RSIF Pre-Conference: Welcome and Opening Session
Join in from the start as we set out the context and expectations; get reminded of our objectives and shared potential to impact on Africa’s priority issues, such as Covid-19 and the power of science to change and shape our shared future in concrete ways.
■ Moderator: Dr. Julius Ecuru, Manager, BioInnovate Africa
■ Welcome remarks by Dr. Moses Osiru, RSIF Manager, icipe
■ Introductory remarks by President, UM6P, Hicham El Habti
■ Opening remarks by Ms. Safaa El Kogeli, Education Practice Manager, Eastern and Southern Africa Region, World Bank
■ Remarks by Prof. Aminata Sall Diallo, PASET Executive Director
■ Statement by Dr. Mahama Ouedraogo, Director, Human Resources, Science and Technology, The African Union Commission
■ Official Opening Statement by Hon. Dr. Valentine Uwamariya, Minister of Education, Rwanda and PASET Governing Council Chair