Joint International CEO Forum 2023

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Program Agenda

  • 4:00 PM
Registration of delegates

Venue:  Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja

  • 9:00 AM
Registration of delegates (continue)
Venue:  Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja
  • 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM
AADFI Board
AADFI Board Members only
ADFIAP Board
ADFIAP Board Members only
  • 10:30 AM – 1:45 PM
For AADFI & ADFIAP Board members
    • Courtesy  Visit /Visit to BOI Keystakeholder

               – Advocacy & Stakeholders Engagement

    • 2:00 PM – 02:45 PM
    Networking Lunch (AADFI-ADFIAP Board Members)
    • 2:45 PM – 3:10 PM
    Press Conference
    Venue: Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja

    Mr. Thabo Thamane
    AADFI Chairman
    CEO Citizen Enterprenurial Development Agency Botswana(CEDA)

    Mr. Mominul Islam
    ADFIAP Vice Chair
    Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer
    IPDC Finance Limited/Bangladesh

    Dr. Olasupo Olusi
    Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer
    Bank of Industry Nigeria(BOI)

    • 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM

    Special Interest Session

    Topic: Conversation on Strategic repositioning of DFIs for relevance

    Moderator

    Mr. Jide Akintunde

    Managing Director, Financial Nigeria

    Speaker

    Mr. Mominul Islam

    ADFIAP Chairman/Managing Director & CEO, IPDC Finance Ltd/Bangladesh – tbc

    Mr. Frank Nyabundege

    Managing Director, Tanzania Agriculture Development Bank(TADB)

    Queen Nozizwe Pearl Mulela-Zulu

    Chief Executive Officer, Eswatini  Development and Savings Bank(ESWATINIBANK)

    Dr. Michael Ma’hmoud

    Economist & Development Management Expert/AADFI PSGRS Consultant

    Mr. Stephen Hamya

    Sustainability Champion, Uganda Development Bank Ltd(UDBL)

    • 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM

    Welcome Cocktail 

    Venue:  Transcorp Hilton Hotel
    Dress Code:  Business

    Opening Ceremony
    Venue:  Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja | Dress Code: Business
    • 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
    Welcome Statmeent

    Dr. Olasupo Olusi

    Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Bank of Industry Nigeria(BOI)

    Opening Remarks

    Mr. Thabo P. Thamane

    Chairman, AADFI Chief Executive Officer, Citizen Entrepreneurial Development Agency
    Opening Remarks

    Mr. Mominul Islam

    ADFIAP Chairman
    Managing Director & CEO, IPDC Finance Ltd, /Bangladesh

    Special Address

    Ms Ngone Diop

    Director of West Africa Sub Regional Office, UN Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA)

    Keynote Address

    Dr. Kevin K. Kariuki

    Vice President of Power, Energy Climate Change, and Green Growth, African Development Bank

    Opening Address

    Nigeria government representative – TBC

    • 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM
    Group Photograph, Networking, Tea/Coffee

    Dignitaries and all delegates

    • 10:30 AM – 10:40 AM
    Launching of the AADFI Working Group on Climate Change

    Mr. Thabo P. Thamane

    AADFI Chairman

    Ms. Boitumelo Mosako

    Chairperson AADFI Working Group on Climate Change, CEO DBSA

    • 10:40 AM – 12:10 PM
    Plenary Sessions 1
    Financing for Climate-Smart Projects
    Financing for climate-smart projects is a critical area of focus for development finance institutions (DFIs) in addressing the challenges posed by climate change. DFIs can be key in mobilizing finance for climate-smart projects, including renewable energy, energy efficiency, sustainable agriculture, climate-resilient infrastructure, etc. How can DFIs leverage various partnerships to increase the availability of financing for climate projects and promote innovative financing models?

    Moderator

    Eugene O. Itua, Phd

    Managing Director/CEO, Natural Eco Capital

    Speakers

    Mr. Zeph Nhleko

    Chief Economist, Development Bank of Southern Africa(DBSA)

    Mr. Abdelhouhab Boushaba

    Deputy Managing Director, Group Credit Agricole du Maroc(GCAM)

    Ms. Mary Kamari

    Group Executive, Corporate Affairs & Investor Relations, Trade & Development Bank

    Ms. Sigee Koech

    Director, Kenya Development Corporation(KDC)

    Mr. Banji Fehintola

    Senior Director, Head of Treasury & Financial Institutions, African Finance Corporation(AFC) -tbc

    • 12:10 PM – 1:30 PM
    Networking Lunch
    • 1:30 PM – 2:40 PM
    Plenary Sessions 2
    Technical Assistance and Capacity Building

    Technical assistance and capacity building are critical focus areas for development finance institutions (DFIs) in promoting climate-smart development. DFIs can provide technical and capacity-building support to help countries and businesses transition to a climate-smart future. Most DFIs, particularly national DFIs, would also require strengthening their capacity in climate finance, project preparation, and institution development. The forum will discuss ways to enhance the ability of DFIs to provide such support and ensure that it is effectively delivered.

