4th Diaspora International Conference, London, UK 2017
Hilton London Canary Wharf, London, UK, 8 July 2017
Together the world is better (Theme)
Sustainable development (SD) is a multidisciplinary process that requires the integrative engagement of all disciplines and stakeholders. Therefore, collaboration between the Diaspora and those working within the country of origin offers several opportunities and contributes to increase productivity towards sustainable and inclusive knowledge-based growth. Building constructive relationships between the Diasporas and countries of origin require that Diasporas be treated not as a mere resource, but as partners and investors with mutual benefits. It has long been argued that Diasporas will be most interested in contributing to SD efforts when they have a sense of belonging in relation to their country of origin. Therefore it is very important to establish trust between Diasporas and governments in the country of origin. In doing so, governments need to invest in identifying their Diasporas abroad and in understanding their skills and interests.
08:30- 09:00 |
Arrival Refreshments and Networking |
09:00- 10:45 | Welcome and Overview
Allam Ahmed, Founder Sudan Knowledge, President WASD and Director MEKEI, UK
Session (1): Migration, gender, peace and securityChair: Nagi Idris, Director, London Centre of International Law Practice, London – UK Rapporteur: Raúl Hinojosa, Associate Professor and Executive Director, North American Integration and Development Center, University of California Los Angeles, California – USA (WATCH VIDEO – Q&A PART I & PART II)
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10:45- 11:00 |
Tea/Coffee Break and Networking |
11:00-12:00 |
Session (2): Science, technology and medical researchChair: Hammad Bagadi, Former Consultant & Team Leader, International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and Former Dean, Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Khartoum, Sudan, London – UK Rapporteur: Mayada Abu Affan, Consultant in Public Health Medicine, Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council and Honorary Lecturer, University of Birmingham, Birmingham – UK (WATCH VIDEO Q&A )
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12:00- 12:30 |
Lunch and Networking |
12:30- 13:30 |
Session (3): Public health and wellbeingChair: Mohamed Ahmed Eltoum, Consultant Physician and Nephrologist, Fairfield General Hospital, Manchester – UK Rapporteur: Babikir Ismail, Consultant Histopathologist, Ashford & St Peter’s NHS Trust, London – UK (WATCH VIDEO Q&A)
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13:30- 14:30 |
Session (4): Business, investment and industryChair: Gassoum K. B. Khairi, Economic Consultant, Department of International Cooperation & Trade Agreements, Ministry of Economy & Commerce, Doha – Qatar Rapporteur: Mohamed Kabbar Mohamed, President, FZO.VLS, Gent – Belgium
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14:30- 15:00 |
Tea/Coffee Break and Networking |
15:00- 17:00 |
Session (5): Sudan the food basket of the Arab world: challenges & opportunitiesChair: Allam Ahmed, Founder Sudan Knowledge, President WASD and Director MEKEI, London – UK Rapporteur: John-Paul Okeke, International Coordinator, Sudan Knowledge, London – UK
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