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African Development Bank (AFDB)

The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) is a ‘AAA’ rated regional multilateral development finance institution, established in 1963. The overarching objective of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group is to spur sustainable economic development and social progress in its regional member countries (RMCs), thus contributing to poverty reduction. 80 member countries, including all the 54 African countries, and 26 non-African countries in the Americas, Europe and Asia own the Bank. To fulfil its mandate, the AfDB’s key functions include: (i) using its resources for the financing of investment projects and programmes relating to the economic and social development of its RMCs; (ii) the provision of technical assistance for the preparation and execution of development projects and programmes; (iii) promoting investment of public and private capital in Africa for development purposes; and (iv) to respond to requests for assistance in coordinating development policies and plans of RMCs. The AfDB places special emphasis on promoting regional integration, developing fragile states, developing the agriculture value chain and establishing food security, and promoting capability development of women and girls in Africa.

www.afdb.org

African Union Commission (AUC)

The Political Affairs, Peace & Security Department (PAPS) of the Commission of the African Union (AU) provides support to efforts aimed at promoting peace, security and stability on the continent. PAPS also supports the Peace and Security Council in carrying out its responsibilities as provided for under the protocol relating to the establishment of the AU Peace and Security Council (PSC).

www.au.int

ATMIS - African Union Transition Mission in Somalia

The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS, operational on 1 April 2022), is a multidimensional mission (military, police and civilian), authorised by the African Union and mandated by the UN Security Council – replacing the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM). ATMIS as a mission evolved after an exhaustive consultative process between the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS), the African Union (AU), the United Nations (UN), the European Union (EU) and other international partners. ATMIS has a clear mandate to fully implement the Somali Transition Plan (STP), a strategic plan that details the handover of security responsibilities from the African Union to the Federal Government of Somalia. The Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission (SRCC) and Head of Mission is Ambassador Mohammed El-Amine Souef.

atmis-au.org

BMA - Border Management Authority of South Africa

The Border Management Authority (BMA) is a Schedule 3A Public Entity of the South African government responsible for the implementation of border law enforcement functions at Ports of Entry and identified segments of the land border law enforcement area, i.e. borderline. The Authority, which is premised on a new policy paradigm of integrated border management, is positioned as a strategic intervention aimed at addressing and circumventing threats and risks which prevail in the country’s border environment. The BMA was formally established as an autonomous Entity on the 1st of April 2023 and is South Africa’s third law enforcement Entity, following the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) and the South African Police Service (SAPS). The Authority is headed by a National Commissioner whilst the Executive Authority is the Minister of Home Affairs.

www.bma.gov.za

British Peace Support Team (Africa)

Based in Nairobi, Kenya but operating pan-Africa, the British Peace Support Team (Africa) is a cross-government organisation comprising of UK Military, Police, and Civilian Advisors. BPST(A) works with the United Nations, African Union, African Standby Forces and troop and police contributing countries to enhance capabilities, improve performance and support wider UK security interests. Annually, BPST (A) delivers about 100 training activities to 11,000 personnel in over 70 different courses that range from pre-deployment training for UN and AU TCCs / PCCs, Counter IED courses, Gender Mainstreaming, International Humanitarian Law and Maritime capacity building. BPST(A) provides dedicated PSO training to troop and police contingents deploying to UN and AU PSOs in order to improve the quality of troop and police pledges and overall mission performance. BPST(A) also engages with regional AU and UN teams to develop deployment standards and deliver relevant training through a mix of Short Term Training Teams (STTTs), contractor delivered training and Regional Training Centre hosted training. The outputs and outcomes of all BPST(A) activities are supported through the comprehensive data capture of BPST(A)’s Monitoring and Evaluation system which allows the organisation to better attribute progress and provide accurate data to the UK MOD and Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO).

www.army.mod.uk/deployments/africa

CISSA - AUC's Committee of Intelligence & Security Services of Africa

CISSA was established on 26 August 2004 in Abuja, Nigeria by Heads of Intelligence and Security Services of Africa. CISSA’s raison d’être is to assist the African Union and all its institutions to effectively address the seemingly intractable security challenges confronting Africa, with among others, functions and the objective to provide leadership with regard to intelligence and security matters in furtherance of peace, security and stability in Africa. It was also conceived as a mechanism of dialogue, study, analysis, consulting, concerting, and adopting common strategies towards common security challenges among Intelligence and Security Organizations of Africa.

