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23-26 December 2022 with over 100 sessions – San Fancisco, CA

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  • Day 1 | Opening | Plenary


  • Day 2 | Technical Workshops


  • Day 3 | Technical Workshops


  • 8:00 - 9:00 Arrival and registration of participants All Participants
    9:00 - 9:05 National Anthem All Participants
    9:05 - 9:15 Welcome remarks by the Governor of Niamey Governor of Niamey
    9:15 - 9:30   Remarks by Executive Secretary of Lake Chad Basin Commission Amb. Mamman NUHU ES LCBC and HoM MNJTF
    9.30 - 9.40 Remarks by the World Bank Representative in Niger
    9:40 – 9:50 INTERLUDE  
      WORKING SESSIONS  
    9:50 - 10:00 Remarks by Chairman of Lake Chad Basin Governors Forum Mr. Midjiyawa Bakari, Governor of Far North Region Cameroon
    10:00 - 10:20 Remarks by the first commissioner of the republic of Niger to the of the Lake Chad Basin Commission Adamou Mahaman Minster for Water and Sanitation
    10:20 - 10:30 Remarks by the Supervising Minister of PROLAC- Niger
    10.30 - 10.50 Opening remarks by the guest of honour HE Mahamadou Ouhoumoudou The Prime Minister, Republic of Niger
    10:50 - 11:00 Official Photographs of VIPs  

  • 11:30 - 12:00 State of Security in the Lake Chad Region Maj. Gen. GU Chibuisi Force Commander MNJTF
    12:00 – 12:30 Introduction to the Lake Chad Basin Commission and the 2nd International Development Forum of the Lake Chad Region Mr Hycinth Banseka Technical Director, Lake Chad Basin Commission

    • Moderator : Prof. M.M. Daura (VC Yobe State University, Damaturu, Nigeria)
    • Objective : Identify and assess the constraints and prospects for efficient exploitation of the LCB natural resources
    13: 30 - 13:40 Introduces Session, Keynote speaker and panellists. Prof. M.M. Daura VC YOSU Damaturu
    13: 40 - 13:55 Environmental changes and water resources in the Lake Chad basin Dr Guillaume Favreau, Représentant de l’IRD, Niamey Niger
    13: 55 - 14:10 Groundswell: Preparing for Internal Climate Migration Word Bank
    14: 10 - 14:35 Effects of Climate Change on water availability in the Lake Chad Basin Laila Seehausen & Sara Vassolo BGR/LCBC
    14: 35 - 15:00 Intervention of panellists
    • Discuss the challenges related to the access to natural resources.
    • Discuss on flood and drought incidents and adaptation measures.
    • Discuss climate migration
    • Dr Sandao Issoufou Hydrogeologist, Abdou Moumouni University, Permanent Secretary of PANGIRE Niger
    • Dr. Mahamat Nour Abdallah University of N’djamena
    • Dr. Idris Muslim CSO, Chairman Coalition of IWRM and Stakeholders consultative forum of HJKY basin
    • Konte DIAWOYE, Regional Coordinator of LCBC-GEF-UNDP project AGRHYMET,
     
    15.00 – 15:.30 Questions and Answers Session All Participants
     

    • Moderator : Prof. ZAKARIA OUSMANE RAMADANE  Chadian Centre for Strategic Studies and Prospective Analysis: CETES, N'Djamena, Chad
    • Objective : Identify and propose solutions to obstacles to the movement of people and goods in the region

  • Presenter : Prof. ZAKARIA OUSMANE RAMADANE

  • Presenter : Dr.  MBARKOUTOU Mahamat Henri, University of Maroua

  • Presenters : 
    • Mr. Yayé Bilan, Director General of Rural Roads of the Ministry of Infrastructure
    • Prof. Yagana Bukar Researcher, University of Maiduguri
    • Pr. FRANÇOIS Tsobang, International Technical Expert, Ministry of Higher Education, Scientific Research and Innovation,
    Objectives
    • Discuss mobility and connectivity of human and goods in the basin
    • Identify obstacles and proffer solutions/ best practices

  • Presenter : Mr Hycinth Banseka, DT LCBC

  • Presenters :
    • Mr Adrian Morel, World Bank
    •  Mr Alio Abdoulaye, PIU PROLAC-LCBC

