization projects on the national territory; participate in the formulation of sectoral policies on renewable energy and the fight against pollution; participate in the implementation of all sectoral telecommunication and training policies and strategies; to participate in the fight against terrorism and illicit trafficking in all its forms.

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HALO TRUST The HALO Trust is the world’s largest humanitarian mine clearance organisation, leading the effort to protect lives and restore livelihoods for those affected by conflict. HALO removes landmines and makes safe other weapons such as cluster bombs, stockpiles of small arms and improvised explosive devices (IEDs). HALO also helps governments manage weapons stockpiles and dispose of weapons and ammunition. HALO works in 25 countries and territories worldwide, employing over 8,700 staff. In East Africa, HALO has operated continuously in Somaliland since 1999, and Somalia since 2015, removing landmines and other explosive remnants of war.

HUMANITARIAN DEMINING TRAINING CENTER (CPADD) CPADD was built in 2002 in the centre of the historical city of Ouidah (Southern Benin).

It’s a training center, so it the focus is to provide advice and assistance to African countries affected by landmines and explosive ordnance. It proposes, in particular, courses to meet the needs of Humanitarian Mine Action Programmes and Peacekeeping Operations. CPADD was inaugurated on 25 April 2003 by the Benin Minister of Defense (Mr. Pierre OSHO) in presence of the French ambassador (Mr. François MIMIN) and the French ambassador in charge of demining action and victim assistance (Mr. Gerard CHESNEL). CPADD's mission is to provide advice and assistance to African countries affected by landmines and explosive remnants of war by proposing courses to meet the needs of Humanitarian Mine Action Programmes and Peacekeeping Operations in Africa.

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INTERGOVERNMENTAL AUTHORITY ON DEVELOPMENT (IGAD) Launched and operational in October 2011 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, the objective and missions of IGAD's ISSP are: contributing to foster peace, security, sustainable development and regional integration in the IGAD region; enhancing the effectiveness of the member states security sector to address common transnational, regional and national security threats; enhance and enable member states' security sector capacity to address common transnational security threats, thus, engendering sustainable economic development; and contribute the prediction, anticipation, prevention, and management of emerging, evolving, and exiting security threats in the IGAD region for sustainable development and economic integration.

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INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEE OF THE RED CROSS (ICRC) Established in 1863, the ICRC operates worldwide, helping people affected by conflict and armed violence and promoting the laws that protect victims of war. An independent and neutral organization, its mandate stems essentially from the Geneva Conventions of 1949. We are based in Geneva, Switzerland, and employ some 16,000 people in more than 80 countries. The ICRC is funded mainly by voluntary donations from governments and from National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. ICRC is the largest humanitarian network in the world. Its mission is to alleviate human suffering, protect life and health, and uphold human dignity, especially during armed conflicts and other emergencies. It is present in every country and supported by millions of volunteers.

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INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL POLICE ORGANIZATION (INTERPOL)

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INTERPOL is the world’s largest international police organization, with 194 member countries. Our role is to enable police around the world to work together to make the world a safer place. Our high-tech infrastructure of technical and operational support helps meet the growing challenges of fighting crime in the 21st century. We work to ensure that police around the world have access to the tools and services necessary to do their jobs effectively. We provide targeted training, expert investigative support, relevant data and secure communications channels. This combined framework helps police on the ground understand crime trends, analyse information, conduct operations and, ultimately, arrest as many criminals as possible. At INTERPOL, we aim to facilitate international police cooperation even where diplomatic relations do not exist between particular countries.

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The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is the world's largest humanitarian network that reaches 150 million people in 190 National Societies through the work of over 17 million volunteers. Together, we act before, during and after disasters and health emergencies to meet the needs and improve the lives of vulnerable people. We do so without discrimination as to nationality, race, religious beliefs, class or political opinions. Guided by Strategy 2020 – our collective plan of action to tackle the major humanitarian and development challenges of this decade – we are committed, in this fast-changing world, to ‘saving lives and changing minds’.

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INTERNATIONAL STABILITY OPERATIONS ASSOCIATION (ISOA) The International Stability Operations Association (ISOA) is the only worldwide association representing the stability sector exclusively and effectively. Through our partnerships, engagement, and advocacy, members work together with key organizations and government policy makers for long-term stability and growth in the world’s most unstable places. ISOA's mission is to foster effective international stability through member engagement, networking, and advocacy operations by means of our Four Pillars: Member Company Success; Government Advocacy; Partnerships & Outreach; and Research & Analysis.

