1. The Transformation: NEPAD Planning and Coordinating Agency (NPCA)
Diran Makinde
NEPAD Agency African Biosafety Network of Expertise (ABNE) Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
Presentation CORAF Side Event May 24, 2010 Cotonou, Benin Republic

2. New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD)
A Vision and Strategic Framework for Africa’s Renewal
Designed to address the current challenges facing the continent, such as, escalating poverty levels, underdevelopment, etc,
Objectives: poverty reduction;
:place Africa on a path of sustainable growth &
development;
: integrate Africa into the global economy; and
: accelerate the empowerment of women

3. Guiding Principles Priority Areas - WEHAB Funding opportunities
Building on existing projects
Guided by REC decisions, etc
Importance of sequencing project design and implementation in order to maximize learning and reduce risks
Projects that are likely to make impact at regional and national levels-low hanging fruits 3 3

4. NEPAD As it was before: Agriculture & Food Security
Infrastructure (H2O &Sanitation, ICT, Transport, Energy)
Human Resources Development
Science & Technology
Trade & Market Access
Environment & Climate Change & Culture & Tourism
Governance & Capacity Development
Gender Development

5. NEPAD/ABI S&T Networks

6. Transformed NPCA
14th Ord. Session of the Assembly of the AU (Feb. 2010) adopted the integration of NEPAD into the structures and processes of the AU: NPCA as a technical body of the AU to replace NEPAD Secretariat.
NPCA- to facilitate & coordinate the implementation of continental and regional priority prog & projects;
-to mobilize resources and partners in support of their implementation
- to conduct and coordinate research & knowledge mgt, M&E the implementation of programs; &
-Advocate AU & NEPAD vision, mission and core values

7. Transformed NPCA II
A shift from sectoral & activity based to programmatic & results based management of the NEPAD Secretariat
Vision: Leading African think tank that initiates & promotes dev & implementation of flagship programs & projects in support of NEPAD & AUC

8. Expected Outcomes(6 groups)
Increased availability of regional programs, projects & policy frameworks for implementation by member states &RECs;
Enhanced mechanisms for mobilizing internal & external resources;
Enhanced capacity of NPCA, Mbr states & RECs to M&E implementation of NEPAD programs & projects;
Enhanced capacity of Mbr states & RECs to implement NEPAD programs & projects;
Enhanced private sector involvement in regional programs & projects;
Improved quality/stds of NEPAD programs & projects

9. NPCA Thematic Areas (5) (i) Food security
(ii) Climate Change & Sustainable
Development
(iii) Regional Integration & Infrastructure
(iv) Human Capital Development; and
(v) Economic & Corporate Governance

10. Alignment of Frameworks with Themes
Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Dev Program (CAADP)
Africa’s S & T CPA
Action Plan for Environment Initiative
Framework for Water, Energy & Mining
Program for Infrastructure Dev in Africa
NEPAD Infrastructure Short Term Action Plan (STAP)
NEPAD Spatial Dev Program
Capacity Dev Strategic Framework
Convention on the Elimination of all forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW)
Beijing Declaration & Platform for Action (BDPA)
Framework on Education, Health & ICT
Policy Framework for Post-Conflict Reconstruction & Development (PCRD)

11. NPCA Operating Model: Integrated Delivery Model
Strategic
Planning
Conceptual
Policy
Framework
Programme
/ Project
Development
Resource
Mobilisation
Programme / project
Implementation
Monitor &
Evaluate
NPCA Value Chain
Channels
Regional Economic Communities
National Government
Core process in
delivering on mandate
is strategic planning & SH management
Beneficiaries
/ End-users
Sustainable, Self-sufficient
Communities 1
Strategic Planning & Evaluation
Strategic Stakeholder Management & Advocacy
Secondly, NPCA needs be the creator of knowledge 2
Programme Support & Governance
And simultaneously be a strong implementer of programmes 3
Core Knowledge Area
Programme Delivery
Create
Value
Concept
Policy
Development
Deliver
Value
Project
Implementation
& Monitoring
Programme Monitoring & Evaluation
Contribute
&
Share
Value 4
Create infrastructure to support knowledge organisation
R&D Process
AU Mandate & Structures
Development Priorities
KM Process
Continental, REC &
National Processes
Enable &
Support 5
Communication
And support functions for to facilitate delivery
Human Resources
Finance & Procurement
Information management systems
Knowledge Management System

