NDPI 2023 Annual Report| Delta Nigeria

NIGER DELTA

PARTNERSHIP INITIATIVE

EXPLORING NEW FRONTIERS FOR GREATER IMPACT Annual Report 2023

NDPI Foundation

Annual Report 2023

Exploring New Frontiers for Greater Impact

Annual Report 2023

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About NDPI 1 Chairperson & Executive Director’s Annual Message

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Key Results and Initiatives 5 2023 Outcomes

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Special Projects 9 Stakeholder Engagements 15 Summary of PIND’s Impact in the Niger Delta: 2016-2023 27 2023 Highlights in Photos 31 Impact Stories 39 Our Partnerships 44 Partners’ Voices 45 Our Team 47 Financial Accountability and Transparency

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ABOUT NDPI Since 2010, NDPI & PIND have strengthened and stabilized Niger Delta communities by reducing poverty, powering coastline communities, nurturing employment, fostering stability, and enabling development through multistakeholder partnerships.

NDPI (Niger Delta Partnership Initiative) is the U.S.-based 501(c) (3), non-profit operating partner of Nigeria-based implementing partner PIND (Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta).

This work is funded by esteemed partners and collaborators. PIND implements collaborative marketbased community-owned programs

to mitigate conflicts and boost opportunities for local businesses in the Niger Delta. This ensures that economic progress occurs in a systematical, inclusive, and sustainable manner.

Learn more about NDPI and PIND at

https://ndpifoundation.org/about-us/ https://pindfoundation.org/

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3 Dear Friends and Partners,

CHAIRPERSON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S ANNUAL MESSAGE In 2023, we surpassed expectations and reached numerous milestones. This was achieved by building on our past successes and venturing into new opportunities.

Despite the challenges posed by the removal of fuel subsidies, which led to an increase in the prices of goods and services, escalating inflation, fluctuations in foreign exchange rates impacting purchasing power, and the ongoing emigration of Nigeria’s skilled workforce (known as the “Japa” syndrome), alongside our partners, we have continued to devise innovative, people-centered strategies. Our mission remained steadfast to foster peace and equitable economic growth in the Niger Delta.

We have enhanced our efforts in executing the community engagement component of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) through The Bridges Project, funded by the Ford Foundation.

We have conducted workshops to raise awareness and build capacity among stakeholders, including non-governmental

organizations and communitybased organizations. These workshops aim to enhance their understanding of the PIA provisions and equip them with the necessary skills to effectively implement the requirements of the Petroleum Industry Act. Furthermore, The Bridges Project has established a multi-stakeholder platform (MSP) tasked with ensuring the successful establishment and operation of the Host Community Development Trusts.

Through strategic partnerships with government entities, civil society organizations, and other key stakeholders, we have strengthened existing peace building frameworks, including Prevent Committees, Prevent Councils, Peace Champions, the Conflict Early Warning‐Early Response (EWER) system, and the Peace Map. In our ongoing efforts to cultivate a culture of peace and encourage a shift in attitudes and behaviors among young individuals in the Niger Delta, we have facilitated the creation of Peace Clubs in secondary schools and universities.

This year, we continued our commitment to facilitating vocational and soft skills training through our Youth Employment Pathways project. Additionally, we conducted another round of the Business Fund Challenge to aid the transition of interested youth beneficiaries into entrepreneurship, with 66 successful contestants awarded grants of USD 26,574 to kickstart their businesses.

A notable initiative this year was the implementation of the Health Electrification and Telecommunication Alliance (HETA) project, funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). Utilizing our established Access to Energy model, we provided reliable and affordable solar power to remote communities. This was achieved by contributing our financial and technical resources, leveraging a grant from the Alliance, and partnering with several private sector entities.

As a result, we were able to facilitate renewable energy access for 12 healthcare facilities and nearby communities across the Niger Delta. In our Market Systems Development project, we sustained our support for smallholder farmers and businesses, utilizing USD 9.03 million in investments from both public and private sectors.

This initiative enabled farmers and small business owners to embrace new methods and innovations.

Our efforts resulted in the creation of over 14,600 jobs in the agroallied and renewable energy sectors, facilitated by commercially incentivized service providers.

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Additionally, we completed a comprehensive brand audit of PIND, paving the way for the launch of a new brand strategy that underscores our progress to date and positions us for future growth. We also completed thirdparty impact evaluation studies, the most recent of which was conducted by Dalberg Consulting.

This was supplemented by initial input from an ongoing Participatory Strategic Review (PSR).

Health Care Facilities Powered

14,600 Jobs Facilitated

$ 26,180 Grants Awarded

$ 8.5M Investment Leveraged

Overall, the collaborative efforts of PIND and its partners are contributing significantly towards achieving our desired outcomes.

We eagerly anticipate continuing this journey and making further strides in PIND’s mission.

