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Session 1: Opening Remarks Chair: Professor Roseanne Diab, Executive Officer, Academy of Science of South Africa |
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| 08:30-08:35 | Welcome Remarks | Professor Robin Crewe Academy of Science of South Africa |
| 08:35-08:40 | Welcome Remarks | Dr Queta Bond ASADI Board |
| 08:40-08:50 | Introduction of Attendees | |
| 08:50-09:00 | Background on Learning Collaborative Theme and Objectives | Professor Roseanne Diab Academy of Science of South Africa |
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Session 2: Uptake of Policy Recommendations Chair: Dr Barney Cohen, United States National Academy of Sciences |
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| 09:00-09:20 | Models of Research Uptake | Dr Patrick Kelley United States National Academy of Sciences |
| 09:20-09:40 | Getting the Evidence Straight – the Role of Systematic Reviews | Professor Jimmy Volmink Academy of Science of South Africa |
| 09:40-10:00 | Strategies and Experiences to Improve Research Uptake | Mr Ian Thornton The Royal Society |
| 10:00-10:30 | Discussion | |
| 10:30-11:00 | Break | |
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Session 3: Effective Communication Chair: Dr Doyin Odubanjo, Nigerian Academy of Sciences |
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| 11:00-11:20 | Communication Challenges Faced by National Science Academies | Mr Samuel Shofuyi NigerianAcademy of Sciences |
| 11:20-11:40 | Engaging Government Stakeholders Using “Abbreviated” Advisory Models | Mr Franklin Muyonjo Uganda National Academy of Science |
| 11:40-12:00 | Science Communication Strategies: Quest Magazine | Dr Xola Mati and Dr Bridget Farham Academy of Science of South Africa |
| 12:00-12:20 | Communication Challenges and Strategies in Communicating with Various Stakeholders when establishing Academies | Professor Masresha Fetene Ethiopian Academy of Science |
| 12:20-13:00 | Discussion | |
| 13:00-14:00 | Lunch | |
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Session 4: Measuring the Uptake and Impact of Policy Advice Chair: Mr Takalani Rambau, Academy of Science of South Africa |
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| 14:00-14:20 | Uptake and Impact in Malaria Study | Dr Paul Nampala Uganda National Academy of Science |
| 14:20-14:40 | Uptake and Impact in Clinical Research | Professor Wieland Gevers Academy of Science of South Africa |
| 14:40-15:00 | Uptake and Impact in Maternal Health | Professor Seth Danso Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences |
| 15:00-15:30 | Discussion | |
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Session 5: Engaging with the Media Chair: Mr. Bill Kearney, United States National Academy of Sciences |
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| 15:30-15:40 | Mr Bill Kearney Director of Media Relations, US National Academy of Sciences | |
| 15:40-15:50 | Ms Christina Scott Independent Science Journalist | |
| 15:50-16:00 | Ms Linda Nordling Independent Science Journalist | |
| 16:00-16:10 | Professor George Claassen Stellenbosch University | |
| 16:10-16:20 | Mr Tommy Makhode Head of Communications and Media Relations, Department of Science and Technology | |
| 16:20-16:30 | Ms Kamogelo Seekoei Mail and Guardian, South Africa | |
| 16:30-17:00 | Discussion | |
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Session 6: Closing Remarks Chair: Professor Roseanne Diab, Academy of Science of South Africa |
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| 17:00-17:10 | Lessons Learned and Conclusion | |
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Monday, 08 November 2010 Chair: Prof. Robin Crewe, President, Academy of Science of South Africa |
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| 18:00 – 18:10 | Welcome Remarks | Prof. Robin Crewe President, Academy of Science of South Africa |
| 18:10 – 18:20 | Welcome Remarks | Dr John Boright US National Academies |
| 18:20 – 18:25 | Video Messages from Major Stakeholders | |
| 18:25 – 18:30 | Introduction to the Minister | Prof. Robin Crewe President, Academy of Science of South Africa |
| 18:30 – 19:00 | Keynote Speech: Minister Naledi Pandor Minister, Department of Science and Technology | |
| 19:00 – 19:45 | Launch of the Turning on Science: Improving Access to Energy in sub-Saharan Africa Publication/ Press Conference | Prof. Roseanne Diab Executive Officer, Academy of Science of South Africa |
| 19:45 – 19:50 | Closing Remarks | Prof. Robin Crewe President, Academy of Science of South Africa |
| 19:50 – 22:00 | Cocktail Reception: Lord Charles | |
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Tuesday, 9 November
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08:00 – 09:00 |
Registration | |
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09:00 – 09:05 |
Welcome and introduction of keynote speaker | Prof. Robin Crewe Academy of Science of South Africa |
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09:05 – 09:35 |
KEYNOTE ADDRESS: Minister Dipuo Peters Minister of Energy | |
| 09:35-10:20 | KEYNOTE ADDRESS: Africa Unplugged: Policy, institutional and investment challenges in powering the continent Prof. Anton Eberhard University of Cape Town | |
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SESSION 1: THE STATE OF ENERGY ACCESS IN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA Moderator: Prof. Roseanne Diab, Academy of Science of South Africa |
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| 10:20-10:35 | The state of energy access in Southern Africa
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Dr Gisela Prasad University of Cape Town, South Africa |
| 10:35-10:50 | The state of energy access in West Africa
