Africa Security Symposium 2017 Post-Event Report

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FOREWORD Welcome to the Africa Security Symposium – West, North & Central (WASEC) PostEvent Report where, GRV Global would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank all those who participated in the 3rd holding of this important series of events; promoting sustainable peace and security across Africa through public-private partnerships (PPPs) and advanced technology solutions. Following a very enjoyable and productive week at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Abidjan, this report contains a detailed overview of the various workshops and plenary sessions, solutions exhibition, afternoon matchmaking meetings, and networking functions including a large selection of photographs from the symposia.

GRV Global would like to pass on our sincere gratitude to the various Government, U.S., International and United Nations agency officials that participated in our discussion panels across the two days, and were committed to meeting with event delegates within our afternoon matchmaking meeting sessions. We are extremely grateful for their kind time and support not only during the week of WASEC17 in Cote d’Ivoire but also, for their assistance during the build up to the event. GRV Global would like to express special thanks to General Chikadibia Obiakor (Rtd), Former UNDPKO Assistant Secretary General Military Affairs, who so expertly fulfilled the role of Conference Chair across the few days, adding great depth and value to discussions.

In its first holding for the West, North & Central regions, the Africa Security Symposium has been heralded as a significant success by both the participating officials and private-sector delegates alike; testimonials of which can be found within this report. We welcomed over 150 local and international participants to Abidjan and facilitated over 600 face-to-face matchmaking meetings. Many security factors and challenges regarding lasting peace and development were discussed and some extremely valuable experiences were shared. As a result of this event and GRV Global’s ethos of personable engagement, long-standing collaborations are sure to result and ultimately, a stronger base on which to build sustainable peace and security through PPPs. GRV Global would like to thank the Radisson Blu Hotel, Abidjan and its professional & helpful staff for its support. We thank all our local partners for helping us to produce world-class materials such as event banners, all invitations and tickets, and of course the Official Event Guide; in addition to the local students who assisted with managing our registration desk and matchmaking meeting tables. Lastly and by no means least, GRV Global would sincerely like to thank our Event Sponsors 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 testament to the potential they see for peace and security across the African continent.

Thank you for joining us in Cote d’Ivoire, we look forward to welcoming you next year!

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CONTENTS Post event report ...................................................................... 8 Conference agenda.................................................................. 16 Testimonials.............................................................................. 22 Roundtable profiles ................................................................ 24 Attendee list ............................................................................ 32

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Africa Security Symposium – West, North and Central 2017 Post-Event Report The third in its series but the first holding of GRV Global’s Africa Security Symposium (WASEC) for the West, North and Central Africa regions, held at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Abidjan in Cote d’Ivoire, was a tremendous success and proved to be a fruitful way in which to wrap-up 2017. The event brought together regional governments, NGOs and numerous security and defence experts including maritime security, cyber security and counter terrorism, to discuss the issues that the larger region faces and the possible solutions to overcome these challenges. The two days facilitated direct engagement through high-level discussion panels, social networking functions and 1-2-1 afternoon matchmaking meetings between public and private sector stakeholders.

WASEC 2017 welcomed leading local, regional and global operators from across the security industry, representing a range of sectors to hear from and meet with senior African government officials, UN Heads, international agencies and NGOs, all focused in furthering the continent’s efforts to promote long-term peace and development through sustainable security solutions.

Whilst setup was underway in the Radisson Abidjan Ballroom, with Sponsors preparing their exhibition booths, the year’s final Symposium commenced with an informal ‘ice-breaker’ Evening Reception. Participants were able to register, collect their access passes and delegate packs, whilst enjoying a relaxed evening of networking, accompanied by canapes and refreshments; an ideal opportunity for early introductions and discussions around the major talking points ahead.

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Day One: Wednesday 13th December

WASEC 2017 officially began on Wednesday morning with registration, networking, tea, coffee and pastries. GRV Global’s CEO, Andy Dowell led the Opening Ceremony welcoming the esteemed audience to Abidjan and offered his sincere thanks to all Symposium delegates for their time and commitment to the event. Mr. Dowell would hand over to WASEC 2017’s official Conference Chair General Chikadibia Obiakor (Rtd), Former UNDPKO Assistant Secretary General Military Affairs. General Obiakor (Rtd), gave a warm welcome, before summarising the Symposium’s structure and giving a brief overview of the topics to be covered - further emphasising the importance of keeping to time ahead of the much anticipated 1-2-1 afternoon meetings.

General Obiakor (Rtd) also stressed how key and vital general security is to the continent’s future wellbeing of its people.

Mr. Louis de Gonze Diouf, Police Commissioner

General Chikadibia Obiakor (Rtd), Former UNDPKO Assistant Secretary General Military Affairs

Mr. Louis de Gonze Diouf, Police Commissioner of Cote d’Ivoire’s National Police, Ministry of Interior & Security

of Cote d’Ivoire’s National Police, Ministry of Interior & Security would give WASEC 2017’s Opening Keynote Address. Speaking on behalf of the National Police’s Director General, Mr. Diouf also offered participants a warm welcome and thanked them for their genuine interest in the security of the region. He commended GRV Global’s initiative and thanked them for their organising – ensuring latest technologies and solutions are being shared and therefore enabling Africa to expand its capacity, and keep up with the ever smarter criminals being faced today.

opportunities, going on to further state that it was hard to maintain infrastructure, drawing on Nigeria as an example of a nation that has borders far more vast than can be manned, despite the efforts of the navy and government, and considered that greater funding would best aid the situation. Conversely, Jacopo contended that technology was the key to strengthening border control, an opinion shared by fellow panellist BG Masanawa who further commented that an influx of terrorists remained one of the biggest challenges, as drugs are able to freely flow through unmanned borders, allowing for greater addiction and recruitment to terrorist groups. However, General Obiakor (Rtd) contested that technology was indeed the key and instead, suggested that countries needed to work together to be effective, assuring that there was the desire to have greater security however there needing to be the political and regional will to compliment such desire.

