Fifth Network Event - investing in and collaborating with Africa

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]:  
  • Halewijn Timmerman (EFAST), Eduardo de la Peña (BOS+) & François Milis (Independent expert)
  • Moderator: Kaat Verzelen (UGent – Plants and Crops)
• Trade (import and export) & Logistics [Priorzaal]:
  • Nicolas Vandenbogaerde (Top Harvest) & Stefaan Calmeyn (Oxfam Wereldwinkels)
  • Moderator: Katrina Perehudoff (UGent – Reproductive Health)
• 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]