Programme
CILT AFRICA FORUM, GHANA
12TH – 14TH AUGUST 2021
LA-PALM ROYAL BEACH HOTEL, ACCRA
Theme: SUSTAINABLE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE AFRICAN CONTINENTAL FREE TRADE AGREEMENT (AfCFTA): THE ROLE OF LOGISTICS, TRANSPORT AND INDUSTRY
PROGRAMME
| Time | Activity | Speaker/Presenter |
| Day Zero (0): August 11, 2021 | ||
| 08.00 – 05.00 | Arrival & Registration of Delegates | Forum Secretariat |
| Day One (1): August 12, 2021 | ||
| ARRIVAL PROGRAM | ||
| 07.00 | Arrival & Registration of Delegates | Forum Secretariat |
| 08.00 | All delegates to be seated | Director of Ceremony |
| 08.15 | Proposed Arrival of Guest of Honour | Director of Ceremony |
| OFFICIAL OPENING OF 2021 AFRICA FORUM | ||
| 08.25 – 08.30 | National Anthem | All |
| 08.30 – 08.40 | Welcome Remarks | Mr. Ebo Hammond, FCILT
President CILT Ghana |
| 08.40 – 08.50 | Special Remarks | Mr. Keith Newton,FCILT
Secretary General – CILT Int’l |
| 08.50 – 09.00 | Special Statement | Dr. Dato Abd Radzak, FCILT
President – CILT Int’l |
| 09.00 – 09.05 | Musical Interlude | |
| 09.05 – 09.15 | Special Remarks | Mr. Alan Kyeremanteng
Minister of Trade and Industry |
| 09.15 – 09.25 | Special Remarks
|
Mr. Kwaku Ofori Asiamah
Minister of Transport |
| 09.25 – 09.35 | Speech | Dr. Newton Demba,FCILT
Int’l Vice President for Africa & Chair of Africa Forum |
| 09.35 – 09.40 | Introduction of Guest of Honour | Dr. Newton Demba,FCILT
Int’l Vice President for Africa & Chair of Africa Forum |
| 09.40 – 10.20 | Keynote Address and Official Opening of Conference | H.E. Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia
Vice President of Ghana |
| 10.20 – 10.25 | Presentation of Gift to Guest of Honour, Inviting Guest of Honour for Photography and to Officially Open and Tour the Exhibition. | Dr. Newton Demba,FCILT
Int’l Vice President for Africa & Chair of Africa Forum |
| 10.25 – 10.40 | Group Photograph with The Vice President of Ghana | |
| 10.40 – 10.50 | Official Exhibition Opening & Touring – H.E Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia | |
| 10.50 – 11.20 | Cocoa Break & Exhibition | |
| CONFERENCE PROGRAM | ||
| 11.20 – 11.30 | Message from Headline Sponsor | MTN or MPS |
| 11.30 – 12.15 | Paper Presentation 1:
Topic: Overview of the African Continental Free Trade and Agreement (AfCFTA) |
Speaker
David Ofosu-Dorte FCILT |
| 12.15 – 12.30 | Q & A | |
| 12.30 – 13.30 | Lunch & Exhibition | |
| 13.30 – 14.10 | 1st Panel Discussion: GOVERNANCE AND LEADERSHIP PANEL
Topic: The Role of Transport and Logistics in the Sustainable Implementation of AfCFTA |
Moderator |
| 14.10 – 14.20 | Q & A | |
| 14.20 – 14.50 | Cocoa Break & Exhibition | |
| 14.50 – 15.20 | Paper Presentation 2:
Topic: Border lessness in the Advent of AfCFTA: The Way Forward |
Speaker:
Mr. Ziad Hamoui, FCILT
|
| 15.20 – 15.25 | Q & A | |
| 15.25 – 16.05 | 2nd Panel Discussions:
TECHNOLOGY AND TELECOMMUNICATION:
Topic: The Role of ICT in Enhancing Logistics, Transport Efficiency and Optimization |
Moderator
|
| 16.05 – 16.15 | Q & A | |
| 16.15 – 16.45 | Paper Presentation 3:
