1. DIRECTOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AFRICA REGION – WORLD BANK
FROM AICD TO AIKP
JAMAL SAGHIR
DIRECTOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AFRICA REGION – WORLD BANK

2. Publication of Four AICD Sector Volumes Provides Easy Technical Reference
Flagship Report covered only main policy messages
Sector volumes bring together all material for technical specialists
Data Annexes provide useful reference for all sectoral indicators

3. Completion of Some 30 AICD Country Reports Provide National Level Messages
AICD Country Reports make bring AICD findings to national policy makers
Peer benchmarking of performance
Efficiency and funding gap analysis
Some 30 reports will be completed, of which 15 had in-country Road Shows
Report only
Report & Road Show

4. Completion of Five AICD REC Reports as Inputs to PIDA on Regional Integration
AICD REC Reports package results at the regional level
Stock-taking of extent of network integration
Regional spending needs and financial burdens
Reports discussed with PIDA team and REC delegations

5. AIKP Transfer Process Transfer well underway since WPA signature
Weekly team interactions and support missions
AICD portal now integrated into AfDB website
Development of database software underway
Statistical Handbook on its way to becoming official standard for infrastructure data
Expert Group Meeting in Zambia April 2011 endorsed AIKP Statistical Handbook
Presentation to Statistical Commission of Africa planned for January 2012

6. Follow-Up Work on Climate Change
Emerged from May 2010 ICA Member’s Meeting
Project “Addressing Climate Vulnerability of Africa’s Infrastructure” will cover
Climate change impact on five major river basins
Knock-on effects for power, irrigation and roads
Arrangements are now in place
UNECA to act as African counterpart agency
US$1.7m of funds raised
Concept Note passed internal review
2 year time horizon