General Obiakor (Rtd) handed over to the event’s first Panel Chair, Travis Heneveld, Director - United Nations & International Accounts of Motorola Solutions, for Panel One: Africa’s Border Control discussing Awareness & Effectiveness, Cooperation & Inter-Agency Communication, and Technology Advancements with panellists BG Usman Turay, Assistant Chief of Defence Staff PR/Information & Defence Spokesman of Sierra Leone’s Ministry of Defence (MOD), Jacopo Carbonari, Project Manager – Immigration & Border Management (IBM) of the International Organization for Migration (IOM), and BG Mainasara Abdul Masanawa, Deputy Director Equipment Procurement of the Nigerian Armed Forces (Ministry of Defence).

BG Turay remarked that migration is fuelled by desperation for a better life due to a lack of

Following Panel One, delegates were able to enjoy a selection of pastries, tea and coffee during a Networking Break before heading back to the Ballroom for Panel Two: Counterterrorism & Emerging Security Trends, Chaired

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Africa Security Symposium 2017 West, North & Central: Post-Event Report Control & Emerging Trends, Law Enforcement, Criminal Networks/Cells, and Trafficking. Dr. Moulaye Zeidane Batina, Legal Advisor of the G5 Sahel Joint Task Force’s Permanent Secretariat commenced the discussion, commenting that intelligence collection and sharing was key in fighting terrorism and further success can be brought about by fighting poverty, as the most vulnerable in society are easy recruits. Yves Abadinan Kouassi, Regional Specialised Officer of INTERPOL’s Regional Bureau for West Africa suggested that the rise in terrorism is due to a combination of things; very little understanding of counter-terrorism and a lack of a centralised documentation system recording key information such as how many citizens are in the nation, who is in custody, whether individuals are wanted etc. which is also due to the difficulties in citizens possessing state identification. Kouassi further commented on Niger’s effective integrated gendarmerie, police, intelligence and detectives etc., as an exceptional example compared to more segregated states. However, Dr. Batina noted the recent requirement for proof of I.D. to purchase a sim card as a step towards greater control and access to records of citizens, and a good example of the private sector supporting security. Finally, Solomon Caulker, Director, Serious Organised Crime Coordination of Sierra Leone’s Office of National Security (ONS), identified a lack of preparedness to tackle issues of terrorism to be a pressing challenge alongside a need for greater training of equipment and technology. The panel would then open up for a

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Q&A session with the audience, where G5 Sahel’s Dr. Batina revealed that a collaboration with the ECOWAS Commission for a partnership roadmap is being developed.

Heading towards day one’s mid-way point, a Networking Lunch Break, CDR (R) Jean Eric Vague, Naval & Maritime Specialist of Operational Marketing of Airbus Helicopters Chaired Panel Three: Maritime Security, Drug Crime & Illegal Fishing, which focused on Piracy, Offshore Security, Ports & Facilities, Counternarcotics, Threats & Response, Trafficking, Crime Control, and Illegal Fishing.

Panellist Djoro Hyacinthe Gnepa, Head of Cote d’Ivoire’s Centre of Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC)/Maritime Authority believes that illegal fishing is a plague which requires a common regional effort, including intelligence sharing. This sentiment was strongly shared with Col. Mariko Mamadou, Technical Director of the Maritime Organisation for the West & Central Africa (MOWCA), stating that illegal fishing creates a high loss for nations; depleting valuable profits which could be combated with greater collaboration of states.

CDR David Dye, Special Projects Officer of the U.S. Naval Forces Europe, Naval Forces Africa, U.S. Sixth Fleet’s African Engagement Unit (N52) saw a need for there to be greater deterrence in order to combat maritime threats.

The question was later posed by the audience ‘how did nations cooperate to form the MOWCA agreement?’ Col. Mariko Mamadou explained this

local cuisine, whilst reflecting on the earlier discussions with newly established colleagues, before heading back to the Ballroom for the much-anticipated afternoon Matchmaking Meeting sessions.

Yves Abadinan Kouassi, Regional Specialized Officer, INTERPOL Regional Bureau for West Africa was through a development of competencies and cooperation of states which has established a strong network.

With the final panel discussion brought to a close, Conference Chair General Obiakor (Rtd) gave a recount of the day, noting that the future of border control is uncertain due to governments lacking the capacity to monitor them effectively. In addition, he emphasised that the terror threat is real and a lack of capacity and capability remains a challenge to combat well organised terrorism. Lastly, he highlighted the need for greater state cooperation from the maritime discussion. WASEC 2017 delegates were then treated to a Networking Lunch Break where they could sample some of the

Pre-event, delegates were able to select their preferred 1-2-1 meetings with the event’s delegation of VIP speakers and officials. Through 15 minute roundtable meetings, delegates were able to move around the room, following their own personalised schedule of appointments, personally introducing themselves to officials and strike up collaborations that would go on to aid the continent’s efforts for lasting stability and development. In all, the event’s first day saw hundreds of private meetings take place and participants were quick to identify the format’s value and praised their efficiency and effectiveness.

Whilst visiting Abidjan, some for the first time, GRV Global wanted to ensure participants experienced some traditional African culture.

After a long day of discussions and meetings, all delegates were invited to enjoy a Cultural Dinner overlooking the waterfront of the beautiful Le Débarcadère Restaurant, featuring fine Ivorian cuisine and refreshments whilst being thoroughly entertained by traditional dancers. It proved to be an ideal opportunity for all to reflect on the day’s talking points whilst continuing the discussions they had already started during the afternoon matchmaking meetings.