www.cissaau.org

DRC Ministry of Interior; Democratic Rep. of Congo

EASF Secretariat

The Eastern Africa Standby Force is a regional organization whose mandate is to enhance peace and security in the Eastern Africa region. It is one of the five regional multidimensional Forces of the African Standby Force (ASF) consisting of Military, Police and Civilian components. EASF was established as a regional mechanism to provide capability for rapid deployment of forces to carry out preventive deployment, rapid intervention, peace support/stability operations and peace enforcement. EASF attained Full Operational Capability in December 2014 and has now moved to the deployment phase, a status that enables it to participate in Peace Support Operations (PSOs) as and when mandated by the African Union.

www.easfcom.org

EUCAP Somalia

On 16 July 2012, EUCAP NESTOR was launched as a regional civilian maritime capacity building Mission (Djibouti, Kenya, the Seychelles, Somalia and Tanzania) focused on counter-piracy, to complement the piracy deterrent effect at sea of the EUNAVFOR Atalanta Operation, launched in December 2008, and other EU actions contributing to security sector development in Somalia including EUTM Somalia (launched in April 2010). In 2016, EUCAP NESTOR was rebranded as EUCAP Somalia and was mandated to strengthen the maritime security capacity, focused only on Somalia. Since then, EUCAP Somalia is continually assisting in consolidate the maritime sector, by supporting the development of the Somali coast guard functions, while strengthening the in-land Law Enforcement Agencies to implement the Somali Transition Plan. EUCAP Somalia has its Mandate valid until 31 December 2024.

www.eucap-som.eu

Ghana Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Ghana's Ministry of Foreign Affairs was established in 1957 with Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, then leader of Government Business, as the first Foreign Minister. The Ministry and its diplomatic missions abroad constitute the Ghana Foreign Service charged with the control, direction and coordination of Ghana’s external relations. In addition to diplomatic missions, honorary consulates are established to complement the work of the former in the promotion of investment, trade and tourism as well as the discharge of consular functions in areas with significant Ghanaian communities. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration is the principal organ of state responsible administratively and executively for the initiation, formulation, co-ordination and management of Ghana’s Foreign Policy. The Ministry operates at the Headquarters through the Offices of the Hon. Minister and Hon. Deputy Minister as well as the Directorate and Staff of the various Bureaux.

mfa.gov.gh

HALO Trust

The HALO Trust is an arms and explosive management non-governmental organisation, providing weapons and ammunition management and explosive hazards clearance to countries affected by conflict. HALO builds host-nation capacity to manage stockpiles of arms and ammunition, and removes landmines and makes safe other weapons such as cluster bombs, stockpiles of small arms and improvised explosive devices (IEDs). HALO works in 30 countries and territories worldwide, employing over 12,000 staff. HALO has worked continuously in Africa for over 25 years with operations across more than 15 countries, including Mozambique since 1994, Malawi since 2019, Kenya since 2021.

halotrust.org

IGAD Security Sector Program (ISSP)

Launched and operational in October 2011 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, the objective and missions of IGAD's ISSP are: contributing to foster peace, security, sustainable development and regional integration in the IGAD region; enhancing the effectiveness of the member states security sector to address common transnational, regional and national security threats; enhance and enable member states' security sector capacity to address common transnational security threats, thus, engendering sustainable economic development; and contribute the prediction, anticipation, prevention, and management of emerging, evolving, and exiting security threats in the IGAD region for sustainable development and economic integration.

www.igadssp.org

INTERPOL Regional Bureau for Eastern Africa

We are the International Criminal Police Organization commonly referred to as INTERPOL, an inter-governmental organization with a membership of 195 member countries. We enhance and support police cooperation aimed at making the world a safer place. To achieve our mission, we have a wide range of databases and capabilities that enable countries to share and access data on crimes and criminals. We also offer extensive technical and operational support that emanates from member countries requests. The General Secretariat headed by the Secretary General oversees and coordinates our day-to-day activities through the five executive directorates. INTERPOL is staffed by both police and civilians and comprises a headquarters in Lyon, a global complex for innovation in Singapore and several satellite offices in different regions. In each country, an INTERPOL National Central Bureau (NCB) provides the central point of contact for the General Secretariat and other NCBs. An NCB is run by national police officials and usually sits in the government ministry responsible for policing. We work closely with UN, EU ,AU and other cooperating partners in supporting national efforts in combating crimes across three global areas we consider the most pressing today; terrorism, cybercrime and organized crime. Given the impact of digitalization and related technological advancement, as well as other evolving socio-economic contextual factors, law enforcement needs to constantly adapt and evolve to remain relevant.

