Science and Technology in Africa

Science and Technology in Africa
A commitment for the 21st century

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Towards a culture of peace in Africa through transfer of science and technology,
as an instrument for the promotion of peace and development

Programme

3-6 p.m. February 9, 1999
ECOSOC Chamber, United Nations
3:00 - 3:30 p.m.

Opened by: Mr. Kofi Annan, Secretary-General

Adressed by: Mr. F. Mayor, Director-General
on UNESCO's role in transfer of science and technology to Africa

Panel on
Transfer of Science and Technology to Africa
3:45 - 5:30

Chaired by: Mr. F. Mayor, Director-General

Panelists: 1. Representative of Mr. James Gustave Speth
Administrator, UNDP
Co-Chair, Special Initiative on Africa

2. Mr. K. Y. Amoako
Executive Secretary, Economic Commission for Africa (ECA)
Co-Chair, Special Initiative on Africa

3. Mr. Nitin Desai
Under Secretary-General

Each of the four speakers would speak for 5-10 minutes each, leaving at least one hour for questions to the panelists from the audience.

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Opened by:		Mr. Kofi Annan, Secretary-General
Adressed by:		Mr. F. Mayor, Director-General on UNESCO's role in transfer of science and technology to Africa

Chaired by:	Mr. F. Mayor, Director-General
Panelists:	1. Representative of Mr. James Gustave Speth Administrator, UNDP Co-Chair, Special Initiative on Africa
	2. Mr. K. Y. Amoako Executive Secretary, Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) Co-Chair, Special Initiative on Africa
	3. Mr. Nitin Desai Under Secretary-General