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Africa Security Symposium 2017 West, North & Central: Post-Event Report Day Two: Thursday 14th December The final day of the 2017 Africa Security Symposium (WASEC) for the West, North and Central Africa regions, began with morning tea, coffee and pastries, before heading to the Radisson Abidjan Ballroom for a 9:00am start.

Conference Chair, Chikadibia Obiakor (Rtd), Former UNDPKO Assistant Secretary General Military Affairs, welcomed all participants to the second day of discussions before summarising Wednesday’s major talking points and introducing Thursday’s discussion topics. Thursday’s opening panel was led by John Neumann, Senior Regional Sales Director of Codan Radio Communications; Panel Four: Communications, Logistics & Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP), discussing Reliable Communications (coordination & data), Advanced Technologies & Innovation, Efficiency & Response, Movement & Transportation, National Assets & Public Safety, Impact, and Cyber Security. Each panellist agreed that simply possessing advanced equipment isn’t enough to combat some of the issues being faced by the continent. Lt Col François Pascal, Senior Security & Safety Adviser of the African Development Bank (AfDB) stated that many nations lacked the basics such as water and thus need to first address these issues as it is futile to have the most advanced infrastructure without fulfilling the most basic of needs to operate the equipment.

Caterina De Bianchi, Procurement Officer of the Policy & Compliance Monitoring Section at the UN Procurement Division (UNPD) referred to the

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importance of competition to ensure contractors are always improving their goods and services, whilst Denis Sidyane, Regional Procurement Officer of the UN World Food Programme (WFP) spoke of the need to have better training for new equipment to provide greater ease of use, thus increasing efficiency. Jean Francois Milhaud, Hub Manager UNHRD Accra of the UN Humanitarian Response Depot (UNHRD) WFP further emphasised the importance of training by using the example of the recent Ebola crisis, commenting that a lack of training and centralised communication was a key factor in containing the virus, alongside fear. However, better training and communication has meant that the world is better prepared for the future.

Following a networking tea and coffee break, Penny Sterley, Head of CDS of Corporate - Direct & Special Sales, BMW SA continued the previous day’s panel discussing Strategy & Techniques, Threat Identification & Radicalisation, Intelligence, Control & Emerging Trends, Law Enforcement, the Impact on Tourism, and on the Security Landscape considering Mass Migration, Criminal Networks/Cells, and Trafficking with Panel Five: Counter-terrorism & Emerging Security Trends. Samir Himri, Reporting Officer of the Peace & Security Department at the African Union Commission (AUC) believes countering terrorism requires a global approach and a need to focus on wider factors such as poverty and education;

when these areas are developed, the most vulnerable of society will feel they have a greater purpose. Mr. Himri further stated the need for a better, general understanding of religious teachings to stop radicalisation. Similarly, BG Mainasara Abdul Masanawa, Deputy Director Equipment Procurement of Nigeria’s Armed Forces (Ministry of Defence), stated Nigeria sees wider issues such as unemployment as a key factor in increased terrorism and radicalisation.

Although Papa Malick Diaw, Delegate to the Military & Armed Groups of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) remained impartial, he outlined ICRC’s role as aides to

victims of terrorism rather than directly fighting terrorist groups. With this engaging topic underway the Q&A session started early with a question from the audience on whether the threat felt by African nations is of higher priority than improving the maritime environment.

BG Masanawa volunteered that the Nigerian Armed Forces are making efforts to acquire platforms to patrol their waterways as the government increases their efforts to enhance security and combat international terrorism.

A further member of the audience asked how human trafficking and drug trafficking effected terrorism in Africa, to which Mr. Himri offered that trafficking was an important means of financing terrorism, which remains an important issue. When asked to consider issues of cyber security it was agreed among the panellists that there needs to be greater monitoring of suspects online and social media in particular, so that action can be taken at the appropriate time and there is a quicker response to blocking webpages/posts that promote acts of terrorism.

The final panel of the day, and that of WASEC 2017, was chaired by Davor Jurisic, Director of Business Development at EFS Ebrex Sarl; Panel 6: Peace Support Operations (PSOs) & Capacity Building would focus on Humanitarian Operations, Civil-Military Engagement, Conflict Prevention in Complex Regions, Developing Capabilities, Training, Smart Technologies, Strengthening Assets, Testing Methods, and

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Africa Security Symposium 2017 West, North & Central: Post-Event Report Diversity. Dr. Olamide Orekunrin, Founder of Flying Doctors Nigeria stated that Africa needed to reduce its reliance on benevolent donors and take charge of their own resources whilst further reinforcing the importance of health to grow the economy; healthier people result in a stronger workforce. Dr. Orekunrin further remarked that African development needs to be tailored, rather than the ‘copy and paste’ seen in previous years.

Dr. Jimam T. Lar, Researcher/Alumnus of the African Peacebuilding Network (APN) argued that African states are not pro-active enough as groups such as Boko Haram have been festering for a while, calling for greater state collaboration and a unified African vision, a belief echoed

by Dr. Chukwuemeka Benedict Eze, Executive Director of the West Africa Network for Peacebuilding (WANEP) who advocated for a more inclusive community approach for more holistic action.

With WASEC 2017’s morning discussion panels concluded, participants would enjoy a final pool-side networking lunch break before heading back to the Ballroom for a final and special session dedicated to United Nations Procurement. Caterina De Bianchi, Procurement Officer, Policy & Compliance Monitoring Section of the UN Procurement Division (UNPD) would present and discuss how to do business with the United Nations - an overview of the UN Procurement principles, tender process, and areas of operation, as well as the United Nations

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Global Marketplace (UNGM) portal for Vendor Registration, with contributions from her UN World Food Programme (WFP) colleague Denis Sidyane, Regional Procurement Officer (based in Dakar). Caterina and Denis would delve into great detail around the United Nations’ global procurement system, whilst listing some key tips including strongly adhering to deadlines, submitting forms in the correct format, and to make sure you have a clear understanding of which agencies might be a potential client.

