Calendar of events / 2008
- December 7, 2008—December 9, 2008. International Conference on Communications and Information Technologies in Education
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The International Conference on Communications and Information Technologies in Education (CITE 2008) aims to bring together researchers, scientists, engineers, and scholar students to exchange and share their experiences, new ideas, and research results about all aspects of Communications and Information Technologies in Education, and discuss the practical challenges encountered and the solutions adopted. The International Conference on Communications and Information Technologies in Education (CITE 2008) is the premier forum for the presentation of technological advances and research results in the fields of theoretical, experimental, and applied Communications and Information Technologies in Education . CITE 2008 will bring together leading engineers and scientists in Communications and Information Technologies in Education from around the world.
More information…Type: Summit/Conferences Theme: Internet Governance Countries: Thailand Locations: Thailand Open press: Yes - November 19, 2008—November 21, 2008. UZPRODTECHEXPO 2008
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4th International specialized exhibition for food industry will take place in Tashkent. The exhibition is aimed to found favorable conditions for effective agriculture field development, application of up-to-date technologies in Uzbekistan market, supporting of small business development. UZPRODTECHEXPO presents 3 main sections as follow: "Equipment for food processing", "Packing", "Trade equipment". The event will be organized with official support of Ministry of Agriculture and Water Resources of the Republic of Uzbekistan; Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Republic of Uzbekistan; Association of Farmers of the Republic of Uzbekistan; "Uzselkhozmash-holding" Company.
More information…Type: Exhibitions/Contest Theme: Other Countries: Uzbekistan Locations: Uzbekistan Open press: Yes - November 8, 2008—November 10, 2008. International Exhibition “Achievements in Healthcare Sector of Turkmenistan”
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The International Exhibition “Achievements in Healthcare Sector of Turkmenistan” will take place in Ashgabat. The event will be organized by the Ministry of Healthcare and Medical Industry of Turkmenistan and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The aim of the exhibition is to display the achievements in the healthcare sector since gaining independence. The exhibition committee has the honor to invite the companies operating in the medical and pharmaceutical market of Turkmenistan as well as those interested in co-operation with Turkmenistan to take part in the International Exhibition that, will present the latest achievements in the sphere of healthcare, to create the prerequisites to further mutually advantageous co-operation, to demonstrate the parties’ investment opportunities. The practical and scientific conference will be held in the framework of the exhibition on November 8-10, 2008. The exhibition committee will provide overall assistance to the participants and requests to apply on the procedure of participation in the forthcoming exhibition and conference on tel/fax (+993 12) 35-55-94, 35-53-81; 35-33-20; 35-33-60; 48-92-94; 40-04-46; 40-04-66 or e-mail: ñåntråg@onlinå.tm; åõpo@onlinå.tm.
More information…Type: Exhibitions/Contest Organizers: Government Participants: Government(s), Foreign Organizations Theme: Health Countries: Turkmenistan Locations: Turkmenistan Open press: Yes - October 1, 2008—October 3, 2008. International Conference on Democracy and Development
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The International Conference on Democracy and Development (ICDD 2008) aims to bring together researchers, scientists, engineers, and scholar students to exchange and share their experiences, new ideas, and research results about all aspects of Democracy and Development, and discuss the practical challenges encountered and the solutions adopted. The International Conference on Democracy and Development (ICDD 2008) is the premier forum for the presentation of technological advances and research results in the fields of theoretical, experimental, and applied Democracy and Development. ICDD 2008 will bring together leading engineers and scientists in Democracy and Development from around the world.
More information…Type: Summit/Conferences Theme: Democratic Governance Countries: Italy Locations: Italy Open press: Yes - September 16, 2008—September 18, 2008. 1st Central Asian International Water Technology Exhibition & Conference
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Throughout the world, the dismal state of water supply in Central Asia has gained notoriety. The famous image of broken down ships beached far from shores of what remains today of the Aral Sea tragically illustrates this situation. Clearly, the imperative of securing and maintaining quality water supplies has become a critical strategic challenge facing Central Asian countries, and particularly Kazakhstan. In order to address the urgent challenges and necessary solutions for the future of water supply in Central Asia, Kenes Exhibitions has joined with ITECA from Kazakhstan in hosting the Central Asian International Water Technology Exhibition & Conference, the premier event to exchange information about these issues. The first event of its kind to include all Central Asia states, the Central Asian International Water Technology Exhibition & Conference will take place in Almaty, Kazakhstan. An international conference will also take place within the framework of the exhibition.