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INTERNATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATION UNION (ITU) REGIONAL OFFICE FOR AFRICA ITU is the United Nations specialized agency for information and communication technologies – ICTs. We allocate global radio spectrum and satellite orbits, develop the technical standards that ensure networks and technologies seamlessly interconnect, and strive to improve access to ICTs to underserved communities worldwide. ITU is committed to connecting all the world's people – wherever they live and whatever their means. Through our work, we protect and support everyone's fundamental right to communicate. Today, ICTs underpin everything we do. They help manage and control emergency services, water supplies, power networks and food distribution chains.

They also support health care, education, government services, financial markets, transportation systems, e-commerce platforms and environmental management.

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KENYAN MINISTRY OF INTERIOR & COORDINATION OF NATIONAL GOVERNMENT The Ministry of Interior and Coordination of National Government is charged with mandates, including; National government coordination at counties; Internal State functions; National Cohesion and Reconciliation Management; Government Printer; Disasters and Emergency Response Coordination; National Disaster and Operation Centre; Policy on Training of Security Personnel; Citizenship and Immigration Policy and Service; Border control Point Management; Registration of Persons Services; Registration of Births and Deaths Services; Management of Refugee policy; Internal Security Affairs; Drug and Narcotic Substance Control; Security of Airstrips and Roads; Small arms and Light Weapons Management; Kenya Prisons Service; Directorate of Criminal Investigations; Civilian oversight over police; Management of Correctional services (Supervision, reintegration and rehabilitation of offenders); and Control and Regulation of the Gaming Industry.

KENYAN MINISTRY OF ICT The Ministry of Information , Communications and Technology (ICT) has responsibility for formulating, administering, managing and developing the Information, Broadcasting and Communication policy. In May, 2016, the Ministry was split into two state Departments: The State Department of Broadcasting and Telecommunications, and The State Department of ICT and Innovation. The mandate of the Ministry comprises the formulation of policies and laws that regulate standards and services in the Information, Communication and Technology (ICT) sector, Telecommunications and the Media industry. It is also charged with the responsibility of developing and administering ICT standards, building capacity of mass media and ICT, and the dissemination of public information through the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC).

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The Ministry of Defence was established on 1st October, 1958 with the statutory responsibility of overseeing the Defence profile of the country from the perspective of the Armed Forces. It, therefore, supervises the Defence Headquarters, the Services namely, Army, Navy and Air Force as well as Tri-Services Institutions/Parastatals. The control of the Armed Forces, their joint operations and training rest with the Chief of Defence Staff who coordinates the three Services while the three Service Chiefs are responsible for the day to day running of their respective Services.

NORTH ATLANTIC TREATY ORGANIZATION (NATO) The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), also called the North Atlantic Alliance, is an intergovernmental political-military alliance between 29 North American and European countries. The organization implements the North Atlantic Treaty that was signed on 4 April 1949. NATO constitutes a system of collective defence whereby its independent member states agree to mutual defence in response to an attack by any external party. NATO Headquarters is located in Brussels, Belgium.

Since its founding, the admission of new member states has increased the alliance from the original 12 countries to 29. An additional 21 countries participate in NATO's Partnership for Peace program, with 15 other countries involved in institutionalized dialogue programs.

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REGIONAL CENTRE ON SMALL ARMS (RECSA) The Regional Centre on Small Arms in the Great Lakes Region and the Horn of Africa (RECSA) is an intergovernmental organization that was established in June 2005 with the mandate of coordinating the implementation of the Nairobi Protocol for the Prevention, Control and Reduction of Small Arms and Light Weapons which was signed on 21st April 2004. RECSA's mission is to coordinate action against Small Arms and Light Weapons proliferation in the Great Lakes Region, the Horn of Africa and Bordering States. RECSA has 15 Member States and the Secretariat is hosted in the Republic of Kenya.

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RWANDA NATIONAL POLICE The Rwanda National Police is dedicated to delivering a high quality service, accountability and transparency, safeguard the rule of law and provide safe and crime free environment for all. Their core values include Justice and respect for human rights, Integrity, Stability and social order, Team work and partnership, Openness, Accountability, Community relation focus, and Professional conduct, efficiency and effectiveness, all whilst ensuring the people in Rwanda are safe, involved and reassured.

