Africa
FIG Capacity Development Network
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Africa Regional Network:
2018 Geo-spatial Technology Impacts: Shifting the Paradigm
in Africa - Workshop
17-19 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
President,
Botswana Institute of Geomatics
Detailed draft
programme
Outline Program:
TUESDAY 16 OCTOBER
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| 14.00-19.00 |
Early registration |
| 19.00-21.00 |
WEKLCOME DINNER HOSTED BY BIG |
WEDNESDAY 17 OCTOBER
Shifting the paradigm: African Governments and Geospatial
Technologies
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| 08.00-08.30 |
Arrival and registration |
| 08.45-09.15 |
Welcome remarks |
| 09.15-10.00 |
FIG and ARN mandate |
| 10.00-10.30 |
Coffee/tea |
| 10.30-13.00 |
Plenary session 1: the role
The Role of African Governments in advancing Geospatial Technologies
that are Fit For Purpose.
Panalists:
Kwame Tenadu, Chairman,FIG Commission 8, Spatial Planning &
Development, 2015-2018
Peter Newmarch, President, South African Geomatics Institute,
(SAGI)
Tshiamiso Oitsile, Director, Department of Surveys & Mapping,
Botswana
Jossam Potel, Head of Department, Land Administration and
Management, INES-Ruhengeri University, Rwanda |
| 13.00-14.00 |
Lunch and group phote |
| 14.00-15.45 |
Session (group discussions) |
| 15.45-16.00 |
Coffee/tea |
| 16.00-16.45 |
Sessions (group presentations) |
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Closing Day 1 |
THURSDAY 18 OCTOBER
Shifting the paradigm: Developing African Smart Cities
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| 08.30-09.45 |
Plenary session 2:
Developing African Smart Cities and Communities
Panalists:
Diane Dumashie, Vice President, International
Federation of Surveyors, (FIG)
Jakoba Kgopolelo, President, Botswana Institute of
Geomatics
Maje Maje, President, Real Estate Institute of
Botswana, (REIB)
Muhammad Mansur Kabir, Registrar/CEO of Surveyors Council
of Nigeria, (SURCON) |
| 09.45-10.30 |
Why do smart cities need
Geospatial Technologies? by ESRI |
| 10.30-11.00 |
Coffe/tea |
| 11.00-12.30 |
Building a formal cadastre in
an informal World |
| 12.30-13.00 |
African Smart Cities concept by
Young Surveyros Network |
| 13.00-14.00 |
Lunch & Group Photo |
| 14.00-15.45 |
Session (Group Discussions) |
| 15.45-16.00 |
Coffee/tea |
| 16.00-16.45 |
Sessions (PGroup Presentations) |
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Closing Day 2 |
FRIDAY 19 OCTOBER
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08.00-09.00 |
Young
Surveyors Network |
| 09.00-10.00 |
ARN Resolutions Meeting |
| 10.0-10.30 |
Closing Remarks |
| 10.30-11.00 |
Coffee/tea |
| 11.00-12.30 |
Tour of Department of Surveys
and Mapping |
| 12.30-18.00 |
Lunch and Tour of Mmokolodi
Nature reserve |
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Registration 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/
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VENUE AND ACCOMMODATION
Tlotlo 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/
Negotiated Rates:
Standard Room: $75 per night, Twin Room: $90 per night.
Other Nearby Accommodation
To find nearby hotels, lodges and guesthouses please go to this link
https://goo.gl/maps/Pz26DUjtoCu then click the button “Show
nearby hotels”
Some Budget Accommodation Nearby (You need to book directly with them)
Pleasant Garden Guest house: $38 per night
Panshaa Bed & Breakfast: $45 per night
Sppedway Bed & Breakfast: $48 per night
Most of our Hotels and Lodges have free Wifi, Airconditioned rooms and
cable TV.
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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).
To see:
- The department structures & processes.
- Cadastral Information System, CIS.
- Land Information System Plot & Plan Module.
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If 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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