Special Session on "Science, Technology and Innovation: Perspectives for Africa"

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Saturday, 12 May, 11:00-13:00

The continued interest of G8 countries and UNESCO in the economic development of Africa is well known. The scientific and technological development represents an important part of the economic development. This session focuses on opportunities of scientific cooperation, at both the North-South and the South-South levels.

Coordinator

Professor Mohamed HASSAN Video | PDF
Executive Director
The Academy of Sciences for the Developing World (TWAS)
President
African Academy of Sciences
TRIESTE

Welcome remarks

Ambassador Armando SANGUINI Video
Personal Representative of the Prime Minister for Africa
Director General for sub-Saharan Africa
ITALY

Opening Remarks

Professor Nagia ESSAYED Video
Commissioner for Human Resources, Science and Technology
African Union
ADDIS ABABA

ROUND TABLE DISCUSSION

Hon. Professor Hany Mahfouz HELAL Video | PDF
Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research
EGYPT

Hon. Dr. Noah M. WEKESA Video
Minister of Science and Technology
KENYA

Hon. Prof. Romain MURENZI Video | PDF
Minister of Science, Technology and Scientific Research
RWANDA

Hon. Mr. Sylvanus Mushi BONANE Video
Minister of Scientific Research and Technology
DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO

Closing Remarks

Hon. Dr. Patrizia SENTINELLI Video
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs
ITALY

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