High Level Joint Committee (HLJC) Bodies of the HLJC Main tasks and working procedures Andreas Holtkotte, Focal Area Coordinator Environment and Energy, Director KfW Office Cairo

Bodies of the HLJC  Joint Committee (JC)  Chairpersons Working Groups  Working Groups  Secretariat

Joint Committee “Guidance and Direction“  being accountable for all HLJC activities  receiving proposals from Working Groups  discussing / reviewing / refining (returning) proposals  giving definite recommendations / guidance  ensuring appropriate budget allocation and use of financial resources

Chairperson of Working Group “Guiding the Experts“  ensuring proper functioning of Working Groups, chairing it’s sessions, acting as contact person  monitoring adequate resource allocation within given budget ceilings  forwarding proposals of Working Group through Secretariat to JC, presenting proposals at JC meetings  acting as permanent observer in JC meetings

Working Groups “Idea Factory“  discussing relevant topics in-depth, developing proposals for JC  identifying deficiencies in system operation and maintenance, developing solutions / policies  establishing concepts / policies for increased private sector involvement (investment, O+M, etc.)  identifying current short-comings in sector financing, proposing adequate financing tools / instuments

Working Groups “Idea Factory“  identifying and preparing “bankable“ projects / approaches  involving consultants, in case of need  participating in workshops, study tours, if needed  networking with external expertise / institutions

Secretariat “Ensuring Things Happen“  only permanent body of JC, “entry gate for the outside world”  facilitating, coordinating, supporting (classical secretariat function)  budgeting / managerial accounting for HLJC bodies  preparing JC and Working Group meetings, drafting and distributing MoM  following-up implementation of JC recommendations (“Action Plan”)

Secretariat “Ensuring Things Happen“  gathering/ disseminating information and knowledge amongst HLJC-bodies and members  link between JC, Chairpersons and Working Groups  drafting ToR, identifying / contracting consultants, mission follow-up (on request of Working Groups)  organizing / identifying workshops, seminars, study tours (on request of Working Groups)  developing and maintaining HLJC homepage, submitting annual reports on HLJC activities

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