Day One – Monday 25th July 2016
08:30-09:00 | Arrival Refreshments and Networking |
09:00-10:15 | Welcome and Overview Allam Ahmed, President WASD, Director MEKEI, and Founder Sudan Knowledge, UK Session (1): Diaspora and sustainable development: opportunities and challengesChair: Professor Hunud Abia Kadouf, Dean, Ahmad Ibrahim Faculty of Laws, International Islamic University, Malaysia Transformation of traditional diaspora leadership, management and involvement model Dispersed, But are we united? Return to the homeland: Dilemma of immigrants from developing countries |
10:15- 10:45 | Tea/Coffee Break and Networking |
10:45-12:00 |
Session (2): Information and communication technologies and diaspora engagementChair: Dr. Adil Eltigani, Scientific Director, Skeam Business School, France Unlocking diaspora potentials: Towards a sustainable big data platform for engagement and exploitation An internet mediated PhD programme in computer science and information technology Benchmarking assessment of the ICT ecosystem in Sudan Nutrition and dietetic services in the context to Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) and the need of diasporic engagement |
12:00-12:45 | Lunch and Networking |
12:45-14:00 |
Session (3): Diaspora role in peace and securityChair: Ahmed Bannaga, Legal Advisor and International Representative, Physical Environmental Centre of Khartoum, Sudan From passive to active: Changing times in diaspora engagement in home grown terrorism and foreign fighter trend Human trafficking in Eastern Sudan and its impact on Europe Contextualizing socio-legal problems of Sudanese students in Malaysia Review of neurology specialist visits to Southern Darfur |
14:00-14:30 | Tea/Coffee Break and Networking |
14:30- 15:45 |
Session (4): Economy and financeChair: Chair: Rudi Page, Executive Director, Making Connections Work Ltd, UK Review of the contribution and role of the manufacturing sector in the Sudanese Economy Sudanese microfinance providers mobile banking adoption intention determinants Economic value of agricultural water in Sudan The economic impact of migration on the welfare of Ethiopian households |
15:45-16:00 | Tea/Coffee Break and Networking |
16:00-17:00 |
Session (5): University of Khartoum, Sudan: Past – Present – FutureChair: Allam Ahmed, President WASD, UK The session will also discuss the future of the University of Khartoum, Sudan as the main and oldest university in Sudan. In addition to the conference delegates, there will be contributions from across the world by various international experts and scholars via skype and other social media tools. The session will discuss in more details the recent protests by the university students over reports about the government plans to sell some buildings of the university for use as a tourist attraction. |
Day Two – Tuesday 26th July 2016
08:30- 09:00 | Arrival Refreshments and Networking |
09:00- 10:15 | Reflection from day one Dr. Adil Dafa’Alla, Specialist, Aero Data for Loads, Airbus UK, UK Session (6): knowledge transfer, skills and capacity developmentChair: Dr. Elsheikh Badr, Secretary General, Sudanese Medical Specialization Board, Sudan Knowledge for the development of the home country Reflections on six years of knowledge transfer to Sudan – SMA UK&I experience The role of diaspora’s multidisciplinary teams (MDTs) in sustainable rural development The development of the future leadership in Sudan: investment in human capabilities |
10:15- 10:45 | Tea/Coffee Break and Networking |
10:45-12:00 |
Session (7): Science, technology and innovationChair: Dr. Eltigani E. B. Abdelgalil, Dean, Water Management and Irrigation Institute, University of Gezira, Sudan A UNESCO “Arab Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Facility”: A key to building an innovation economy in the Arab Region Open innovation in practice – Google versus Microsoft The public use of virtual support groups: Proposed study to explore a cross-platform mobile messaging application used by self-created weight loss group North East Arid Zone Development Programme: Diaspora partnership opportunity in research and development in the Sahel of Nigeria |
12:00-12:45 | Lunch and Networking |
12:45- 14:00 |
Session (8): Environment and industryChair: Dr. Mohamed Shamou, Quality & Reliability Consultant, Ford Motor Company, UK Enablers and inhibitors for effective industrialization process in Sudan Towards a resilient reconstruction of Syria through strategic governance and capacity building Climate change, conflict and displacement: Disaster risk reduction in Sudan Assessment of the use of treated wastewater from oil refinery in irrigation, Khartoum-Sudan |
14:00-14:30 | Tea/Coffee Break and Networking |
14:30- 15:30 |
Session (9): Public health and medical sciencesChair: Dr. Babikir Ismail, Consultant Pathologist, Ashford & St Peter’s NHS Trust and Sudanese Medical Association (SMA), UK The Sudan Medical Specialization Board diaspora program: achievements and lessons from recent experience The contribution of diaspora in healthcare of the country of origin: time to step up Research status and profile of the second didactic dietetics programme in Saudi Arabia: A response from a Diaspora of graduates |
15:45- 17:00 |
Session (10): Strengthening the diaspora notworks and groups: the role of YOUTHChair: Allam Ahmed, President WASD, UK This session will discuss and gather viewpoints from across the world about how to how to ensure the relevant Diaspora groups and networks are involved in the development and review of policies that impact on them or their country of origin. They are consulted with regard to the objectives and desired outcomes of the policy, and the best means of achieving them to ensure countries of origin are benefiting from their Diaspora and competing at the forefront of science, technology and innovation (STI). The world of tomorrow belongs to the youth of today, therefore it is necessary to observe and act on their issues, comments and concerns. The session will also highlight the main topics of advocacy amongst youth and examine new and emerging methods of influencing policy and raising consciousness (eg media, IT), identify problematic areas and find solutions for message delivery, implementation of policy and programme longevity. Contributors will discuss issues relating to gender equity and youth and the important role and contribution they are expected to make in the future Diasporic cultural development. Some of the other issues that can be discussed here relates to how youth and gender shape identities in the modern world; How diasporic communities challenge or reinforce gender inequalities in the evolving Diasporic centers?; In what ways can future Diasporic activities offer opportunities for women and youth to chart new approaches to Sudanese cultural manifestations in view of their contributions, challenges and vulnerabilities within the host country context? 2017 Conference theme and venue Best Paper Award Concluding Remarks End of Conference |