  • Two parallel  workshops in separate rooms. Practitioners will be invited to share lessons learned from past and ongoing operations, and exchange on challenges and solutions related to: Infrastructure, mobility, border governance and security and Agricultural development, resilience, and best practices in the Lake Chad region
    Workshop 1: Regional integration: infrastructure, mobility, border governance and security
    Room A 9:45 – 13:00 Introduces Session, Keynote speaker and panellists (10 min) (Set the stage; give the objectives; expected outcomes/takeaways and order of proceeding)   Prof. Abba Gana Shettima Sociologist, Researcher, University of Maiduguri
    Introduces Session, Keynote speaker and panellists (10 min) (Set the stage; give the objectives; expected outcomes/takeaways and order of proceedings.)     Prof. Abba Gana Shettima Sociologist. Researcher, University of Maiduguri
    Presentation (20 min):   Prof. Issa Saibou University of Maroua
    Intervention of panellists (30 min) ·       Typology and states of investments in connectivity facilities ·       Connectivity and socio-economic development of communities. ·       Risks to regional integration governance issues
    • Honorable KATIELLA GASSO ABDOU KATIELLOU, Chef de Canton de Mainé-Soroa
    • Prof. Abubakar Mu’azu, NNGO
    • Mme BEVIA Respa, Animator, President, Women's Associations Connection, and Information Unit
    Questions and Answers Session (30 min) All Participants
    Group work (30 minutes) 2 groups I.         Problems and challenges. II.         Lessons learnt and best practices. Group presentations or report back (20 mins) Finalise and consolidate session report and key messages (10 minutes) Group participants
    11:00 – 11:30                           Coffee break     Poster session by students  
    Workshop 2: Agricultural development, resilience, and best practices.
    Room B 9:45 – 13:00 Introduces Session, Keynote speaker and panellists (10 min) (Set the stage; give the objectives; expected outcomes/takeaways and order of proceedings. 10 minutes) Prof. DJANGRANG MAN-NA University of Ati-Chad
    Presentation (20 min):  The Use of Climate Smart Agricultural Practices For Improving Agricultural Resilience In The Lake Chad Basin Prof. Daniel Gwary Researcher, Director CAZS, University of Maiduguri
    Intervention of panellists (30 min) ·       Importance of the different agricultural systems of the LB ·       Challenges for improving agricultural resilience in the LB Case studies of climate smart agricultural development: The Komadugu Yobe; oasis basins; and polders
    • Mr. Guéro Maman, Silting Control Project for the Oasis Basins (PLECO) UNDP, Niger
    • Mme KHADIDJA HONORINE Ndob, Animator, In charge of women and children's affairs,
    • Dr. SALI BOUROU, Coordinator of Agricultural Research Institute for Development (IRAD) Maroua Center
    • Dr. Wencelas Conditamde, Principal technical Adviser, LCBC-GIZ project
    Questions and Answers Session (30 min) All Participants
    Group work (30 minutes) 2 groups I.         Problems and challenges. II.         Lessons learnt and best practices. Group presentations or report back (20 mins) Finalize and consolidate session report and key messages (10 minutes) Group participants
           

