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| The United Nations University |
African Economic Research Consortium |
Public Forum
African Development in the 21st Century
16 October 1998
International Conference Hall, The United Nations University Headquarters, Tokyo, Japan
Programme
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Opening Remarks:
Opening Remarks:
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Opening Remarks and Keynote Speech:
J.A. van Ginkel, Rector, The United Nations University (UNU)
Delphin Rwegasira, Executive Director, African Economic Research Consortium (AERC)
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Cassim Chilumpha, Minister of Finance, Republic of Malawi
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Panel 1. African Development in the 21st Century
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Presentation:
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Delphin Rwegasira, Executive Director, AERC
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Panel:
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Lekoma Mothibatsela, Office of the President, Botswana, Woldu Gabre Michael, African Development Bank, Uzo Mokwunye, UNU Institute for Natural Resources in Africa (UNU/INRA), Nguyuru Lipumba, Policy Adviser,
Haidari Amani, University of Dar es Salaam, Ruth Kagia, The World Bank.
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Floor Discussion and Responses
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12:30-14:30
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Lunch
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(14:30-15:45)
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Panel 2. Globalization and Africa
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Presentation:
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Ernest Aryeetey, University of Ghana
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Panel:
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Sukehiro Hasegawa, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP); Sam Wangwe, Economic and Social Research Foundation (ESRF); Machiko Nissanke, School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London; Ken Kwaku, MIGA.
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Panel 3. The State in Africa
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Presentation:
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Thandika Mkandawire, Director, United nations Research Institute for Social Development (UNRISD)
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Panel:
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A.M. Dirar, Organization of African Unity (OAU); Shigeo Katsu, The World Bank; Beatrice Weder, University of Basel; Nguyuru Lipumba, Policy Adviser, Tanzania.
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(17:15-17:20)
Closing Remarks:
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Floor Discussion and Responses
Closing
J.A. van Ginkel, Rector, UNU
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Julius Court, Project Coordinator, The United Nations University, 53-70 Jingumae 5 chome, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, 150-8925, Japan.
Tel: 03 3499-2811 Fax: 03 3406-7346 Email: court@hq.unu.edu.
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