Africa Security Symposium (ASEC2021) Post-Event Report

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NOTE OF THANKS & ASEC2021 SUMMARY

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Welcome to the Africa Security Symposium (ASEC2021) Post-Event Report where on behalf of GRV Global, I would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank all those who participated in this important forum; a series promoting discussion and solutions to continent-wide security and peacekeeping efforts through public-private partnerships (PPPs). Following a hugely productive few days towards the end of October 2021, this report contains a summary of the various panel discussions, the pre-event procurement and defence attaches workshops, virtual displays, networking and 1-2-1 matchmaking meetings via GRV Global’s virtual platform “PNYX”.

GRV Global would like to pass on our sincere gratitude to the various Government, NGO stakeholders, United Nations’ and agency officials who participated in the discussions across the few days and were committed to meeting with attending delegates throughout the morning and afternoon 1-2-1 matchmaking meeting sessions.

Despite having to hold our annual ASEC forum online again, it proved to be a great success, bringing likeminded officials and private-sector delegates together from across the globe; video testimonials of which can be found later in this report.

We welcomed almost 300 African and international participants for high-level plenary sessions, keynote speeches, private 1-2-1 matchmaking meetings and a range of networking functions, all convening to further stability and development across the African continent.

ASEC2021 commenced with two pre-event Procurement Workshops and a Defence Attaches Workshop. The first was a USAID Funding Workshop led by Matthew Johnson, Industry Liaison of the Office of Acquisition & Assistance’s Management Bureau (M/OAA), followed by the UN Secretariat Procurement Division’s ‘Doing Business with the UN’ hosted by Balakrishnan Amirthalingam, Chief - Global Procurement Support Section (GPSS) in Uganda.

Following these, and a first for the ASEC series, we

were delighted to host an Africa’s Defence Attaches Workshop, Chaired by one of ASEC2021’s Co-Chairs, Dr. Phyllis Mihalas, CEO of LEXA Global, LLC. U.S. Army (Retired), alongside Captain M. S. Shettima, DDA (martime) at the Embassy of Nigeria in Ethiopia and Permanent Representative to the African Union.

We thank all these institutions for supporting the ASEC series and GRV Global’s ethos of personable engagement; long-standing collaborations are sure to result and ultimately, a stronger ‘Hub’ of actors from across sectors, supporting the regional community.

These pre-event workshops were followed by two days of keynote addresses, spotlight presentations, and 6 high-level discussion panels led by field experts and leading stakeholders, as well as 1-2-1 personable matchmaking meetings between public and private sector delegates, providing an opportunity to identify potential solutions, new technologies and partnerships.

Following joint Opening Remarks from ASEC2021’s Co-Chairs, Dr. Phyllis Mihalas, CEO of LEXA Global, LLC. U.S. Army (Retired) and Chris Reynolds, Head of Mission of EUCAP Somalia, we were honoured to welcome Opening Keynote Addresses from Ambassador Bankole Adeoye, Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace & Security at the African Union Commission (AUC), David Haeri, Director - Division of Policy, Evaluation & Training at the UN Department of Peace Operations (DPO). Amb. Bankole and Mr. Haeri highlighted the importance

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of cooperation and partnerships across the continent, and throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the complex and ever-expanding landscape of peacekeeping missions which transitioned perfectly to the discussion panels ahead.

international security and economic growth. Panel 3: Military Operations & Counterterrorism, Chaired

by DCD Protected Mobility, discussed the role of regional and international partners in countering rising levels of violence across the continent. Despite a myriad of operations to sedate these vulnerable regions, the direction to peace remains unclear.

Panellists discussed the need for coordinated strategies and approaches from political, military and development perspectives to defeat terrorism and protect citizen’s prosperity.

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Looking at the discussion panels, of which there were six across the two days, each featuring live Q&A, Panel 1, Chaired by Motorola Solutions, explored Policing the Community - its approach to countering violence and preventing extremism and terrorism.

Panellists discussed key strategies and methods to deal with civil disobedience whilst building Supporting day one’s discussion panels was a community trust and respecting human rights number of Keynote Addresses. Molahlegi Molope, and the rule of law. More recently, the COVID-19 Divisional Head for Telecommunications & Sensing pandemic has significantly stressed the duties Systems presented ARMSCOR, whilst Najwa Natalie of the national police force, bringing them closer Ayoub, Market Development Manager - Head to the public. Panel 2, Sponsored by Milkor and of the Government & NGO Sectors of Thuraya Chaired by Dr. Phyllis Mihalas, CEO of LEXA Global, Telecommunications Company presented ‘Thuraya LLC. U.S. Army (Retired), explored Secure Government Solutions for the theme of Border Control & Critical Missions’, both ASEC2021 Security as speakers discussed ADR2021 Sponsors. Finally, we were delighted how security across Africa’s borders to welcome Maj Gen Abdul Khalifa has evolved unimaginably; from A BIG THANK Ibrahim, Force Commander of the YOU TO ALL ADR early independence disputes Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) PARTICIPANTS FOR to becoming a major source of based in Chad for his Keynote Address THEIR COMMITMENT conflict and instability whether AND WILLINGNESS on the Task Force’s valuable work in it’s transnational organized crime TO CHALLENGE OLD West Africa.

AND NEW IDEAS, AND groups trafficking arms, drugs, TO FORM A BETTER Day Two’s Opening Address came illicit goods, and human beings, or UNDERSTANDING from General Charles Richard Mondjo, complex security threats such as OF DISASTER RELIEF AND PREVENTATIVE Minister of National Defence from the violent extremism and terrorism.

MEASURES IN A Republic of the Congo, plus a Spotlight Especially at a time where borders COLLABORATIVE Address from Paul Williams, Fortinet have never been so restricted FORWARD-THINKING Country Manager - Southern Africa of (pandemic), effective land, air, MANNER Fortinet, presenting ‘Leading in Cyber and maritime border security and management is critical for ensuring Security Digital Innovation’. Day two of

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Panel 6: Peace Support Operations, Chaired by the United Nations Office to the African Union (UNOAU), discussed the ever-developing mandate of African peacekeepers, and operation’s growing dependence on partnerships. Considering their critical stability and safeguarding role, more increasingly on the front line, panellists discussed how peacekeepers maintain a measured yet effective and robust operation – on top of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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ASEC2021 also featured a further Spotlight Address from Tigist Hailu Asfawossen, Public Relations & Communications Officer at IGAD’s Conflict Early Warning & Response Mechanism (CEWARN), presenting ‘Regional Cooperation on Conflict Prevention in the Horn of Africa Region’.

Looking at the discussion panels again, Panel 4 Chaired by Airborne Technologies GmbH, on Regional International Support & Intelligence look at the significance of international support across the region, assisting when and where needed, as a supporter rather than enforcer. Panellists discussed the importance of coordination, whilst looking at the opportunities for strategy improvements and how to benefit from financial support and capacity building etc. Panel 4 also explored the importance of improved intelligence sharing and technology, across Africa but also among western countries, all facing common threats. This was followed by Panel 5: Logistics, Vehicles & Movement, Chaired by Bruisertech, examining supply chain logistics, whether personnel, aid, supplies, or fuel, and whether by land, sea, or air, vehicles and a reliable logistics network proves vital to a timely and effective response, and ability to re-establish peace and protect civilians. And finally,

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A huge thank you to all ASEC2021 participants for their commitment and willingness to challenge old and new ideas, and to form a better understanding of security and peacekeeping measures in a collaborative forward-thinking manner.