The event’s Closing Ceremony would bring GRV Global’s third in its series but the first holding of the Africa Security Symposium (WASEC) for West, North and Central Africa regions to a close.

Conference Chair, General Chikadibia Obiakor

(Rtd), commended Caterina on her wonderfully thorough presentation whilst noting from earlier discussions, the need for more pragmatic and transparent leadership that addresses economic issues such as poverty, and for sustainable and cost effect systems to support critical infrastructure. At this point, General Obiakor (Rtd) received great applause, a reflection of the appreciation and respect WASEC 2017’s audience had for the diligent and engaging approach he had taken towards his chairmanship. He went on to commend all participants on their efforts to enrich each themed session, broaden their knowledge of the security situation across the

region, and GRV Global for their continued efforts to arrange such forums in-country. Finally, GRV Global’s CEO, Andy Dowell, took a moment to thank General Obiakor (Rtd) for all his hard work before and during this important event, to sincerely thank the event’s valuable sponsors, speakers and all regional Government and UN representatives for their unwavering commitment to Africa, and to finally thank his team and local suppliers who played a key role in producing a world-class event in Abidjan. Mr. Dowell would officially close WASEC 2017 and invite all interested parties to ASEC 2018 in Kenya, and WASEC 2018 in Senegal.

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CONFERENCE AGENDA Tuesday 12 December Radisson Blu Hotel, Abidjan 16:00 – 19:00

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

19:00 – 21:00

VENING NETWORKING RECEPTION – POOLSIDE BAR E An ‘ice-breaker’ opportunity for event participants to meet and discuss the two days ahead in a relaxed and informal setting, whilst enjoying snacks and refreshments.

Wednesday 13 December Radisson Blu Hotel, Abidjan

08:00 – 09:00 REGISTRATION & NETWORKING Event participants may complete registration by collecting their delegate pack & event access pass (business card required) whilst networking and enjoying tea & coffee.

09:00 – 09:15

OPENING CEREMONY

Andy Dowell, CEO, GRV Global

Conference Chair General Chikadibia Obiakor (Rtd) Former UNDPKO Assistant Secretary General Military Affairs 09:15 – 09:30 KEYNOTE ADDRESS Louis de Gonze Diouf, Police Commissioner National Police, Ministry of Interior & Security; Cote d’Ivoire 09:30 – 10:30 PANEL DISCUSSION: AFRICA’S BORDER CONTROL

Whilst appreciating the Past, Present and Future... discussing Awareness & Effectiveness, Delimitation & Demarcation, Cooperation & Inter-Agency Communication, Route Clearance, Technology Advancements, Movement & Trade, Climate Change (forcing migration), and Resource Conflict (herders/farmers).

09:30 – 09:40 Panel Chair: Travis Heneveld Director - United Nations & International Accounts Motorola Solutions BG Usman Turay, Assistant Chief of Defence Staff PR/Infomation & Defence Spokesman, Ministry of Defence (MOD); Sierra Leone Jacopo Carbonari, Project Manager – Immigration and Border Management (IBM) International Organization for Migration (IOM) General Chikadibia Obiakor (Rtd) Former UNDPKO Assistant Secretary General Military Affairs

G Mainasara Abdul Masanawa, Deputy Director Equipment Procurement B Nigerian Armed Forces, Ministry of Defence; Nigeria

PANEL DISCUSSION; QUESTION & ANSWER SESSION

10:30 – 11:00

TEA & COFFEE NETWORKING BREAK

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11:00 – 12:00 P ANEL DISCUSSION: COUNTER-TERRORISM & EMERGING SECURITY TRENDS (DAY ONE)

Discussing Strategy & Techniques, Threat Identification & Radicalisation, Intelligence, Control & Emerging Trends, Law Enforcement, the Impact on Tourism, and on the Security Landscape considering Mass Migration, Criminal Networks/Cells, and Trafficking.

BARRETT COMMUNICATIONS 11:00 – 11:10 Panel Chair: Nigel Pescott, Business Development Manager Barrett Communications Dr. Moulaye Zeidane Batina, Legal Advisor Permanent Secretariat, G5 Sahel Joint Task Force Yves Abadinan Kouassi, Regional Specialized Officer INTERPOL Regional Bureau for West Africa Solomon Caulker, Director, Serious Organised Crime Coordination Office of National Security (ONS); Sierra Leone

PANEL DISCUSSION; QUESTION & ANSWER SESSION

12:00 – 13:00 PANEL DISCUSSION: MARITIME SECURITY, DRUG CRIME & ILLEGAL FISHING Discussing Piracy, Offshore Security, Ports & Facilities, Counternarcotics, Threats & Response, Trafficking, Crime Control, and Illegal Fishing.

12:00 – 12:10

anel Chair: CDR (R) Jean Eric Vague, Naval & Maritime Specialist P Operational Marketing, Airbus Helicopters

Djoro Hyacinthe Gnepa, Head of the Centre Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC)/Maritime Authority Col. Mariko Mamadou, Technical Director Maritime Organisation for the West & Central Africa (MOWCA) CDR David Dye, Special Projects Officer African Engagement (N52), U.S. Naval Forces Europe Naval Forces Africa, U.S. Sixth Fleet

PANEL DISCUSSION; QUESTION & ANSWER SESSION

13:00 – 14:30 NETWORKING LUNCH BREAK 14:30 – 18:30 A FRICA SECURITY MATCHMAKING MEETINGS Afternoon session devoted to 1-2-1 matchmaking meetings between Governments, UN/ U.S./international agencies, NGOs, and local, regional & global operators. Schedules are prearranged to provide a unique opportunity to discuss continent-wide security matters and solutions.