Topic: The Critical Role of African Ports in the realization of AfCFTA
|
Speaker:
A Partner |
| 16.45 – 16.50 | Q & A | |
| 16.50 – 17.20 | Wrap Up & Closing Section | |
| 18.00 – 20.30 | President’s Welcome Reception | Dr. Newton Demba, FCILT
Int’l Vice President for Africa & Chair of Africa Forum |
| Day Two (2) August 13, 2021 | ||
| AFRICA FORUM DELEGATES MEETING | ||
| 07.00 – 08.00 | Arrival & Registration | Forum Secretariat |
| 08.00 – 08.10 | Welcome Remarks and Introduction of Arica Forum Chair | Mr. Ebo Hammond, FCILT
President CILT Ghana |
| 08.10 – 08.30 | Keynote address | Dr. Newton Demba, FCILT
Int’l Vice President for Africa & Chair of Africa Forum |
| 08.30 – 08.40 | Unveiling of Africa Forum Logo and its significance | Chief Teete OWUSU-NORTEY, FCILT
Special Advisor to CILT International Board of Trustee on Africa |
| 08.40 – 08.50 | Launch of Fellows Guild | Dr. Newton Demba, FCILT
Int’l Vice President for Africa & Chair of Africa Forum |
| 08.50 – 09.05 | Next Generation Africa-Growth Strategy | Next Generation Africa
Convener |
| 09.05 – 09.25 | WILAT Africa-Future Outlook | Dr. Doreen Owusu – Fianko,
WiLAT Ghana Chairperson |
| 09.25 – 9.45 | Presentation on Global outlook for CILT | Mr. Keith Newton,FCILT
Secretary General – CILT Int’l |
| 09.45 – 10.00
|
CILT International Strategic Direction
|
Dr. Dato Abd Radzak Malek, FCILT
President – CILT Int’l |
| 10.00 – 10.30 | Cocoa Break & Exhibition | |
| 10.30 – 11.30 | Country Reports | Country Presidents |
| 11.30 – 12.00 | ‘Ushering a new strategic direction’ How can CILT continue to be relevant in the ever-changing business environment due to globalization and advancement in Technology? | Country Presidents Panel |
| 12.00 – 12.15 | Showcase on 2022 Africa Forum | CILT Uganda |
| 12.15 – 12.3o | Africa Forum 2023-2024 Bid. | CILT Zambia
CILT South Africa CILT Egypt CILT Rwanda |
| 12.30 – 13.30 | Lunch & Exhibition | |
| CILT INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS FORUM SESSION | ||
| 13.40 – 14.00 | Keynote address | Mr. Finbarr Cleary
CILT Int’l Business Forum Chairperson |
| 14.00 – 14.10 | Official Launch of Int’l Business Forum | Dr. Newton Demba, FCILT
Int’l Vice President for Africa & Chair of Africa Forum |
| 14.10 – 15.00 | Presentation on Investment opportunities by Member States | Dr. Newton Demba, FCILT
Int’l Vice President for Africa & Chair of Africa Forum |
| 15.00 – 15.30 | Business Networking, Exhibition & Health Break | |
| WILAT AND NEXT GENERATION SESSIONS | ||
| 15.30 – 16.15 | WILAT SESSION | Dr. Doreen Owusu – Fianko, FCILT – WiLAT Ghana Chairperson |
| 16.15 – 17.00 | NEXT GENERATION SESSION | Next Generation Africa
Convener |
| 17.00 – 18.30 | Health Break, Business Networking, Exhibition | |
| 18.30 | Dinner, Awards and Induction of New & Upgraded Members | |
| Day Three (3) August 14, 2021: Technical Visit | ||
| 07.30 – 16.30 | Technical Visits
Trip to Akosombo Hydro-Electric Power Station Boat Cruise to Dodi World |
Mr. Lackson Legah/Dr Godfred Akyea-Darkwah |
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