International Workshop
The future of Africa: the commitment of the Italian society
October 4-5, 2004
Rome, Grand Hotel de la Minerve
(Piazza della Minerva, 69)
Preliminary Program
As of 30 september 2004
Monday, October 4
| 20:30 |
Cocktails and Dinner at Villa Wolkonsky, Residence of the British Ambassador to Italy
(Piazza di Villa Wolkonsky 1)
Welcoming remarks by
Ivor Roberts, British Ambassador to Italy, Rome
Keynote speech by
Alfredo Luigi Mantica, Undersecretary of State, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Rome
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Tuesday, October 5
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WORKING SESSIONS at “Grand Hotel de la Minerve” (Piazza della Minerva, 69)
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| 09:30-10:00 |
Why the Commission for Africa
Chair
Bob Geldof, Commission for Africa, London
Giulio Tremonti, Chairman, Aspen Institute Italia; Full Professor, Law Faculty, University of Pavia; Member of the Italian Parliament, Rome
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| 10:00-11:45 |
Understanding Africa: political, cultural and religious factors
Introductory remarks
Discussion
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| 11:45-12:00 |
Coffee break
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| 12:00-13:30 |
Italy and Africa:
Where are we and where should we be heading? What needs to be done?
Introductory remarks
Discussion
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| 13:30-15:00 |
Lunch
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| 15:00-16:30 |
Health and human development
Introductory remarks
Discussion
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| 16:30-16:45 |
Coffee break
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| 16:45-18:15 |
Capacity building in economy and technology
Introductory remarks
Discussion
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| 18:15 |
Closing of the seminar
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