2nd Africa Partner Coordination Meeting (ONLINE)

A large number of development partners are committed to supporting weather, water, and climate information services (WWCIS) across Africa through projects and initiatives. In order to ensure that these initiatives provide optimal support, it is important to openly discuss current and future initiatives, plans and approaches to ensure coordination, reduce duplication and improve the ability to deliver in a sustainable manner. In this regard, in March 2021, the 1st Africa Partner Coordination Meeting brought together development partners which support WWCIS across Africa. A key outcome of the meeting was the decision for WMO to develop the Africa Partner Coordination Mechanism (APCM), which has now been established. Building on the development of the APCM, the 2nd Africa Partner Coordination Meeting will take place virtually from 4-6 May 2022. The meeting will once again provide a platform for development partners to collaborate on specific programmes and topics and provide an update of WMO Member challenges, needs and priorities from different perspectives.

Meeting Purpose

Ensure Development Partners have access to concise and current information about WMO Member challenges, needs and priorities
Inform Development Partners about initiatives related to weather, water and climate services in Africa
Discuss planned initiatives and decide upon actions to ensure sustainability
Drive collaboration, exchange and networking amongst Development Partners

Expected Outcomes

Development Partners are informed with the latest data available of WMO Member challenges, needs and priorities as well as ongoing initiatives to enable effective programming and harmonized interventions
A collaborative network is maintained, best practices on sustainability are shared and streamlined to consistently improve programming and delivery

Event Link

https://wmo-int.zoom.us/j/83427404443?pwd=RlFmSDViRGppa3hvWU9ydXBtRllsdz09 \

Meeting ID: 834 2740 4443
Passcode: 562451

Provisional Agenda

Day 1 │ 04 May 2022 │ 12:00 - 14:00 UTC WMO Members Challenges, Needs & Priorities │ Insights & Overview
12:00 – 12:20	Introduction and Recap 1st APCM Meeting Poll: Expectations of the 2nd APCM Meeting Progress since last APCM Meeting, introduction of objective & outcomes for 2nd APCM Meeting	WMO
12:20 – 12:40	Setting the Scene: Next Generation of GFCS Overview of updates of GFCS	WMO
12:40 – 13:20	Members: Challenges & Priority Needs Presentation by WMO's Regional Office for Africa on the WMO Members challenges, needs and priorities	WMO Regional Office Rep.
13:20 – 13:50	Demonstration and Q&A Session Demonstration: How to access WMO Member information Questions to be raised by Development Partners	WMO All participants
13:50 – 14:00	Closing of Day 1 and Outlook General Wrap-up of Day 1	WMO

Day 2 │ 05 May 2022 │ 12:00 - 14:00 UTC Programming │ Information exchange between Development Partners
12:00 – 12:10	Recap of APCM Meeting Day 1	WMO
12:10 – 12:50	Development Partners: Analysis of Projects & Programs Sub-regional and comparative analysis of Development Partner projects & programmes	WMO
12:50 – 13:30	Deep-Dive: Special Programme Focus Discussion on specific project proposal(s) in breakout sessions by sub-region and thematic areas	All participants
13:30 – 13:50	Presentation of Results Presenters from different break-out groups present the results	TBD
13:50 – 14:00	Closing of Day 2 Wrap-up and connection of APCM Day 1 and Day 2 Outlook Day 3	WMO

Day 3 │ 06 May 2022 │ 12:00 - 14:00 UTC Break-out discussion, feedback, the way forward and closing of the 2nd APCM Meeting
12:00 – 12:10	Recap of APCM Meeting Day 1 and Day 2	WMO
12:10 –13:15	Break-out discussion on specific topics important for programming Break-out groups on Sustainability, Inclusive Programming, PPE, Socio Economic Benefits	All participants
13:15 – 13:40	Presentation of Results Presenters from different break-out groups present the results	TBD
13:40 – 14:00	Feedback session, the way forward and closing of 2nd APCM Meeting	WMO