On 25 March 2021 we hosted this forum on behalf of Global Affairs Canada.
The event assessed public-private sector opportunities in healthcare, energy, and transport, in the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia.
In partnership with the Government of Canada’s Embassy in Ethiopia and Djibouti, and the Embassy of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia to Canada, the event included the Ethiopian Minister of Finance P3 Directorate, and other key leaders, covering:
- The Legal Framework and Bidding Process
- Implementation of bids by successful Canadian partners
- Pipeline opportunities in the energy, healthcare and transportation sectors.
Order of Proceedings
11:00 Call to Order
11:01 Official Ambassadorial Remarks (Governments of Canada and Ethiopia)
11:05 P3 Director General, Ministry of Finance – Overview and Legal Framework for Public Private Partnerships
Presenter: Ms. Etsegenet Dejene, Legal Expert, P3 Framework Management and Contract Support
Session 1: Health – 11:15 to 11:50
Ministry of Health - Opportunities in the healthcare sector
Presenter: Mr. Mazengia Ayalew, Technical Advisor for P3 for Health
Co-Presenter: Mr. Amanuel Hailesilase, Partnership Coordination Case Team Leader
Session 2: Renewable Energy – 11:50 to 12:20
Ethiopian Electric Power - Opportunities in the Energy Sector
Presenter: Eng. Andualem Siae, Executive Officer, Strategy & Investment
Session 3: Transportation – 12:20 to 12:50
Ethiopian Road Authority - Opportunities in Transport and the Toad sector
Presenter: Eng. Getachew Yilma, PPP Unit Leader
12:50 ET [END]
For more information, please contact Garreth Bloor: +1 647-667-1223 or garreth@canadaafrica.ca
Cover Image: The Canada-Africa Chamber of Business MoU Luncheon in February 2020 with Minister Mary Ng and the Ethiopian Chamber of Commerce and Sectoral Associations
