At present, we live in the era of knowledge and technological advances. Research laboratories and institutions are on the increase across the world, either to deepen existing knowledge or discover new ones. There is increasing talk about knowledge economy, knowledge management and even knowledge-based development. Those who understood this reality and invested in knowledge are drawing obvious benefits therefrom.

In front of this reality, isn’t it high time for African countries, in particular research and training institutions in the public and private sector, to examine in-depth and objectively this phenomenon and learn lessons for the Continent’s development ? In other words, how could knowledge in various priority development fields influence economic and social development in African countries ?

This meeting will also be an opportunity to examine, in the light of what is done elsewhere, how to encourage, support and promote the creation, effective management, preservation, dissemination and good use of knowledge to sustain the current development efforts in the Continent.

The conference will draw together officials, researchers and trainers from research and training institutions across the Continent, including international institutions interested in the topic.

Venue : To be determined
Date : September 2008
Duration : 3 days
Languages : French and English.

Please visit http://www.cafrad.org/ for more information.