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SIERRA LEONE CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE & SECURITY UNIT (CISU) The Central Intelligence and Security Unit - CISU is Sierra Leone’s professional civilian intelligence and security service charged with the responsibility to collect domestic and foreign intelligence on threats to Sierra Leone’s security. It was established in 2002 following the end of a brutal armed conflict which was mostly fuelled by an unprofessional security service delivery and a flawed, unassessed and bogus intelligence architecture that accounted for human rights abuses and generally a poor and misguided decision-making machinery during the conduct of the war. As part of Sierra Leone’s post-war intelligence and security transformation systems, it is established to offset the intelligence gaps of pre-war years and to serve as a key pillar that supports the country’s early warning mechanism and decision-making process. The operational requirements of the Service are under democratic control and parliamentary oversight.

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SOMALIAN MINISTRY OF DEFENSE The Ministry of Defence is charged with co-ordinating and supervising all agencies and functions of the government relating directly to national security and the Somali Armed Forces. The President of Somalia is the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces of the country. The Ministry of Defence provides policy framework and resources to the Armed Forces to discharge their responsibility in the context of the defence of the country. The Armed Forces (including Somali Army, Somali Air Force, and Somali Navy) under the Defence Ministry are primarily responsible for ensuring the territorial integrity of the nation.

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SOMALIAN OFFICE OF NATIONAL SECURITY Within the Office of the President, Somali’s Office of National Security (ONS) serves to: Lead strategic policy development on security force composition, integration of regional forces, strengthen civilian oversight over security institutions, C-IED, and women, peace & security; finalize the National Security Architecture; and work closely with the Ministry of Finance to address affordability considerations on sustainable funding for security.

The Office’s objectives also include leading the consideration of national security matters by the FGS and FMS, and build cooperation; reach political agreements to implement the National Security Architecture & Transition Plan; agree priorities and keep international partners updated on decisions.

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SOUTH AFRICAN EMBASSY DIRCO’s mission is to formulate, coordinate, implement and manage South Africa’s foreign policy and international relations programmes, promote South Africa’s national interest and values and the African Renaissance (and create a better world for all).

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TANZANIAN EMBASSY It is the mission of the Tanzanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs & East African Cooperation to conduct an effective diplomacy which will generate economic activity and facilitate Tanzania’s rapid transformation and sustainable development. Their vision is to become an effective promoter of Tanzania's economic and other national interests abroad.

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U.S. AFRICA COMMAND (AFRICOM) United States Africa Command, with partners, strengthens security forces, counters transnational threats, and conducts crisis response in order to advance U.S. national interests and promote regional security, stability and prosperity. It is a partner-centric strategy. The Office of Science, Technology and Innovation leads and manages the acceleration of capability development through ST&I activities that support the Command’s mission. Office portfolios address capability gaps and foster partnerships, domestically and internationally.

UGANDAN MINISTRY OF DEFENCE & VETERAN AFFAIRS The Ugandan Ministry of Defence & Veteran Affairs is derived from the Constitution of the Republic of Uganda and is to ensure defence of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Uganda. Their vision is to have an Efficient, Effective and Accountable Defence of the People of Uganda - To Provide Strategic Support to the UPDF in carrying out its Constitutional Mandate and to ensure Effective Reintegration and Resettlement of Military Veterans into Civilian Life. The overall political direction and supervision of the Ministry vests in the Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs assisted by the Minister of State for Defence and Veterans Affairs (Veterans) and the Minister of State for Defence and Veterans Affairs (General Duties).

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UN - AU HYBRID OPERATION IN DARFUR (UNAMID) Headquartered in El Fasher, North Darfur, UNAMID are mandated to protect civilians, without prejudice to the responsibility of the Government of Sudan; facilitate the delivery of humanitarian assistance by UN Agencies and other aid actors, and the safety and security of humanitarian personnel; mediate between the Government of Sudan and non-signatory armed movements on the basis of the Doha Document for Peace in Darfur (DDPD); and support the mediation of community conflict, including through measures to address its root causes, in conjunction with UN country team.

