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Regional and Interregional Cooperation to Strengthen Basic Sciences in Developing Countries
Date: 1 - 4 September, 2009 
Venue: United Nations Conference Centre (UNCC), Addis Ababa, Ethiopia



Updated 30/08/2009


Programme (pdf format)

Monday, 31 August
14:30 - 17:00 Registration and UNCC passes (at UNCC, Delegate Registration Building, ID Room)
Tuesday, 1 September
08:20 - 10:00 Registration and UNCC passes (at UNCC, Delegate Registration Building, ID Room)
10:00 - 12:00 Opening ceremony (in Conference room 2)
Professor Andréas Eshete, President of Addis Ababa University
H. E. Mr Jean Ping, Chairperson of the African Union Commission
Mr Jens Odlander, Swedish Ambassador in Ethiopia
H. E. Mr Junedi Sado, Minister of Science and Technology
Mr Tomas Kjellqvist, Sida
12:00 - 13:30 Lunch
Plenary session, Conference room 2
13:30 - 14:10 Ana Maria Cetto, IAEA:
Regional and international cooperation: Putting science to the service of development.
14:10 - 14:50 Julia Hasler, UNESCO
The contribution of UNESCO to Regional and Interregional Cooperation to Strengthen Basic Sciences in Developing Countries . Abstract
14:50 - 15:00 Discussion/remarks
15:00 - 15:30 Coffee/tea
15:30 - 16:10 Mohamed Hassan, TWAS:
Regional and International Cooperation for Promoting Research and Education for Sustainable Development in Africa. Abstract
16:10 - 16:50 Sir John Ball, Oxford University:
Support for mathematics in developing countries
16:50 - 17:20 Discussion/remarks
19:00 - 21:00 Get-together mixer at the Swedish Ambassador's residence
Wednesday, 2 September
Plenary session, Conference room 2
08:20 - 08:40 Mohammed Mosihuzzaman, University of Dhaka:
Importance of Collaboration and Networking in Capacity Building in Basic Sciences in the Developing Countries. Abstract
08:40 - 09:00 Aderemi Kuku, Grambling State University:
Regional and international cooperation to strengthen basic sciences in Africa. Abstract
09:00 - 09:20 Ameenah Gurib-Fakim, University of Mauritius:
Natural Product network in Africa and their contribution to regional and interregional cooperation. Abstract
Parallel sessions
09:20 - 11:30 Biotechnology and Molecular Biology, Conference Room 2
Mathematics and Physics, Large Briefing Room
Natural Products Chemistry, Caucus Room
11:30 - 12:00 Poster exhibition
12:00 - 13:30 Lunch
Plenary session, Conference room 2
13:30 - 14:00 Wandera Ogana, University of Nairobi:
Promoting mathematics in Africa through the African Mathematics Millennium Science Initiative (AMMSI). Abstract
14:00 - 14:20 Alfred Traoré, Université de Ouagadougou:
Difficulties of the regional cooperation in Africa: case of university cooperation and research. Abstract
14:20 - 14:50 Harry de Backer, European Commission:
EU-Africa partnership on Science and Technology.
14:50 - 15:00 Discussion/remarks
15:00 - 15:30 Coffee/tea
15:30 - 16:00 Kossivi Adjamagbo, Institut de mathematiques de Jussieu:
(to be announced)
16:00 - 16:30 Lennart Hasselgren, Uppsala University:
Regional Cooperation: Some reflections with respect to Eastern and Southern Africa.
16:30 - 17:00 Discussion/remarks
Thursday, 3 September
Plenary session, Africa Hall
08:20 - 08:50 Mohamed El Tom Sudan, Sudan Centre for Educational Research:
Towards a new model for regional and inter-regional collaboration for strengthening capacity in mathematical research in Africa. Abstract
08:50 - 09:20 Yogeshkumar Naik, National University of Science and Technology:
Proposed new Network on Chemicals Management in Sub Saharan Africa. Abstract
09:20 - 09:50 Coffee/tea
Parallel sessions
09:50 - 11:30 Analytical, Environmental and Instrumental Chemistry, Africa Hall
Physics and Geoscience, Large Briefing Room
Food Chemistry, Caucus Room
11:30 - 12:00 Poster exhibition
12:00 - 13:30 Lunch
Plenary session, Africa Hall
13:30 - 13:50 Manat Pohmakotr, Mahidol University:
Centers of Excellence: Thailand’s Experience. Abstract
13:50 - 14:10 George Thompson, ICTP:
Regional Networking: An Integral Part of a Broader Strategy.
14:10 - 14:50 John Mathiason, Syracuse University:
Result-based Management of Basic Research. Abstract
14:50 - 15:00 Discussion/remarks
15:00 - 15:30 Coffee/tea
15:30 - 17:20 Group discussions
19:00 - Conference dinner at Hebir Restaurant
Friday, 4 September
Plenary session, Conference room 2
08:20 - 10:30 Summary of Group Discussions
10:30 - 10:50 Coffee/tea
10:50 - 12:40 Concluding Panel Discussion
12:40 - 13:00 Closing ceremony
13:00 - 14:30 Lunch