16:30 – 17:00 TEA & COFFEE NETWORKING BREAK 19:30 – 22:00 CULTURAL DINNER: LE DÉBARCADÈRE RESTAURANT An informal Cultural Dinner welcoming the Official Delegation and all Event attendees; enjoying local food, refreshments and entertainment. An ideal opportunity for further networking and to discuss the day’s talking points. Transport will depart from the Radisson Blu Hotel Lobby at 7:30pm, returning back to the Hotel at 10pm.

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CONFERENCE AGENDA Thursday 14 December Radisson Blu Hotel, Abidjan

08:30 – 09:00 REGISTRATION & NETWORKING If needed, event participants may complete registration by collecting their delegate pack & event access pass (business card required) whilst networking and enjoying tea & coffee.

09:00 – 09:20 DAY TWO WELCOMING REMARKS Welcoming brief overview of day one’s major talking points with a look at the topics of discussion to come.

Conference Chair General Chikadibia Obiakor (Rtd) Former UNDPKO Assistant Secretary General Military Affairs 09:20 – 10:20 PANEL DISCUSSION: COMMUNICATIONS, LOGISTICS & CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION (CIP)

Discussing Reliable Communications (coordination & data), Advanced Technologies & Innovation, Efficiency & Response, Movement & Transportation, National Assets & Public Safety, Impact, and Cyber Security.

09:20 – 09:30 Panel Chair: John Neumann, Senior Regional Sales Director Codan Radio Communications

J ean Francois Milhaud, Hub Manager UNHRD Accra UN Humanitarian Response Depot (UNHRD) WFP

Lt Col François Pascal, Senior Security & Safety Adviser African Development Bank (AfDB) Caterina De Bianchi, Procurement Officer Policy & Compliance Monitoring Section, UN Procurement Division (UNPD) Denis Sidyane, Regional Procurement Officer UN World Food Programme (WFP)

PANEL DISCUSSION; QUESTION & ANSWER SESSION

10:20 – 11:00

TEA & COFFEE NETWORKING BREAK

11:00 – 12:00 PANEL DISCUSSION: COUNTER-TERRORISM & EMERGING SECURITY TRENDS (DAY TWO) Discussing Strategy & Techniques, Threat Identification & Radicalisation, Intelligence, Control & Emerging Trends, Law Enforcement, the Impact on Tourism, and on the Security Landscape considering Mass Migration, Criminal Networks/Cells, and Trafficking.

11:00 – 11:10 Panel Chair: Penny Sterley Head of CDS of Corporate - Direct & Special Sales, BMW SA Samir Himri, Reporting Officer Peace & Security Department, African Union Commission (AUC) Papa Malick Diaw, Delegate to the Military & Armed Groups International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) BG Mainasara Abdul Masanawa, Deputy Director Equipment Procurement Nigerian Armed Forces, Ministry of Defence; Nigeria

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12:00 – 13:00 PANEL DISCUSSION: PEACE SUPPORT OPERATIONS (PSOS) & CAPACITY BUILDING

Discussing Humanitarian Operations, Civil-Military Engagement, Conflict Prevention in Complex Regions, Developing Capabilities, Training, Smart Technologies, Strengthening Assets, Testing Methods, and Diversity.

12:00 – 12:10 Panel Chair: Davor Jurisic Director of Business Development EFS Ebrex Sarl Dr. Chukwuemeka Benedict Eze, Executive Director West Africa Network for Peacebuilding (WANEP) Dr. Jimam T. Lar, Researcher/Alumnus African Peacebuilding Network (APN) Dr. Olamide Orekunrin, Founder Flying Doctors Nigeria

PANEL DISCUSSION; QUESTION & ANSWER SESSION

13:00 – 14:30

NETWORKING LUNCH BREAK

14:30 – 16:00 UNITED NATIONS PROCUREMENT Presentation and discussion with the UN Procurement Division (UNPD), including how to do business with the United Nations - an overview of the UN Procurement principles, tender process, and areas of operation, as well as the United Nations Global Marketplace (UNGM) portal for Vendor Registration.

14:30 – 15:30 Caterina De Bianchi, Procurement Officer Policy & Compliance Monitoring Section, UN Procurement Division (UNPD)

Denis Sidyane, Regional Procurement Officer UN World Food Programme (WFP) 15:30 – 16:00

Panel Discussion; Question & Answer Session

16:00 – 16:15 CLOSING CEREMONY Closing remarks from GRV Global, endorsing Partners, the event’s Official Conference Chair; summing up of discussion highlights and takeaway points.

Conference Chair General Chikadibia Obiakor (Rtd) Former UNDPKO Assistant Secretary General Military Affairs

Andy Dowell, CEO, GRV Global

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TESTIMONIALS ”I was able to hold quality meetings with US, Regional MOD and AU delegations as well as conduct meetings with many other company representatives seeking to work in West Africa”.

Michael Repetski, Oshkosh Defense A well planned and richly rewarding Symposium.

The avenue for networking was immense. The presentations educational and eye opening.

Good Job! Col Folusho Oyinlola, Ministry of Defence Nigeria “It is a fantastic forum for discourse on contemporary security issues in Africa.”

BG Mainasara A. Masanawa, Ministry of Defence Nigeria “Very good initiative – the Symposium goes beyond the approach used in so many previous conferences in Africa and embraces analysis of cause roots, trends and policy making.”

Col. Mariko Mamdou, Maritime Organisation for the West & Central Africa (MOWCA) “A well run organised event. Relevant panel discussions by qualified participants. Great balance of panel discussion and networking time.” Garrett Smith, AGEISS Inc.

