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]