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Established in 1997, UNMAS collaborates with 11 other UN departments, agencies, programmes and funds to ensure an effective, proactive and coordinated response to the problems of landmines and explosive remnants of war, including cluster munitions.

UNMAS provides direct support and assistance to 17 countries/territories/missions including Afghanistan, Central African Republic (MINUSCA), Colombia, Cyprus (UNFICYP), Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUSCO), Iraq, Lebanon (UNIFIL), Libya (UNSMIL), Mali (MINUSMA), Palestine, Somalia (UNSOS) (UNSOM), Sudan, Abyei (UNISFA), Darfur (UNAMID), South Sudan (UNMISS), Syria, Western Sahara (MINURSO), and the rapid response and technical support.

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In line with the vision of the United Nations Secretary-General, the Police Division is working towards a “people-centred, modern, agile, mobile and flexible, specialized, rights-based and norm-driven� UN police. The mission of UN police is to enhance international peace and security by supporting Member States in conflict, post-conflict and other crisis situations to realize effective, efficient, representative, responsive and accountable police services that serve and protect the population. To that end, 11,689 United Nations police from 120 countries build and support, or, where mandated, act as a substitute or partial substitute for, host-State police capacity to prevent and detect crime, protect life and property and maintain public order and safety in adherence to the rule of law and international human rights law S/RES/2185 (2014) & S/RES/2382 (2017). Through formed police units, individual police officers, specialised teams and civilian experts, they pursue community-oriented and intelligence-led policing approaches to contribute to the protection of civilians and human rights; address, among other things, sexual and gender-based violence, conflict-related sexual violence and serious and organized crime; and conduct investigations, special operations and electoral security (S/2016/952).

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UN PROCUREMENT DIVISION (UNPD) The United Nations Procurement Division (UNPD) aims at providing best value for money in the timely acquisition of goods and services to enable UN Secretariat entities deliver their mandates and achieve their objectives globally. UNPD’s clients range from peacekeeping and special political Missions, over Headquarters and Offices Away from Headquarters to Tribunals and other UN entities. Goods and Services include requirements in the Categories of Aviation, Transportation, Vehicles, Engineering, Food, Fuel, Financial & Professional Services, Security, Medical and IT & Communications, among others. UNPD does business with vendors from all over the world and is actively working at increasing its sources of supply from developing countries and countries with economies in transition.

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WORLD FOOD PROGRAMME (WFP) WFP Regional Bureau, Nairobi: Supporting WFP operations in East and Central Africa (South Sudan, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Djibouti, Kenya, Somalia).

WFP is the leading humanitarian organization fighting hunger, delivering food assistance in emergencies and working with communities to improve nutrition and build resilience.

Globally, on any given day, WFP has 5,000 trucks, 40 oceanic shipments and 70 planes on the move, delivering food and other assistance to those in most need. WFP’s efforts focus on emergency assistance, relief and rehabilitation, development aid and special operations. Two-thirds of our work is in conflict-affected countries where people are three times more likely to be undernourished than those living in countries without conflict.

This is exceptionally relevant for this region, given we work with refugees and returnees in all of our countries.

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LT. GEN. BADRELDIN ELAMIN ABDELGADIR - EXECUTIVE SECRETARY - REGIONAL CENTRE ON SMALL ARMS (RECSA) The Symposium is well organised with highly distinguished attendees.

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BELAY BEYENE CHEKOLE - LECTURER OF AFRICAN HISTORY - JIMMA UNIVERSITY,ETHIOPIA A very timely and inclusive symposium. Keep it up!

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Addis Ababa University Shafii Egal PhD candidate Addis-Africa International Convention & Exhibition Center (AAICEC) Gashaw Abate Deputy General Manager

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Africair. Inc. Robert Prentice Vice president African Union Commission (AUC) Ahmed El Halawani Legal Officer African Union Commission (AUC) Ahmed Farag African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) Dr. Walters Samah Head of Joint Mission Analysis Cell African Union Peace & Security Department (PSD) Socrates Andre Early Warning Officer African Union Peace & Security Department (PSD) Dr. Faycal Bouzennout Office of the Commissioner for Peace & Security

