Day One (October 22, 2008)

09:00-09:30

Opening Remarks by

The Minister of Economic and General Affairs, Morocco

09:30-10:00

Introduction and Program Outline

Emmanuel du BOULLAY, Independent Director, IFA - French Institute of Directors

• Introduction of participants
• Objectives and outline of the workshop
• Learning objectives and outlining workshop ground rules

10:00-10:30

Coffee break

10:30-11:30

What is the role of Institute of Directors (IoDs) and why are they useful?

Key Note Address by Olli V. Virtanen, Secretary General, The Finnish Association of Professional Board Members

·         Why train directors?

·         Who trains directors?

·         The role of an organization that trains directors

·         Two approaches: Develop new structure or establish a branch within an existing organization: Pros and cons

11:30-12:30

What are the challenges of setting up director training organizations?

Emmanuel du BOULLAY, Independent Director, IFA - French Institute of Directors

·         Overview of global challenges which will impact starting up a director training organization

·         Current challenges from the global and European perspective

·         Current challenges from the regional perspective

12:30-13:30

Lunch

13:30-14:30

Case study: Lessons learned from Egypt

Ashraf Gamal, Executive Director, The Egyptian Institute of Directors

Discussion moderated by Olli V. Virtanen on how to start-up institutes committed to provide director training programs.

·         How to secure sources of start-up funds? What sources of start up funding could be used?

·         The first steps in setting up a governance structure

·         Defining the mission and vision

·         Market analysis

14:30 – 15:30

What training programs are available out there?

Yehia El Husseiny, Projects Officer, Corporate Governance, IFC PEP-MENA

15:30-16:00

Coffee break

16:00-17:00

Individual Business Plan Development

Participants will start planning the establishment of an organization or branch within an existing organization to provide director training.

Day Two (October 23, 2008)

09:00-09:30

Summary of Day 1 and Outline of Day 2

Q&As

Emmanuel du BOULLAY, Independent Director, IFA - French Institute of Directors

09:30-10:30

How to establish IoD organization structure and governance?

Olli V. Virtanen, Secretary General, The Finnish Association of Professional Board Members

·         Characteristics of the governing body and examples of governing structures

·         Establishing Board of Directors and Committees

·         Selecting senior staff – executive vs. non-executive directors

·         Charter

·         Code of ethics

·         Code of conduct

·         Best practices

10:30-11:00

Coffee break

11:00-12:30

Case Study: Lessons learned from the Gulf

William Foster, Executive Director, Mudara Institute of Directors

Discussion moderated by Emmanuel du BOULLAY on how to expand and become a membership organization.

12:30-13:30

Lunch

13:30-14:30

Case Study: Lessons learned from Pakistan

TBD, Pakistan Institute of Corporate Governance

Discussion moderated by Olli V. Virtanen, Secretary General on what  services and activities provided by director training organizations?

• Revenue-generating services
• Developing and managing a membership base

14:30-15:30

Coffee break

15:30-17:00

Corporate Governance Board Leadership Training Resources Kit

Hassan El-Shabrawishi, GCGF & Rachid Belkahia, Morocco

• Rationale
• Objective
• Tools and learning method

17:00-17:30

Closing remarks, evaluation and wrap-up

Emmanuel du BOULLAY, Independent Director, French Institute of Directors