www.interpol.int

IOM - International Organization of Migration

IOM has been active in the East and Horn of Africa from the early 1980s. The Regional Office for East and Horn of Africa is based in Nairobi, Kenya and covers ten countries, namely Burundi, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia, South Sudan, Uganda, and the United Republic of Tanzania. In close collaboration with partners and Members States in the region, IOM plays an important role of protecting, assisting and supporting migrants across the region, developing effective responses to the shifting dynamics of migration, and serving as a key source of advice on migration policy, research, data and practice. In the region, IOM has a Special Liaison Office in Addis Ababa which cooperates closely with continental and regional organization such as the African Union (AU), IGAD, and UNECA in shaping discourse and policy development on migration in Africa. Home to an estimated 322 million people, migration in the region is still triggered by a combination of persistent insecurity and conflict, harsh climatic conditions, public heath emergencies alongside socio-economic drivers and more traditional seasonal and livelihood factors. The East and Horn of Africa region is home to over six million internally displaced persons (IDPs) and more than three million refugees and asylum-seekers.

ronairobi.iom.int

Kenya Defence Forces (KDF)

The Ministry of Defence is comprised of the Kenya Army, the Kenya Air Force, the Kenya Navy, the Defence Forces Constabulary and the Civilian Staff. Our mission is to defend and protect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Republic, assist and cooperate with other authorities in situations of emergency or disaster and restore peace in any part of Kenya affected by unrest or instability as assigned. The Ministry of Defence is committed to defending the people of the Republic of Kenya and their property against external aggression and also provides support to the Civil Authority. This service Charter is a commitment by the Ministry of Defence to render efficient and effective services to the citizenry and the stakeholders.

www.mod.go.ke

Kenya ICT Authority

The Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Authority of Kenya, established in August 2013, is a State Corporation under the Ministry of Information Communication & Technology. The Authority is tasked with rationalizing and streamlining the management of all Government of Kenya ICT functions. Our broad mandate entails enforcing ICT standards in Government and enhancing the supervision of its electronic communication. We also promote ICT literacy, capacity, innovation and enterprise. Our mission is to champion and harness ICT to enable efficient and effective access in the delivery of public services through our core values: integrity, community, thought, and action.

www.icta.go.ke

Kenya Police Service

The Kenya Police Service are committed to providing a quality police service to meet the expectations of our customers; by upholding the rule of law, creating and maintaining strong partnerships for a conducive social, economic and political development of Kenya. Core functions of the Service include: Maintenance of law and order; Preservation of peace; Protection of life and property; Prevention and detection of crime; Apprehension of offenders; and Enforcement of all laws and regulations with which it has been charged.

www.kenyapolice.go.ke

Malawi Defence Force (MDF)

Malawi National Intelligence Service (NIS)

The National Intelligence Service (NIS) is a disciplined civilian intelligence agency established under the ACT 30 OF 2018 of the Constitution of Malawi to provide for the establishment of the National Intelligence Service, to define its powers, functions, and duties; to regulate the administration and control of the Service; and to provide for matters connected with or incidental thereto. It is primarily responsible for Security Intelligence and Counter Intelligence to enhance national security in accordance with the Constitution. Its mission is to safeguard the Republic of Malawi against any threats emanating from within and outside.

www.malawi.gov.mw

MINUSCA - UN Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic

MINUSCA has been given an overarching strategic objective: to create the political, security and institutional conditions conducive to national reconciliation and durable peace through implementation of the APPR and the elimination of the threat posed by armed groups. To achieve this objective, the Security Council has given MINUSCA four priority tasks: (i) the protection of civilians; (ii) the use of its good offices to support peace processes, including the implementation of the ceasefire and the APPR; (iii) facilitate the immediate, full, safe and unhindered delivery of humanitarian assistance, and (iv) the protection of the UN personnel and assets. In addition, the Mission is tasked to support for the extension of State authority, the deployment of security forces, and the preservation of territorial integrity; to promote and protect human rights; to support the Republican Dialogue and local elections; security sector reform and the implementation of disarmament, demobilization, reintegration (DDR) and repatriation (DDRR) programs; and national and international justice, the fight against impunity, and the rule of law. To ensure the Mission can successfully meet its objective and help restore peace in the CAR, the Security Council has asked MINUSCA to adopt more proactive and robust posture. The Mission authorized strength comprises 14,400 military personnel, including 580 Military Observers and Military Staff Officers, 3,020 police personnel, including 600 Individual Police Officers, 2,420 formed police unit personnel, as well as 108 corrections officers; and 1,671 civilian staff.