Lastly and by no means least, GRV Global would genuinely like to thank our valuable ASEC2021 Sponsors and delegates for their support and attendance without which, events of this magnitude and importance would simply not be possible. The support shown by our partners and sponsors was emphatic and a true statement to the potential they see for stability and development across Africa.

Thank you for joining us online, we hope you enjoyed our virtual platform “PNYX” and found the few days productive, and we look forward to hopefully welcoming you in Nairobi, in-person on 18th19th May 2022!

Stay safe and keep well.

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For two and a half days we were witness to outstanding keynote speakers, presentations, panellists, and you, the audience participants of the African Security Symposium (ASEC2021). We probably all agree that face-to-face is the optimal environment; however, while the global pandemic created roadblocks to travel and gatherings, GRV Global stepped up, created a state-of- the-art virtual environment with “PNYX”, to provide us with a global venue for presentations, discussion, and networking across the private, public, national, and military organizations.

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ASEC2021 CO-CHAIRS POST-EVENT REMARKS

Clearly, the security situation in Africa is, and will likely continue, to remain volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA), but it is through building professional relationships and networks, through events such as ASEC2021, that we will continue to move forward to address the challenges across the African security environment.

Events like this are not possible without the stalwart support of sponsors, presenters, panellists, and as mentioned above, you --- the participants. There is a natural curiosity that brings us all together which created a stimulating environment. The discussions on policing, border security & control, logistical support, peacekeeping and peace support operations, created a new level of academic curiosity, we’re sure. Having the opportunity to host the Defence Attaches Workshop and the Border Control & Security Panel make me (Dr. Mihalas) realize that there is so much more outside of my particular area of expertise that plays a role in the security of Africa.

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My heartfelt thanks to Mr. Andrew Dowell, CEO, GRV Global, and Ian Whitty, Event Coordinator, for their supportive and patient staff in making ASEC2021 possible. Further, to the other organizations, such as the AU, UN, US military elements, and other international organizations – private and public alike – THANK YOU. Thank you for the support beyond the presentations, but also for the 1-2-1 meetings and the vendor displays and the willingness to take time for all involved. It is through this type of collaborative efforts that we, as an international community of interest in the security of the Africa continent can come together, discuss various points of view, and perhaps, just perhaps, come to viable solutions to address the many issues we have at hand.

Finally, once again we express our sincere appreciation to all who have participated and specifically to GRV Global for allowing us the privilege and opportunity to Co-Chair. We look forward to ASEC2022 and the possibility to meet in person next May 17th – 18th. Be safe and stay vigilant

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EUCAP SOMALIA HEAD OF MISSION

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CONTENTS

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CONFERENCE AGENDA

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EVENT STATISTICS

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SOCIAL BUZZ

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PRE-EVENT WORKSHOPS

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VIRTUAL TESTIMONIALS

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1-2-1 MATCHMAKING LIST

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1-2-1 MATCHMAKING PROFILES

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EVENT STATISTICS

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VIDEO TESTIMONIALS

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ATTENDEES LIST

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EVENT EXHIBITORS

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Tuesday 26 October 14:30 - 15:15

USAID FUNDING WORKSHOP Join USAID’s Management Bureau from Washington D.C. for a discussion on how to work with USAID. You will learn about the Agency’s operations, key terms you need to know, tips for submitting proposals, how to find funding opportunities and much more! You will also have an opportunity to ask questions of USAID staff.

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CONFERENCE AGENDA

Matthew Johnson, Industry Liaison of Management Bureau (M/OAA), USAID - U.S. Agency for International Development

15:15 - 16:00

DOING BUSINESS WITH THE UN The United Nations Secretariat Procurement Division’s (UNPD) Global Procurement Support Section (GPSS) based in Uganda will host an open session for all ASEC2021 delegates, presenting fundamentals on doing business with the UN. This session will look at the principles of UN procurement, the UN system, areas of operation and types of goods & services, statistics, and challenges in peacekeeping procurement. This workshop will be very informative for those wishing to learn more about UN procurement, and will also feature a Q&A session, an excellent opportunity to ask any questions to aid your UN procurement efforts.

Balakrishnan Amirthalingam, Chief - Global Procurement Support Section (GPSS) of UNPD - UN Secretariat Procurement Division

16:00 - 17:00

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AFRICA’S DEFENCE ATTACHES WORKSHOP Welcoming the Dean of Defence Attaches, Brig. Abdelmajed Anas Omer, his Deputies and Defence Attache colleagues from across the African continent, this dedicated workshop will follow a live webinar format allowing for presentations, open discussion and Q&A. Participants will discuss lessons learned, current challenges and future priorities across the peace and stability spectrum. Attendees will also discuss private sector support, looking at available solutions and how they might be implemented.

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CONFERENCE AGENDA Wednesday 27 October

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CONFERENCE CO-CHAIRS

OPENING CEREMONY Andrew Dowell, CEO of GRV Global Dr. Phyllis Mihalas, U.S. Army (Retired), CEO of LEXA Global, LLC Chris Reynolds, Head of Mission of EUCAP Somalia

OPENING KEYNOTE ADDRESS Amb. Bankole Adeoye, Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace & Security of African Union Commission (AUC) David Haeri, Director - Division of Policy, Evaluation & Training of UN Department of Peace Operations (DPO)

PANEL 1: POLICING THE COMMUNITY PANEL CHAIR: Damien Touidjine, United Nations and Int’l Accounts Manager of Motorola Solutions Gen. Mohamed Abdulle Dore, SPF Int. Liaison Officer & Interpol NCB Mogadishu of Somali Police Force (SPF) Madume Fortune Junior, Regional Specialised Officer of INTERPOL Regional Bureau for West Africa Jared Ondieki, Chief Inspector of Police of Kenya National Police Service

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1-2-1 PRE-SCHEDULED MEETINGS: CHECK YOUR INBOX FOR SCHEDULES Across the two-day event, private breakout rooms will be dedicated to 1-2-1 matchmaking meetings between Government, U.S., UN & International Agency stakeholders, and attending local, regional and global operators. Scheduled 15-minute appointments are prearranged to provide a unique opportunity to discuss sustainable security and peacekeeping solutions across the continent.