In 2023, we embarked on new ventures, initiating the adoption of impact investment as an innovative alternative funding method for social development programs. We are establishing partnerships with industry experts and leaders.

The preliminary data from the impact evaluation and PSR validated the social impact of our programs.

Mamadou Beye NDPI Board Chairman

Nadeem Anwar NDPI Executive Director

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KEY ACHIEVEMENTS & INITIATIVES Reducing 65,443 Farmers & Poverty MSMEs Initiative reached

37,084

$ 8.5M

(46% Women)

Improved KAP (Knowledge, Attitude, Practices)

$ 43.2M

$ 46.3M

76,780

$13.4M

14,683

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Influencing $ 1.7M Government Influenced government Policies, spending Programs & Practices

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Empowering $104K 2,228 Raised by local Young people Local organizations linked Organizations through PIND’s to employment capacityand & Youth building support start-ups Employment

In Investments from govt., donors, & private sector

In additional income for farmers & MSMEs

Extra income earned by farmers & MSMEs

Full-time jobs facilitated in PIND-supported sectors (39% Women)

1,248 Reducing 2,449 Peace Actors utilized Conflict, People peace data 36% women Fostering PIND’s mitigated and analysis local conflicts Peace & products Stability 108 11,000+ Quality Actions by PIND-supported peace actors to mitigate conflict

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Conflict data recorded for early warning & response

Peace actors facilitated through the P4P Network

In investments by economic development actors Full-time jobs created in PIND-supported sectors

Farmers & MSMEs received tech info & 503K improved productivity

Peace Actors 43% women gained peace building & conflict mitigation skills

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Emerging conflicts successfully mitigated

Facilitating Alternative Energy Solutions

$ 687K Investments leveraged in energy solutions

$ 1.05M

2,856

$ 671K

3,539

Saved by PIND-facilitated renewable energy users

Businesses & households gained access to electricity for the first time

$ 634K

Saved by users of renewable energy solutions

Influenced donor spending

Businesses & households gained access to electricity

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1,700,000

Forums Where PIND’s Work Shared

People Reached Via Media

4,500,000 Social Media Views

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Public Endorsements

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Media Reports about PIND

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Inquiry Emails Received

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New Newsletter Subscribers

6,200,000

People reached in 2023

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First-time Website Visitors

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SPECIAL PROJECTS

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IMPACT INVESTING In 2023, the Niger Delta Partnership Initiative (NDPI) spearheaded the introduction of Impact Investing as a strategic move to diversify, sustain, and scale up its financial portfolio.

To achieve this, NDPI partnered with two investment advisories, CrossBoundary and Total Impact, to conduct a baseline assessment and market analysis of PIND’s value chains.

This collaboration will help establish a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) to facilitate and unlock capital access for impact investments in the socioeconomic development and peace building programs in the Niger Delta. Additionally, NDPI represented PIND at various impact investment summits worldwide, contributing to discussions focused on unlocking financial access for investments in the Niger Delta.

“In 2023, the Niger Delta Partnership Initiative (NDPI) spearheaded the introduction of Impact Investing as a strategic move to diversify, sustain, and scale up its financial portfolio. To achieve this, NDPI partnered with two investment advisories, CrossBoundary and Total Impact, to conduct a baseline assessment and market analysis of PIND’s value chains.”

Capacity Building During Q4 2023, staff from PIND collaborated with representatives from CrossBoundary and Total Impact. The goal was to conduct specialized workshops aimed at enhancing the internal capacity of PIND staff in impact investing. These sessions were crucial in strategic preparations for advancing impact investment initiatives. Significantly, we were nominated by the Impact Investment Foundation (IIF)

for the prestigious Innocent Chukwuma Award for Social Impact.

In addition, PIND took an active role in the 6th Annual Convening of the IIF, held in Lagos, Nigeria. Here, we exchanged valuable insights on mobilizing capital to strengthen SMEs and development projects. This significant event, organized by the Impact Investors Foundation in collaboration with esteemed partners such as the European Union, UNDP, LEAP Africa, Impact Ventures,

AVPA, the Circular Economy Innovation Partnership (CEIP), and GIZ, served as a platform for sharing best practices and exploring opportunities for impact investments.

Moreover, PIND’s presence at the African Venture Philanthropy Alliance (AVPA) networking event in Lagos highlighted our commitment to nurturing meaningful collaborations and driving positive change within the investment landscape.

“During Q4 2023, staff from PIND collaborated with representatives from CrossBoundary and Total Impact to enhance internal capacity and advance impact investment initiatives, while also participating in significant events and receiving a prestigious nomination for social impact.”

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PEACE BUILDING & IMPACT INVESTMENT INTIATIVE (PII)

PIND’S REBRANDING, AUDITING AND RECOVERY INITIATIVE

In 2023, PIND introduced the ‘Peace building and Impact Investment Initiative (PII)’.