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African Union Peace & Security Department (PSD) Hossam Ibrahim African Union Peace & Security Department (PSD) Custodio Nunes Chicapa Livulo ACIRC Force Generation African Union (ACIRC) Mbongeni Nimrod Ntshingila Deputy Head of ACIRC Agility Defense & Government Services Rossella Lospennato General Manager Agility Defense & Government Services Katherine Mariano Executive Assistant, DGS MEA Agility Defense & Government Services Thomas Warren Business Development Manager,MEA

Airbus Pauline Bourg Business Development Africa Airbus Jerome Dumoulin Sales& Customer Relations

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AGP Tobias Beutgen Key Account Manager

ATTENDEES LIST Ammunition Management Advisory Team (AMAT) Frederic Maio

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Ammunition Management Advisory Team (AMAT) Samuel Paunila Head Armaments Corporation of South Africa SOC Ltd (ARMSCOR) Molahlegi Molope Divisional Head: Telecomms Division Armaments Corporation of South Africa SOC Ltd (ARMSCOR) Rakhee Ramgolam Executive Manager Armaments Corporation of South Africa SOC Ltd (ARMSCOR) Cecilia Sathekge Marketing Coordinator Arquus José Fiot Africa Sales Director

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Arquus Gaël Lescop Africa Sales Manager

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Associated Energy Group LLC emilia kaczmarek Director Govt & Institutional Sales Associated Energy Group LLC Mark Taylor Vice President of Sales & Supply - EMEA Astral Aviation Colins Oloo Business Development Director Bell Mustapha Chehab Regional Sales Manager Bell David DeKock Aircraft Sales Director, Middle East & Africa (North, West and Central) Bell Alex Prillwitz Manager Global Military Sales & Strategy Belstone Dart International Darren Beacham Co Founder / Director BMC Alp Oral Project Leader BMW SA (PTY) Ltd Charity MUTUNGA Marketing Manager BMW SA (PTY) Ltd Pinky NDLUMBINI Key Account Manager BMW SA (PTY) Ltd Harald SCHEFFEL INTERNATIONAL DIRECT AND SPECIAL SALES

Botswanan Embassy Mokgweetsi Gaolathe Defense Advisor

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BMW SA (PTY) Ltd Yann WOISSON Regional Sales Manager

Bruisertech Jaco du Toit Bruisertech Cindy Jordaan Bruisertech Ben Minnaar Director new developments Burkina Faso Embassy Abdoulaye Zorom Attaché Burkina Faso Embassy Col. Maj. Charles Josaphat Zoungrana Attaché de Défense CADG Edward Jarvis Business Development Manager CADG Samson Teshome Managing Director

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CENTIF - National Financial Information Processing Unit Marimpa Samoura Président Codan Radio Communications Torsten Schwenke Sales Director - Africa Committee of Intelligence & Security Services of Africa (CISSA) Achour Chabni Focal Point Committee of Intelligence & Security Services of Africa (CISSA) Imed Djemil Head of ICT Congolese Embassy Nicaise Servais Douchaga Nziengui Legal & Politiccal Counselor Conport Structures Ltd Andrew Merton Managing Director Cote d'Ivoire Ministry of Interior & Security Adama Ouattara Deputy Director General of Police

Crown Agents Mr Marc Emery Sales & Business Development Manager Crown Agents Tim Runacre Commercial Director- Trading

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Crown Agents Samron Adane Regional Business Development Manager

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DCD Protected Mobility Martie Bezuidenhout International Buisness Development Manager DCD Protected Mobility Koos Joubert Technical Advisor

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ATTENDEES LIST DCD Protected Mobility Ufukumele Moeti Acting Head of Business Development marketing &Sales Executiive DCD Protected Mobility Pieter Reynecke GCZT Department for International Trade Bob Barnes DHL Express Frank Losada Regional Customer Manager Global Public Sector DHL Express Jerry Nickerson Regional Customer Manager Embassy of the Republic of Ghana & Premanent Mission to the AU & UNECA John A. Amankwah Head Consular

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Ethiopian Airline Jenberu Beiew Marketing Agent Ethiopian Airline Tesfaye Cauta Ethiopian Airline Hermela Gizaw Sr. Sales and service officer Ethiopian Airline Abebe Mekuria Ethiopian Min istry of Defense Mohamed Salad Ali Consultant Ethiopian Ministry of Defence Bultie Tadesse Kittila Ethiopian Office of the Prime Minister Demelash Lema Director

European Union to the African Union Col. Cedric Denier Military AttachĂƒÂŠ FALKEN S.A.U. Ismael Herrera International Buisness Development Manager