  • Two parallel 3-hour workshops in separate rooms. Practitioners will be invited to share lessons learned from past and ongoing operations, and exchange on challenges and solutions related: Social cohesion and inclusion in the Lake Basin and Climate dynamics and flood risk management, and migration in the Lake Chad basin
    Room A 14:00 - 17.00 Workshop 3: Social cohesion and inclusion in the Lake Chad Basin (Social cohesion as a tool for enhancing trust and peaceful coexistence between communities and peoples, Fighting exclusion and marginalization through participatory community development in the Lake Chad Basin)
    Introduces Session, Keynote speaker and panellists (10 mn) (Set the stage; give the objectives; expected outcomes/takeaways and order of proceedings) Prof. Yayé Dramé Aïssatou, Université Abdou Moumouni
    Presentation (20 mn): Social Cohesion and Inclusion as a Tool for Enhancing Trust and Peaceful Coexistence Between and Among Communities and Peoples of the Lake Chad Region Hamsatu A. Allamin NNGO/CSO Maiduguri
    RESILAC: Experience and lessons learnt (10 mn) Helène RONCERAY RESILAC coordinator Chad
    Intervention of panelists (30 mn) ·       Social cohesion as a tool for enhancing trust and peaceful coexistence between communities and peoples ·       Fighting exclusion and marginalization through participatory community development in the Lake Chad Basin; Transitional justice for peaceful community integration Panel :
    • Moussa Tchangari, Alternative citizen space, Niger
    • Prof. Ibrahima Umara, Researcher, University of Maiduguri
    • MBODOU Seïd, Diplomat/ Writer, author of the book “Cross-border terrorism in Lake Chad”, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
    • Pasteur HETECK, Chairman of the Cameroonian Association for Interreligious Dialogue (ACADIR)
    Questions and Answers Session (30 min) All Participants
    Group work (20 minutes) 2 groups I.         Problems and challenges. II.         Lessons learnt and best practices. Group presentations or report back (20 mins) Finalize and consolidate session report and key messages (10 minutes) Group participants
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    Workshop 4 : Climate dynamics and flood risk management, and migration in the Lake Chad basin (Identify recent climate dynamics to understand dry and wet cycles, in order to minimise the effects of drought and utilise flood water)
    Room B 14:00 – 17:00 Introduces Session, Keynote speaker and panellists (10 min) M. Ousman Baoua National Meteorological Director
    Presentation (20 mn):   -       UCESA plans for consultations on climate migration in the Sahel.   Recent flood situation in LCB   UCESA representative : Prof. Florance Sylvestre, Representing IRD in Chad
    Film on floods in far north Cameroon (10 min) Dr Mouadjamou Ahmadou University of Maroua, Cameroon
    Intervention of panellists (30 min) Identify recent climate dynamics to understand dry and wet cycles, in order to minimise the effects of drought and  utilise flood water Panellists :
    • Dr Salamatou Abdouramane, University of Diffa
    • Dr Garba Sambo, University of Maiduguri
    • Government of Niger, AGRHYMET, PROLAC/RESILAC
    • Dr. NGUETORA Madjyara, Doctor of Water Science, Consultant
    • Prof. MOHAMAN Arabi, University of Maroua and Head of Division of Territorial Planning and Sustainable Development at the Integrated Development Mission of the Mandara Mountains (MIDIMA)
    Questions and Answers Session (30 min All Participants
    Group work (30 minutes) 2 groups I.         Problems and challenges. II.         Lessons learnt and best practices. Group presentations or report back (20 mins) Finalize and consolidate session report and key messages (10 minutes) Group participants
       

  • Moderator : Mr Hycinth Banseka, DT LCBC

  • Moderators :
    • Mr Adrian Morel, World Bank
    • Mr Alio Abdoulaye, PIU PROLAC-LCBC

  • Moderator : Dr. KOULTCHOUMI Babette, University of Maroua
    Workshop 5: Socio economic development in the Lake Chad basin from the perspective of women and youth.   (Role of Women and Youth group in the socio-economic development, Revenue generation activities, Capacity building of women and youth, involvement of Women and youth in the value chain activities)
    Room A 9h-12h Introduces Session, Keynote speaker and panellists (10 min) (Set the stage; give the objectives; expected outcomes/takeaways and order of proceedings. Moderator Dr. KOULTCHOUMI Babette  
    Presentation 1 (15 min): Place of women and youth in the socio-economic development of the Lake Chad Basin Dr Hadiza Kiari Fougou, University of Diffa
    Presentation 2 (15 min): Youth Extremism in Niger   Najat Yamouri and Annabelle Vinois, World Bank
    Intervention of panellists (30 min)
    • Role of Women and Youth group in the socio-economic development,
    • Revenue generation activities
    • Capacity building of women and youth
    • involvement of Women and youth in the value chain activities
         		 Panelists
    • Dr. MBARKOUTOU MAHAMAT Henri, University of Maroua
    • Prof. Yagana Aji (F) Researcher, University of Maiduguri
    • Women and Youth Network of Diffa
    • SOUGNABE Oualoumi, Bank Officer/ Financial Consultant
    • NaAndi Maman Tahir, Regional Coordinator of PRESIBALT-LCBC
    Questions and Answers Session (30 mins) All Participants
    Group work (30 minutes) 2  groups
    1. Problems and challenges.
    2. Lessons learnt and best practices.
    • Group presentations or report back (20 mins)
    • Finalize and consolidate session report and key messages (10 minutes)
    		 Group participants
     

  • 14.30- 14.40 Adoption of Forum declaration All Participants
    14:40-14.45 Vote of Thanks by Host Country
    14:45 - 14:55 Remarks by Executive Secretary of Lake Chad Basin Commission Amb. Mamman NUHU
    14:55- 15:05 Final Remarks by Chairman of Lake Chad Basin Governors Forum His Excellency Mr. Midjiyawa Bakari, Governor of Far North Region Cameroon
    15.05-15.15 Closing remarks by the guest of honour HE Mahamadou Ouhoumoudou The Prime Minister, Republic of Niger
    15.15-15.20 VIP Photo session VIP
    15.20-15.30 Press Conference by the Forum Organizing Committee Members of the LOC


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