This initiative was launched with the aim of augmenting PIND’s ongoing business development strategies and ensuring the sustainability of the organization’s outcomes.

The primary focus of PII is to incorporate peace outcomes into the design of PIND’s ‘Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV)’ for impact investment.

NDPI Foundation hired Ellae creatives, a marketing firm based in Lagos to support its rebranding project. The objective of this project was to amplify PIND’s visibility among its key stakeholders. Given PIND’s growth trajectory since its inception in 2010, and an expanding impact investment portfolio, the rebranding was deemed essential.

This aligns with PIND’s efforts to strengthen the synergy between economic development and peacebuilding. In collaboration with key partners, PIND has initiated baseline research and is considering the feasibility of a fellowship program that will partner with local and

international universities and enhance the capabilities crucial for these pioneering efforts.

In September 2023, the Fund for Peace (FFP) initiated baseline peace and conflict research for PIND. This research included an extensive desk review, stakeholder interviews, and a knowledge exchange session with experts.

These activities have been pivotal in expanding PIND’s understanding and developing strategies to quantify better and leverage peace impact for increasing the attractiveness of investments and fostering peace-positive investments in the Niger Delta. Subsequently, in partnership with FFP and Bechtel Corporation, we launched the inaugural

session of our ‘Peer Assist Series’. This event played a crucial role in validating the preliminary research findings, creating innovative solutions for identified challenges, and fostering partnerships to incorporate effective methodologies into the SPV strategy.

These endeavors were validated by supplementary impact evaluation studies by 3rd party DAI, which affirm PIND’s substantial contribution to reducing regional conflicts in the Niger Delta. Through these initiatives, we aim to foster sustainable development in the region and establish a replicable model for similar endeavors in other conflictprone and resource-rich areas.

“The primary focus of PII is to incorporate peace outcomes into the design of PIND’s ‘Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV)’ for impact investment.”

To oversee the rebranding process, the communications team formed a brand steering committee that was tasked with reviewing and approving each stage of the project.

The initial phase of the project entailed the development of a new brand strategy and identity that aligns with PIND’s evolving direction, through a brand document, logo, and impact videos for PIND. While this initial phase was completed, feedback from the 2023 Participatory Strategic Review (PSR) and the brand

steering committee led to the decision to retain PIND’s existing logo.

This decision was taken to preserve PIND’s identity in the perception of its partners and stakeholders.

Nevertheless, the logo was refreshed to incorporate modern aesthetics. The subsequent phase will focus on overhauling the website and formulating a social media strategy for PIND.

“The objective of the rebranding exercise project was to amplify PIND’s visibility among its key stakeholders and capture it’s expansion into impact investing.”

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STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENTS

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Georgetown-Africa Business Conference Case Competition

“The discussions at the conference focused on ways to harness Africa’s full potential in the next decade by exploring African Creatives, Entrepreneurship, Energy, Foreign Policy & Business, and Technology.”

In April 2023, Aline Varre represented the NDPI Foundation at the Georgetown Africa Business Conference.

The discussions at the conference focused on ways to harness Africa’s full potential in the next decade by exploring African Creatives, Entrepreneurship, Energy, Foreign Policy & Business, and Technology.

Ms. Varre served as a judge in the first-ever case competition, which aimed to explore how businesses and society can contribute to a prosperous continent.

The case challenge called on students to identify and develop out-of-the-box, creative, and innovative solutions across the public and private sectors.

Speaking at the event Ms Varre said“

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Africa Impact Summit Fireside Chat with NDPI Foundation

“The U.S.-Africa Business Summit stands as the premier conference on strengthening U.S.-Africa trade, investment, and commercial connections following unprecedented health and economic challenges.”

The U.S.-Africa Business Summit stands as the premier conference on strengthening U.S.-Africa trade, investment, and commercial connections following unprecedented health and economic challenges. The 2023 event theme, ‘Enhancing Africa’s Value in Global Value Chains,’ underscored the commitment to revitalizing these ties.

NDPI Foundation was represented at the event by Aline Varre, who contributed to a panel discussion titled ‘Driving Sustainable Development through

Innovative Financing’. This was a precursor event to the 2023 Africa Impact Summit and both Aline Varre and Dr. Phumlani Nkontwana delved into the significance of Nonprofit entities within the discourse on impact investment.

The discussions focused on three areas – the integral role played by nonprofits in the impact investment ecosystem, the distinct strengths of nonprofits that complement traditional investment approaches and generating

positive social, environmental, and financial outcomes by strategically leveraging nonprofit initiatives.

The discussion highlighted our belief that nonprofit organizations play a pivotal role as key collaborators within the impact investing ecosystem, leveraging their mission-centric strategies, innovative outlook, active community involvement, advocacy initiatives, and collaborative methodologies to propel social change and foster economic development.

