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Second Circular and final call for abstracts, International Workshop of Experts on Health and Human Well-being in Africa (Pretoria, South Africa
25-27 August 2008)
Kindly receive the second circular and final call for abstracts for the International workshop of experts on Health and Human Well-being in Africa. The workshop is organised by ICSU ROA, in collaboration with the National Research Foundation (NRF) of South Africa, and it will take place on 25 – 27 August 2008 in Pretoria, South Africa. The purpose of this workshop is bringing together experts on issues of health and well-being to kick-start the preparation of large-scale, long-term and high-quality project proposals from the science plan (published on this website and hard copies available on request). Download the second circular in pdf format 
International Council of Associations for Science Education (ICASE) Africa Regional Conference
The International Council of Associations for Science Education (ICASE) will be having its Africa Regional Conference on Challenges to sustainable development in Africa through Science and Technology Education in Abuja, Nigeria, May 24-28 2009. For more information on the conference download this document in pdf format
ICSU-TWAS-UNESCO-UNU/IAS Visiting science programme open for applications
The ICSU-TWAS-UNESCO-UNU/IAS Visiting science programme supports visits of internationally renowned scientists to institutions located in developing countries, especially those located in the least developed countries. The objective of the programme is to provide institutions and research groups in developing countries, especially those with limited outside contacts, with the opportunity to establish long-term links with world leaders in science and so help develop capacity-building in their country. To participate in the programme download the form in a pdf format and follow instructions
7th Congress of Toxicology in Developing Countries
The Toxicology Society of South Africa (TOXSA) was established as a Learned Society on 15 May 2001 in Stellenbosch, South Africa. In 2009, TOXSA will be hosting the 7th Congress of Toxicology in Developing Countries (7CTDC) to be held in Sun City, South Africa on 6-10 September 2009. Download the following documents:
Congress information [PDF]
Invitation for submission of scientific proposals [DOC]
ICT Summit in Lyon, France
Under a new EU-funded programme TWAS and its partners are organizing an ICT Summit in Lyon, France this coming 27 – 28 November 2008. The Summit will focus on making links between ICT researchers in Europe, Africa and the Caribbean. Additional details including a call for papers are provided in the accompanying documents:
First EuroAfriCa-ICT Summit announcement
First EuroAfriCa-ICT Summit Call for Papers
Abstract submission form [DOC]
EuroAfrica-ICT factsheet [PDF]
Report of the 2nd COVIDSET
Report of the 2nd Conference of the African Vice Chancellors, Provosts and Deans of Science, Engineering and Technology (COVIDSET), which was held in Johannesburg, South Africa from the 17th to the 25th of September 2007. Download the report in PDF format
5th EGU Alexander Von Humboldt International Conference
The European Geosciences Union (EGU), Africa Earth Observatory Network (AEON) and Africa Centre for Climate & Earth Systems Science are organizing a fifth EGU Alexander Von Humboldt International Conference to be held in Cape Town, South Africa January 2009. Download the first circular in PDF format
International Workshop of Experts on Health and Well-being in Africa
ICSU ROA, in collaboration with the NRF, is organising international workshop on Health and Human Well-being in Pretoria, South Africa on 23 – 25 July 2008. The purpose of this workshop is bringing together experts on issues of health and well-being to kick-start the preparation of large-scale, long-term and high-quality project proposals from the ICSU ROA science plan on Health and Human Well-being (published on www.icsu-africa.org and hard copies available on request). Download the first circular and registration form in DOC format
Workshop: Iranian Space Agency/UN-SPIDER Regional Workshop
Iranian Space Agency (ISA) with support of the United Nations Office for Outer Space (UNOOSA) through its UN-SPIDER Programme (United for Space-based information for Disaster Management and Emergency Response) is organizing a regional workshop to contribute to helping countries within the region learn how to access and use space technology for disaster management and Emergency response. Download the first Announcement in PDF format
Report: IHY Africa Space Weather Science and Education workshop
The IHY Africa Space Weather Science and Education workshop was held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on the 12-16 November 2007. The objective or the purpose of the workshop was to facilitate scientific interaction and promote space science in Africa, with a strong education focus. The report from the workshop is now ready and can be downloaded on a PDF format
 Science and Technology provides the foundation for innovation and technological development, which will have a significant impact in the socio-economic development of Africa. Accelerating growth in Science and Technology requires collaboration, partnership and networking of all stakeholders. It is vital to mobilize and engage with the African Diaspora in this sector, (as one of the major stakeholders) and to enable this process, the International Council for Science Regional Office for Africa (ICSU ROA) and National Research Foundation (NRF) South Africa awarded AfricaRecruit the Africa Diaspora Brain- Gain project. Please click on the icon to find out more about this Project.