KEYNOTE ADDRESS Molahlegi Molope, Divisional Head for Telecommunications & Sensing Systems of ARMSCOR

PANEL 2: BORDER CONTROL & SECURITY SPONSORED BY PANEL CHAIR: Dr. Phyllis Mihalas, U.S. Army (Retired), CEO of LEXA Global, LLC Cdr Abebe Muluneh Beyene, Director of IGAD Security Sector Program (ISSP) Dave Jackson, Head of Product Management: UAV Systems of Milkor Raymond Kitevu, Conflict Early Warning Expert of COMESA Secretariat - Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa M.G. Mainasara Masanawa, Commandant of Nigerian Army; Nigeria Armed Forces Chris Reynolds, Head of Mission of EUCAP Somalia

KEYNOTE ADDRESS Maj Gen Abdul Khalifa Ibrahim, Force Commander of Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF)

KEYNOTE ADDRESS: THURAYA SECURE GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS FOR CRITICAL MISSIONS Najwa Natalie Ayoub, Market Development Manager - Head of the Government & NGO Sectors of Thuraya Telecommunications Company

All timings in Eastern Africa Time (EAT) (GMT +3)

PANEL 3: MILITARY OPERATIONS & COUNTERTERRORISM PANEL CHAIR: Koos Joubert, Technical Adviser of DCD Protected Mobility Hassan M. Said Samantar, Director General of Somalia; Ministry of Defence Ramsey Khanfour, VP Sales - Global Government of SES Networks

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NETWORKING LUNCH BREAK - VIRTUAL BOOTHS Take a break whilst visiting the full range of ASEC2021 virtual booths. Event Sponsors host personalised interactive booths for you to explore; you can chat online, hold video calls and obtain e-takeaways.

LIVE Q&A SESSIONS Put your questions to our expert panellists during a series of live video webcasts. Main panel content i.e. panels 1-8 will be available the day before the event to give attendees time to look ahead and submit their questions.

13:45 - 14:15

PANEL 1 Q&A: POLICING THE COMMUNITY

14:30 - 15:00

PANEL 2 Q&A: BORDER CONTROL & SECURITY

15:15 - 15:45

PANEL 3 Q&A: MILITARY OPERATIONS & COUNTERTERRORISM 1-2-1 PRE-SCHEDULED MEETINGS: CHECK YOUR INBOX FOR SCHEDULES

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Across the two-day event, private breakout rooms will be dedicated to 1-2-1 matchmaking meetings between Government, U.S., UN & International Agency stakeholders, and attending local, regional and global operators. Scheduled 15-minute appointments are prearranged to provide a unique opportunity to discuss sustainable security and peacekeeping solutions across the continent.

Thursday 28 October 8:30

OPENING KEYNOTE ADDRESS Gen. Charles Richard Mondjo, Minister of Congo; Ministry of National Defence

SPOTLIGHT ADDRESS: LEADING IN CYBER SECURITY DIGITAL INNOVATION Paul Williams, Fortinet Country Manager - Southern Africa of Fortinet

PANEL 4: REGIONAL INTERNATIONAL SUPPORT & INTELLIGENCE

1-2-1 MATCHMAKING MEETINGS: CHECK YOUR INBOX FOR SCHEDULES Across the two-day event, private breakout rooms will be dedicated to 1-2-1 matchmaking meetings between Government, U.S., UN & International Agency stakeholders, and attending local, regional and global operators. Scheduled 15-minute appointments are prearranged to provide a unique opportunity to discuss sustainable security and peacekeeping solutions across the continent.

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PANEL CHAIR: Luthando Prinsloo, Director Business Development - Africa of Airborne Technologies GmbH Gorgui S. Diallo, CEO of PanAfricare Maj Darin Hunter, East/South Branch Chief of U.S. Army Africa & Southern European Task Force (USARAF/SETAF)

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PANEL 5: LOGISTICS, VEHICLES & MOVEMENT

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PANEL CHAIR: Johnny Chabalala, Director of Marketing of Bruisertech Koos Joubert, Technical Adviser of DCD Protected Mobility Edward Meck, Team Leader - Freight Forwarding Team of UNPD - UN Secretariat Procurement Division Col. Rustem Yigit Sengul, J4 Logistics Strategic Plan / Section Head of NATO SHAPE Allied Command Operations Captain John M. Tully, Director - Africa Regional Engagement Group (N52) of U.S. Naval Forces Europe & Africa and U.S. SIXTH Fleet

SPOTLIGHT ADDRESS: REGIONAL COOPERATION ON CONFLICT PREVENTION IN THE HORN OF AFRICA REGION Tigist Hailu Asfawossen, Public Relations & Communications Officer of IGAD’s Conflict Early Warning & Response Mechanism (CEWARN)

PANEL 6: PEACE SUPPORT OPERATIONS PANEL CHAIR: Nurudeen Azeez, Chief of Operational Planning & Advisory Section of United Nations Office to the African Union (UNOAU) Dr. Omar Alasow, Senior International Humanitarian Law & International Human Rights Law to the SRCC of AMISOM - African Union Mission in Somalia Col. Wolfgang Koehler, Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations, UN Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) Lt Gen Sidiki Daniel Traore, Force Commander of UN Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) MG (R) Hugh Van Roosen, Former Deputy Military Adviser of UN Peacekeeping Department

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NETWORKING LUNCH BREAK - VIRTUAL BOOTHS Take a break whilst visiting the full range of ASEC2021 virtual booths. Event Sponsors host personalised interactive booths for you to explore; you can chat online, hold video calls and obtain e-takeaways.

LIVE Q&A SESSIONS Put your questions to our expert panellists during a series of live video webcasts. Main panel content i.e. panels 1-8 will be available the day before the event to give attendees time to look ahead and submit their questions.

13:45 - 14:15

PANEL 4 Q&A: REGIONAL INTERNATIONAL SUPPORT & INTELLIGENCE

14:30 - 15:00

PANEL 5 Q&A: LOGISTICS, VEHICLES & MOVEMENT

15:15 - 15:45

PANEL 6 Q&A: PEACE SUPPORT OPERATIONS 1-2-1 MATCHMAKING MEETINGS: CHECK YOUR INBOX FOR SCHEDULES Across the two-day event, private breakout rooms will be dedicated to 1-2-1 matchmaking meetings between Government, U.S., UN & International Agency stakeholders, and attending local, regional and global operators. Scheduled 15-minute appointments are prearranged to provide a unique opportunity to discuss sustainable security and peacekeeping solutions across the continent.

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COUNTRIES REPRESENTED

REGIONAL BREAKDOWN

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EVENT STATISTICS

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7%

NORTH AMERICA

1% SOUTH AMERICA

RUSSIA

21% EUROPE

4% MIDDLE 64% AFRICA

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ATTENDEES

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SOCIAL BUZZ

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FORMER U.S. ARMY M113A3 VEHICLES FOR SALE

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PRE-EVENT WORKSHOPS

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VIRTUAL TESTIMONIALS

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HERE’S WHY IT IS STILL A GOOD IDEA TO ATTEND ONLINE

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LAURENT STEMMLER @ GLOBAL CLEARANCE SOLUTIONS AG

TIGIST HAILU @ IGAD CEWARN

Overall the ASEC 2021 event was well organized and the 1 to 1 meetings format allowed us to make several useful new contacts within a short period.

It was a great event in continuing the conversation among African Peace & Security practitioners, it also creates great opportunities to expand valuable networks with partners in and outside the continent.

