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Call for Papers: The Role of Research and Technology in the Attainment of the Millennium Development Goals, 11/06


The Uganda Society
Regional Conference for Universities and
Research Institutions in Africa

THEME: The Role of Research and Technology in the Attainment of the Millennium Development Goals

HOSTS: Kyambogo University, Makerere University, Nkumba University, KIU, Uganda Society, Uganda
Museum & Uganda Christian University

VENUE: Uganda Museum, DATES: 28th -30th November, 2006

CONFERENCE OBJECTIVES

Uganda Society and its development partners have decided to hold a conference based on the following objectives, among others:

1.To bring together scholars, researchers and managers of tertiary and research institutions in Africa to share experiences and projections on the role of these institutions in the attainment of the MDGs. 2.To initiate new and strengthen existing collaborative research activities between the universities and other stakeholders for the attainment of the MDGs. 3.To develop a plan of action for the universities and research institutions contribution towards the attainment of the MDGs., The Conference Secretariat is inviting papers that address any of these eight MDGs: 1. Eradicating extreme poverty and hunger;
2. Achieving universal primary education;
3. Promoting gender equality and empowering women;
4. Reducing child mortality;
5. Improving maternal health;
6. Combating HIV/ AIDs malaria and other diseases;
7. Ensuring environmental sustainability, and;
8. Developing a global partnership for development

Submission of Abstracts & Papers

Abstracts

Abstracts not exceeding 250 words, single-spaced and 12 font size should be submitted to the conference Secretariat by 30th July 2006. Participants whose abstracts will be accepted will be notified by 30th August 2006 to enable them develop the full papers. Papers Papers should focus on the role of research and technology transfer in addressing any specific Millennium Development Goal. Completed papers should be submitted electronically by 30th September 2006. Registration Forms Pre-registration and abstract submission forms are available from Conference Secretariat, Uganda Society Library, Uganda Museum, Kampala or Kyambogo University, Faculty of Science, Department of Biological Sciences (Room S2.29) or electronically from the conference secretariat. Conference Fees to cater for registration, conference package, tea and lunch: Students: US $ 30, East African Region, US $ 50, Outside East African Region: US $100 For more information Contact: Secretariat, Millennium Development Goals conference, Uganda Society, P.O. Box 4980, Kampala, Uganda Or: P.O. Box I Kyambogo, Kampala-Uganda, Tel: 0782353775/ 0752648603/ 0772501980/ 0772624932/ 0782809814/ 0712810801. Email: ugsociety@mulib.mak.ac.ug or twesigyeck@yahoo.com MDG MDG MDG MDG MDG MDG MDG MDG MDG MDG http://www.iobbnet.org/nr-activities.html



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