Regional workshop on exchange of experiences between African countries Collaboration formats used by AFRISTAT By Paul-Henri Nguema Meye Deputy Managing Director of AFRISTAT Bamako, 23 June 2014

Contents I. Human resources II. Methods of collaboration III. Areas of collaboration IV. Opportunities

I. Human resources The work of the Observatory is carried out by :  AFRISTAT experts alone;  Mixed teams (AFRISTAT experts + and Consultants recruited for the assignment);  Associated experts. N.B.: In all cases, the methods and the tools used are those chosen and/or recommended by AFRISTAT.

II. Methods of collaboration There are 2 possible formats for collaboration:  Specific Technical Assistance assignments;  Service delivery agreements. Caution: -Terms of reference (must be drawn up systematically); -Discussions to ensure the prior conditions have been met (availability of counterparts, documents and other data, etc.)

II. Methods of collaboration Non-member countries must pay for AFRISTAT services. Arrangements can be found to offer preferential treatment in terms of fee schedules.

III & IV. Areas of collaboration and opportunities  Collaboration can be developed in all of AFRISTAT’s areas of expertise;  Opportunities: Geographical proximity and many similarities with member states (economic, sociological, cultural, etc.); Many of AFRISTAT’s member states are also members of ECOWAS; Positive approach to developing partnerships; POSSIBILITY of extending services to English-speaking countries.

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