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Moderator, Aline Varre and Dr. Phumlani Nkontwana at Africa Impact Summit Fireside Chat

Judges, Prof. Anthony Annan, Prof. Holly Wise and Aline Varre at the 8th Annual Georgetown University Africa Business Conference

Facilitators and Participants at Africa Impact Summit Fireside Chat

Panel Session at the US-Africa Business Summit, Botswana

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Global Impact Summit PIND Foundation

“The focal point of their discussion was centered around the theme of ‘Building Impact Economies.”

Aline Varre, alongside the Chief Executive Officer of the Global Steering Group for Impact Investment (GSG) and panelists, took the main stage for a plenary session at the Global Impact Summit hosted by the Spain National Advisory Council in 2023.

The focal point of their discussion was centered around the theme of ‘Building Impact Economies.’

Discussions at the event was centered about three focal areas -mobilizing capital for people and planet, where it is most needed, achieving full transparency in measuring impact, and accelerating impact and social economies.

In addressing the audience, Aline Varre said “profit versus purpose is an absolute false dichotomy. It is possible to simultaneously maximize impact and profitability, and philanthropy is a key driver in these efforts in supporting to facilitate and de-risk access to capital, and provide key impact.”

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NDPI-PIND Joint Board Meeting

“The teams from Total Impact Capital and CrossBoundary provided insights into the essential components necessary for establishing an Impact Investment Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) to facilitate funding access in alignment with key PIND programmatic areas.”

At the 2023 Joint Board Meeting (JBM) held in Houston, Texas, the teams from Total Impact Capital and CrossBoundary provided insights into the essential components necessary for establishing an Impact Investment Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) to facilitate funding access in alignment with key PIND programmatic areas.

The presentation underscored critical timelines and capital allocation strategies earmarked for the establishment of the Impact Investment SPV, which will be implemented in phases starting from 2024 for Access to Energy, followed by Market System Development (MSD) in 2025, and Youth Employment Pathways (YEP) in 2026.

Furthermore, the team from CrossBoundary outlined a comprehensive work plan aimed at building the capacity of the PIND team to effectively implement the SPV. This structured approach ensures that PIND is equipped with the necessary skills and resources to successfully execute impactful investment initiatives aligned with our organizational goals.

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A SUMMARY OF PIND’S IMPACT IN THE NIGER DELTA, 2016-2023 In 2023, we surpassed expectations and reached numerous milestones.

This was achieved by building on our past successes and venturing into new opportunities.

We have enhanced our efforts in executing the community engagement component of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) through The Bridges Project, funded by the Ford Foundation. We have conducted workshops to raise awareness and build capacity among stakeholders, including non-governmental organizations and community-based organizations. These workshops aim to enhance their understanding of the PIA provisions and equip them with the necessary skills to effectively implement the requirements of the Petroleum Industry Act. Furthermore, The Bridges Project has established a multi-stakeholder platform (MSP) tasked with ensuring the successful establishment and operation of the Host Community Development Trusts.

Through strategic partnerships, Early Warning‐Early Response (EWER) system, and the Peace Map. In our ongoing efforts to cultivate a culture of peace and encourage a shift in attitudes and behaviors among young individuals in the Niger Delta, we have facilitated the creation of Peace Clubs in secondary schools and universities.

This year, we continued our commitment to facilitating vocational and soft skills training through our Youth Employment Pathways project.

Additionally, we conducted another

round of the Business Fund Challenge to aid the transition of interested youth beneficiaries into entrepreneurship, with 66 successful contestants awarded grants of $26,574 to kick-start their businesses.

A notable initiative this year was the implementation of the Health Electrification and Telecommunication Alliance (HETA) project, funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). Utilizing our established Access to Energy model, we provided reliable and affordable solar power to remote communities.

This was achieved by contributing our financial and technical resources, leveraging a grant from the Alliance, and partnering with several private sector entities.

In 2023, we embarked on new ventures, initiating the adoption of impact investment as an innovative alternative funding method for social development programs.

We are establishing partnerships with industry experts and leaders.

Additionally, we completed a comprehensive brand audit of PIND, paving the way for the launch of a new brand strategy that underscores our progress to date and positions us for future growth.

Overall, the collaborative efforts of PIND and its partners are contributing significantly towards achieving our desired outcomes. We eagerly anticipate continuing this journey and making further strides in PIND’s mission.

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PIND's initiatives directly impact over 1 million people in the Niger Delta region, providing them with opportunities for growth and development.

PIND engages over 11,000 peace agents in grassroots networks, fostering security, trust, and cohesion among communities.

PIND’s interventions contribute to the creation of over 86,000 jobs in the Niger Delta, with a significant portion of these opportunities going to women, thereby promoting gender equality and economic empowerment.

PIND’s long-term engagement in the region leads to system-level changes, including sustainable development practices and the establishment of strong relationships across various sectors, laying the foundation for continued growth and prosperity.