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JARED ONDIEKI @ KENYA NATIONAL POLICE SERVICE

I am both awed and humbled by this experience with GRV Global – ASEC, it helped me level up as a global leader. One of the most impactful moments were the 1-2-1 Meetings and the various workshops geared towards global sustainable security. @GRVGLOBAL #ASEC2021

JAMES COTTRELL @ MILKOR

ASEC2021 was a well-run event, with good discussion on security challenges facing Africa and many good opportunities for networking. @GRVGLOBAL #ASEC2021

ABDULLAHI SHEIKH ABUKAR @ SOMALI HUMAN RIGHTS ASSOCIATION (SOHRA)

I also participated in last year’s ASEC and was very important sessions again @GRVGLOBAL #ASEC2021

The ASEC Events have always been an opportunity for sharing experiences and learning new things with regard to the challenges facing African security

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GEORGE GATHIANI @ RAVENSWOOD TECHNOLOGIES KENYA LIMITED

I found ASEC-2021 to be a worthwhile event. @GRVGLOBAL #ASEC2021

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BECHARA BARADHI @ SES

It was a very good experience, nice agenda and discussions. @GRVGLOBAL #ASEC2021

BENJAMIN CHIDYAMOTO @ EX AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK

This is one of the most innovative endeavours of our time! I am already looking forward to attending the next one.

DR. PHYLLIS MIHALAS @ LEXA GLOBAL, LLC

Topics were timely and significant.

Speakers are amazing subject matter experts Virtual atmosphere is great to help those who can’t afford to travel keep in touch with the community

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AFRICA S. APOLLO @ RWANDA NATIONAL POLICE

I enjoyed attending ASEC2021 because it gave me an opportunity to meet developers of solutions to some security threats and suppliers of key tools to use in law enforcement operational environment. @GRVGLOBAL #ASEC2021

GRAHAM STRADLING @ AB PRECISION UK

A great event with some keen product interest. @GRVGLOBAL #ASEC2021

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MINISTRY/ORGANISATION

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African Development Bank (AfDB)

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AMISOM - African Union Mission in Somalia

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COMESA Secretariat - Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa

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Congo; Ministry of National Defence

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EUCAP Somalia

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G5 Sahel

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Gambia Police Force

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IGAD Security Sector Program (ISSP)

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INTERPOL Regional Bureau for West Africa

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Kenya National Police Service

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LEXA Global, LLC

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Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF)

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NATO SHAPE Allied Command Operations

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Nigerian Army; Nigeria Armed Forces

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PanAfricare

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Rwanda National Police

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Somali Police Force (SPF)

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Somalia; Ministry of Defence

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South Sudan; Ministry of Defence & Veterans Affairs

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U.S. Army Africa & Southern European Task Force (USARAF/SETAF)

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U.S. Naval Forces Europe & Africa and U.S. SIXTH Fleet

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UN Department of Peace Operations (DPO)

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UN Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA)

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UN Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA)

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United Nations Office to the African Union (UNOAU)

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UNPD - UN Secretariat Procurement Division

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USAID - U.S. Agency for International Development

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AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK (AFDB)

The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) is a an ‘AAA’ rated regional multilateral development finance institution, established in 1963, with a mandate to further the economic development and social progress of its regional member countries (RMCs), individually and collectively, in order to reduce poverty. 80 member countries, including all the 54 African countries, and 26 non-African countries in the Americas, Europe and Asia own the Bank. To fulfil its mandate, the AfDB’s key functions include: (i) using its resources for the financing of investment projects and programmes relating to the economic and social development of its RMCs; (ii) the provision of technical assistance for the preparation and execution of development projects and programmes; (iii) promoting investment of public and private capital in Africa for development purposes; and (iv) to respond to requests for assistance in coordinating development policies and plans of RMCs. The AfDB places special emphasis on promoting regional integration, developing fragile states, developing the agriculture value chain and establishing food security, and promoting capability development of women and girls in Africa. www.afdb.org

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AMISOM - AFRICAN UNION MISSION IN SOMALIA

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 (UN).

There are also other International Partners in support of AMISOM. AMISOM is mandated to support Somali Federal Government (FGS), mentor the military, and train and mentor the Somali police forces (SSFs). It assists in creating a secure environment for political processes and support humanitarian, early recovery and stabilisation activities. In addition, AMISOM also supports SSFs to combat and degrade al-Shabaab terrorist group and other armed opposition groups, secure main supply routes and population centres. Currently the Mission is working closely with the FGS in transitioning security responsibilities to the SSFs. www.amisom-au.org

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COMESA SECRETARIAT - COMMON MARKET FOR EASTERN AND SOUTHERN AFRICA

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COMESA’s peace and security programs are anchored in Article 3 of the COMESA Treaty which recognizes the importance of peace and security programs in achieving and realizing regional development and integration. The process of establishing the formal structures to address peace and security issues in the region began in 1999, and up to date COMESA has curved its niche around economic and other structural causes of conflict, through programs including: 1) the establishment of a Conflict Early Warning System (COMWARN) - a regional conflict early warning system specialising in analyzing and highlighting the structural and dynamic factors that continue to influence conflicts in the region; 2) Maritime Security Program; 3) Democratic Governance Program; and 4) Post-Conflict Reconstruction and Development (PCRD) Program. www.comesa.int

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CONGO; MINISTRY OF NATIONAL DEEFNCE

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EUCAP SOMALIA

In July 2012, the EU launched EUCAP Nestor, a civilian mission which assists host countries develop self-sustaining capacity for enhancement of maritime security. At its launch, EUCAP Nestor was mandated to work across the Horn of Africa (HoA) and Western Indian Ocean (WIO). As of the end of 2016, following a strategic review of the Mission, activities focus solely on Somalia (including Somaliland). The Mission Headquarters is currently located in Mogadishu. EUCAP Somalia contributes to the establishment and capacity building of maritime civilian law enforcement capability in Somalia, including Somaliland. www.eucap-som.eu

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G5 SAHEL

The G5 Sahel group was set up by Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali, Mauritania and Niger to address the many challenges to peace, security and development in the region. This organization has its head office in Nouakchott (Mauritania) and its military command base in Mali. Its Special Force (The G5 Sahel Joint Force) is mandated by G5 Sahel members, African Union and the United Nations Security Council to combat terrorism and international organized crime in the region. Working collectively to provide an appropriate response is essential to avoid such issues having a more negative impact on international peace. Therefore, the G5 Sahel Joint Force already collaborates particularly with the United Nations Peacekeeping Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) and France’s antiinsurgent Operation Barkhane. www.g5sahel.org

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GAMBIA POLICE FORCE

Formed in 1885, The Gambia Police Force is charged with the responsibility of providing and maintaining internal security in the country. The mandate and functions of the GPF are provided for in the Constitution under S.178 and the Police Act Chapter 18:01 Vol IV Laws of the Gambia. The police are mandated by law, under S.4 of the police Act to protect life and property, detect and prevent crimes, apprehend and prosecute of offenders, preserve law and order, and the due enforcement of all laws and regulations with which they are charged with. The GPF is committed to serving members of the communities using community policing approached. The adoption of Community Policing operating style seeks to move the police away from reactive to proactive, problem solving and service oriented policing approach to reduce crime, enhance community safety and improve public perceptions of the police. police.gov.gm

IGAD SECURITY SECTOR PROGRAM (ISSP)

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. www.igadssp.org

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INTERPOL REGIONAL BUREAU FOR WEST AFRICA

The INTERPOL Regional Bureau for West Africa, acts as a gateway in fostering international police cooperation for countries across the sub-region, it also helps coordinate regional activities such as meetings, training, operations etc. The Regional Bureau provides connectivity to the INTERPOL system known as the I-24/7 and other INTERPOL Policing Capabilities provided by the General Secretariat in Lyon. www.interpol.int

