Call for Proposals
PROPOSALS ARE DUE BY 11:59 P.M. (UCT) ON 13TH SEPTEMBER 2024.
PIDA Week is a flagship annual event organised under the Programme for Infrastructure Development in Africa (PIDA). The week brings essential stakeholders together to discuss, share insights, exhibit products and promote collaboration among many stakeholders, including governments, regional economic communities, development partners, investors, the private sectors, civil society and infrastructure developers. PIDA Week was inaugurated in 2015 and has since been a flagship event for PIDA.
Theme: Fostering Resilient and Inclusive Infrastructure for Africa’s Sustainable Growth: Leveraging Transformative Financing and Regional Integration.
Sub Themes
- Advancing the Green Economy through Infrastructure Development
- Enabling Infrastructure through Policy and Regulatory Frameworks
- Digital Infrastructure for Africa’s Future
- Innovative Financial Instruments and Mechanisms for Sustainable Infrastructure
- Empowering Civil Society for Sustainable and Inclusive Infrastructure Development
The African Union Development Agency – NEPAD announces the open call for session proposals for the 8th PIDA week. The public, partners, and civil society are invited to submit a proposal for sessions that align with the overarching theme, addressing key challenges, sharing innovative solutions, and exploring opportunities for implementing PIDA projects and other cross-border infrastructure projects in Africa.
We seek proposals from the following sectors
- Transport and Logistics
- Energy and Power
- ICT and Digitalisation
- Water
- Capacity Building and Institutional strengthening
Session Formats: Session proposals can be in the following format but not limited to
- Panel Discussions
- Workshops
- Roundtable Dialogues
- Case study presentations.
Submission Guidelines:
- Submit the Proposal by filling out this form and following the guidelines and instructions on the form. Click Here to Complete the Form.
- You can also download the form to complete and email it to pidaday@nepad.org.
Selection Process: All proposals shall be reviewed by the PIDA Week organising committee. Selected sessions will be notified by 20th September 2024
Deadline for Submission: 13-09-2024
Send all inquiries on the PIDA week Proposal to pidaday@nepad.org
The African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) invites all interested member states of the African Medicine Quality Forum (AMQF) to participate in the forthcoming ISO 17025:2017 virtual summer school training.
ISO 17025:2017 is an international standard that specifies the general requirements for the competence, impartiality, and consistent operation of laboratories. This globally recognized standard ensures the accuracy and reliability of laboratory results and is essential in various industries, including but not limited to manufacturing, healthcare, and research.
The training targets to empower a team of 50 young and enthusiastic professionals from the National Quality Control Laboratories in Africa to equip them with the knowledge and skills required to meet the high standards set by ISO 17025: 2017.
You are therefore requested to express interest by nominating at least two (2) officers (selection will be based on a first come basis) to attend this virtual training. The nominated individuals should be passionate and actively engaged in laboratory testing and or calibration.
Confirmation of your interest and nominee(s) should be submitted to us by email to Mr. Bonaventure Chilinde (Chairperson-AMQF) at bchilinde@zamra.co.zm, and a copy to Mr. Bationo Jean Fidèle (Senior Program Officer-AMQF) on BationoF@nepad.org, Ms. Amoreen Naluyima (Chairperson AMQF-QMS Subcommittee) on namoreen@nda.or.ug for better planning. The dates for this virtual training will be communicated in due course.
Looking forward to your response.
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