More frequent and severe climate-driven disasters, conflict and forced displacement, and the lingering economic effects of the pandemic highlight the urgent need for effective risk reduction and disaster management strategies. As disasters multiply and systemic risks increase, it is imperative to connect across sectors, foster partnerships, enabling resilience and sustainable development for all.
Public-Private Partnerships bring together diverse resources, expertise, and innovation to address the complexities of disaster management comprehensively.
The Conference will provide a platform for high-level discussion and dialogue by a range of stakeholders, discussing ways in which the private sector can contribute to the SDGs and the significant role that multi stakeholder partnerships can play in Disaster Management.
“The setup, great, the panelists, world-class. We’ve had very nice one-on-one meetings… we are certainly looking forward to next year’s conference. ” Mr. Joseph Oguta – DP World, Head of Berbera Economic Zone – Bronze Exhibitor Sponsor
“I am with Grant Thornton who is (one of) the main sponsors of (EAHS Nairobi 2023). The event has been great… the turnout has been great, we didn’t expect such a good turnout. It’s a great setup whereby the public/humanitarian sector and the private sector are able to interact and learn about innovation. The one-to-one sessions were great, they will bring about partnerships between the private sector and the humanitarian sector. ” Ms. Jane Wanjira – Grant Thornton, Director Audits – Gold Lanyard Sponsor
“This is my first time at EAHS and I have to tell everybody, it was brilliant. For those of you who haven’t attended before, I highly recommend it. The conference is fantastic, from the setup to the ability to have one-on-one (meetings) with the various humanitarian agencies, fantastic. It is truly one of the best conferences I’ve attended in the 30 years that I’ve been here in Africa. ” Mr. Guy Richards – Tribus-TSG, Business Development – Bronze Exhibitor Sponsor
“I especially liked the discussion on partnerships and how we can collaborate better with the private sector to work on more innovative solutions to tackle disasters and emergencies. ” Ms Yvonne Achieng Arunga – Save the Children International, Country Director – Kenya & Madagascar
“We have been participating at EAHS for the last 10 years. We’re very happy to be here, we had a great crowd this year, a very busy booth, and we look forward to next year. ” Mr Mohammed Cherchali – NRS Relief, Business Development Manager
“It has been an excellent 2 days of meetings (one-to-one sessions), incredibly informative panel discussions, very good speeches, and it has been especially good that every afternoon, for the last two days, we’ve had the chance to sit down and have one-to-one meetings with the private sector which has been a true eye-opener. This has been excellent and we are very grateful to have been here. ” Ms Elise Nalbandian – Oxfam International
“This is our second time at EAHS Nairobi. It’s always a really great event to attend, the one-to-one sessions are particularly useful. ” Mr Ben Dinsdale – Air Charter Service, Global Director for Humanitarian and Government Services
Mr Ronald Jackson
UNDP
Head of the Disaster Risk Reduction, Recovery for Building Resilience
Mr Laurent Benisti
ICRC
Regional Head of Procurement – East Africa
Mr Tigabu A. Ayele
United Nations Procurement Division
Team Leader, Global Procurement Support Section (GPSS)Procurement Division (PD)
Ms Maria Montalvo
WFP
Director of Security
Ms Elvira Goetz
WFP
Private Sector Partnerships
Ms Rania Dagash
UNICEF
Deputy Regional Director Eastern and Southern Africa
Ms Katherine Ely
WFP
Logistics Cluster
Mr Tawhidul Hamid
MSF Kenya
Country Director
Ms Yvonne Arunga
Save the Children
Country Director Kenya & Madagascar
Mr Joseph Kamara
World Vision International
Regional Director for Humanitarian & Emergency Affairs
Ms Mose Mabe-Koofhethile
African Development Bank
Chief General Services and Procurement Officer
Ms Carren Oyayo
IFRC Africa
Regional Senior Procurement
Mr Daniel Ryan
USAID
Kenya Team Leader for Humanitarian Assistance
Mr Kevin Mackey
World Vision Somalia
Country Director
Mr Yusuf Roble
Islamic Relief
Regional Director East Africa
Mr Dickson Musyimi
Save the Children
Regional Head of Supply Chain
Ms Carla Mucavi
UN FAO
Representative to Kenya
Mr Lars Sommerlund
UNHCR
Senior Supply Coordinator
Mr Marcel Clement AKPOVO
UN OHCHR
Regional Representative for East Africa
Mr George Otim
PLAN International
Country Director
Ms Caroline Njuki
World Vision
Associate Director Supply Chain Management
Mr Julius Kabubi
UNDRR
Private-Sector Engagement
Ms Elizabeth Njoroge
Christian Aid
International ICT Business Partner
Ms Amelia Marzal
IFRC
Head of Corporate Services
The high attendance of the humanitarian community was (excellent). EAHS…exceeded our expectations. This is the right market for us, and true value for money. EAHS’s hands on approach is exceptional by ensuring everyone is comfortableand is making the right connections. The communication panel discussion was exceptional.
