Africa Diaspora Scientific Conference

Published on 23rd February 2009

The African Scientific Institute (ASI) and UNESCO are presenting a conference /workshops on June 29 - 30, 2009 in Paris, with the 3rd day scheduled to be held at a university.

The theme of this event is "The African diaspora scientific community mobilization for Africa" (Adiascom Africa) initiative.

The purposes of this conference are:

* To bring together African Diaspora scientists, futurists and technology experts who can assist towards alleviating structural poverty.

* To address developing infrastructures within Africa.

* To increase networking within the African Diaspora, and also link notable black people with the next generation of black scientists and technologists.

Topics covered will include

-Defining Africa's Infrastructure Needs

-Determining Africa's Human Resources

-Africa’s Raw Materials    Minerals, Water, Land, Fuel

-Environmental Impacts on Africa

-Potable Water

-Health Conditions and Healthcare Delivery Systems

-Food Security: production and distribution; satisfying domestic consumption requirements

-Waste Handling and Treatment:  Solid and Liquid (Residential/commercial garbage, collection and handling, landfills, waste water treatment systems (urban and rural); Non-point sources (storm drainage systems, agriculture by-products)

-Roads and Transportation (Domestic vehicles -private and public; ships for international trade

-Communication (Printed media; Internet (email, www, blogging, distance learning); Telecommunication: hardwire, wireless (ground based cell, satellite)

-Mining

-Energy (Sources: carbon base, alternative/renewable, hydroelectric; electrification, heating/cooling, vehicle fuel; Distribution to population centers

-Education

-Funding Projects

For more information, contact

Lee O. Cherry, ASI President and CEO

"Lee O. Cherry" [email protected]


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