1 Million+ Direct Beneficiaries

11,000+

Peace Agents Engaged

86,000+ Jobs Created

System -Level Changes

PIND 2023

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HIGHLIGHTS IN PHOTOGRAPHS

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JANUARY

APRIL PIND’s business service provider, LifeEdge Consult, organizes an enterprise boot camp for 40 micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Warri, Delta State to boost the business and management skills.

FEBRUARY

MAY As part of a series of multistakeholder interventions to prevent/reduce election-related violence in the Niger Delta during the 2023 general elections, PIND and its partner, Community Initiative for Enhanced Peace and Development (CIEPD), participated in the 2023 Rivers Gubernatorial Debate and peace accord signing by the gubernatorial candidates of the major political parties in the state.

MARCH

PIND, and the New Nigeria Foundation (NNF), held capacitybuilding workshops on the implementation of the Petroleum Industry Act for non-governmental organizations and civil society organizations (CSOs) in Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Delta, Ondo and Rivers States. The workshops were part of the capacity-building component of The Bridges Project, funded by the Ford Foundation.

PIND partnered with the Renewable Energy Association of Nigeria (REAN) to hold an energy access roadshow across the Niger Delta that promoted clean energy sources, highlighted business opportunities within the renewable energy space, and included capacity-building sessions for SMEs.

JUNE PIND commemorates the 2023 International Women’s Day (IWD) with activities targeted at women and people living with disabilities, aimed at enhancing their capacity to embrace technological advancements and innovations.

PIND held a ceremony to disburse grants to 66 winners of its Youth Employment Pathways (YEP) project’s Start-Up Business Challenge Fund to ease their transition to entrepreneurship.

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JULY

OCTOBER PIND pays courtesy visit to the governor of Delta State, Nigeria, Sheriff Oborevwori, represented by the Secretary to State Government (SSG), Dr. Kingsley Emu. The visit was to officially congratulate him on his election and discuss PIND’s ongoing interventions and existing partnerships with the state.

AUGUST

PIND inaugurated Peace Clubs at Imo State University (Imo), University of Calabar (Cross River), and Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic (Akwa Ibom) to promote peace through education, equip young people with skills to tackle conflict with non-violent approaches and inspire changed attitudes and behavior.

NOVEMBER Under the Ford Foundationfunded Bridges Project, PIND facilitates the inauguration of a multi-stakeholder platform (MSP) to provide good examples of models that can help the HCDTs operate successfully.

SEPTEMBER

PIND facilitated a conflict Early Warning/Early Response (EWER) System training for the Association of Coastal and Waterways Communities in Delta State to enhance their capacity to report emerging conflict in their communities using PIND’s EWER platform.

DECEMBER PIND held an organizationwide capacity-building workshop on impact investment as a new funding source to foster a seamless adoption of the new strategy across its programs, projects, and enablers.

PIND signed a memorandum of understanding with the Ibom Leadership and Entrepreneurial Development Centre (Ibom-LED) in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, to adapt PIND’s Youth Employment Pathways model for technical and soft skill training and leadership and entrepreneurial development programs for youth development in Akwa Ibom State.

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Determined to address the issue, we disciplined perpetrators and urged construction resumption. I formed a mediation committee and convened both parties at my palace on February 21, 2023.

Youth Employment Pathways Through heartfelt appeals, we facilitated dialogue, resolving the conflict and enabling construction to resume. PIND’s training sessions on conflict mitigation shaped me into a capable peace actor, for which I’m grateful. PIND’s efforts in sensitizing communities and fostering peace in the Niger Delta have made a significant impact, contributing to our nation’s pursuit of peace and progress.

Their programs have touched lives directly and indirectly, leaving an indelible mark.

PIND’s peace programs have touched lives, leading to peace and progress.

Chief Francis Williams, Akwa Ibom State

Markets Systems Development Before I received the PIND-facilitated training on best farming techniques and good agricultural practices, I was a cassava farmer and processor with low yields. I learned about PIND in 2020; since then, I have trained farmers in these practices.

With PIND’s support, I have worked with over 1,400 cassava farmers

(90% women) in Delta State. I set up demo plots and distributed inputs such as improved cassava stems to these farmers. The training’s impact is profound as these farmers have seen a significant yield boost and have let go of outdated practices that once hindered productivity. Their livelihood has improved as greater yield equals greater income.

With further support from PIND, I aim to reach farmers in more communities and also expand on the soft skills aspect of the training, such as record keeping.

I help farmers improve their yields thanks to PIND’s training.

Onwuka Eunice, Delta State

Now, I aim to formalize my business by registering my own company, specializing in solar and expanding into CCTV installation and other

technical fields. While challenges lie ahead, I am determined to capitalize on opportunities and thrive.

Opportunities unfolded soon after my YEP training.

Obunezi Loveday Tochi, Rivers State

Working with PIND has been a great experience. I have been working with PIND on various projects, and the collaboration over the years has been great.

