Institutionalising FAC Africa The FAC Commission 2010 13

Institutionalising FAC Africa The FAC Commission 2010 -13 01/04/2010 FAC Annual Meeting, Brighton 1

FAC “Graduation” • FAC in 2010: UK-based, DFID-dependent • From start of next phase, i. e. April 1 st 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 01/04/2010 FAC Annual Meeting, Brighton 2

Making the Case to Donors • • Evidence of stakeholder demand Favourable MTR Compelling plans for next phase Organisational and governance arrangements Ø FAC Commission will lead on last of these 01/04/2010 FAC Annual Meeting, Brighton 3

Options for Institutionalisation Option 1. Affiliation under: Existing organisation African University 2. Formally registered entity with international mandate Strengths Weaknesses } } quick registration } No control over governance University management African or national? Independence, credibility Speed of registration process 3. Charity registered in UK, with country quick registration offices and mainly African Board 01/04/2010 FAC Annual Meeting, Brighton Truly African? (will donors or policy makers buy this? ) 4

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? – 2013 -2016 01/04/2010 FAC Annual Meeting, Brighton 5

Location of Secretariat • Legal options for registration – Including speed • Practicalities of transportation and communications linkages 01/04/2010 FAC Annual Meeting, Brighton 6

Proposed Process I 1. Consultant appointed to examine options – – Commission work with Secretariat on TOR Findings and a recommendation presented to FAC Annual Meeting 2011 by Commission 2. Commission prepares full proposal for institutionalisation of FAC Africa – – 01/04/2010 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) FAC Annual Meeting, Brighton 7

Proposed Process II 3. Finalised FAC Africa proposal + MTR report discussed at Donor Roundtable Q 2 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 1 st April 2013 4. FAC Africa begins – May begin operation under interim governance arrangements (hosted) 01/04/2010 FAC Annual Meeting, Brighton 8

FAC Commission • Membership – Ephraim Chirwa, Bara Gueye, John Omiti, Amdissa Teshome, Colin Poulton • Revolving Chairmanship – Change annually – Colin to chair for 2010 -11 01/04/2010 FAC Annual Meeting, Brighton 9