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“Great event and even better team beyond this who organised this event in Abidjan, well done to all.” Davor Juristic, EFS Ebrex Sarl “Very well organised Symposium.”

Diaw Papa Malick, International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) “It is a fantastic forum for discourse on contemporary security issues in Africa.”

BG Mainasara A. Masanawa, Ministry of Defence Nigeria “It was a very valuable conference.”

William Woroch RA International

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ROUNDTABLE PROFILES AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK (AFDB) The overarching objective of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group is to spur sustainable economic development and social progress in its regional member countries (RMCs), thus contributing to poverty reduction. The Bank Group achieves this objective by: mobilizing and allocating resources for investment in RMCs; and providing policy advice and technical assistance to support development efforts. In 2015, all multilateral development institutions have agreed on a same set of objectives, called the Sustainable Development Goals.

The African Development Bank’s Strategy for 2013–2022 reflects the aspirations of the entire African continent. It is firmly rooted in a deep understanding and experience of how far Africa has come in the last decade, and where it wishes to go to in the next.

This ten-year Strategy will focus on two objectives to improve the quality of Africa’s growth: inclusive growth, and the transition to green growth. Along the way, the Bank identifies five operational priorities: Infrastructure development, Regional economic integration, Private sector development, Governance and accountability, and Skills & technology. In implementing its ten-year Strategy, and as an integral part of the two objectives, the Bank will pay particular attention to fragile states, agriculture and food security, and gender.

AFRICAN PEACEBUILDING NETWORK (APN) Launched in March 2012, the African Peacebuilding Network (APN) supports independent African research on conflict-affected countries and neighboring regions of the continent, as well as the integration of African knowledge into global policy communities. The APN promotes the visibility of African peacebuilding knowledge among global and regional centers of scholarly analysis and practical action and makes it accessible to key policymakers at the United Nations and other multilateral, regional, and national policymaking institutions. The APN accomplishes this by facilitating the transformation of the quality and scale of African research and consolidating the contributions of African researchers and analysts, thereby connecting them with other African scholars, policy analysts, practitioners, and networks focusing on issues of peacebuilding, as well as with other policymaking communities around the world. In order to advance African debates on peacebuilding and promote African perspectives, the APN offers competitive research grants and funds other forms of targeted support, including strategy meetings, seminars, grantee workshops, commissioned studies, and the publication and dissemination of research findings.

AFRICAN UNION COMMISSION (AUC) 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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CARE INTERNATIONAL CARE International is a global confederation of 14 member and 4 affiliate organizations working together to end poverty. In 2016, CARE worked in 94 countries around the world, implementing 962 poverty-fighting development and humanitarian aid projects, to reach more than 80 million people directly and 256 million people indirectly. CARE International began work in Côte d’Ivoire in 2000. We assist those people displaced by the civil unrest, who lack food and potable water in some regions, and face serious health issues in regions where formal health systems have essentially crumbled. We concentrate on regions deprived of basic public services with projects throughout the country in urban sanitation, rehabilitation, and social cohesion.

GENERAL (Rtd) CONFERENCE CHAIR CHIKADIBIA OBIAKOR Lt Gen Chikadibia Isaac Obiakor (Rtd) is a seasoned Military Diplomat and Administrator with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate concisely and articulately. He served the Nigerian Military meritoriously for 40 years retiring at the top of his profession. His last three appointments were Military Adviser, Assistant Secretary General Office of Military Affairs, United Nations Department of Peace Keeping Operations (UNDPKO), UN Headquarters New York, Force Commander United Nations Mission in Liberia (UNMIL) and General Officer Commanding, 2 Division, Nigerian Army. He is presently a Member Advisory Board, Peace Keeping Training Programme (PTP) United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) and a Consultant to the Ministry of Defence (MOD), Nigeria. He is a recipient of several National Honours including Officer Order of the Federal Republic (OFR), National Productivity Order of Merit (NPOM) and the Grand Service Star (GSS).

He is also a multiple recipient of United Nations (UN) service medals.

ECOWAS COMMISSION The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission (based in Abuja, Nigeria) was established on May 28 1975 via the treaty of Lagos; originally a Secretariat. ECOWAS is a 15-member regional group with a mandate of promoting economic integration in all fields of activity of the constituting countries. Member countries making up ECOWAS are Benin, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, Cote d’ Ivoire, The Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Senegal and Togo. Considered one of the pillars of the African Economic Community, ECOWAS was set up to foster the ideal of collective self-sufficiency for its member states. As a trading union, it is also meant to create a single, large trading bloc through economic cooperation. Integrated economic activities as envisaged in the area revolve around but are not limited to industry, transport, telecommunications, energy, agriculture, natural resources, commerce, monetary and financial issues, social as well as cultural matters.

The Vision of ECOWAS is the creation of a borderless region where the population has access to its abundant resources and is able to exploit same through the creation of opportunities under a sustainable environment. What ECOWAS has created is an integrated region where the population enjoys free movement, have access to efficient education and health systems and engage in economic and commercial activities while living in dignity in an atmosphere of peace and security. ECOWAS is meant to be a region governed in accordance with the principles of democracy, rule of law and good governance. ECOWAS became a Commission in January 2007. Instead of an Executive Secretary, they now have an empowered President of the Commission with a Vice President and Fifteen Commissioners. The body of ECOWAS is made up of Institutions

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ROUNDTABLE PROFILES and Specialised Agencies. The Institutions comprise: The Authority of Heads of States and Government, The Commission, The Community Parliament, The Community Court of Justice, Council of Ministers, Specialised Technical Committees as well as the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID).