Head of Business Development- Intersat Communications
With over 80 leading UN Agencies/NGOs in attendance. EAHS Nairobi 2024 will present the private sector with a unique opportunity to engage with senior representatives from the UN And Government Agencies, Development Banks, National & International NGOs, Civil Societies, Research Institutes, Media & all Key Stakeholder, offering a combination of exhibition space, keynote address, plenary sessions and matchmaking, private one-to-one meetings.
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Showcase your latest products and technologies on offer through live demonstrations and engage in face-to-face meetings with key decision makers, including Country/Regional Directors & Heads of Procurement from leading international, regional& local NGOs, UN Agencies, Governmental Departments, and international associations, in attendance to source goods and services & to learn more about new innovations.
Hosted and moderated by Senior Officials from the UN, Red Cross, International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent, Local and International NGO’s, Government, and Development Agencies, EAHS conferences offer access to unrivalled content thanks to our keynote speakers and panellists, all specialists in their field, providing the overarching narrative for the Conference, and a platform for intelligent discussion and debate.
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As one of the pioneers of matchmaking meetings across Africa, EAHS Conferences have created a UNIQUE Partnership/Procurement Zone designed to offer Private One to One, MATCHMAKING meetings with Heads of Procurement and Partnership Specialists as well as key decision makers from UN and Government Agencies, Development Banks, National & International NGOs, and all key stakeholder in attendance to source goods & services & to learn more about new innovations.
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Join humanitarian leaders, hear from high profile speakers, showcase your latest products and technologies and engage in private one-to-one matchmaking meetings with Key Senior Officials, Heads of Procurement and Partnership/Supply Chain Specialists from UN and Government Agencies, Development Banks, National & International NGO’s, and all key stakeholders in attendance to source goods & services & to learn more about new innovations at EAHS AFRICA–Nairobi 2024
Africa’s Longest Established & Premier
Humanitarian Event for Aid, Development and
Procurement
We have been always part of this summit. It is very business oriented and provides access to solid procurement platform. One of the best effective conferences coordinating private and public sectors to achieve best results in the humanitarian sector
Mr. Charbel Matar – NRS Relief
Procurement is simply a reality of nearly every UN activity: every global goal, every mission, every operation. Without the provision of goods and services, attempts to address the world’s problems would be impossible.
Procurement Zone – with Matchmaking Meetings
Our UNIQUE MATCHMAKING Zone is designed to offer you Private One-to-One, Face-to-Face matchmaking meetings with Heads of Procurement and Partnership Specialists from UN and Government Agencies, Development Banks, National & International NGO’s, Civil Societies, Research Institutes, and all key stakeholders in attendance to source goods & services and explore and discover new innovations.
EAHS AFRICA – NAIROBI 2024
05 – 06 September 2023
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