Fellowship Positions Announcement: African Biosafety Network of Expertise
The African Biosafety Network of Expertise (ABNE) is a project of New Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD) Biosciences initiative and is offering fellowship positions to scientists or regulatory personnel who might be interested in developing their respective professional careers. Download the announcement in PDF format
Progress report of the ICSU Regional Office for Africa
Summary of the progress report of the ICSU Regional Office for Africa, June 2005 to March 2008. Download the invitation in PDF format
Implementation of the ICSU ROA science plans
ICSU ROA are inviting active participation in the implementation of its science plans for sub-Saharan Africa. Download the invitation in PDF format
Report: NANOsciences African Network
NANO Sciences African NETwork aims to enhance interdisciplinary research and Nano – networks of excellence in the African scene within a comprehensive South – South and North – South synergy with cross discipline, Human mobility, user facilities sharing, supporting research structure, addressing research and educational proper to the continent in this emerging of Nano – sciences and Nano – technology, achieve a better coordination of multidiscipline research efforts throughout the continent to improve Africa’s contribution in the Nano – sciences global wave in at least key areas such as cost effective green energy, water and health issues. Download the report in PDF format
Science Plan: Health and Human Well-being in sub-Saharan Africa
The ICSU Regional Office for Africa Science Plan for Health and Human Well-being in sub-Saharan Africa is now available for download in PDF format
Science Plan: Natural and Human-induced Hazards and Disasters in sub-Saharan Africa
The ICSU Regional Office for Africa Science Plan for Natural and Human-induced Hazards and Disasters in sub-Saharan Africa is now available for download in PDF format
Science Plan: Sustainable Energy in sub-Saharan Africa
The ICSU Regional Office for Africa Science Plan for Sustainable Energy in sub-Saharan Africa is now available for download in PDF format
29th General Assembly of ICSU
The 29th General Assembly of ICSU and associated meetings, Maputo Mozambique in October 2008. Documents are available in the ICSU Members Zone.
7th AARSE Conference
The African Association of remote sensing of the Environment (AARSE) was formed in 1992 in the USA, and is a registered regional member of the international society for photogrammetry and remote sensing (ISPRS) since 1994 it has been an organizational member of GEOSS. The 7th AARSE conference will be held in Accra, Ghana from 27-31 October 2008. A Call for abstracts for papers, posters to be considered for presentation as part of the 7th AARSE conference has been made. Download the call in PDF format
Document: Millennium Ecosystem Assessment: What's next?
