Azmat Khan
Chief Executive Officer
Biography
The Foundation for Rural Development, a registered NGO in Pakistan, works in the humanitarian and development sectors. Azmat Khan leads the R&D programme, implementation and quality assurance of the FRD’s work. He graduated in Development Studies and has experience in advocacy and policy interventions at national, regional and global levels.
Organisation
Foundation for Rural Development (FRD)
NGO
Speaker session
Unlocking efficiency through flexible funding: Responding to new needs and changing operational contexts
Auditorium
This workshop will provide a platform for discussion on good practices as well as barriers to the promotion of multiannual and flexible funding. It will evaluate what good practices in flexible funding are, and how these can be showcased to provide donors with an enhanced scope and incentive to increase this kind of financing. The discussion will also bring attention to the value of flexible funding by international aid organisations in relation to local partners. Finally, the efficiency gains unlocked through flexible funding, as well as the impact of improved reporting, transparency and visibility from agencies and NGOs will be discussed.
Babatunde Anthony Ojei
Country Director
Biography
Tunde, IRC’s Country Director for Nigeria has over 25 years of experience, both in the nonprofit and private sectors in diverse fields ranging from environment, development, civilian protection, and humanitarian. He has worked at leadership and management levels for numerous INGOs, including as the Country Director for Oxfam Great Britain, as the Deputy Country Director and Director of Operations for Save the Children and as Country Director, Center for Civilians in Conflict all in Nigeria. He has a B.Sc in Agriculture and an MBA in global business. Tunde is alumni of the prestigious GELI/Harvard and GELI/London School of Economics courses.
Organisation
International Rescue Committee
NGO
Speaker session
Unlocking efficiency through flexible funding: Responding to new needs and changing operational contexts
Auditorium
This workshop will provide a platform for discussion on good practices as well as barriers to the promotion of multiannual and flexible funding. It will evaluate what good practices in flexible funding are, and how these can be showcased to provide donors with an enhanced scope and incentive to increase this kind of financing. The discussion will also bring attention to the value of flexible funding by international aid organisations in relation to local partners. Finally, the efficiency gains unlocked through flexible funding, as well as the impact of improved reporting, transparency and visibility from agencies and NGOs will be discussed.
Barry Andrews
MEP
Biography
Barry Andrews, MEP, European Parliament.
Barry Andrews is a member of the DEVE, INTA and FEMM committees in the European Parliament, and chairs the informal grouping of MEPs known as the "SDG Alliance". Highlights of his term include his rapporteurship of the Corporate Sustainable Due Diligence Directive, on behalf of the INTA committee. Prior to becoming an MEP, Barry served as CEO of the humanitarian and development INGO, GOAL. He also served as Director-General of the Institute of International and European Affairs.
Organisation
European Parliament
EU institutions
Speaker session
Unlocking efficiency through flexible funding: Responding to new needs and changing operational contexts
Auditorium
This workshop will provide a platform for discussion on good practices as well as barriers to the promotion of multiannual and flexible funding. It will evaluate what good practices in flexible funding are, and how these can be showcased to provide donors with an enhanced scope and incentive to increase this kind of financing. The discussion will also bring attention to the value of flexible funding by international aid organisations in relation to local partners. Finally, the efficiency gains unlocked through flexible funding, as well as the impact of improved reporting, transparency and visibility from agencies and NGOs will be discussed.