More information…Type: Exhibitions/Contest Theme: Environment Countries: Kazakhstan, Central Asia Locations: Kazakhstan Open press: Yes - July 20, 2008—July 25, 2008. International Congress of Psychology
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The event will be held in Berlin, Germany from July 20 to July 25, 2008. The major purposes of the International Congress are to present an outstanding scientific program and to promote international exchange. The invited speakers and conveners represent all fields of psychology and come from all over of the world. ICP 2008 offers an exquisite scientific program that will include more than 80 invited addresses with speakers from over 40 countries and more than 200 invited symposia with conveners from over 60 countries.
More information…Type: Summit/Conferences Organizers: Academia Participants: Academia, Private Sector, International Organizations, Government(s) Theme: Education Countries: Germany Locations: Germany Open press: Yes - July 17, 2008—July 19, 2008. Paris International Conference on Education, Economy & Society
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This conference is intended to be a forum, discussion and networking place for academics, researchers, professionals, administrators, policy makers and industry representatives interested in Education. All areas of Education are invited, as well as economic, political, cultural and social themes relating to Education. The languages of the conference will be English and French. The Conference will be held at the Novotel Paris Tour Eiffel.
More information…Type: Summit/Conferences Organizers: organizer[$language] Participants: participant[$language] Theme: Education Countries: France Locations: France Open press: Yes - June 30, 2008—July 2, 2008. 2nd Annual Risk Management Conference, Singapore
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This international conference will provide a platform for policy makers, regulators, industry executives, and researchers from academia and industry to discuss recent theoretical developments, techniques, and empirical findings on issues related to risk management in the financial sector. The conference registration fee will be waived for all presenters and discussants. Organizers will also provide presenters and discussants with hotel accommodation and a small honorarium to defray incidental expenses. In some cases, the organizers may offer travel assistance to presenters and discussants in need of financial support. Deadline for paper submission is March 15, 2008.
More information…Type: Summit/Conferences Theme: Economic Reforms Countries: Singapore Locations: Singapore Open press: Yes - June 23, 2008—June 26, 2008. The College Teaching & Learning (TLC) Conference and European Applied Business Research (EABR)
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The College Teaching & Learning (TLC) Conference and European Applied Business Research (EABR) Conference are planned for the Sheraton Salzburg Hotel, in Salzburg, Austria, on June 23 - 26, 2008. The TLC Conference provides a forum for faculty and administrators to share proven and innovative methods in teaching at the college level. The EABR Conference provides a forum for faculty to present their research on any business, economics, or business-related topic.
More information…Type: Summit/Conferences Theme: Education Countries: Austria Locations: Austria Open press: Yes - June 4, 2008—June 5, 2008. Conference "Water Resource Systems Management in Extreme Conditions"
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This conference will be carried out in Moscow, Russia, at the Crocus Expo Exhibition Center. The objective of the Conference is to enhance collaboration between specialists and knowledge exchange in such an important field as water resources management under extreme conditions. The conference will be a platform for meeting of specialists involved in different aspects of water resources management. Participants will gather to discuss the current state and methods of water resources management under extreme conditions and present results of the latest research in order to provide possible trends for further development of resources management policy.
More information…Type: Summit/Conferences Organizers: Government Participants: Government(s), International Organizations, Foreign Organizations Theme: Other Countries: Russian Federation Locations: Russian Federation Open press: Yes - May 26, 2008. Global Environment Facility's Small Grants Programme in Uzbekistan Welcomes Open Discussion of the National Programme Strategy
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Global Environment Facility's Small Grants Programme (GEF SGP) has announced public hearings of the National Programme Strategy for Uzbekistan. GEF SGP aims at assisting NGOs and local communities at their efforts to protect the environment. The Programme in Uzbekistan focuses on three main thematic areas of GEF's intervetion: a) biodiversity conservation; b) adaptation to climate change and mitigation of its consequences; c) land degradation. The Programme successfully works in a number of developing countries of the world introducing effective approaches and methods to conservation and sustainable use of natural resources. The Small Grants Programme is financed by the Global Environment Facility (GEF), whereas United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) with support from the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) administers the programme implementation. GEF SGP in Uzbekistan has already established its National Steering Committee (NSC) that is called to guide the Programme's operations. The NSC consists of representatives from NGOs, academia and governmental agencies.
