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ACCF’s Institutional Framework

The Africa Climate Change Fund (ACCF) is hosted by the African Development Bank (the Bank) and governed by the Bank’s general rules and procedures, unless otherwise specified in the Multi-Donor Agreement (MDA) or these Operational Guidelines.

As trustee of the ACCF, the Bank administers and manages the Fund’s resources in accordance with its financial rules, regulations, policies, investment guidelines, and relevant instruments, utilizing its organization, services, facilities, and staff. The resources and accounts of the ACCF are kept separate from those of the Bank.

The governance structure of the ACCF includes: a secretariat hosted within the Climate and Environment Finance Division (PECG1) of the Climate Change and Green Growth Department (PECG), led by an ACCF Coordinator; a Technical Committee (TC); an Oversight Committee (OC); and, when necessary, the Bank’s Board of Directors. The functions of each are described in the following sections.

ACCF Governance Structure

The Oversight Committee (OC)

The OC includes representatives from each donor and the Bank. It determines the overall strategic direction of the Fund, approves new calls for proposals, reviews and approves the annual work programme and budget for the coming year, and approves requests for financing above $750,000. The AfDB Board of Directors approves funding above $1,000,000.

The Technical Committee (TC)

The TC includes representatives from relevant departments of the Bank. It reviews and approves requests up to $750,000.

The ACCF Secretariat

The Secretariat is coordinated by a Bank staff member under the supervision of the Climate and Environment Finance Division Manager. The Coordinator is supported by consultants paid from the approved budget. The Secretariat is responsible for the day-to-day administration of the Fund.

The Oversight Committee

The OC includes representatives from the donors and the Bank. Each donor, as well as the Bank, appoints one representative with voting power to the OC. The ACCF Coordinator or their designate attends all OC meetings on behalf of the ACCF Secretariat. Other donor representatives and Bank staff may be invited to participate in any OC meeting as observers or advisors on specific agenda items.

The OC has the mandate to:

Determine the overall policy and strategic direction of the Fund, including the overall risk profile of the ACCF portfolio; Review and approve the thematic content of calls for proposals; Review and approve the operational guidelines of the ACCF and any revisions thereof; Review and approve the annual work programme and budget for the coming year, as well as the adequacy of available resources; Review and approve the annual work programme and budget for the coming year, as well as the adequacy of available resources; Review and approve requests for financing from external beneficiaries above the equivalent of $750,000, up to a maximum of $1,000,000, and from Bank beneficiaries up to the equivalent of $1,000,000.

The OC meets at least once a year, either in person or virtually, to allow for broader participation and cost-efficiency. The Bank provides the venue for meetings if held in person, organizes and takes the minutes of all meetings, and ensures all members of the OC are kept informed. The Bank may also invite representatives of recipient RMCs and organizations to attend OC meetings as observers.

The Technical Committee (TC)

The TC is composed of representatives from relevant departments, including but not limited to: PEGC, renewable energy and energy efficiency (PERN), agriculture and agro-industries (AHAI), water and sanitation (AHWS), human and social development (AHHD), resource mobilization and partnerships (FIRM), general counsel and legal services (PGCL), financial control (FIFC), strategy and operational policy (SNSP), as well as fiduciary and financial management, inspection, and procurement policy (SNFI). The TC is chaired by the Chair of the Climate Change Coordination Committee (CCCC). The composition and chairmanship of the TC may be revised by the Bank.

The TC’s role includes:

To review pre-screened funding proposals and approve requests for finance from external beneficiaries of up to $750,000; To review funding proposals above $750,000, and recommend proposals for approval by the Oversight Committee (proposals up to $1 million) or the Board of Directors (proposals above $1 million); To review the ACCF Operational Guidelines and the Results Management Framework (and any future revisions) before these are submitted for approval by the Oversight Committee (OC); To review annual reports and the annual work plan and budget before these are submitted for approval by the OC.

The ACCF Coordinator convenes meetings at the request of the TC Chair and attends all TC meetings on behalf of the Secretariat. Bank departments participating in the TC nominate an individual to represent their department and serve as the ACCF liaison for that department.

The Secretariat

The ACCF Secretariat, coordinated by a Senior Climate finance Officer within the Environment and Climate Finance Division (PECG1) and supervised by the Division Manager, is responsible for the effective day-to-day administration of the Fund. Its main functions include launching calls for proposals, screening and appraising projects, and overseeing their implementation and reporting.
The Secretariat also facilitates committee meetings, coordinates with stakeholders, ensures communication and visibility of the Fund’s activities, and organizes events to support ACCF’s objectives.

The Secretariat Team:

Rita EFFAH Coordinator
Alfred LATIGO Gender Specialist
Pierre KOFFI Procurement Specialist
Emile KOUAKOU Programme Officer
Lewis TCHIWANOU Programme Officer
Mangidatou RAMONU Administrative Assistant
Fanta KONE Communication officer