Africa Regional Network:2018 Geo-spatial Technology Impacts: Shifting the Paradigm in Africa - Workshop17-19 October 2018, Gaborone, Botswana
Final report from the Workshop Final report from the Young Surveyors First Africa Meeting
Dear Colleagues
It is my great pleasure to invite you to the Africa Regional Network 2018, a prestigious event where Geospatial professionals across the continent of Africa will be gathered to discuss pertinent issues in their profession cutting across many Industries. The event will be held in Gaborone, Botswana from the 17th to the 19th October 2018 at Tlotlo Hotel & Conference Centre. The theme for this year’s network is “Geospatial Technology Impacts: Shifting the Paradigm in Africa”. The Africa Regional Network focus is to build the capacity of African Surveying & Geomatics Associations and individual professionals to act as agents of positive change and encourage the process of development and growth for the benefit of Africa and its people. The 3 day long workshop will be limited to 100 people for this year. The registration works on a “first come” bases however, geographical diversity will be sought with quotas holding for each Africa region (North, West, East and Southern). The workshop will be a roundtable format and will offer interesting plenary and discussion sessions. This year’s ARN will be organized by FIG member institution, the Botswana Institute of Geomatics and in partnership with ESRI Southern Africa. The 2018 workshop focus is on the African Geomatics Profession and the impacts of ever changing geospatial technologies, how they can be utilized to best contribute to the challenges and opportunities of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) particularly addressing Goal 11: “Make cities inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable” The program is designed to be informative, highly participatory and productive and above all mixed with some fun as we will conclude with the opportunity of a joint sightseeing field trip. We are all looking forward to welcome you in Gaborone, Botswana for highly stimulating days in the company of great minds within the geospatial world. Registrations and flight/ hotel bookings will need to be concluded by 15th September 2018. Because places are limited, anyone who register after the due date do please notify the organizers who will place you on a reserve list. I look forward to seeing you at the 2018 Africa Regional Network in Gaborone. Jakoba Kgopolelo
PROGRAMMEOutline Program:
REGISTRATIONRegistration is limited to 100 attendees. This will be a first come served basis. However, geographical diversity will be sought with quotas holding for each Africa region (North, West, East and Sthouthern). To register go to the Eventbrite link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2018-fig-africa-regional-network-registration-48648166977 Once you have registered on Eventbrite the BIG office will send personalized invitation letters to help you process your visa to Botswana. To know more about visa requirements for your country please go to this link: http://www.gov.bw/en/Ministries--Authorities/Ministries/Ministry-of-Labour--Home-Affairs-MLHA/Tools--Services/Services--Forms/Requirements-for-VISA-application/ VENUE AND ACCOMMODATIONTlotlo Hotel & Conference Centre. A 4 star hotel situated in the west side of Gaborone. Visit their site to get sneak peek of their rooms and conference facilities. http://www.tlotlohotel.co.bw/
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Most of our Hotels and Lodges have free Wifi, Airconditioned rooms and
cable TV. OUTINGGame Viewing & Bush Braais (Barbecue)An experience not to be missed! The Bush Braais at Mokolodi are an opportunity to enjoy the best game viewing the Reserve has to offer and a sumptuous spread of local specialties. Join us for welcome drinks at Reception and then for a one-hour game drive in one of our safari vehicles, followed by a Bush Braai consisting of a variety of meats, salads, dessert and finished off with coffee around an open fire at one of our select sites. The evening is rounded off by a slow night drive back to the front gate. For more info visit https://www.mokolodi.com/ For only $35 per person. Payment confirmations should be done by 15th September 2018. Tour of Department of Surveys and Mapping, Botswana.
Over the past few years, the Government of Botswana through the Ministry
of Lands & the Department of Surveys & Mapping have embarked on a Land
Administration reformation program seeking for efficient land management
and administration processes. It was carried out through a project
called LAPCAS (Improvement of Land Administration Procedures, Capacity
and Systems in Botswana).
CONTACTIf you have any questions, on Registration, please contact infobsma13[at]gmail.com Logistics, please contact omolefhi[at]brodegeo.com Programme, please contact maphalegeocor[at]gmail.com |
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