Day One: Wednesday, 29 February 2012

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08.00

Registration and welcome refreshments

08.50

Chairperson’s opening remarks

Mr Peter Copley

Peter (Copley) is a transport specialist in the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA), which is based in Midrand. He was born in KwaZulu Natal in 1946 and matriculated at Maritzburg College in 1963. He is a civil engineer who obtained his BSc...

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› Mr Peter Copley, Transport Specialist, DBSA

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09.00

Keynote address: Government as a key driver of infrastructure growth

Jeremy Cronin

Deputy Minister of Transport Mr (J P ) Jeremy Patrick Cronin, MP • Member of Parliament since 1999 • Deputy General-Secretary of the South African Communist Party since 1995 • ANC National Executive Committee (NEC) Member since 1991 • Chairperson ...

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A brief look at frameworks to inspire a higher level of investor confidence
How can governments assume part of the risk to promote investment?
Toll roads – is this the most attractive method of building new roads?
Without value there can be no investment – how can government satisfy all stakeholders?

› Jeremy Cronin, Deputy Minister, Department of Transport South Africa

09.30

Keynote address: Investing in roads to promote African trade

Mr Meshack Kidenda

Eng. M.O. Kidenda MBS, HSC has a B.Sc. degree in Civil Engineering from University of Nairobi and a M.Sc. in Traffic Engineering from University of Birmingham UK. He is a Registered Engineer, a member of the Institution of Engineers in Kenya and a...

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Utilising road infrastructure to facilitate cross border trade
Roads as an effective tool to reduce the cost of trade
How can government benefit from developing regional roads to aid integration?
By interlinking Africa - how much can trade increase?

› Mr Meshack Kidenda, Director General, Kenya National Highways Authority

10.00

Keynote: Green field or brown field investments – which road is more important?

Mr Phillip Wambugu

Mr. Philip W. Wambugu is a transport economist by training and holds a Master of Science in Transportation (MScT), degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Cambridge, USA attained in 1992. He has competencies in air...

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Is base infrastructure in Africa given the importance it needs?
When is it appropriate to invest in new road infrastructure
How to address the current level of road standards in Africa with limited funding
The importance of good governance – where can Africa improve?

› Mr Phillip Wambugu, Director of Infrastructure, East African Community

10.30

Morning refreshments and networking

Raising capital

11.00

What is affecting the flow of money into African roads?

Dr Anthony Mwanaumo

Dr Anthony Mwanaumo holds an BA in Economics and Business Administration out of University of Zambia, an MSc, and A PhD in Agricultural Economics from Pundue University, United States of America (USA), specializing in Agricultural Marketing. His...

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Is Africa still considered too risky for long term investment?
What represents a good bankable project?
How do countries bridge the gap between long term capital needs and short term financing?
The value in managing the split between funding maintenance and spending on new projects

› Dr Anthony Mwanaumo, Director, Zambia National Road Fund Agency

11.30

Panel discussion: How to source capital for infrastructure development

Mr Frank Chitukutuku

Frank Chitukutuku is the chief executive officer for Zimbabwe National Road Administration (Zinara). He joined Zinara in 2005 as Auditor. He was promoted to the position of Human Resources Manager in 2006 and was subsequently appointed chief...

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Dr John Tambi

Dr. John E. Tambi Transport Infrastructure Expert NEPAD Planning and Co-ordinating Agency (NPCA) Dr John E. Tambi is a transport infrastructure expert with more than 25 years of project management, planning, engineering, training, policy...

Mr Samuel Nengue

Director General, Road Fund, Cameroon

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Is government still considered a traditional source of funding?
What is needed to attract investment from the private sector?
Insights into decreasing reliance on the fuel levy as a primary source of funding
Looking at financing options that work best in Africa

› Mr Frank Chitukutuku, Acting CEO, ZINARA
› Dr John Tambi, Transport Infrastructure Expert, NEPAD Secretariat
› Mr Samuel Nengue, Director General, Road Fund
› Mr Vincent Nyambe, Fund Manager, National Road Fund Agency

12.15

Networking luncheon

Technology implementation

13.45

Implementing technology to create intelligent roads

How can intelligent transport systems be used to manage traffic flow?
Creating user friendly roads through technology
Integrated technologies that improve safety
Creating value with technology to encourage the user-pays principle
Bakang Moatlhodi, Head of Information Technology, Department of Road Transport and Safety, Botswana

› Gail Bester, ITS Project Manager, SANRAL

14.15

Case Study: How can technology facilitate corridor management

Mr J.S. Dhanda

Mr. J. S. Dhanda, a Civil Engineering Graduate is presently serving as Chief General Manager (Corridor Management), National Highways Authority of India. He belongs to the 1979 batch of Engineering Service of the State of Haryana.

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What are the central considerations for corridor management
How can technology compliment your corridor management
How to effectively manage your corridor to realise the benefits

Mr J.S. Dhanda, Chief General Manager: Corridor Management, CO, National Highway Authority of India

› Mr J.S. Dhanda, Chief General Manager, National Highways Authority of India

14.45

Speed networking and afternoon refreshments

Partnerships

15.30

Case Study: Two secrets to effective road PPPs: Traffic volume and affordability

Rob Doe

Rob Doe - South African citizen, residing in Johannesburg South Africa, looking after The Walvis Bay Corridor Group's interests and developing business strategies for the group in Southern Africa. Rob comes from a shipping background where he...

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What traffic volume is needed to attract investment
Addressing the issues of affordability for African commuters
How can African countries become economically viable for PPPs?

› Rob Doe, Business Development Manager - Southern Africa, Walvis Bay Corridor Group

16.00

Panel discussion: Exploring key criteria needed to develop the ideal partnerships

Mr Graeme Blewitt

Chief Executive Officer – Bakwena N1N4 Toll Graeme Blewitt is a Chartered Accountant by profession. He is the Chief Executive Officer of Bakwena N1N4 Toll. Graeme started his career within the Murray & Roberts Group at Union Carriage & Wagon...

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Mr Neil Tolmie

Mr Tolmie graduated as a Civil Engineer in 1984 at University of Stellenbosch and obtained a Master of Business Leadership (MBL) degree in 1995 at UNISA. His career started at the Department of Water Affairs and in 1989 he joined the Department of ...

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