12. The model in more detail
Component
number
Key model component
Role 1
Strategic planning
The NPCA’s compelling agenda is derived from its mandate it receives from the AU. The output of this process is therefore a NPCA strategic plan setting out the compelling agenda, strategy as well as a detailed business plan. Furthermore, the strategy is tracked, reviewed and evaluated throughout the year and adjusted when necessary. The process of developing a strategy will be based on a collaborative approach between NPCA, AUC and RECs.
Strategic Stakeholder Management and Advocacy
Stakeholder relationships and interests need to be clearly
defined to ensure the NPCA
meets the expectations of the different stakeholder groups. It
also supports all the required processes to enable the NPCA to
build strong partnership especially with civil society and the
private sector to deliver on its mandate. Finally the advocacy
role is a fundamental process to build the brand and image of the
NPCA and communicate what the NPCA’s role and
achievements are. 1

13. Model description Component number Key model component Role2
Policy alignment , Programme Development & Knowledge Creation
Policy and Programme Development in the NPCA refers to where
expert knowledge is utilised to analyse African priorities and produce
and test feasibility of programmes with the support of the Programme
Implementation component of the model. This cycle includes policy
alignment to programme concept incubation or refinement of AU
Directed programme resulting in viable programmes and projects for
implementation. 3
Programme delivery & Co-ordination
The programme delivery area refers to the overseeing and tracking of
NPCA programmes and projects across the continent, RECs or
countries. It will also support the Policy and Programme development
component through the various stages of programme development to
minimise and mitigate risk at implementation stage. 2 3 5

14. Model description Component number Key model component Role 4
Knowledge Management
The Knowledge Management and Research and Development
processes will provide a knowledge and research capability to the
organisation. It will enable the NPCA to nurture and fulfil its leadership
position in the area of knowledge management and dissemination
thereof at an African and international level. It will contribute to
influencing policy & programme development and establish
benchmarks for implementation approaches in Africa. 5
Support areas
The role of the support functions and processes is to provide internal
business support to the organisation in areas such as Communication,
Human Resources, Finance, Procurement and Information
Management & Systems (including Knowledge Management Systems). 4 5

15. NEPAD Agency New Structure
Chief of Staff
Policy Alignment & Prog. Development Directorate
Strategy & Knowledge Man Directorate
CEO
Corporate Services Directorate
Cluster 1
Cluster 2
Cluster 3
Programme Impl. & Co-ord Directorate
Programme 1
Programme 2
Programme 3
Integration Mechanisms
External Rel. & Communication
Directorate
Admin Services
Governance
Special Assistant
Executive
Assistant
Internal
Audit
Strategic Planning
Monitoring & Evaluation (Strategy & Progs)
Risk Management
Knowledge Management
Research & Development
Policy Frameworks
Programme Development
Knowledge Development
Operational Resource Mobilisation
Programme Management
Programme dev Support
Monitoring (Programmes)
Best practices
Peer review
Internal project execution
Fund management
Capacity development
Communication (Internal & External)
Partnership Management
Strategic resource mobilisation
Stakeholder Management HR
Finance, Procurement
Administration
Information Management Systems
Special Advisors
Office of the CEO
Legal Services
Key:
Enabling Structure
Functions
Structure is underpinned intergration / of
Note: Number of clusters and programmes will depend on strategic priorities

16. Conclusions Overall Strategy are:
Compelling agenda to enhance capacity of Mbr states to drive the continents devt. based on needs & resources
Assist in creating an enabling environment to stimulate & facilitate private sector engagement as a powerful engine for sustainable growth & dev
Support Mbr states & regional bodies in conceiving, designing & implementing quality investment programs & projects.
Contribute in fast-tracking program & project delivery by identifying obstacles & seeking to address them while avoiding DUPLICATION with other continental organizations
Forge partnerships with like-minded organizations based on comparative advantage

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