More information...Type: Forums Contact: Alexey Volkov, GEF SGP National Coordinator in Uzbekistan Organizers: UNDP, NGO Participants: NGOs Theme: Environment Locations: Uzbekistan Open press: Yes - May 15, 2008—May 17, 2008. International Conference on Applied Economics 2008
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The event, which will be held in Kastoria, Greece, is aimed to bring together economists from different fields of Applied Economic Research in order to share methods and ideas. The topics to be covered include (but are not limited to): Applied Macroeconomics; Applied International Economics; Applied Microeconomics including Industrial Organisation; Applied work on International Trade Theory including European Economic Integration; Applied Financial Economics; Applied Agricultural Economics; Applied Labour and Demographic Economics; Applied Health Economics; Applied Education Economics. The working language of the conference is English.
More information…Type: Summit/Conferences Theme: Economic Reforms Countries: Greece Locations: Greece Open press: Yes - May 15, 2008—May 16, 2008. Tajik, Kyrgyz presidents meet in Khujand to discuss cooperation issues
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Kyrgyz President Kurmanbek Bakiyev is arriving in the Tajik northern city of Khujand tomorrow for a two-day working visit, according to presidential press service. Bakiyev and his Tajik counterpart, President Emomali Rahmon, are expected to discuss issues related to border delimitation, trade and economic cooperation between the two countries and preparations for the SCO summit. We will recall that the issue of delimitation and demarcation of Tajikistan's common border with Kyrgyzstan has not yet settled completely. In the Sughd province, incidents are sometimes occurring between residents of the Tajik district of Isfara and the Kyrgyz district of Batken over water consumption problems.
More information...Type: Meetings Organizers: Government Participants: Government(s) Theme: Regional Partnership Countries: Kyrgyzstan Locations: Tajikistan Open press: Yes - May 15, 2008. G.Kirkilas offers to conduct the next Kyrgyz-Lithuanian business forum in Lithuania
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Prime Minister of Lithuania Gediminas Kirkilas offers to conduct the next Kyrgyz-Lithuanian business forum in Lithuania. It was told at today's Kyrgyz-Lithuanian business forum in Bishkek. G.Kirkilas said Kyrgyzstan and Lithuania have signed numerous important economic treaties. "The commodity circulation between Kyrgyzstan and Lithuania since 2004 has increased in four times. I think it is not enough", - said the guest. The Prime Ministers of Kyrgyzstan and Lithuania have signed a treaty on setting up intergovernmental commission, which will work on the constant basis and solve problems in the field of business. The Lithuanian PM highly appreciated Kyrgyzstan's intention to further strengthening policy, making it more attractive. The guest expressed hope the states would cooperate not in the field of economy but also in other spheres - political, culture, defense.
More information...Type: Forums Organizers: Government Participants: Government(s), Foreign Organizations Theme: Private Sector Development Countries: Kyrgyzstan Locations: Lithuania Open press: No - May 15, 2008. Turkmenistan-OSCE: expanding partnership in law drafting
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A two-day workshop organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, the Turkmen National Institute for Democracy and Human Rights under President of Turkmenistan and the OSCE Centre in Ashgabat started in the Turkmen capital. The key aspects of further improvement of the national legislation in compliance with the norms of international law are put on the agenda of the seminar. The forum was held in the framework of the joint projects between the government of Turkmenistan and the OSCE Centre in Ashgabat. It brought together the deputies of the Mejlis, the officials of the MFA, the Ministry of Home Affairs, he Ministry of Justice, the Prosecutor General's Office, the Supreme Council, the Institute of State and Law under President of Turkmenistan, the Turkmen National Institute for Democracy and Human Rights under President of Turkmenistan, the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Culture and Broadcasting Activities and the journalists. Among the guests are Head of the Legislative Support Unit of the Office for Democracy and Human Rights Mr. Denis Petit and the international experts.
