Fifth Network Event - investing in and collaborating with Africa

When
23-05-2018 from 14:00 to 19:00
Where
Het Pand, Zaal Rector Vermeylen, Onderbergen 1, 9000 Ghent
Organizer
Africa Platform of Ghent University Association

Network event 2018: investing in and collaborating with Africa

Wednesday 23 May 2018 - Het Pand, Onderbergen 1, 9000 Gent

 

14h: opening by Frederik De Decker, Head International Relations Office [Room Rector Vermeylen]

14h30: presentation by HE Mirjam Blaak Sow, Ugandan ambassador

15h: presentation by HE Kaire Mbuende, Namibian ambassador

15h30: presentation by Mr. Ewnetu Billta, Deputy Head of Mission, Ethiopian embassy

16h: presentation by the CEO of the Fatoumatta Bah-Barrow Foundation from the Gambia

16h15: coffee break [Kloostergang]

16h45: working sessions

  • Agriculture & Forestry [Oude Infirmerie]:  
  • Trade (import and export) & Logistics [Priorzaal]:
  • Water & Energy [Room Rector Vermeylen]:
    • Jos Van Steenwinkel (Advanced Groundwater Techniques), Johan Slimbrouck (Protos) & Luc Vierendeels (Horizon Ethical Projects vzw)  
    • Moderator: Eline D’haene (UGent – Agricultural Economics)
  • Construction industry [Sacristie]:
    • Bob Desmet (Frisomat) & Patrick Hollebosch (Ingenieurs zonder Grenzen)
    • Moderator: Simon De Nys-Ketels (UGent – Architecture & Urban Planning)

18h:15 networking reception [Kloostergang]