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Ethiopian Office of the Prime Minister Hon. Motuma Mekassa National Security Adviser to the Prime Minister

ATTENDEES LIST Fieldsports Ltd Peter Bond Senior Manager Fieldsports Ltd Phelim Cavlan Group Head of Sales & Business Development

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Frontier Risk Solutions Ibrahim Ahmed CEO Frontier Risk Solutions Abdullahi Mohamed Mohamud Business Development Advisor Gambia Embassy Sarjo Fofana Defense Attache Ghanaian Police Service George Alex Mensah Director General in Charge Operations Ghanian Embassy Brig Gen Yeboa Asamoa Defence Advisor GINA Software .s.r.o. Vaclav Pizl Chief Sales Officer

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Gladius Tactical LLC Mark Cockfield Managing Director

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GRV Global Mohamed Ahmed Head of Government Relations GSMK James Kinyua CEO GSMK Konstantin Kanig Head of Sales& Marketing GSMK Abebe Semie BDM Guinea Ministry of Land Administration & Decentralization (MATD) Daouda Conde Director HALO Trust Matthew Smith Programme Manager HALO Trust Kristi Young Programme Manager Somalia HID Global Joby Mathew Director Sales HID Global - Secure Identity Issuance Solutions Asfar Khan Area Sales Manager HID Global - Secure Identity Issuance Solutions Andrew Munnik Regional Sales Manager

Honeywell International Strini Nydoo Sr. Customer Business Manager

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Honeywell International Norman Balchunas Sr. Director Connected Defense

Honeywell International John Odindo Market Development Leader Honeywell International Tim Roberts Sales Director - Defense Connected Solutions HOP Mohamed Abshir Awed Humanitarian Demining Training Center (CPADD) Codjo Saturnin Obelakou Director Hytera Communications Corporation Limited Colin Cong Sales Manager Hytera Communications Corporation Limited Steven Hao Deputy General Manager Hytera Communications Corporation Limited Raed Musa Country Manager

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Hytera Communications Corporation Limited Mr. Luis Ignacio Callén Ramón Business Development Director Hytera Communications Corporation Limited MK Wong Deputy General Manager Hytera Communications Corporation Limited Ryan Wong Engineer Hytera Communications Corporation Limited Sam Xie Sales Manager Hytera Communications Corporation Limited David Yang Marketing Manager INSA Filmon Mahari Director Institute for Security Studies, Addis Ababa Omar Mahmood Senior Researcher

Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Hon. Siraj Fegessa Director International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Julien Lerisson Head of Delegation

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Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Abebe Muluneh Beyene Director

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International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) Hirut Gezahegn Abrha Deputy Special Representative International Federation of Red Cross & Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) Zewdu Ayalew Prevention Head

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International Federation of Red Cross & Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) Dr. Alexander Hasenstab Regional Security Coordinator - Africa International Stability Operations Association (ISOA) Dr. Mac McClelland President Middle East & Africa International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Regional Office for Africa Ida Jallow Program Officer Jimma University,Ethiopia Belay Beyene Chekole Lecturer of African History

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JPBC Didier Ruzibiza Executive Representative East Africa JSC Russian Helicopters Stanislav Golubev Project Manager JSC Russian Helicopters Maxim Prohorov Head of international Sales Kenya Embassy - Addis Ababa Kenneth Maucha Second Consellor Kenyan Ministry of ICT Hesbon Malweyi Director Kenyan Embassy Col. Robert Kitur Defence Attachee Kinetic Int'l Consulting, LLC TJ Green General Manager Leonardo DRS Benjamin Pigsley Vice President, Global Communications

Malawian National Intelligence Service Edward Jekete Director of Technical Services Malian Embassy Nouhoum Sanagre Defense Attaché

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Lockheed Martin Global, Inc. Mostafa Sharaf Vice President and Chief Regional, Africa

ATTENDEES LIST Meta Aerospace Capital Stefano Sturlese Advisor, Business Development MiSEC Group Edwin Musa Director Technical Service

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MiSEC Group Jeremiah Ngure Country Manager - Kenya Mission Essential Bryan Hurley Vice President, Business Development Mobilicom Arielle Ben Ami Business Development Executive Motorola Solutions Maor Aharoni Communications Manager Motorola Solutions Fekadu Alemu Motorola Solutions Yuval Hanan Region Manager East Africa