minusca.unmissions.org

MINUSMA - UN Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali

The United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) was established by Security Council resolution 2100 in 2013. The mission supports the political process particularly implementation of the Peace agreement, and carries out a number of security-related stabilization tasks, with a focus on major population centres and lines of communication, protecting civilians, human rights monitoring, the creation of conditions for the provision of humanitarian assistance and the return of displaced persons, the extension of state authority and the preparation of free, inclusive and peaceful elections. The mission operates under robust rules of engagement to address all threats to civilians and at times, in coordination with the Malian defence and security forces.

minusma.unmissions.org

MONUSCO - UN Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

MONUSCO took over from an earlier UN peacekeeping operation – the United Nations Organization Mission in Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUC) – on 1 July 2010. It was done in accordance with Security Council resolution 1925 of 28 May to reflect the new phase reached in the country. The new mission has been authorized to use all necessary means to carry out its mandate relating, among other things, to the protection of civilians, humanitarian personnel and human rights defenders under imminent threat of physical violence and to support the Government of the DRC in its stabilization and peace consolidation efforts. The Council decided that MONUSCO would comprise, in addition to the appropriate civilian, judiciary and correction components, a maximum of 19,815 military personnel, 760 military observers, 391 police personnel and 1,050 members of formed police units.

monusco.unmissions.org

Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF)

Operating within the authorized AU Peace and Security Council mandate, it is the Multinational Joint Task Force's (MNJTF) mission to create a safe and secure environment in the areas affected by the activities of Boko Haram and other terrorist groups, in order to significantly reduce violence against civilians and other abuses, including sexual and gender-based violence, in full compliance with international law, including international humanitarian law and the UN HRDDP.

mnjtffmm.org

Namibian Police Force

The Namibian Police Force’s mission is to deliver quality law enforcement services to the public. The Force’s values are to uphold and maintain, with the firm commitment, to deliver quality services, uphold the principles of the rule of, national commitment and unwavering patriotism, to respect the supreme law of the Republic of Namibia, and to be accountable to the Nation and the Community we are serving.

www.nampol.gov.na

NATO HQ Supreme Allied Command Transformation (ACT)

Allied Command Transformation is NATO’s Warfare Development Command tasked with leading the military adaptation of the Alliance. As one of the NATO’s Strategic Military Commands - Allied Command Transformation defines the future military context and identifies challenges and opportunities in order to maintain a warfighting edge. It ensures maximum interoperability; gives structure and priority to NATO forces through defence planning and capability development; applies innovation to leverage ideas, procedures and technologies to the benefit of our warfare development approaches; and exploits the intellectual horsepower of a large network of industry, academia, military and civilian expertise in nations, in NATO agencies and NATO Centres of Excellence.

www.act.nato.int

Nigerian Army; Nigeria Armed Forces

The history of the Nigerian Army dates back to 1863, when Lt Glover of the Royal Navy selected 18 indigenes from the Northern Nigeria and organised them in a local force, known as the "Glover Hausas". They were used to mount punitive expeditions in the Lagos hinterland and to protect British trade routes around Lagos. In 1865, the Glover Hausa became a regular force with the name Hausa Constabulary. It performed both police and military duties for the British colonial government. It later became Lagos Constabulary. In addition, the colonialist included the Royal Niger Company in Northern Nigeria and the Oil Rivers Irregular in 1891. Lord Fredrick Lugard formed the incipient body into West African Frontier Force. Since then, the Army has grown into a formidable force that participated in the two world wars and a Nigerian civil war. The Army also participated in the global peace by deployment of troops in the Congo, Lebanon, and many other countries in support of the United Nations mandate. The Nigerian Army also led the ECOMOG peace enforcement force in the then war-ravaged countries of Liberia and Sierra Leone and restored democracy in those countries. The Nigerian Army, currently being led by Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya is re-organised and fully committed to fighting banditry, illegal oil bunkering, counter terrorism, and counter insurgency operations within the country to restore peace and security in addition to its commitment to global peace through the deployment of troops in the Gambia and Mali.