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KENYA NATIONAL POLICE SERVICE

Kenya’s National Police Service consists of: The Kenya Police Service, The Administrative Police Service, and The Directorate Criminal Investigation. The National Police Service is under the independent command of the Inspector General, Mr. Hilary Nzioki Mutyambai, MGH, nsc (AU). It strives to provide a dignified world class Police Service; a professional and people centred police service through community partnership and upholding rule of law for a safe and secure society. www.nationalpolice.go.ke

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LEXA GLOBAL, LLC

LEXA Global (LEXA) is an Economically Disadvantaged Woman-Owned (EDWOSB), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOSB) HUBZone small business headquartered in Virginia Beach, Virginia. With a keen focus on Civil-Military Relations; Peace and Stability Operations; Education and Training; and Emergency Preparedness, LEXA Global specializes in Development, Civil Society Relations, Leadership Training, Strategic Communications, Language Translations, and Cultural Diversity. www.lexaglobal.com WWW.GRVGLOBAL.COM

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MULTINATIONAL JOINT TASK FORCE (MNJTF)

Operating within the authorized AU Peace and Security Council mandate, it is the Multinational Joint Task Force’s (MNJTF) mission to create a safe and secure environment in the areas affected by the activities of Boko Haram and other terrorist groups, in order to significantly reduce violence against civilians and other abuses, including sexual and gender-based violence, in full compliance with international law, including international humanitarian law and the UN HRDDP. mnjtffmm.org

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NATO SHAPE ALLIED COMMAND OPERATIONS

NATO, the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation, is an alliance of 30 countries from Europe and North America. It provides a unique link between these two continents, enabling them to consult and cooperate in the field of defence and security, and conduct multinational crisis-management operations together. NATO’s purpose is to guarantee the freedom and security of its members through political and military means.

Allied Command Operations (ACO) headquarters, known as Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe, or SHAPE, is located in Mons, Belgium. ACO is one of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation’s (NATO) two strategic military commands. The other command being Allied Command Transformation (ACT) in Norfolk, Virginia. ACO is commanded by the Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR) and is responsible for all Alliance military operations. The mission of ACO and the SACEUR is to contribute to preserving the peace, security and territorial integrity of NATO member nations in its area of responsibility. shape.nato.int

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NIGERIAN ARMY; NIGERIA ARMED FORCES

The Nigerian Army Ordnance School is a premier school of materiel managers for the Nigerian Army. It trains officers and soldiers of the Nigerian Army and other sister services to become technically proficient in ordnance functional procedures for peace and war time deployment. The School is structured into 4 academic wings and supervised by the chief instructors, senior instructors and instructors. The 4 wings are management courses wing, armament and ammunition courses wing, supply courses wing and technical courses wing. It also has a department of research development test and evaluation. The school runs a total of 36 courses with a projected population of 1340 students all rank in a year. www.army.mil.ng

PANAFRICARE

Africare was founded in 1970 as a leading non-governmental organization committed to addressing African development issues by working in partnership with African people to build sustainable, healthy and productive communities. After fifty years of existence, Africare announced a planned sunset of US operations and support the formation of an African led organization, PanAfricare, to continue its mission. Therefore, PanAfricare was established in July 2020 as an independent non-profit organization, with its Headquarters in Dakar, Senegal.

PanAfricare continues with Africare’s legacy of implementing programs with a commitment toward Improving lives and building futures on the African continent. The same Africare team in the continent continues the mission of PanAfricare. PanAfricare has a core expertise in community engagement, capacity building, locally-driven behavior changes and innovative public-private partnerships. By integrating our core expertise with our technical specialties of Health and Agriculture, PanAfricare’s projects leverage local resources for under-served communities to solve their own development challenges. www.panafricare.org

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RWANDA NATIONAL POLICE

Rwanda National Police (RNP) is a professional law enforcement organ provided for by Rwandan Constitution and established by the Law No 09/2000 as amended to date, determining its powers, responsibilities, organization and functioning as amended to date. The RNP vision is to ensure that people in Rwanda are safe, involved and reassured.

From the beginning, first priority of RNP was to consolidate safety and security after the devastating Genocide against the Tutsi in 1994. To do this, heavy investment was made in training to promote professional values of modern policing. RNP strived to go beyond traditional policing to involve community in policing activities. After 19 years, RNP is currently founded on strong partnership with the public. In addition, RNP is actively engaged in Peace Support Operations. These milestones have been achieved thanks to the partnership with the local community, public and private entities, regional and international cooperation. www.police.gov.rw

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SOMALI POLICE FORCE (SPF)

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The Somali Police Force was established on 20 December 1943. They were the main law enforcement forces in Somalia at that time. However, after independence in 1960, the police were made civil law enforcement forces. Since that time, the Somalia Police Forces have served the public as their main protector. The main duties of the Force include crime fighting, traffic control, maintaining public safety, and counter-terrorism, under the jurisdiction of the Minister of Public Security. After the civil war, the Somali Police Forces were the first security forces to be revived in 2000. Currently, the Somali Police Forces are the main security forces that operate in the big cities, in all member states of Somalia, working with the community. Despite Somalia coming back from civil war, the police play a vital role in the protection of civilians and countering terrorism and organized crimes.

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SOMALIA; MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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. mod.gov.so

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U.S. ARMY AFRICA & SOUTHERN EUROPEAN TASK FORCE (USARAF/SETAF)

United States Army Africa/Southern European Task Force (USARAF/SETAF) provides mission command, protects the force, sets the theater, conducts security force assistance, and supports joint and international partners in order to achieve USAFRICOM and U.S. Army Campaign Plan objectives. On order, USARAF/SETAF also serves as the JTF-HQ in support of U.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM) contingency operations. The Security Cooperation Directorate (SCD) falls under the USARAF G3/5/7 and is composed of the command’s military and civilian international affairs experts specializing in Africa.

The SCD enables USARAF and U.S. Embassy coordination, leads USARAF coordination efforts on African political-military issues, as well as security cooperation policy and efforts, and supports USARAF operations with regional understanding, expertise, and political-military analysis for Africa. The SCD works in support of planning efforts, and on demand to maximize security cooperation efforts in order to successfully employ U.S. Army forces to set the theater, conduct security force assistance, and provide support to joint and international partners. www.usaraf.army.mil

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U.S. NAVAL FORCES EUROPE & AFRICA AND U.S. SIXTH FLEET

U.S. Naval Forces Europe; U.S. Naval Forces Africa; U.S. SIXTH Fleet’s Africa Engagement Group (N52) plans, coordinates, and conducts maritime operations, exercises, Theater Security Cooperation (TSC), and Security Force Assistance (SFA) activities that reinforce the capability and capacity of African partner forces to maintain safety and security in the maritime domain. www.c6f.navy.mil

UN DEPARTMENT OF PEACE OPERATIONS (DPO)

