How We Work
The NDSI operates under a collaborative structure that includes the following structural units:
Leadership Group
The leadership group provides oversight and takes strategic decision in the management of the NDSI.
Doubell Chamberlain
Managing Director CEFRI
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Lesley Ndlovu
Africa Risk Capacity (ARC) Limited
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Emeka Akwiwu
Group Executive Director Continental Re
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Butch Bacani
Programme Leader UNEP PSI
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Kelvin Massingham
Director, Risk & Resilience, FSD Africa
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Patty Karuaihe
Managing Director Namib Re Corporation
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Philip Lopokoiyit
Chief Executive Officer ICEA Lion
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Steering Committee
The Steering Committee aims to deliver on the Strategy agreed by the Leadership Group each year. The Steering Committee has oversight of the day-to-day implementation of the of the NDSI Working Groups.
Monday Utomwen
Chief Risk Officer WAICA RE
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Rose Wanda
Secretary General OESAI
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Wakesho Sonje
ESG Specialist ICEA Lion
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Sesilia Nkoshi
Senior Underwriter Namibre
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Mia Thom
Technical Director CENFI
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Liz Booth
Managing Editor Africa Ahead
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Elsie Mbera
Group Communications Manager.continental Re
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Secretariat Committee
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Working Groups
The Working Groups are open collaborative forums that are open to the entire NDSI membership and act in an advisory capacity to the NDSI executive and Steering Committee to and also practically implement the key activities of the NDSI in order to achieve the desired objectives.
The NDSI Working Groups comprise of the ESG Roadmaps and Reporting Working Group and the ESG Taxonomy Working group and are designed as a collaboration and capacity-building tool for signatories.
Sub-Committee
The NDSI Sub-Committees each have a specific purpose to support the NDSI objectives by driving key aspects such as fund development, engagement and advocacy, learning and development and global partnerships. The members of the sub-committee include nominated co-chairs and voluntary members who have a specific interest and experience in these key topics.
NDSI invites insurers, policymakers, and organisations across Africa to join this transformative initiative.
Together, we can shape a sustainable future by managing today’s risks and creating opportunities for tomorrow.
