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SUMMARY:21st Regional Steering Committee Meeting
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URL:https://ace2.iucea.org/event/21st-regional-steering-committee-meeting/
LOCATION:Imperial Resort Beach Hotel\, Entebbe\, Uganda
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SUMMARY:15th Technical and Advisory Meeting (TAM)
DESCRIPTION: TECHNICAL AND ADVISORY MEETING (May 22nd – 24th May\, 2023) \nObjectives of the Technical and Appraisal Meeting \nThe Technical and Advisory Meetings of the ACE II Project are organized to provide the opportunity for ACEs\, IUCEA\, the World Bank\, and other stakeholders to reflect on the progress of the project and provide technical support through the presentation of topical issues relevant to the project. The planned meeting to be held from 22nd to 24th MAY 2023 will specifically reflect on the question why most countries in Africa have made slow progress in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In this\, the critical roles of research and innovation from Centers of excellence will be presented and discussed. The meeting will also reflect on the sustainability of the project\, commercialization of research outputs\, implementation of environmental and social safeguards and verification of Performance Based Conditions. The meeting will end with an agreement on the best practices for the improvement of the project performance. \nParticipants \nParticipants include: \n\nMembers of the Regional Steering Committee\nACE II Center Leaders\nACE II Deputy Center Leaders\nIUCEA/RFU staff\nWorld Bank technical team\nIndependent verification team\n\nOrganization of the meeting \nThe meeting will be held in a hybrid manner. The meeting will be organized to receive presentations and discussions on selected topics/issues relevant to the project. To address specific issues and challenges faced by the ACEs\, the World Bank and IUCEA will lead and provide technical support in the preparation for the closure of the project in December 2023.    \n\n\n\n\nDAY 1 – Monday\, May 22 \n\n\n\nOpening and Highlights on the Project Progress \nFacilitator: IUCEA\n\n\nTime (EAT)\nActivity\nPresenter\nObjective\n\n\n8.00am-9:00am\nThe arrival of the participants and registration\nALL\n_\n\n\n9:00am-9:30am\nWelcome Remarks and Opening Statements \n\nWorld Bank- Dr. Roberta Malee Bassett\nIUCEA Executive Secretary- Prof. Gaspard Banyankimbona\nRemarks by the Guest of honor\n\n\n\n\n9:30am–10:00am\nStatus of implementation of the ACE II AF: Preparations and prospects\nWB/IUCEA\nShare progress made in the implementation of the ACE II AF\n\n\n10:00am–10:30am\nPresentation on Overall Progress of ACE II (Results Framework Indicators and Disbursements)\nIUCEA/RFU\nReview progress made in the achievement of project PDOs\, RIs\, and DLIs/PBCs\n\n\n10:30am-11:00am\nCoffee\nAll\n\n\n\nResearch and Innovation for SDGs in Africa \nFacilitator: Dr. Appiah Kwadwo\n\n\n11:00am-12:30pm\nPanel discussion: Leveraging Research to Achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Africa\nSpeakers: \nProf. Mark Rweyemamu \nProf. Eyasu Makonnen\nReflect the key role of research in the achievement of SDG targets in Africa\n\n\n12:30pm-1:30pm\nLunch\nAll\n\n\n\n1:30pm-3:00pm\nPanel discussion: Commercialization of research and innovation: Opportunities and challenges from Incubation hubs \n \nSpeakers \nProf. Ambrose Kiprop \nDr. Tolo Casim \nProf. Hulda Swai \nDr. Dr. Emmanuel Ufiteyezu\nReflecting the key role of incubation hubs in the commercialization of research and innovation\n\n\n3:00pm-3:30pm\nCoffee\nAll\n\n\n\n3:30pm-4:15pm\nAcademic networks in East and Southern Africa\nGregory Giraud\, IRD\n\n\n\n4:15pm-5:30pm\nAcademic Network Discussion \n\nAgriculture\nHealth\nWater/Energy\nIndustry\n\nIncubation Centers\nAll\n\n\n\nDAY 2- Tuesday\, May 23\n\n\nBuilding a case for Future ACE program in East