The Department of Peace Operations (DPO) is dedicated to assisting the Member States and the Secretary-General in their efforts to maintain international peace and security. DPO provides political and executive direction to UN peacekeeping operations around the world and maintains contact with the Security Council, troop and financial contributors, and parties to the conflict in the implementation of Security Council mandates. Peacekeeping is political and its ultimate success depends on active and sustainable political processes or the real prospect of a peace process. The Department works to integrate the efforts of UN, governmental and non-governmental entities in the context of peacekeeping operations. DPO also provides guidance and support on military, police, mine action and other relevant issues to other UN political and peacebuilding missions. peacekeeping.un.org

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UN MULTIDIMENSIONAL INTEGRATED STABILIZATION MISSION IN MALI (MINUSMA)

The United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) was established by Security Council resolution 2100 in 2013. The mission supports the political process particularly implementation of the Peace agreement, and carries out a number of security-related stabilization tasks, with a focus on major population centres and lines of communication, protecting civilians, human rights monitoring, the creation of conditions for the provision of humanitarian assistance and the return of displaced persons, the extension of state authority and the preparation of free, inclusive and peaceful elections. The mission operates under robust rules of engagement to address all threats to civilians and at times, in coordination with the Malian defence and security forces. minusma.unmissions.org

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UN MULTIDIMENSIONAL INTEGRATED STABILIZATION MISSION IN THE CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC (MINUSCA)

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MINUSCA has been given an overarching strategic objective: to support the creation of conditions conducive to the sustainable reduction of the presence of, and threat posed by, armed groups in the Central African Republic (CAR). To achieve this objective, the Security Council has given MINUSCA four priority tasks: (i) the protection of civilians; (ii) the use of its good offices to support peace processes, including national reconciliation, social cohesion and transitional justice; (iii) the creation of a secure environment to facilitate the delivery of humanitarian assistance, and (iv) the protection of UN personnel and assets. In addition, the Mission aims to restore State authority and rule of law throughout the CAR, including through security sector reform and the implementation of disarmament, demobilization, reintegration (DDR) and repatriation (DDRR) programs.

MINUSCA is also tasked with promoting and protecting human rights and supporting national and international justice. To ensure the Mission can successfully meet its objective and help restore peace in the CAR, the Security Council has asked MINUSCA to adopt more proactive and robust posture. The Mission authorized strength comprises 11,650 military personnel, including 480 Military Observers and Military Staff Officers, 2,080 police personnel, including 400 Individual Police Officers; 108 corrections officers; and 1,524 civilian staff. minusca.unmissions.org

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UNITED NATIONS OFFICE TO THE AFRICAN UNION (UNOAU)

The United Nations Office to the African Union (UNOAU) was established by UN General Assembly Resolution 64/288 in 2010. The office has three core aims to: (a.) Enhance the partnership between the United Nations and the African Union in the area of peace and security; (b.) Provide coordinated and consistent United Nations advice to the African Union on long-term capacity-building and short-term operational support matters; and (c;) Streamline the United Nations presence in Addis Ababa to make it cost-effective and efficient in delivering UN assistance to the AU. UNOAU integrated the three existing offices: DPA Liaison Office, the DPKO AU Peace Support Team and the DFS Planning Team for Somalia to support AMISOM, as well as the support component of the UNAMID Joint Support Coordination Mechanism office in Addis Ababa.

The Peacekeeping Planning and Management Division seeks to provide coordinated and consistent UN advice to the AU on long-term capacity building and short-term operational support matters, as well as contribute to the overarching goal of enhancing the AU-UN partnership in peace and security. In practice, the Division provides support to the AU Commission in the planning, start-up, management and liquidation of ongoing African Union peace support operations. The main focus of this work, as of mid-2015, is on the management of the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM), as well as on planning and institutional capacity development for future operations through the development of the African Standby Force. UNOAU peacekeeping planners draw upon UN experience and best practices and help adapt these to the specific needs of the AU. unoau.unmissions.org

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UNPD - UN SECRETARIAT PROCUREMENT DIVISION

The United Nations Secretariat 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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USAID - U.S. AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

USAID’s Bureau for Management provides centralized administrative services which include: logistical, financial, operational program support, information technology, and procurement services for the Agency. The Office of Acquisition and Assistance serves as part of the development team to create award packages that attract effective development partners, negotiate for the best services and goods at reasonable cost, and efficiently secure and allow us to administer awards to meet our development mission. www.usaid.gov

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Hassan M. Said Samantar, Director General at the Ministry of Defence in Somalia

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James Cottrell and Daniel Du Plessis, Business Development Managers at Milkor

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Africa S. Apollo, Director - Crime Intelligence at the Rwanda National Police

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Amb. Bankole Adeoye, Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace & Security of the African Union Commission (AUC)

David Haeri, Director - Division of Policy, Evaluation & Training of the UN Department of Peace Operations (DPO)

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ATTENDEES LIST AB Precision (Poole) Ltd Graham Stradling Business Development Manager Acuity International Philipp Dermann Sr. Capture Manager

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Acuity International Jeff Clayton Capture Manager Advanced Blast & Ballistic Systems Ltd James Harrison Advanced Blast & Ballistic Systems Ltd Roger Sloman Managing Director AFRICAN DEFENSE ATTACHE FORUM Capt Mohammad Shettima Secretary General African Development Bank (AfDB) David Flament Chief Security Officer African Development Bank (AfDB) Makhlouf Ait Kheddache Security Cheif

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African Union Commission (AUC) Amb Bankole Adeoye Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace & Security

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African Union Commission (AUC) Col Mostafa Abdelnby Senior Capability Generation Officer African Union Commission (AUC) Lt Col Sheku Tejan Sesay Military Plans and Operations Officer African Union Commission (AUC) Ahmed Mokhtar S. Political Officer African Union Commission (AUC) Kaston Niyiojomo Special Assistant to Commissioner Airborne Technologies GmbH Dr Luthando Prinsloo Director Business Development - Africa Airbus Helicopters Franck Greuse Marketing Manager, Operational Marketing - EBDMOO Airbus Helicopters Gilbert Do Nascimento Managing Director and Head of Sales Airbus Helicopters Jerome Dumoulin Regional Sales Manager - East Africa AMISOM - African Union Mission in Somalia Dr Omar Alasow Senior International Humanitarian Law & International Human Rights Law to the SRCC AMISOM - African Union Mission in Somalia Simon Mulongo Deputy Special Representative (DSRR)/ Deputy Head of AMISOM

AML Global Limited Charles Horner

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AMISOM - African Union Mission in Somalia Adebayo Kareem Head of Protection, Human Rights & Gender Unit

AML Global Limited Matthew Manning ANGOLA EMBASSY IN ETHIOPIA Lt Col Bernabe Linguenhe ANGOLA EMBASSY IN ETHIOPIA Jose Fonseca Defense Attache Anti-Human Trafficking Advocacy (AHTA) Makori Kemonde Nyangau Chairman APPLICATA David Colbeck APPLICATA Ivan Bakardzhiev Managing Director ARMSCOR Cecilia Sathekge Marketing Coordinator

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ARMSCOR Dovhani Dzivhani Business Development Manager ARMSCOR Mark Verwey Business Development Manager ARMSCOR Michelle Nxumalo Acting Executive Director ARMSCOR Molahlegi Molope Divisional Head for Telecommunications & Sensing Systems ARMSCOR Mongezi Nonkomo Chief Project Manager ARMSCOR Mpho Jivhuho Marketing Events Consultant ARMSCOR Shane George Acting Executive Manager: Marketing & Business Development ARMSCOR Siviwe Nziweni Business Development Manager