G5 SAHEL JOINT TASK FORCE The G5 Sahel group was set up by Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali, Mauritania and Niger and has its command base is in Sevare, in central Mali. The group is to coordinate with the United Nations Peacekeeping Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) established in 2013, and France’s anti-insurgent Operation Barkhane. The G5 Sahel joint force was deplyed with the mission to combat terrorism and international organized crime, and also to work collectively to provide assistance and support to the G5 Sahel group. Working collectively to provide a response is essential to avoid such issues having a direct impact on international peace.

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.

The ICRC is funded by voluntary contributions from the States party to the Geneva Conventions, Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, supranational organizations (such as the European Commission) and public and private donors. Each year the ICRC launches appeals to cover its projected costs in the field and at headquarters, plus additional appeals if needs in the field increase. We account for our work and expenditure in our Annual Report. The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement 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.

INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR MIGRATION (IOM) Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and nongovernmental partners. With 166 member states, a further 8 states holding observer status and offices in over 100 countries, IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

IOM works to help ensure the orderly and humane management of migration, to promote international cooperation on migration issues, to assist in the search for practical solutions to migration problems and to provide humanitarian assistance to migrants in need, including refugees and internally displaced people. The IOM Constitution recognizes the link between migration and economic, social and cultural development, as well as to the right of freedom of movement.

IOM works in the four broad areas of migration management: Migration and development, Facilitating migration, Regulating migration, and Forced migration.

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INTERPOL REGIONAL BUREAU FOR WEST AFRICA INTERPOL is the world’s largest international police organization, with 192 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. Action is taken within the limits of existing laws in different countries and in the spirit of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Our Constitution prohibits ‘any intervention or activities of a political, military, religious or racial character’. INTERPOL’s General Secretariat is based in Lyon, France, supported by the Global Complex for Innovation in Singapore, seven regional bureaus, and Special Representative offices at the African Union, the European Union and the United Nations.

Hydraform’s blockmaking solutions on show at Africa Security Symposium III in Cote d’Ivoire

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ydraform, a leading alternative building solutions provider, will be attending the Africa Security Symposium III to be held in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire.

The South African brick and block making equipment supplier has a strong African presence, with over 6000 machines sold on the continent over the course of 30 years.

Hydraform has been a popular choice for various projects, including housing, health centres, schools, and barracks. The use of local soil (earth) + cement means that local resources are used for block manufacturing, which results in significant cost saving.

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Unskilled labourers can easily be trained in block making and the process of building quality structures.

Côte d’Ivoire is one of the largest marketplaces in Francophone Africa, with its robust growth being driven by public and private infrastructure investment.

However, housing remains one of the key challenges.

With a population around 22 million inhabitants, the

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Hydraform building technology provides a solution for replacing conventional brick and mortar masonry, however, the basics of the conventional building methods remain largely unchanged. Its interlocking blockmaking machines are versatile for on-site production, significantly reducing transportation costs.

The technology reduces material cost as minimal mortar is needed, a massive 75% of the structure’s wall is dry-stacked.

The technology also offers the possibility for quick construction – an expert block layer team can lay up to 800 blocks per day, the equivalent of 21 square meters of walling per day. Meanwhile, the Hydraform drystacked masonry is easy to learn and implement that even unskilled labours can be trained to do masonry, helping creating employment for local communities in the process.

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ROUNDTABLE PROFILES MARITIME ORGANISATION FOR THE WEST & CENTRAL AFRICA (MOWCA) MOWCA was originally created in 1975 to provide the sub-region with an institutional tool for having control over the cost of maritime transport of their foreign trade and for ensuring the provision of cost-effective transport services. Members are the twenty five coastal states and landlocked states of West and Central Africa. From 1999, the organization has gradually extended its missions to maritime safety and security, human resource training, as well as the sustainable financing of maritime activities. To this end, MOWCA has initiated important projects, among which: 1) The Sub regional Integrated Coast Guard Function Network for combatting criminality at sea and to protect marine resources; and 2) The Information and Communication Centre to share security information among maritime Administrations and to manage a database on shipping industry.

MARITIME RESCUE COORDINATION CENTRE (MRCC)/MARITIME AUTHORITY The Abidjan MRCC started officially in 2010. It is operated by Cote d’Ivoire Maritime Administration (DGAMP) and coordinates maritime Search and Rescue (SAR) emergencies in Côte d’Ivoire waters. The Centre is always on a 24 hour watch to ensure prompt receipt and dissemination of distress messages from ships. The MRCC monitor distress frequencies, relay distress messages, acknowledge distress calls and assist in SAR mission coordination. As per resolutions of the IMO Florence convention of 2000, Abidjan MRCC is one of the Liberian Maritime Rescue Sub-Centres. The MRCC Monitors and evaluates Maritime Safety Information, and Manages the reception and dissemination of Maritime Security Information.

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE (MOD); SIERRA LEONE The Sierra Leone Ministry of Defence (MOD) is responsible for providing the military forces needed to deter war and protect the security of the Republic of Sierra Leone.

The President is the Commander-in-Chief of the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces, while the Minister of Defense and Director General of Defence exercises authority, direction, and control over the Ministry of Defence. The Oranisation of the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Civil and Military Advisers provide military and strategic defence policy within the MOD. The major elements of these forces are the Joint Force Command, comprising of the Land, Air and Maritime. Other Military Departments include Personnel and Training, Operations and Plans, Support and Logistics and Gender and Equal Opportunity. Each of these Departments have sub-military Divisions including for example, under Joint Force Command, the Brigades and Battalions & Units; Joint Logistics Units under Support and Logistics.

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE; NIGERIA 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.

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MINISTRY OF INTERIOR; COTE D’IVOIRE Cote d’Ivoire’s Interior & Security Ministry is responsible for policing, emergency management, national security, registration, supervision of local governments, conduct of elections, public administration and immigration matters, headed by H.E. Sidiki Diakité.