and Southern Africa: Evidence from selected ACEs \nFacilitator: Prof. Bernard Hang’ombe\n\n\n9:00am-9:30am\nBuilding a case for future ACE Program on One Health\nSACIDS – Sokoine University of Agriculture\, Tanzania\nShare critical analysis of the impact of the ACE II and the rationale for further investment\n\n\n9:30am–10:00am\nBuilding a case for future ACE Program in Traditional Medicine and pharmaceuticals\nCDT Africa – Addis Ababa University\, Ethiopia\n\n\n10:00am-10:30am\nBuilding a case for future ACE Program in Global Climate Change adaptation in Agriculture\nMaRCCI – Makarere University\, Uganda\n\n\n10:30am-11:00am\nBuilding a case for future ACE Program in Agribusiness and food systems\nCESAAM – Egerton University\, Kenya\n\n\n11:00am-11:30am\nCoffee\nAll\n\n\n\nPresentation of Disbursement Linked Results \nFacilitator: IUCEA\n\n\n11:30am-12:30pm\nPresentation of verification results\nTechnopolis\nShare results and build capacity for new ACEs under ACE II AF\n\n\n12:00pm-1:30pm\nLunch\nAll\n\n\n\n1:30pm-2:15pm\nFeedback from verification: – issues and Opportunities for new ACEs/ACEE II AF\nTechnopolis\nBuild capacity for New ACEs\n\n\nPreparation for the Closure of the ACEII Project in December 2023 \nFacilitator: IUCEA/Shawn Powers\n\n\n2:15pm-3:00pm\nFinancial Management\nPaul Welton\n\n\n\n3:00pm-3:30pm\nProcurement\nKomana Rejoice Lubinda\n\n\n\n3:30pm-4:15pm\nCoffee\nAll\n\n\n\n4:15pm-5:00pm\nEnvironmental and Social Safeguards\nKudakwashe Dube and Okindo Ben Ayako Miranga\n\n\n\n5:00pm-5:30pm\nDisbursements\nFaly Diallo\n\n\n\n5.30pm – 6.00pm\nAny pending Q&A\nIUCEA/WB\n\n\n\nDay 3: Wednesday\, May 24\n\n\nContribution of the ACEII Project in Implementing Countries: Sustainability and opportunities for future ACE Program \nFacilitator: Prof. Goolam Mohamedbhai\n\n\n9:00am-9:15am\nPresentation by member of the RSC – Ethiopia\nDr. Eba Mijena\nReceive plans for further investment in higher level training in key priority areas. \n \n\n\n9:15am-9:30am\nPresentation by member of the RSC – Kenya\nMr. Paul Mungai\n\n\n9:30am–9:45am\nPresentation by member of the RSC – Malawi\nDr. Levis Eneya\n\n\n9:45am-10:00am\nPresentation by member of the RSC – Mozambique\nDr. Carlos Mataruca\n\n\n10:00am–10:30am\nQA and key message\nProf. Goolam Mohemedbhai\n\n\n10:30am-11:00am\nCoffee\nAll\n\n\n\n11:00am-11:15am\nPresentation by member of the RSC – Rwanda\nMr. Mike Hughes\n\n\n\n11:15am-11:30am\nPresentation by member of the RSC – Tanzania\nProf. Maulilio Kipanyula\n\n\n\n11:30am-11:45am\nPresentation by member of the RSC – Zambia\nMrs Jane Chinkusu\n\n\n\n11:45am-12:00pm\nPresentation by member of the RSC – Uganda\nMr. Timothy SSejjoba\n\n\n\n12:00pm–12:30pm\nQA and the way forward\nProf. Goolam Mohemedbhai\n\n\n\n12:30pm-1:30pm\nLunch\nAll\n\n\n\nOfficial Closing \nFacilitator: IUCEA\n\n\n1:30pm-3:00pm\nOfficial Closing \n\nClosing remarks and Welcome of the Chief Guest – Executive Secretary – IUCEA\nClosing Speech by the Guest of Honor\nVote of thanks from Vice Chancellor-Makerere University\nClosing remarks by the World Bank\n\n\n\n\n\n\n3:00pm onwards\nGuest of honor tour of the exhibitions from ACEs from Uganda \n\nIntroduction of the centers\nStudents’ research presentation
URL:https://ace2.iucea.org/event/15th-technical-and-advisory-meeting-tam/
LOCATION:Imperial Resort Beach Hotel\, Entebbe\, Uganda
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SUMMARY:Technical Support Mission to Malawi
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URL:https://ace2.iucea.org/event/technical-support-mission-to-malawi/
LOCATION:Mzuzu\, Lilongwe\, Zomba\, Blantyre\, Malawi
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SUMMARY:Technical Support Mission to Mozambique
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URL:https://ace2.iucea.org/event/technical-support-mission-to-mozambique/
LOCATION:Maputo
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