www.army.mil.ng

PanAfricare Kenya

PanAfricare Kenya is part of the wider PanAfricare organization formed in July 2020 following a rich legacy of 50 years as Africare. We are a registered national non-governmental organization (NGO) in Kenya, operating under the governance of the NGO Coordination Board Act., PanAfricare Kenya is committed to making a positive impact on the lives of individuals and communities. PanAfricare has a core expertise in community engagement, capacity building, locally-driven behaviour changes and innovative public-private partnerships. By integrating our core expertise with our technical specialties of Health and Agriculture, PanAfricare's projects leverage local resources for under-served communities to solve their own development challenges.

www.panafricarekenya.org

Rwanda National Intelligence & Security Service (NISS)

The mission of the Rwanda National Intelligence & Security Service (NISS) is to gather intelligence/information of national interest. It is responsible for advising the Government on strategies to protect national security interests.

South African National Defence Force (SANDF)

South African disciplined military force mandated to defend and protect SA and its people. Promoting peace, enhancing security and development. The SA National Defence Force is subdivided into four services namely the Army, Air Force, Navy and Military Health Service.

www.dod.mil.za

Tanzania Peoples Defence Forces (TPDF)

The Tanzania Peoples’ Defence Forces aims at maintaining a small armed forces composed of highly skilled officers and men equipped with modern equipment necessary for national defence. Our mission is to defend the state sovereignty, safeguard National interests of the United Republic of Tanzania, and Aid to civil authority.

www.tpdf.mil.tz

U.S. 405th Army Field Support Brigade (U.S. Army Sustainment Command)

The 405th Army Field Support Brigade (AFSB) is assigned to the U.S. Army Sustainment Command, under the operational control of the 21st Theater Sustainment Command, U.S. Army Europe and Africa, providing Materiel Enterprise support to U.S. forces, providing theater sustainment logistics; synchronizing acquisition, logistics and technology; and leveraging the U.S. Army Materiel Command Materiel Enterprise to support joint forces. 405th AFSB has four lines of efforts to accomplish its mission: 1. The Army Prepositioned Stocks Program builds strategically prepositioned critical war stocks to reduce response times as part of the European Reassurance Initiative and facilitates NATO’s rapid deterrence plans; 2. The Logistics Assistance Program provides technical support for all Army fielded equipment, to include early detection and resolution of problems or trends that have an adverse impact on unit operational readiness; 3. The Logistics Civil Augmentation Program provides Base Life Support and Sustainment Services to deployed forces, during contingency operations within EUCOM and AFRICOM to support U.S. national strategic objectives; and 4. The Logistics Readiness Center executes installation logistics: supply, maintenance, transportation, food service, clothing issue facility, hazardous material, personal property/household goods, passenger travel, non-tactical vehicles, and garrison equipment.

www.afsbeurope.army.mil/Army-Field-Support-Africa

U.S. Army DEVCOM Atlantic

The U.S. Army Combat Capability Development Command - DEVCOM, for short - is the Army's primary science and technology organization. Tasked with providing the S&T foundation for the future Army, DEVCOM consists of 8 research labs and centers, including the Army Research Lab, Armaments Center, Aviation and Missile Center, Chem Bio Center, C5ISR Center, Data and Analysis Center, Ground Vehicle Systems Center, and Soldier Center, totaling over 20,000 scientists and engineers across a wide variety of scientific and technical disciplines. The work of DEVCOM spans from exceptionally basic research (TRL 0) through early prototypes that feed into the Army and Defense Acquisition Systems (TRL 7+). The international office of DEVCOM Atlantic represents DEVCOM interests to the rest of the world, and is tasked with scouting science and technology that can feed into ongoing DEVCOM programs through grants, cooperative agreements, technology assessment, experimentation, and collaboration opportunities.

www.army.mil/devcom

U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF)

U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa is responsible for achieving U.S. Africa Command and U.S. Army Campaign Plan objectives while conducting all U.S. Army operations, exercises, and security cooperation on the African continent. Headquartered in Vicenza, Italy, SETAF-AF, Africa supports competition, provides command and control in the land domain, strengthens partnerships, sets the theater, and conducts security force assistance in order to achieve U.S. Africa Command and U.S. Army Campaign Plan objectives. On order, SETAF-AF serves as the Joint Task Force - Headquarters in support of USAFRICOM contingency operations.