Army War College Nigeria Col Ahmed Tukur Directing Staff AU’s Committee of Intelligence & Security Services of Africa (CISSA) H.e. Amb. Zainab Ali Kotoko Executive Secretary

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Army War College Nigeria Al-Hassan Muhammad Grema

ATTENDEES LIST BIMS Global Mary Adejumo Boartlongyear Maki Tall Mali Country Manager

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Boartlongyear Steven Galjaardt EHSS&T Regional Manager - EMEA Bruisertech Johnny Chabalala Director of Marketing Cameroon Embassy Garka Garka Jules Honore Defence Adviser Coastal Development Agency Eng Abdi Gino Alasow Codan Communications Boris Seiter Reginal Sales Manager - Africa Codan Communications Dean Booker

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Codan Communications Francesca Doyle Director of Marketing

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Codan Communications Marie Mutamuliza Sales Administrator Codan Communications Nathan Rijckmans Codan Communications Nigel Lee VP of Sales, EMEA Codan Communications Thea Atsikbasis Graphic Designer Codan Communications Torsten Schwenke Sales Director - Africa COMESA Secretariat - Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa Raymond Kitevu Conflict Early Warning Expert Comoros Embassy,Addis Ababa,Ethiopia Col Chaharane Mogne Defense Attache Congo; Ministry of National Defence Gen Charles Richard Mondjo Minister Crowley Government Services, Inc. Jason Trubenbach Director, Business Development Logistics Crowley Government Services, Inc. Mahlet Zemedkun DBDC International Publication & Events - African Security Magazine Dimitrios Angelopoulos CEO

DCD Protected Mobility Koos Joubert Technical Adviser

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DCD Protected Mobility Cornelius Grundling General Manager

DCD Protected Mobility Martie Bezuidenhout Marketing Manager Department of Surveys, Milawi Julius Chisi Surveyor General Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) Valentin Schuetz Advisor Cross Border Cooperation Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) Col Ali Mohamed Robleh Head of Police Component Egyptian Embassy Ayman Abdulkhaleq Ahmed Counsellor Egyptian Embassy Bg Mostafa El Morsy D.A Embassy of Ghana Amma Twum-Amoah

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Embassy of Namibia Richard Kopano Defence Advisor Embassy of Senegal Khalifa Ndione First Conselor Embassy of Senegal Col Maurice Ndione Defence Attache Embassy of Tanzania in Ethiopia Amb Eric Ngilangwa Embassy of Tanzania in Ethiopia Brig Gen Mohamed Suliman DA Embassy of the Republic of Congo, Permanent Representation to African Union Col Louis Roland Massoukou Defense Adviser

Embassy of the Union of Comoros Assoumani Youssouf Mondoha Ambassador Eswatini Embassy Col Madoda Mkhatshwa DA EUCAP Somalia Chris Reynolds Head of Mission

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Embassy of the Republic of Guinea Gaoussou Toure Ambassador, Permanent Representative To The African Union

ATTENDEES LIST Ex African Development Bank Chamunorwa Benjamin Chidyamoto Ex-Chief Security Officer First WAP International DMCC Guenther Rudolph Sales Director

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Fortinet Chaouki Bensalah Major Account Manager Fortinet Darren Krog Fortinet Jeannette Venter Owner Fortinet Morag Saunders Fortinet Paul Williams Fortinet Country Manager - Southern Africa Fortinet Michelle Viljoen Field Marketing Manager - Africa

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Fortinet Tony Galvao

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Freelance Mame Lika Sidibe Archiviste, journaliste, analyses paix et sérénité G5 Sahel Abakar Mahamat Chief of Defense Division G5 Sahel Abakar Mahamat Mahamat Chef of Defense Division Gambia Police Force Lamin Jaiteh Officer Commanding Community Policing Unit GardaWorld Nick Arnold Managing Director, East Africa GardaWorld Nicolas Bertsche SVP, Strategic Client Group GardaWorld Andy Edwards VP, Strategic Client Group GardaWorld Janine Miller Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining (GICHD) Nadim Amer Global Aviator Anne De Villiers Senior jounalist Global Clearance Solutions AG Ashley Williams Head of Operations Global Clearance Solutions AG Laurent Stemmler Sales Manager

GRV Global Ian Whitty Head of Event Production GRV Global Andrew Dowell CEO

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GRV Global Elliott Kayser Operations Director

GRV Global Benjamin Hardy Director GRV Global Glenn Fitzpatrick Events Manager GRV Global Graham Stoner Project Director GRV Global Mohamed Ahmed Head of Government Relations GRV Global Noor Saghir Media & Communications Lead GTAI - Germany Trade & Invest Wolfgang Karg Correspondent Westafrica

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Handicap International Seydou Gaye Technical Advisor IGAD Liaison Officer to the African Union Kagwe Mutahi IGAD Security Sector Program (ISSP) Cdr Abebe Muluneh Beyene Director IGAD’s Conflict Early Warning & Response Mechanism (CEWARN) Tigist Hailu Asfawossen Public Relations & Communications Officer IHS Markit Firas Modad International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) Gyula Kadar Head of Regional Security Unit International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) Ivone Wambui Muchiri Senior Security Officer

International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) Tobias Miguel Zacarias Officer

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International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) Mohamed Bah Logistics Officer, Security Focal Person

ATTENDEES LIST International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) Tawana Nharingo Security Officer

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International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) Temesgen Gebremariam Asfaw Secuirty officer International Organization for Migration Massimo Ramanzin Senior IBM Program Manager INTERPOL Regional Bureau for West Africa Madume Fortune Junior Regional Specialised Officer KAIPTC John Tsotorvor Senior Programme Officer KENYA EMBASSY Col Hassan Adan DA Kenya National Police Service Jared Ondieki Chief Inspector of Police Kenya National Police Service Joseph Kolum

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Kofi Annan Foundation Arnauld Akodjenou Senior Adviser for Africa

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Leonardo DRS Phil Hassell Senior Manager - Business Development Leonardo DRS Theresa Ruffolo Marketing Analyst Lesotho Embassy Col Phoka Nkeli DA LEXA Global, LLC Dr Phyllis Mihalas CEO Liberian Embassy -Ethiopia Col Davidson Fayiah Forleh Libyan Embassy Kamal Abukhrais Technical Attache Malawi Embassy Col Elvis Leonard Mwase Defence Attache Meta Aerospace Capital Stefano Sturlese Business Development Director Meta Aerospace Capital Laurent Donnet Military Africa Ekene Lionel Director Military Industrial Company Alexander Kasyanenko Director for Export

Milkor Daniel Du Plessis Business Development Manager: Southern Africa Milkor Dave Jackson Head of Product Management: UAV Systems

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Military Industrial Company Denis Trifonov Deputy Director for Export

Milkor Ingo Guther Business Development Manager: West Africa Milkor James Cottrell Business Development Manager: East Africa Ministry of Defense Abacheikh Soussi Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Guinea Joao Silva Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Guinea Moriba Magassouba DIRECTEUR Ministry of Interior and Decentralization, Mauritania Meimou Mhamada Conseiller