OFFICE OF NATIONAL SECURITY (ONS); SIERRA LEONE Sierra Leone’s Office of National Security (ONS) was established by the National Security & Central Intelligence Act of 2002 to serve as the secretariat of its National Security Council. In addition to its secretarial services, it also serves as the coordinating agency for the Security Sector, giving strategic policy direction to ministries, departments and agencies on national security-related matters. The head of the institution, the National Security Coordinator, is the principal adviser to the President on all matters of national security and is charged with coordinating the sector as well as mobilising resources to drive its activities. The ONS is stratified into nine directorates, headed by Directors, as extensions of the functions of the National Security Coordinator: Research & Analysis, Provincial & Border Security, Finance & Corporate Services, Serious Organised Crime Coordination, Provincial & Border Security, Disaster Management, Human Resource Management, Planning & Inter-agency, and Protective & Private Security.

U.S. AFRICOM J8 SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION OFFICE U.S. AFRICOM J8 collaborates with international partners in support of research, development, technology & evaluation, science & technology, demonstrations, experiments, capability transition efforts, concept development, scientist exchanges, foreign comparative tests, and science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education outreach events. Their mission is to lead and manage the acceleration of capability development in support of the United States Africa Command’s mission to disrupt transnational threats, prevent and mitigate conflict, build defense capabilities and promote regional stability and prosperity by way of science, technology and innovation activities. Their focus areas include Operational / Alternative Energy, Communications, Weather Forecasting, Language Translation in addition to; but not limited to technology focus areas in support of United Nations (UN) Peacekeeping Operations (PKO) and the African Union Science, Technology & Innovation Strategy for Africa (STISA) such as Expeditionary Basing, Medical Support, Civil Engineering, Disease Control and Prevention.

U.S. NAVAL FORCES EUROPE, NAVAL FORCES AFRICA, U.S. SIXTH FLEET U.S. Naval Forces Europe, 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.

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ROUNDTABLE PROFILES UN HUMANITARIAN RESPONSE DEPOT (UNHRD) WFP When governments, international organizations, NGOs and other UN agencies look to enhance their ability to respond efficiently and effectively in a disaster, they call on the UN Humanitarian Response Depots (UNHRD). The UNHRD network, managed

by WFP, is a preparedness tool that supports the strategic stockpiling efforts of the wider humanitarian community. Recognized as a leader in pre-positioning, storage and handling of emergency supplies and support equipment, the Network manages strategic emergency relief stocks. These stocks include medical kits, shelter items, readyto-use foods, IT equipment and operational support assets, for a growing base of user organizations - all designed to strengthen and enhance organizational response efforts at the onset of an emergency. The network consists of five hubs, located in Ghana, UAE, Malaysia, Panama and Italy and one antenna, situated in Las Palmas, Spain. Hubs are strategically positioned near disaster-prone areas, within airport complexes, close to ports and main roads. Because of this pro-active positioning, when emergencies strike, relief items can be delivered to affected areas worldwide within 24 to 48 hours.

UN PROCUREMENT DIVISION (UNPD) The United Nations Procurement Division (UNPD) aims at providing best value for money in the timely delivery of goods, services and capacity to enable our customers to execute their missions and achieve their objectives within a fair and transparent commercial partnership provided by our vendors. UNPD’s customers cover a range of UN Headquarters Departments such as the Office of Information and Communications Technology (OICT), the Facilities Management Service (FMS), etc., as well as UN peacekeeping and special political missions, Offices Away from Headquarters (OAH) and other organizations seeking procurement support services. 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.

UN WORLD FOOD PROGRAMME (WFP) WFP Regional Bureau, Dakar: supporting WFP operations in about 20 country offices in West and Central Africa (Cote d’Ivoire, Senegal, Burkina, Niger, Nigeria, Cameroon, Chad, Central African Republic, Guinea Conakry, Bissau, Gambia, Liberia, Sierra Leonne, Mali, Cap Verde, Sao Tome et Principe, Mauritania, Ghana, Togo, and Benin). WFP is leading humanitarian organization fighting against hunger, delivering food Assistance in emergencies and working together with others UN sister Agencies and communities to improve nutrition and build resilience. Globally, WFP has more than 5000 trucks, 40 oceanic shipment and 70 planes on the move, delivering Food and other assistance to most vulnerable populations. In West Africa, WFP’s efforts focus on emergency assistance, relief and rehabilitation, development aid and special operation 2/3 of WFP work in the region is in conflict affected countries where people are refugees or returned, for example Nigeria, Mali, Cameroon, Chad, and Central African Republic.

Regional security approach: Under the WFP Security framework of accountability, the regional security team based in Dakar is overseeing the regional security context. The team is empowered and accountable within the security division area of responsibility for maximizing the safety and the security of WFP staff and asset in the region and this in line with corporate approach in in ensuring field team and sport to country office were WFP operates.

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WEST AFRICA NETWORK FOR PEACEBUILDING (WANEP) The West Africa Network for Peacebuilding (WANEP) is a leading Regional Peacebuilding organisation founded in 1998 in response to civil wars that plagued West Africa in the 1990s. Over the years, WANEP has succeeded in establishing strong national networks in every Member State of ECOWAS with over 550 member organisations across West Africa. WANEP places special focus on collaborative approaches to conflict prevention, and peacebuilding, working with diverse actors from civil society, governments, intergovernmental bodies, women groups and other partners in a bid to establish a platform for dialogue, experience sharing and learning, thereby complementing efforts at ensuring sustainable peace and development in West Africa and beyond. In 2002, WANEP entered into a historic partnership with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in the implementation of a regional early warning and response system (ECOWARN). In August 2015, WANEP also signed an MOU with the African Union Commission to provide support to the Commission’s Peace and Security Department in the implementation of the AU Peace and Security Architecture (APSA) including the gender mainstreaming of the architecture.

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