On the Bridges Project, we built the capacities of NGOs and CSOs. It was an opportunity for us at the New Nigeria Foundation (NNF) to see our old partners again and meet new ones.

Delivering this training alongside PIND is always a pleasure because it helps our credibility as an organization. When we meet new partners, they are happy to work with us again because of our associations with PIND. We look forward to more collaborations in the future, ensuring that we continue to fine-tune our working relationship, collaboration, and transparency.

We also can’t wait to see the impact of the training in the various target communities as they learn more about how they can contribute to the smooth implementation of the PIA.

Working with PIND has been a great experience Mrs Olayide Adesanya, Lagos

Access To Energy farmers across Akwa Ibom State.

After every session, they are always happy, expressing great surprise and joy at their new knowledge. They have adopted the improved practices and inputs from the training and apply them to their farms.

They now know the correct application of fertilizers and herbicides and the proper planting of cassava stems, which has increased yield.

I hope that through PIND’s support, farmers continue to have access to quality inputs, and I can extend the reach of my training to more farmers in hard-to-reach areas.

I was empowered to train over 1,000 farmers Emmanuel Ekpo, Akwa Ibom

MSME Development Before PIND, I was in business development, training small business owners. During one of those training sessions, I met a PIND consultant who told me about the Foundation and invited me to a workshop at PIND’s Warri office. After that, I fell in love with what PIND does and have worked with them ever since. PIND has inspired us to do big things in MSME development and supported us in doing a better job of providing access to markets, finance, and

Venturing into solar installation, I secured my first contract in May, installing 15 solar systems by December 2023 with a colleague and apprentice. Each successful project boosted my income and confidence.

The Bridges Project

Markets Systems Development Before connecting with PIND, I worked as a farm manager, witnessing farmers’ challenges firsthand. A lack of access to quality inputs, like fertilizers and improved stems, hindered productivity and limited yield for the farmers. In 2023, I received training facilitated

by PIND on optimal fertilizer usage, improved stems and planting methods, effective use of a knapsack sprayer, and other good agricultural practices.

I was empowered to train over 1,000

Fresh out of university with a chemistry degree and unemployed, I sought guidance. A friend’s WhatsApp status led me to apply for the Youth Employment Pathway (YEP) project.

Selected for technical and soft skills training, I underwent solar photo voltaic installation training at Asteven Energy Institute from September 2022 to February 2023, marking a pivotal moment.

capacity building. From 2022 to 2023, we trained and offered services to 450 people and businesses. We helped facilitate loans worth N30 million to some companies we work with. We have also deepened our understanding of the challenges facing MSME development in this region, which has helped us make more informed decisions. In 2022, PIND supported us in organizing a business linkages forum, where stakeholders came together to map a

way forward for MSME development in the Niger Delta. Looking to the future, I would like to leverage technology and virtual platforms to reach more people and help reduce the logistics costs for physical engagements.

Technology will also enable us to monitor businesses better and provide customized support.

PIND has inspired us to do big things in MSME development.

Victory Ighelobo, Delta State

Before collaborating with PIND, I was deeply entrenched in energy law, leveraging my expertise as a proficient lawyer from Edo State while serving as the CEO of ETIN Power Limited.

My journey into energy research and exploring PIND’s initiatives laid the groundwork for my passion-driven pursuit to enhance energy access, particularly in Ajakurama. In 2022,

fate aligned me with PIND, marking a transformative juncture in my trajectory. Since our convergence, PIND’s unwavering support has fortified my initiatives’ credibility and provided invaluable financial backing and technical expertise. In recent endeavors, I’ve successfully extended our initiatives to three communities in the southern region, with direct support from PIND for the Ajakurama project.

Looking ahead, I envision forging a lasting partnership with PIND, with the collective aim of broadening our impact beyond the confines of the Niger Delta. I aspire to scale our operations, extending our reach to communities.

PIND’s support amplifies credibility and fuels progress in the energy sector.

Prof. Yinka Omorogbe, Edo State

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SDGs 4 (Quality Education), 5 Supporting Gender the (Gender Equality), 8 (Decent work Equality and and economic growth), and 10 (Reduced inequality).

Social Inclusion for Women, Youth, In 2023, PIND positioned women’s economic and People with empowerment at the core of its Disabilities economic development activities.

At the center of PIND’s 2020– 2024 strategic plan is the achievement of gender equality and empowerment of poor women and girls, persons with disabilities (PWDs), and the most vulnerable populations. PIND strives to ensure that the people of Nigeria’s Niger Delta have access to decent jobs, economic opportunities, and educational advancement, irrespective of ability, age, gender, or location.

Our support and empowerment of youth, women, and persons with disabilities (PWDs) address

By the end of the year, about 26,500 women (farmers and MSMEs) had benefited from our various economic development interventions. Under the YEP project, 823 (45%) of 1,824 youths who completed their training were female and 20 identified as PWDs.

