AfDB Partnership Forum March 2012 (speaker / department) Capacity Development for Inclusive Growth in Africa Prof. Victor Murinde Director, African Development Institute (EADI)

Presentation Outline Strategy and Agenda Vision, Mission and Model EADI 2012 Themes and Cross Cutting Activities Implementation of the Capacity Development Strategy (CDS) Seeking transformative & innovative partnerships Contact information

Strategy and Agenda The AfDB Capacity Development Strategy (CDS) for is the key to the attainment of inclusive growth in Africa. Works through: Pillar I – Enhance Development Effectiveness of Bank’s Operations. Pillar II – Strengthen Capacity for Policy Design and Implementation and Dialogue. Pillar III – Build the Bank’s Internal Capacity.

The African Development Institute Vision To be regarded by Bank Staff and Stakeholders as the leading capacity development partner in Africa. Mission To innovatively engage in capacity development, training and knowledge dissemination in Africa, with emphasis on inclusive growth and green economy.

EADI on Inclusive Growth in Africa: 5 themes 1.Innovative methods of financing infrastructure and regional integration to achieve green economy. 2.Start-ups, entrepreneurship and youth employment for inclusive growth. 3.Public-Private Partnerships. 4.Tool Kits for financial management, disbursement, Procurement and Project/Programme Implementation. 5.Macro-economic Policy Modelling & Forecasting.

EADI on Inclusive Growth in Africa Two cross cutting themes 1.Gender, economic opportunity and inclusive growth. 2.Energy, climate change and the green economy. 7 themes, 7 hubs -University of Ghana, Legon: theme 2 -United Nations University – INRA (Institute for Natural Resources in Africa): CC theme 2 -University of Namibia: theme 5

For the successful implementation of the CDS, it is estimated that USD 15 million is needed, constituting USD 7.5 million a year for the two- year completion of the CDS. Idea: Set up a Capacity Development Trust Fund Implementation of the CDS

EADI: Seeking transformative & innovative partnerships Co-financing with other partners:  The African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF)  The African Centre for Economic Transformation (ACET)  The African Leadership Institute (ALI) Fellowships  The African Institute for Remittances (AIR) 9

For more information contact: (speaker / department) Prof. Victor Murinde Director, African Development Institute African Development Bank Group BP , Tunis, Belvedere Tel: (216) Fax: (216)