More information...Type: Seminars Organizers: Government, International organizations Participants: Government(s) Theme: Civil Society Locations: Turkmenistan Open press: No - May 15, 2008. Kazakhstan, Lithuania team up on energy
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Lithuania is interested in developing energy cooperation with Kazakhstan, said Lithuanian Prime Minister Gediminas Kirkilas. "We touched on very important energy issues. This is very important for Lithuania," Kirkilas said during a meeting with Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev, the Kazakhstan Today news agency reported. "Lithuania needs alternative supplies of gas and, possibly, oil." He said the supply need comes from Lithuania's plans to close the Ignalina nuclear power plant. The possibility of constructing a liquefied gas terminal in Klaipeda, a seaport in Lithuania, was also discussed, Kazinform refers to UPI. "I think that Kazakhstan will participate in the construction of the terminal or in supplying liquefied gas," Nazarbayev said.
More information...Type: Meetings Organizers: Government Participants: Government(s) Theme: Regional Partnership Countries: Lithuania Locations: Kazakhstan Open press: No - May 15, 2008. Officials, NGOs discuss preparation of national report on CEDAW
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Representatives of government bodies and non-governmental organizations, law enforcement agencies and the judicial system discussed the implementation of the UN Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) at UNDP-backed workshop on 14 May 2008. The event was organized within the joint project of UNDP and the Women's Committee of Uzbekistan "Legislative and Institutional Capacity Development for Women's Empowerment in Uzbekistan". The project is directed at supporting and building the capacity of the government, civil society and mass media in reducing gender gaps via raising awareness of and implementing the recommendations of the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW Committee) to Uzbekistan
More information...Type: Seminars Organizers: UNDP Participants: Government(s), NGOs, UN Agencies Theme: Gender in Development Locations: Uzbekistan Open press: Yes - May 15, 2008. Tajik entrepreneurs to participate at China Harbin Fair
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Tajikistan is expected to take part at China Harbin Fair that will open in Harbin on June 15, Asia-Plus has learned at Tajikistan's Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI). The source at CCI said that that issue had been discussed at meeting of the CCI head Sharif Said with visiting Chinese delegation led by Izyen Ewu (phonetically spelled), the deputy secretary general of the people's government of China's Heilung-Kiang Province. In the course of the talks, the sides also considered the possibility of China's investing in development of mining and processing industries in Tajikistan. Chinese representatives were also interested in participation in construction of small and medium-sized power plants in Tajikistan, according to the source
More information...Type: Exhibitions/Contest Organizers: Foreign organizations, Private Sector Participants: Private Sector Theme: Private Sector Development Countries: Tajikistan Locations: China Open press: No - May 14, 2008—May 17, 2008. Almaty to host 15th healthcare exhibition KIHE - 2008
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The 15th Kazakhstan's international healthcare exhibition KIHE - 2008 will take place in Almaty on May 14-17. The event is being organized by Iteca exhibition company and officially supported by Kazakhstan's Healthcare Ministry, the Almaty Akimat (municipality), Kazakh National Medical S. Asfendiyarov University and Medtechnika Joint Stock Company. KIHE - 2008 is the largest international healthcare exhibition in the region. The previous year 192 companies from 23 countries took part in the exhibition.
More information...Type: Exhibitions/Contest Organizers: International organizations, Government, NGO Participants: Government(s) Theme: Health Countries: Central Asia, European Union countries Locations: Kazakhstan Open press: Yes - May 14, 2008. ADB increase aid to Kyrgyzstan by 25%
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The Asian Development Bank will increase donor aid to Kyrgyzstan by 25%, the Finance Ministry press service reported. The agreement was reached between the President of the Asian Development Bank Haruhiko Kuroda and Kyrgyz Finance Minister Tajikan Kalimbetova during her visit to Madrid. Haruhiko Kuroda praised a high level of cooperation between Kyrgyzstan and the bank. Besides, the bank will further advance efforts supporting development of the social life and economy in the country.
More information...Type: Meetings Organizers: Government Participants: International Donors Theme: Economic Reforms Locations: Kyrgyzstan Open press: No
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