Out of 602 who secured internship/apprenticeship positions right after, 270 (45%) were female and 6 were PWD, while 278 (47%) of 590 youth participants who secured immediate employment or started their own business were female, and eight were PWDs.Our peace building interventions included 63,013 participants in the areas of conflict mitigation, peace and stability, skills enhancements, and mentorships. Among these participants, 23,612 (37%) were women, 7,370 were youth and 93 were PWDs.

“PIND’s 2020–2024 strategic plan prioritizes gender equality and empowerment, benefiting over 26,500 women and numerous youth and PWDs through economic development and peace building interventions in the Niger Delta.”

2023 International Women’s Day (IWD) Celebration Globally, March 8 is commemorated as International Women’s Day (IWD). It is a day set aside to celebrate women’s achievements, advocate for more opportunities, and increase awareness of eliminating barriers that hinder women.

The UN Women theme for 2023 was ‘DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality.’ It aligned with the International IWD theme ‘Embrace Equity’, which advocated for a gender-equal world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination.

However, PIND marked this year’s IWD on March 22 with a special one-day event tagged ‘Sensitization on Innovations and Technological Advancement for Women Empowerment’ at the PIND Economic Development Center (EDC) in Warri, Delta State.

In line with our sub-theme ‘Embrace Equity through Technology and Innovation’,

activities aimed to educate women, youth, and people with disabilities (PWDs) on the need to adopt innovative mechanisms and improved technology in their businesses for growth and empowerment.

The participants included beneficiaries of PIND’s projects and programs from Bayelsa, Delta, Edo, and Ondo states.

“PIND marked International Women’s Day on March 22 with a special event focused on ‘Embrace Equity through Technology and Innovation,’ educating women, youth, and PWDs on adopting innovative mechanisms for business growth and empowerment.”

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2022 - 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence Every year, PIND joins the international community from November 25 to December 10 to campaign against gender-based violence (GBV). The 16-Days of Activism campaign is a strategy used to draw attention to, and call for, preventing and eliminating violence against women and girls by individuals and organizations worldwide.

PIND has been at the forefront of addressing violence against women and girls (VAWG) in the Niger Delta, investing time and

resources in collaboration with local organizations. For the 2023 campaign, we continued our efforts under the sub-theme ‘Invest to Prevent Violence Against Women & Girls in the Niger Delta Region’.

We provided small grants to six female-headed organizations that conducted targeted awareness campaigns, skills acquisition, and capacity-building activities. The organizations include the SouthSouth Professional Women Association (SSPWA) – Edo State;

the Women Empowerment Education and Peace Building Initiative (WEPBI) – Imo State; and the Development Initiative for Community Impact (DICI) – Delta State; the Women and Community Livelihood Foundation (WOCLIF) – Akwa Ibom State; and the Better Living Foundation and Capacity Development (BEFCAD) – Ondo State.

“PIND joined the international 16-Days of Activism campaign against genderbased violence, providing small grants to six female-headed organizations in the Niger Delta for awareness, skills acquisition, and capacity-building activities.”

A MESSAGE

FROM OUR PARTNERS

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Nneka Chime is an Advisory Partner at the CrossBoundary group and has been helping NDPI design and implement an impact investing strategy.

John A. Simon is a Founder and the Managing Partner/CEO of Total Impact Capital (TOTAL), an impact investing firm that structures, markets, and manages financing vehicles for underserved communities.

“NDPI is in a unique position to drive impactful and lasting change in the Niger Delta, leveraging a strong history of on the ground operations that have stimulated the private sector, engaged the community and contributed to peace. I am excited to work with NDPI on the next phase, that seeks to amplify impact by scaling up private sector investments, while catalyzing commitments from mission aligned stakeholders in a sustainable manner that will drive peace, stability, economic opportunity and ultimately prosperity”

“We are very excited to collaborate with PIND to support its journey to become a financially sustainable organization, dedicated to deliver high impact in a larger scale in the Niger Delta region. We intend to do this by building an innovative financing mechanism that capitalizes on the impact achieved by PIND’s operations, and attracting impact investors, funders, and other private sector entities”.

Nneka Chime Partner, Cross Boundary Advisory

Amb. John Simon Founding & Managing Partner, Total Impact Capital

Paul Turner is the President and Executive Director of the FFP since January 2022, with 25 years of experience in national security, working in over 90 conflict-affected countries. He has held key positions at USAID and the U.S. Department of State, launched significant initiatives, and serves on multiple boards.

“NDPI is advancing efforts and positioning itself at the front of a new initiative to explore the potential effect of impact investing on peace building. Through research and partnerships, PIND is seeking to develop foundational knowledge, identify tools, design approaches and methodologies and ultimately, catalyze investment and position peace building as an investment assurance, yielding sustainable economic and peace building outcomes”.