www.setaf-africa.army.mil

U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe/Africa (MARFOREUR/AF)

The US Marine Corps continues to play a pivotal role in the nation’s defense. In addition to the Marine Corps’ historical connection to the Pacific, and recent support to post-9/11 contingency operations throughout Central Asia, the Marine Corps has a long-standing storied relationship with Europe and Africa. The current challenging security environment, with a revanchist Russia and always-dynamic Africa, requires a flexible amphibious option. The US Marine Corps, working with sister US services and NATO partners, is in a unique position to provide this leadership and depth. MARFOREUR/AF’s current USEUCOM priority is support to contingency operations in the USEUCOM AOR. As USEUCOM operationalizes its warfighting command oriented to deter Russian aggression, MARFOREUR/AF will focus on Europe’s Northern Flank, and provide a flexible amphibious option. MARFOREUR/AF’s current USAFRICOM priority is maintaining a crisis response capability in USAFRICOM’s AOR. This is currently designed as the Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force - Crisis Response - Africa (SPMAGTF-CR-AF). Its primary concern is the Protection of US Personnel and Facilities (PUSPF) across the continent.

www.marforeur.marines.mil

Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces (UPDF)

UPDF is a nonpartisan force, national in character, patriotic, professional, disciplined, productive and subordinate to the civilian authority as established under the constitution. The UPDF’s interest is to protect Uganda and Africa at large. Providing a safe and secure environment in which all Ugandan citizens can live and prosper. Its functions include: To preserve and defend the sovereignty and interior integrity of Uganda; To co-operate with civilian authority in emergency situations in cases of natural disasters; To foster harmony and understanding between the defence forces and civilians; and To engage in productive activities for the development of Uganda.

www.updf.go.ug

UN OROLSI - Office of Rule of Law & Security Institutions

The Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration (DDR) Section is part of the Office of Rule of Law and Security Institutions (OROLSI) within the Department of Peace Operations (DPO). The DDR Section works across the entire peace continuum with UN entities, Member States, regional organizations and other partners towards the development and implementation of integrated local, national, and regional DDR processes. Through its HQ office and the DDR Standing Capacity in Brindisi, the DDR Section provides technical support and guidance as well as back-stopping mechanisms to mitigate the threat posed by armed groups, encourage their members to lay down their arms, demobilize and reintegrate into civilian life. The Section supports efforts in diverse contexts, including Peacekeeping Operations, Special Political Missions and Non-Mission Settings.

peacekeeping.un.org/en/office-of-rule-of-law-and-security-institutions

UN-Habitat - UN Human Settlements Programme

With the support from the African Development Bank and other development partners, UN-Habitat is keen to strengthen positive collaboration and partnerships with all levels of governments, non-governmental organizations, private sector, and regional economic communities such as COMESA, the EAC, and ECOWAS etc. towards eradicating urban poverty and in transforming Africa’s urban development agenda. The Regional Office for Africa covers Sub-Saharan Africa, consisting of 49 countries and 22 active countries. However, the largest country project portfolios of UN-Habitat in Sub-Saharan Africa are in Somalia and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), with a total portfolio of between US$20 million and US$30 million each. Other countries with sizeable portfolios (between US$2 million and US$8 million) include: Ethiopia, Kenya, Mozambique, Nigeria, Ghana and Sao Tome and Principe. In terms of thematic focus, the largest operational projects in Africa focus on post-conflict reconstruction and rehabilitation. Other projects cover urban resilience and climate change adaptation, housing and slum upgrading, urban basic services, land management, urban economy, municipal finance, urban and regional planning and policy development.

www.unhabitat.org

UNFPA - UN Population Fund

UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, expands the possibilities for women and young people to lead healthy and productive lives. UNFPA is the lead United Nations agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person’s potential is fulfilled. UNFPA works to improve lives in 23 countries in East and Southern Africa. We work with governments and through partnerships with other United Nations agencies, civil society, regional economic communities and the private sector to ensure that no one is left behind. Our Regional Office in Johannesburg, South Africa provides strategic support and technical expertize to colleagues in our 23 Country Offices and our partners who work on the ground to improve people’s lives. We provide policy advice, training and support.

