African Policy Dialogues on Biotechnology: Building Consensus and Strategies for Common Action in Southern Africa
Harare, South Africa
September 20-22, 2004
Preliminary Program
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| Meeting Moderator: Dr. John Mugabe, NEPAD Science and Technology Forum
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| Day 1
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| 0830 - 1030
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Welcoming Remarks and Introductions
Background, Objectives, Expectations, and Ground Rules
Remarks from SADC Representative
Official Opening by Minister of Science and Technology
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| 1030 - 1100
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Tea/coffee break & Group Photo
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| 1100 - 1130
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Overview Presentation
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| 1130 - 1230
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Plenary Discussion
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| 1230 - 1400
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Lunch Break
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| 1400 - 1430
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Expert Paper on Biosafety
Governing Biotechnology in Africa: Toward Consensus on Key Issues in Biosafety
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| 1430 - 1500
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Panel of Discussants
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| 1500 - 1530
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Tea/coffee break
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| 1530 - 1730
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Plenary Discussion on Biosafety
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| 1730
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End of Day 1
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| Day 2
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| 0900 - 0940
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Expert Paper on Intellectual Property Protection
Intellectual Property Protection and Biotechnology: Issues and Processes for African Consensus
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| 0940 - 1010
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Panel of Discussants
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| 1010 - 1040
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Tea/coffee break
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| 1040 - 1230
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Plenary Discussion on Intellectual Property Protection
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| 1230 - 1400
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Lunch break
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| 1400 - 1600
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Group Discussion on Emerging Issues & Actions Toward Consensus
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| 1600 - 1630
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Tea/coffee break during group sessions
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| 1630 - 1730
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Plenary Discussion on Emerging Issues & Actions Toward Consensus
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| 1730
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Closing
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African Policy Dialogues on Biotechnology