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Motorola Solutions Mulugeta Melese Pre-Sale System Engineer

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Motorola Solutions Jerry Nachmann Regional Marketing Manager Motorola Solutions Tiruwork Terefe Move One Joseph Myers Country Manager MSI Celine Andres BDM National Air Cargo Bryce Dalziel Vice President Business Development NELOGIS Thomas R.Shortley Vice President, Contingency Operations Nigerian Ministry of Defence Mainasara Abdul Masanawa Commander - Nigerian Army Nissan Trading Nebiyou Fekade Sales Supervisor Nocturna Ltd Jacob Horwell Managing Director North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Yusuf AKYUZ Senior Military Liaison Officer to African Union

Pegasus Armour Group Bradwyn Larsen Director of Operations

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OTT Technologies Pty Ltd Marinus Du Plessis Buisness Development Manager

Pegasus Armour Group Hari Sonitis Director of Clientele Pelican Products South Africa Ms Sanette Nel Manager South Africa and Sub Saharan Region PLATH GmbH Steve Busse Sr. Sales Manager Police Cote d'Ivoire Adama Ouattara Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa S.A. Radoslaw Domagalski - Labedzki Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa S.A. Miroslaw Janicki Director,Export Director Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa S.A. Jerzy Pietrucha CEO

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RCS S.p.A. Giuseppe Arpaia RCS S.p.A. Vytas Celiesius Regional Sales RCS S.p.A. Alberto Chiappino Chairman RCS S.p.A. Luca Crovato Regional Sales Manager RCS S.p.A. Gian Marco Pazzola Sales Manager Regional Centre on Small Arms (RECSA) Badreldin Elamin Abdelgadir Executive Secretary Relyant Gobal Len Medeiros Africa Operations Manager Relyant Gobal Gene Mundy Sales Director

Rwandan Ministry of ICT & Innovation Claver Karara Defense Attaché Rwandan National Police Africa Apollo Director - Crime Intelligence

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RGES International Ltd David Williams Director

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Saab Deereshni Chetty Head of Business Support Saab Stephan Kocher CEO Saab Bofors Dynamics

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ATTENDEES LIST Saab Mr. Geoff Van Hees Deputy Vice President Country Unit Sub-Sahara Africa Saab Tinus van Wyk Marketing Executive Safran Helicopter Engines South Africa Kenneth Mokoena Customer Support Manager SEI Industries Beza Lebenie Senegal Embassy Cynthia Motsi Senegal Embassy Halifa Ndione First Councelor Sierra Leone Embassy - Ethiopia Col. Amadu Mohamed Bangura Defence Attache

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Smiths Detection Christian TCHAYEP WANDJI Key Account Manager Africa SOC - A Day & Zimmermann Company DiJon Jones Senior Director SOC - A Day & Zimmermann Company Jerry Tiefenbrunn VP,Government Services Somalia Embassy Mohamed Abayle Defense Attache Somalian Ministry of Defense Sonkor Geyre Director General Somalian Office of National Security Abdisaid Ali National Security Advisor South African Embassy Xolani Theo Hokoma Defence Attache South African Embassy Sydney Modise Defence Attache

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ATTENDEES LIST TBS Ltd. Konstantin Chalburov Sales Director Thuraya Telecommunications Company Thomas Ayoma Regional Manager- East Africa Thuraya Telecommunications Company Sami Hagana Regional Manager Tunsian Defence Attache to Ethiopia Ben Jmaa Mohamed Defense Attache Turkish Embassy Tarik Berskardesler Military Attache Turkish Embassy Murat Dogusoy Deputy Military Attache Turtle-Pac Laszlo Torok Director

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U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) Edward Durell Science & Technology Advisor Ugandan Ministry of Defence & Veteran Affairs Hon. Charlse Macodwogo Okello Engola Minister of State for Defense Ugandan Ministry of Defence & Veteran Affairs Lt Col Simon Peter Oyoo Military Assistant to the Minister of State for Defence & Veteran Affairs Ugandan Embassy Kiwanuka Sam Defense Advisor UK Department for International Trade (UK DIT) Robert Barnes Senior Police and Security Advisor

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Western Shelter Systems Dylan Garrett Business Development Manager

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