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Ministry of Interior and Public Security, Benin Mouhamed Sake Security adviser Moroc Karim Essay Motorola Solutions Bavika Singh Marketing Manager Sub-Saharan Africa Motorola Solutions Damien Touidjine United Nations and Int’l Accounts Manager Motorola Solutions Jerry Nachmann Regional Field and Solutions Marketing Motorola Solutions Felix Mbimi Senior Account Executive Motorola Solutions Michael Ohayon Sales Director Motorola Solutions Mimmo Marchetti United Nations and Int’l Accounts Manager

Motorola Solutions Ronan Despres Global Account Director Move One FZE Joseph Myers Country Manager Move One FZE Nicholas Reiff Business Development Manager

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Motorola Solutions Oscar Delgado UN Senior Account Manager

ATTENDEES LIST Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) Aliyu Yunus Staff Officer 1 Communications Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) Maj Eric S Kpamber MA to the FC

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Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) Maj Gen Abdul Khalifa Ibrahim Force Commander

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National Intelligence Service, Malawi Grant Kankhulungo National Intelligence Service, Malawi Ackim Sanuka Head of Cybersecurity NATO Liaison office to AUC Murat Cam NATO Senior Military Representative NATO SHAPE Allied Command Operations Fabrice Landragin Comprehensive Crisis & Operations Management Centre - Africa Team NATO SHAPE Allied Command Operations Lt-Col Roberto Barbagiovanni Gasparo Comprehensive Crisis & Operations Management Center - Africa Section Head

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NATO SHAPE Allied Command Operations Col Rustem Yigit Sengul J4 Logistics Strategic Plan / Section Head NATO SHAPE Allied Command Operations Marcello Nebiolo PARNERSHIP DIRECTORATE NATO Strategic Direction-South Hub (NSD-S Hub) Cristian Aanei Analyst NATO Strategic Direction-South Hub (NSD-S Hub) Brig Gen Davide Re Director NATO Strategic Direction-South Hub (NSD-S Hub) Maj Edward Bill Partner & Defence Capacity Building NATO Strategic Direction-South Hub (NSD-S Hub) Sabina Avasiloae Navy of the Republic of Congo Rock Karvin Nganongo Head of State Action at Sea and Collective Security Section Nigerian Army; Nigeria Armed Forces Mg Mainasara Masanawa Commandant Nigerian Army; Nigeria Armed Forces Bg Toyin Jinadu Department of Policy and Plans Nigerian Navy Nura Aliyu Umaru Base Commander Nigerian Navy Cdre Muhsin Abba

Optimum Vehicle Logistics Matt Larson Sales Manager, MENA & Europe PanAfricare Gorgui S. Diallo CEO

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Optimum Vehicle Logistics Brian Nord Vice President of Sales And Business Development

PanAfricare Ouleye Coumba Ba Program Manager Ravenswood Solutions George Gathiani Business Operations Manager Ravenswood Solutions Jonathan Cox General Manager Regional Centre on Small Arms (RECSA) Abubaker Ntambi Regional Expert - M&E Regional Centre on Small Arms (RECSA) Eric Kayiranga Principal Officer Regional Centre on Small Arms (RECSA) Godfrey Bagonza GRANT MANAGER - WRA PROJECT

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Rwanda Cybersecurity Community Uzaruhanira Marc Founder Rwanda National Police Mujiji Rafiki Commandant Rwanda National Police Africa Sendahangarwa Apollo Rwanda; Ministry of ICT and Innovation (MINICT) Kajangwe Haesen Maurice Senior Technologist, Privacy & Data Protection Satcube AB Daniel Mckenna Key Account Manager Satcube AB Udani Pettersson Sales & Marketing Coordinator Satellogic Andrew Ohare Marketing Programs & Events Specialist Satellogic Antonio San Jose Remote Sensing Engineer

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Somalia; Ministry of Defence H.e. Hassan Hussein Haji Minister

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Thuraya Telecommunications Company Victor Njoteh Regional Manager West Africa U.S. Army Africa & Southern European Task Force (USARAF/SETAF) Maj Darin Hunter East/South Branch Chief U.S. Army War College Scott Braderman Program Analyst U.S. DoD/Office of Defense Cooperation Col Michael Mccullough Chief - Office of Defense Coperation U.S. Naval Forces Europe & Africa and U.S. SIXTH Fleet Cap John M. Tully Director - Africa Regional Engagement Group (N52) Uganda Embassy Betty Namubiru Counselor Uganda High Commisssion, Nairobi Mike Kisame Defense Advisor

Uganda Ministry of Defence & Veteran Affairs Ezrah Tumwesigye Staff Officer-Telecoms Uganda Ministry of Defence & Veteran Affairs Col Patrick Ssemakula Chief of Communiction

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Uganda High Commisssion, Nairobi Sanyu Mandy Counsellor

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UN Department of Peace Operations (DPO) Mg (R) Hugh Van Roosen Former Deputy Military Adviser UN Department of Peace Operations (DPO) Natalia Nedel Chief of Service, Supply Chain UN Department of Safety and Security Amanda Palin Security Information Analyst UN Mine Action Service (UNMAS) Abel Tesfai Program Management Officer UN Mine Action Service (UNMAS) Seamus Mcmenamin Mobile Training Team Leader UN Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) Col Wolfgang Koehler Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations

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UN Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) Mg Paul Ndiaye Acting & Deputy Force Commander UN Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) Bettina Patricia Boughani Head of Police Component UN Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) Rudraman Sunwar FTS Coordinator UN Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) Lt Gen Sidiki Daniel Traore Force Commander UN Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) Lt Col Ethel Kunda FORCE CHIEF U6 UN Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) Capt Sidi Habib Kote ADC/FC United Nations Office to the African Union (UNOAU) Michael Hands Mine Action Officer United Nations Office to the African Union (UNOAU) Abdulkareem Azeez Digital marketing/ E-commerce

United Nations World Food Programme Muhammad Ashraf Head Of Security

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United Nations Office to the African Union (UNOAU) Nurudeen Azeez Chief of Operational Planning & Advisory Section

UNPD - UN Secretariat Procurement Division Balakrishnan Amirthalingam Chief - Global Procurement Support Section (GPSS) UNPD - UN Secretariat Procurement Division Edward Meck Team Leader - Freight Forwarding Team USAFE-AFAFRICA Maj Austin Pickrell Regional Desk Officer USAID - U.S. Agency for International Development Matthew Johnson Industry Liaison USTRANSCOM Aimee Alvstad International Logistics Specialist Weatherhaven Global Solutions Ltd George Banks-Martin

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Weatherhaven Global Solutions Ltd Gary Christie Head of Military Business Development Weatherhaven Global Solutions Ltd Mario A. Pedreros Intl. Business Development YUGOIMPORT-SDPR J.P. Marco Mrdja Acting Director - Africa ZAMBIA EMBASSY Brig Gen Musonda Nthenga DEFENCE ADVISOR ZHENDRE Marc Riviere International Sales Manager Zimbabwe Embassy Addis Ababa Ethiopia Brig Gen Ernest Shamu Defence Attache

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