    Moderator

    Ms. Divina Gracia “Joy” C. Santos

    VP for Operations, ASKI Management Group, Philippine

    Speakers

    Dr. Seyed Ali Heidari

    Deputy Managing Director, Financial and International Affairs, Bank for Industry & Mine/Iran

    Ms. Diana Smallridge

    Chief Executive Officer, Momentus Global/Canada

    Ms. Yasmine Galloul

    Technical Lead- Support to Development Finance Institutions, Investment Climate Reform(ICR) Facilitya

    Mr. Cyril Okoye

    Secretary General, Association of African Development Finance Institutions(ADFI)

    Mr. Enrique Florencio

    Secretary General, Association of Development Financing Institutions in Asia & Pacific(ADFIAP)

    African Development Bank (ADB)-tbc

    Secretary General, Association of Development Financing Institutions in Asia & Pacific(ADFIAP)

    • 2:40 PM – 4:00 PM
    Plenary Sessions 3
    Collaboration and Partnerships

    Collaboration and partnership are critical focus areas for development finance institutions (DFIs) in promoting climate-smart development. DFIs can achieve a more significant impact by working together and forming partnerships with other stakeholders, including governments, the private sector, and civil society. The forum will explore opportunities for collaboration and partnerships to promote climate-smart development.

    Moderator

    Mr. Sergey Storchak

    Senior Banker, State Development Corporation VEB.RF/Russsia -TBC

    Speakers

    Mr. Ronaldo U. Tepora

    Senior Vice President, Development Bank of the Philippines

    Mr. Selva Kumar

    Resident Representative, Representative Office, Export-Import Bank India

    Dr. Tony Okpanachi,

    Managing Director/CEO,Development Bank of Nigeria(DBN) – tbc

    Mr. Adama Mariko

    Secretary-General, Finance in CommonDeputy Director of Mobilization, Partnerships & Communication, FranceDevelopment Agency (AFD)

    Mr. Ade Ayeyemi, Chairman

    Making Finance Work for Africa(MFW4A)

    • 4:00 PM – 4:10 PM

    Networking Break, Tea/Coffee

    • 4:10 PM – 5:10 PM
    Plenary Sessions 4
    Monitoring and Reporting

    DFIs can demonstrate their commitment to climate action by monitoring and reporting on the climate impact of their investments. The forum will discuss improving monitoring and reporting frameworks to ensure DFIs are accountable for their climate impact.

    Emerging Technologies

    Several technologies are emerging in financing climate-smart projects. These technologies aim to improve climate finance’s efficiency, transparency, and accountability and support the transition to a low-carbon, climate-resilient economy. 

    These technologies can transform how climate finance is managed and delivered and support the transition to a more sustainable and resilient economy. However, there are also challenges and risks associated with these technologies, such as data privacy concerns, cybersecurity risks, and the potential for unintended consequences. As such, it is essential to carefully evaluate and manage these risks as these technologies are adopted to finance climate-smart projects

    Moderator

    Sheikh Khalil Al Harthy

    Chief Executive, Credit Oman SAOC

    Speakers

    Dr. Steve Ogidan, mni,

    Chief Executive Officer, Global Knowledge Group.

    Dr. Michael Ma’hmou

    Economist & Development Management Expert/AADFI PSGRS Consultant

    • 5:10 PM – 5:20 PM

    Address Finance in Common Summit(FiCS) 2023 – road map emerging from the communique

    Speaker

    Mr. Adama Mariko

    Deputy Director of Mobilization, Partnerships & Communication, France Development Agency (AFD) & Secretary-General(FiCS)

    • 5:20 PM – 5:40 PM
    Closing Ceremony
    Closing Remarks from ADFIAP & AADFI
    Closing Statement by Official of  Government of Nigeria/Ministry of Finance
    • 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM

    B2B Meetings  + Exhibition

    • 7:00 PM onwards
    Dinner / Cultural Night (for all delegates including accompanying persons)
    (for all delegates including accompanying persons)
    Venue:  Transcorp Hilton HotelDress Code:  National Dress
    • 9:00 PM - 12:00 PM
    For all interested delegates and accompanying persons
    • For Depart for Project Visit & City Tour

    Tour & Visits
    • 12.00 PM - 2.00 PM

    Lunch