Report from "The Millennium Ecosystem Assessment Follow-up Workshop",
22-23 October 2007 is now available for download in PDF format
Annual Report 2006/7
The ICSU Regional Office for Africa's Annual Report is now available. Download the report in PDF format
CODATA workshop May 2007, South Africa - Final report
Committee on DATA for science and technology (CODATA), an ICSU data and information body, organized a workshop on “data sources for sustainable development in the SADC region” in May 2007 in Pretoria, South Africa under the sponsorship of the National Research Foundation (South Africa), the National Science Foundation (USA), The National Academies (USA) and the ICSU Regional Office for Africa (ICSU ROA). Read the report of the workshop in PDF format
34th session of UNESCO General Conference
Joint Statement of the Six Chairpersons of UNESCO's Intergovernmental/International Scientific Programmes of Earth Sciences and, Social and Human Sciences. Read the Statement in PDF format
International year of Planet Earth (IYPE) Student Contest
Rules and Guidelines for the International year of Planet Earth (IYPE) Student Contest for participation to the official launch of the IYPE in Paris, France in February 2008. Download the document in English [PDF format] or French [PDF format]
Workshops and Shortcourses to be offered by DILAPS 2007-2008
The Dar Es Salaam Institute of Land Administration and Policy Studies
(DILAPS), Tanzania is hereby announcing the full range of Workshops
under the Title "Conflict-Free Land-Use Awareness" and associated Short
Courses for the 2007 - 2008 Season. Please join us or sponsor someone to
this noble cause of Creating Communities that use land for economic
growth and reduction of poverty free of conflicts. Download the Annual Schedule of Workshops [PDF format] and the Annual Schedule of Modules [PDF format]
Preparation for the First Circular of the ICSU General Assembly
The ICSU Regional Office for Africa is collating information for the preparation of the First Circular of the ICSU General Assembly which will be held for the first time ever, in the Sub-Saharan Africa, in Maputo (Mozambique in October 2008). The previous deadline of 15 June 2007 has expired and we would like to kindly make a final call for your action before moving ahead with the preparations.
- A-Part 1: 13-17 October 2008: Pre-GA program: Are you interested in being invited to visit one of the 10 Mozambican provinces and take part in the S&T activities there? If yes, please go through the attachment and indicate your preference. Make direct correspondence to AICIMO and Prof Lopo Vasconcelos.
- B-Part II: 20 October 2008: Do you want to take part in the "Science Day in Africa" symposium on Monday, 20 October 2008? If yes, register your name to the same persons mentioned above.
- C- Part III: 21-24 October 2008: this is an exclusive meeting for the ICSU delegates only.
- D-Part III: 25-31 October 2008 or longer: Do you want to take part in the post-GA program – science expeditions and tourism? If yes, kindly wait till when the offers come from Cameroon, Kenya, Madagascar, Mauritius, Mozambique (tourism only), Seychelles, South Africa, Tanzania and Zimbabwe. They will appear in the 1st Circular of the ICSU GA.
- E- BOOK written by African scientists, engineers and technologists: STI Success Stories from Africa. In showing the importance of STI in Africa and for the promotion of the science education and its relevance to society and policy making processes, a special volume, with few convincing chapters will be published by August 2008 and be presented to the ICSU GA as a testimony for the importance of STI in Africa. All those interested to contributing a chapter should contact Sospeter Muhongo.
Absolute deadline for submission of interests is on Friday, 20 July 2007
Outline of the project proposals on Sustainable Energy in Africa
The outline of the project proposals on Sustainable Energy in Africa is now available. ICSU ROA is now on the march towards the implementation of its 4 science plans. This will be done in collaboration with several national, regional and international partners. Interested persons, their organizations/institutions and companies are encouraged to get involved in the implementation of these 2 mega projects in Africa – (a) Energy Models and Scenarios for Africa and (b) Biofuels for Africa.
View the outline [PDF format]
29th ICSU General Assembly 2008
We are pleased to post a draft prgramme for the ICSU General Assembly which will he held, for the first time ever in sub-Saharan Africa (Maputo, Mozambique) in October 2008.
Draft programme [PDF format]
Call for participation in Science Plans
Call for participation in the formulation and implementation of projects
embodied in the 4 Science Plans of ICSU ROA. We have adopted a
"bottom-up approach" which entertains the African ownership of projects.
Kindly go through the slides before making your choice.
View the Slides [PDF format]
ICSU ROA Science Plans – Call for Participation
The ICSU Regional Office for Africa is now in position to call for your individual, institutional, corporate, and national active and productive participation in the formulation and implementation of the projects/research areas embodied in the 4 Science Plans of the ICSU Regional Office for Africa. Kindly go through all 4 slides, indicate your interest/choice and register your names (plus 1-page CV, maximum length) as suggested in the slides.
View the Slides [PDF format]
Seed Funding Opportunity: INQUA-ICSU ROA Initiative in Africa
Seed funding applications are invited by INQUA to work on both the INQUA and the ICSU ROA research themes/topics.
View the invitation [PDF format]
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