www.unfpa.org

UNHCR - UN Refugee Agency

Every year, millions of people are forced to flee their homes to escape conflict and persecution and cannot return without risking their lives, safety or freedom. UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is there for them at every stage of the refugee and displacement journey, from the beginning of a crisis, through the months and often years that they are displaced from their homes. We deliver life-saving aid and protection in emergencies, advocate for improved asylum laws and systems so displaced people can access their rights, and help find long-term solutions so they can return home once safe to do so or build a future in a new country (Respond to emergencies - Protect human rights - Build better futures). We also work to ensure that stateless people are granted a nationality so they can access basic rights, such as education and health care.

www.unhcr.org/africa

UNON/UNDSS - The Dept. of Safety & Security

The United Nations Office at Nairobi, the UN headquarters in Africa, was established by the General Assembly in 1996. The office is headed by a Director-General, at the Under-Secretary-General level, serves as the representative office of the Secretary-General in Nairobi and performs representation and liaison functions with permanent missions, the host-country and other Governments, and intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations in Nairobi, as well as other organizations of the United Nations system in Kenya.

www.un.org

UNPD - UN Procurement Division

The United Nations Procurement Division (UNPD) aims at providing best value for money in the timely acquisition of goods and services to enable UN Secretariat entities deliver their mandates and achieve their objectives globally. UNPD’s clients range from peacekeeping and special political Missions, over Headquarters and Offices Away from Headquarters to Tribunals and other UN entities. Goods and Services include requirements in the Categories of Aviation, Transportation, Vehicles, Engineering, Food, Fuel, Financial & Professional Services, Security, Medical and IT & Communications, among others. UNPD does business with vendors from all over the world and is actively working at increasing its sources of supply from developing countries and countries with economies in transition.

www.un.org/Depts/ptd/welcome-united-nations-procurement-division-unpd

WFP - UN World Food Programme

The UN World Food Programme (WFP) aims at supporting countries to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 2 (Zero Hunger) and 17 (Partnerships), in line with national development plans, roadmaps and policies. WFP maintains a long-standing partnership with the African Union (AU) and its structures including the African Union Commission (AUC), Member States as well as various other continental and regional organs. To better consolidate and synchronise its support to the Continent, in 2007, WFP established its African Union Global Office (AUGO). The Office closely works with the AUC, Regional Economic Communities (RECs), AU-specialised technical organs such as AUDA-NEPAD, and other institutions such as the Pan-African Parliament, whilst partnering with other African-focused institutions including the UN Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) as well as other UN agencies (such as FAO, UNICEF, UNDP and UNHCR) that support the AU and Member States to develop and implement sustainable policies and programmes to combat all forms of hunger and malnutrition and address the root causes of conflict through peace building. On Peace & Security particularly, the AUGO Office works to advance the Joint United Nations – African Union Framework for Enhanced Partnership in Peace and Security (2017). The focus here is on preventing and mediating in conflicts and sustaining peace, emergency response and addressing the root causes of conflicts which are related to food insecurity and malnutrition. Providing lifesaving support is also key. We are also supporting the establishment of the AU Humanitarian Agency (AUHA) which will be key in allowing Africans to address their own humanitarian issues, locally.

www.wfp.org

WHO - World Health Organization

The World Health Organization (WHO) are the directing and coordinating authority on international health within the United Nations’ system, working in 150 country offices. The WHO Regional Office for Africa is one of WHO’s 6 regional offices around the world. It serves the WHO African Region, which comprises 47 Member States with the Regional Office in Brazzaville, Republic of Congo. As the lead health authority within the United Nations (UN) system, we work with the Member States in the African Region and development partners to improve the health and well-being of people. Our work involves translation of global health initiatives into regional plans that respond to the specific needs and challenges of countries in the Region. We support countries to achieve better health outcomes through technical and policy advice, development of norms and standards, generation and sharing of knowledge and convening health partners. Together with countries, we attain health objectives by supporting national health policies and strategies.

www.who.int

Zambia Police Service

The Zambia Police Service is one of the departments under the Ministry of Home Affairs whose main responsibility is to enforce the law against all forms of crime and disorder, in order to maintain peace and order throughout Zambia. The operational functionaries of the institution are known as divisions located in each of the ten provinces of the country and seven Special Support Groups with Special Forces. The divisions are segmented into police districts, police stations and police posts. In terms of strength, the organisation staffing level is over 22,000 personnel of different specialities.