Research Cooperation for Socioeconomic Transformation – Impact of 20 years of Research Cooperation between Rwanda and Sweden
PRACTICAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE CONFERENCE
Research Cooperation for Socioeconomic Transformation – Impact of
20 years of Research Cooperation between Rwanda and Sweden
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Wednesday 22nd of March
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Venue |
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08:30-08:45 |
Check in and registration
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Kigali Conference and Exhibition Village
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08:50 – 09:00 |
Welcome and presentation of the programme
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Kigali Conference and Exhibition Village
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09:00 – 09:30 |
A glance of the Sweden- Rwanda research cooperation and its impact on the socioeconomic transformation in Rwanda
A Journey of transformation
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Kigali Conference and Exhibition Village
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09:30 – 10:30
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Agriculture, food security and climate change in Rwanda – the role of research and innovation
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Kigali Conference and Exhibition Village
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10:30 – 11:00 |
Coffee break
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Kigali Conference and Exhibition Village
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11:00– 12:00 |
Health and life sciences research past, present and future perspectives
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Kigali Conference and Exhibition Village
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12:05 – 14:00
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Lunch |
Serena Hotel |
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14:00 – 15:00 |
Gender in science and leadership for transforming institutions |
Kigali Conference and Exhibition Village
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15:00 – 17:30
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Bilateral program for Vice Chancellors and Heads of delegations
For all other delegates network/ program team meetings
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18:30 – 20:30 |
Cocktail and mingle hosted by the University of Rwanda
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Ubumwe Grande Hotel |
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Thursday 23rd of March
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Venue |
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07:45
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Pick up from hotel – Transport to Kigali Genocide Memorial - Vice Chancellors and Heads of delegations only
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08:00 – 10:00
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Courtesy visit and laying flowers to Kigali Genocide Memorial – for Vice Chancellors and Heads of delegations only
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Kigali Genocide Memorial |
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9:00-10:15 |
Coffee and networking for other delegates |
Kigali Genocide Memorial |
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10:30 – 10:40
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Welcome remarks by the Vice Chancellor
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Kigali Conference and Exhibition Village
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10:40 – 10:50 |
Welcome remarks by H.E Sweden’s Ambassador to Rwanda
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Kigali Conference and Exhibition Village
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10:50 – 11:00
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Welcome remarks by Guest of Honour
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Kigali Conference and Exhibition Village
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11:00-11:45 |
Social cohesion after the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi |
Kigali Conference and Exhibition Village
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11:45 – 12:30
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The economy, development, and inclusion in Rwanda |
Kigali Conference and Exhibition Village
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12:45 – 14:30
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Lunch for all delegates
For Swedish Vice Chancellors and Heads of delegations lunch with : · Vice Chancellor University of Rwanda · Min Valentine Uwamariya Minister of Education · Min Paula Ingabire Minister of ICT and Innovation · Executive Secretary National Council for Science and Technology · CEO Rwanda Development Board
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Serena Hotel |
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14:30 – 16:30
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Field visit to selected SMEs – Rwanda Development Board (RDB) – for Swedish Vice Chancellors and Heads of delegations only
For all other delegates network/ program team meetings
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17:00-18:00
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Free time
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18:00
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Pick up from Hotel – Transport to Swedish Residence
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18:30 – 20:30
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Reception hosted by H.E Ambassador Teague
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Swedish Residence |
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Friday 24th of March |
Details
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Venue |
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8:00*
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Pick up from hotel – Transport to conference venue
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8:30 – 10:00 |
The impact of science and innovation on economic growth
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Kigali Conference and Exhibition Village
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10:00 – 10:30 |
Closing remarks and reflection on a new road map for Sweden – Rwanda cooperation on research and innovation
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11:00 – 12:30
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Visit to Kigali Innovation City – for Vice Chancellors and Heads of delegations only
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KIC |
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13:00 – 14:00 |
Lunch
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14:00 –
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Audience
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tbc |
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15:30 – 17.00 |
Fika at the Swedish Residence - for Vice Chancellors and Heads of delegations only
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Swedish residence |
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17:00 –
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Transport to Airport - for Vice Chancellors and Heads of delegations only
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Swedish residence |
*Check out from the hotel for Vice Chancellors and Heads of delegations traveling on Friday 24th of March