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Prof. Oye Ibidapo-Obe Nigerian Academy of Sciences |
| 10:50-11:05 | The state of energy access in East Africa
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Mr Charles Muchunku CAMCO, Kenya |
| 11:05-11:25 | General Discussion
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| 11:25-11:45 |
BREAK |
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SESSION 2: ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION – THE AFRICAN POLICYMAKERS’ PERSPECTIVE ON ENERGY ACCESS IN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA Moderator: Prof. Robin Crewe, Academy of Science of South Africa |
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11:45 – 12:45 |
Dr Nqaba Ngcobo Science and Technology Parliamentary Portfolio Committee, South Africa Mr Godfrey Ndawula Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, The Republic of Uganda Dr John Boright US National Academies | |
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12:45 – 13:00 |
General Discussion | |
| 13:00-14:00 |
LUNCH
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SESSION 3: ENERGY & SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT Moderator: Prof. Boaventura Cuamba, Academy of Sciences of Mozambique |
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14:00 – 14:15 |
Energy and Climate Change | Mr Mark Gordon Department of Environmental Affairs |
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14:15 – 14:30 |
Research, development and deployment of clean energy technologies in sub-Saharan Africa | Mr Itotia Njagi Lighting Africa, Kenya |
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14:30 – 14:45 |
The sustainability of renewable energies | Prof. Hermann-Josef Wagner German Academy of Sciences, Leopoldina |
| 14:45-15:00 | General Discussion | |
| 15:00–15:30 |
BREAK
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SESSION 4: Energy for socio-economic development in sub-Saharan Africa Moderator: Prof. Paul Mugambi, Uganda National Academy of Sciences |
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| 15:30-15:45 | Energy for economic development in sub-Saharan Africa | Mr Cleveland Thomas United States Agency for International Development, Southern Africa |
| 15:45 –16:00 | Energy access for rural communities in sub-Saharan Africa | Prof. Albert Rugumayo Uganda National Academy of Sciences |
| 16:00-16:15 | Overcoming energy access challenges in resource-constrained countries: the case of Mozambique | Prof. Boaventura Cuamba Academy of Sciences of Mozambique |
| 16:15-16:30 | The role of development finance institutions (DFIs) in supporting energy sector development in Southern Africa | Ms Jean Madzongwe Development Bank of Southern Africa |
| 16:30-16:45 | General Discussion | |
| 19:00–22:00 | DINNER: Wallenberg Centre, Stellenbosch University Guest Speaker –Mr Derek Hanekom, Deputy Minister, Science and Technology (Buses depart from the Lord Charles Hotel at 18:00 from the Reception Parking Area) | |
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Wednesday, 10 November
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SESSION 5: POLICY AND CAPACITY BUILDING FOR IMPROVING ENERGY ACCESS IN SOUTH AFRICA Moderator: Prof. Albert Rugumayo, Uganda National Academy of Sciences |
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| 08:30-08:45 | The role of skills development and research for ensuring energy security in South Africa | Mr Barry Bredenkamp South African National Energy Research Institute |
| 08:45-09:00 | Policy and regulatory options for improving energy access to clean and renewable energy | Ms Noma Qase Department of Energy, South Africa |
| 09:00-09:30 | General Discussion | |
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SESSION 6: ENERGY RESOURCES AND TECHNOLOGICAL OPPORTUNITIES Moderator: Prof. Hermann-Josef Wagner, German Academy of Sciences, Leopoldina |
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| 09:30-09:45 | The role of grid electricity in improving energy access in sub-Saharan Africa | Ms Coretta Magongoa ESKOM, South Africa |
| 09:45-10:00 | Nuclear energy for Africa
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Dr Rob Adam South African Nuclear Energy Corporation |
| 10:00 –10:15 | We will harvest the sun, wind, wave and soilto fuel our cars and factories | Mr. Hermann Oelsner African Wind Energy Association |
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10:15-10:30 |
Solar energy for poverty alleviation in sub-Saharan Africa | Dr Gibson Mandishona Zimbabwe Academy of Sciences |
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10:30-10:45 |
General Discussion | |
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10:45-11:15 |
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SESSION 7: Roundtable discussion: Achieving energy access for all: Lessons learnt and way forward Moderator: Dr Patrick Kelley, United States National Academy of Sciences |
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11:15-11:45 |
Prof. Albert Rugumayo, Uganda National Academy of Sciences Prof. Boaventura Cuamba, Academy of Sciences of Mozambique Dr Gibson Mandishona, Zimbabwe Academy of Sciences Dr Rob Adam, South African Nuclear Energy Corporation | |
| 11:45-12:00 | General Discussion | |
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SESSION 8: CLOSING SESSION/ HANDING OVER TO THE UGANDA NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES |
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| 12:00-12:10 | Dr Phil Mjwara, Director General, Department of Science and Technology
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| 12:10-12:20 | Prof. Robin Crewe, President, Academy of Science of South Africa | |
| 12:20-12:30 | Prof. Paul Mugambi, President, Uganda National Academy of Sciences | |
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