Paul Turner Presudent & Executive Director, Fund for Peace

Dr Frank Aswani is the CEO of the African Venture Philanthropy Alliance (AVPA), a network of social investors collaborating to increase the flow of capital (grants, debt, or equity & nonfinancial capital) into social investments in Africa to address the continent’s SDG financing gap.

“I was really glad to engage and work with the NDPI board and team, where I not only saw a huge passion for wanting to solve the problems in the Niger Delta, but also an openness to doing things differently for greater impact. This commitment was further exemplified by taking seven of NDPI’s staff through AVPA’s Africa Impact Investing Fellowship.

This program provided them with advanced training and new perspectives on leveraging investment for social impact. Their enthusiasm and willingness to embrace innovative strategies highlighted NDPI’s dedication to sustainable development and making a tangible difference in the region.”

Dr. Frank Aswani Chief Executive Officer African Venture Philanthropy Alliance

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OUR TEAM

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NDPI STAFF MEMBERS

NDPI BOARD

Mamadou Beye Board Chairman

Ned Mojuetan NDPI Director

Laurie Regelbrugge NDPI Director

Tam Nguyen NDPI Director

Pauline Baker NDPI Director

Mima Nedelcovych NDPI Director

Jane Nelson NDPI Director

NDPI OFFICERS

Nadeem Anwar NDPI Executive Director/ Secretary

Aline Varre Director of Strategy & Business Development

Maputi Botlhole Special Projects & Stakeholder Coordinator

Jibike Faborode Snr. Peace Building & Impact Investment Fellow

Ochuko Piserchia Communications Coordinator

Noon Elhinde Corporate Governance & Operations Coordinator

EDITORIAL TEAM

Melissa Abel NDPI Treasurer

Ochuko Piserchia

Aline Varre

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FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY

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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND GENERAL INFORMATION Since our establishment in 2010, NDPI has demonstrated transparency and accountability in successful operations. All currency in U.S. Dollars (USD) reflect.

Financial Statements December 31, 2023 and 2022 ASSETS CURRENT ASSETS

$8,000,000

LIABILITIES 2023

Cash & Cash Equivalents $432,513 Investments $6,245,989 Accounts Receivable $56,157 Grants receivable $5,000,000 Prepaid Expenses $5,892 Deferred Grant Expenses $6,686,000

$7,000,000 $6,000,000 $5,000,000 $4,000,000

Total Current Assets

$3,000,000 $2,000,000

2022 $4,698,968 4,281,827 $305 $5,000,000 $3,401 $8,252,000

$18,426,551 $22,236,501

FIXED ASSETS

$1,000,000 TOTAL EXPENSES $ 7,976,044

TOTAL REVENUE $ 728,209 Corporate Grant with Donor Restrictions $203,014 Net Assets Released from Donor Restrictions $000,000 Investment Return, Net

Other Revenue Changes in Net Assets

$464,163

Program Services $7,443,256 Supporting Services $532,788

$61,032

Net Assets with Donor Restrictions $10,069,887

$7,247,835

Net Assets without Donor Restrictions $91,541

Net Assets (Deficit) at Beginnig of Year $17,226,181 Net Assets (Deficit) at End of Year $9,978,346

Equipment $64,355 Computer Equipment $63,889 Leasehold Improvements $4,940 Less: Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization

$133,184 (133,184)

Net Fixed Assets

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$64,355 $63,889 $4,940 $133,184 (130,761)

$2,423

OTHER ASSETS $21,000 $88,251

$21,000

17,842,917

Security Deposit Deferred Grand Expense Right-of-use asset, Net Grants Receivable

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4,796,986

9,978,346

17,226,181

Total other assets

$109,251

18,535,802

31,680,902

Total Assets

$18,535,802 $31,680,902

NET ASSETS

2023

2022

Without Donor Restrictions

91,541

616,736

With Donor Restrictions

10,069,887

Total net assets TOTAL LIABILITIES & NET ASSETS

$4,455,206 $168,786 $9,441,976

CURRENT LIABILITIES

2023

2022

Grants Payable

$8,122,000

$9,688,000

Accounts Payable & Accrued Liabilities $315,908

$109,978

Accrued Salaries & Related Benefits

$9,157

$.9,157

Operation Lease Liability

$92,884

$81,989

Total Current Liabilities

$8,539,949

$9,889,124

LONG TERM LIABILITIES Operating Lease Liability

$7,913

$100,797

Grants Payable Abatement

-

$4,455,206

Security Deposit

$9,594

$9,594

Total Long-term Liabilities

$17,507

$4,565,597

Total Liabilities

$8,557,456

$14,454,721

Contact Info info@pindfoundation.org @pindfoundation1 @pindfoundation 923 15th St NW. 4th Floor.

Washington, DC 20005, US