Event
Maximizing Impact Through Strategic Co-Financing
February 12, 2025
8h30 to 9h45
(Eastern Standard Time)
Webinar
Zoom
Canadian initiatives as catalysts for scalable and sustainable solutions
As part of International Development Week 2025, join us for a webinar exploring how strategic co-financing can strengthen Canadian participation in large-scale, sustainable solutions. Highlighting innovative partnerships with Global Affairs Canada, the World Bank and other key players, this webinar aims to demonstrate how collaborative initiatives can leverage greater impact.
Presented by CECI and the Pan-Africa Bureau of Global Affairs Canada
Speakers
- Ousmane Diagana, Vice President for Western and Central Africa, The World Bank
- Cheryl Urban, Assistant Deputy Minister for Africa and Global Affairs Canada
- Maman Bachir, Project Director, REELS project, CECI
- André Carletto, Senior Economist, Health, Nutrition and Population Practice Group, The World Bank
- Pia Peeters, Practice Manager, Social Sustainability and Inclusion, West and Central Africa, The World Bank
- Dr. Olusegun Adeoye, medical doctor and a Public Health Specialist, Coordinator for the West Africa Health Organization (WAHO) regional activities of the World Bank
Moderator: Philippe Dongier, Executive Director, CECI
Key Topics:
- How can (sometimes modest) co-financing contribute to and enhance the impact of large-scale regional programs?
- What opportunities do such approaches offer to enhance Canadian voice and visibility?
- What are the key challenges and potential approaches for collaborating effectively, strategically and impactfully with large programs?
The webinar will be available with interpretation in English and French.
If you have any specific needs or accommodation requests to fully participate in this event (such as simultaneous interpretation in sign language, etc.), please let us know in advance at redaction@ceci.ca. We will do our best to accommodate all requests.
