1. Institutionalising FAC Africa
The FAC Commission
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FAC “Graduation”
FAC in 2010: UK-based, DFID-dependent
From start of next phase, i.e. April 1st 2013, FAC Africa
Secretariat in Africa (Director, administration)
Major influence of Africans in FAC governance
Funded by multi-donor fund
Benefits:
Increased credibility with policy makers as an “African” organisation
Can raise funds from multiple sources (not dependent on one)
Requires formal legal registration or affiliation
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3. Making the Case to Donors
Evidence of stakeholder demand
Favourable MTR
Compelling plans for next phase
Organisational and governance arrangements
FAC Commission will lead on last of these
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4. Options for Institutionalisation
Strengths
Weaknesses
1. Affiliation under:
Existing organisation
African University }
} quick registration
No control over governance
University management
African or national?
2. Formally registered entity with international mandate
Independence, credibility
Speed of registration process
3. Charity registered in UK, with country offices and mainly African Board
quick registration
Truly African?
(will donors or policy makers buy this?)
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5. Illustration of Option 2
AERC as Rockefeller programme
AERC hosted by Rockefeller whilst seeking independent registration
non-profit org. with international mandate, but under Kenyan law
Requires: support of promoting Ministry and Treasury, Cabinet approval (for financial privileges)
3 years
Interim arrangements for finances, contracting, governance
CMAAE hosted by AERC whilst seeking independent registration
3 years (so far)
Finances and contracting handled by AERC (for an overhead charge) in the meantime
CMAAE Programme Committee, but governed by AERC Board
FAC Africa hosted by CMAAE whilst seeking independent registration?
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6. Location of Secretariat
Legal options for registration
Including speed
Practicalities of transportation and communications linkages
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Proposed Process I
Consultant appointed to examine options
Commission work with Secretariat on TOR
Findings and a recommendation presented to FAC Annual Meeting 2011 by Commission
Commission prepares full proposal for institutionalisation of FAC Africa
Initial consultations with donors and other stakeholders
Input into draft proposal for new phase of FAC Africa (presented to FAC Annual Meeting 2012 and reviewed by MTR team)
Proposal for new phase of FAC Africa includes:
Governance structure, staffing, location of secretariat (i.e. institutionalisation plans)
Ideas for workplan during new phase
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Proposed Process II
Finalised FAC Africa proposal + MTR report discussed at Donor Roundtable Q2 2012
DFID to convene Roundtable
Aim for donor commitments by mid-2012
6-9 months to advertise for and appoint staff and to establish office by 1st April 2013
FAC Africa begins
May begin operation under interim governance arrangements (hosted)
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FAC Commission
Membership
Ephraim Chirwa, Bara Gueye, John Omiti, Amdissa Teshome, Colin Poulton
Revolving Chairmanship
Change annually
Colin to chair for
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