AfrICANDO 2006 Presentations


	Foundation for Democracy In Africa






		AfrICANDO 2006 Presentations Wednesday, July 19, 2006 Welcome Reception Master of Ceremony: Mr. Miguel Southwell, Assistant Director, Miami International Airport Thursday, July 20, 2006 Opening Ceremony From left to right: (Sitting) Marthe Nonon, Minister Counselor, Charge d’Affaires, Embassy of Togo; Amany Asfour, Chair, Science and Technology Cluster, ECOSOCC; H.E. Nagia Essayed, Commissioner, African Union Human Resources, Science and Technology Commission; Anthony Okonmah, Executive Director, Foundation for Democracy in Africa; (standing) El Hajii Inua Mohammed; Dr. Salif Sall, Director, Strategic Planning, African Union Commision, Dr. Karl Wright, President, Florida Memorial University; Professor Shawk Abd, Dean, Faculty of Medicine, Tanta University, Egypt; Vice Chairman Dennis Moss, Miami Dade Commission; Mr. Carter, Representative of Mayor Carlos Alvarez; Dr. Abdallah Bazaraa, Cultural Attache, Embassy of Egypt, Washington DC; Fred Oladeinde, President, Foundation for Democracy in Africa ntroduction: • Fred Oladeinde, President, The Foundation For Democracy In Africa Master of Ceremony: • Mr. Tony J.A Ojeda jr, Executive Director, The Jay Malina Int”l Trade Consortium Welcome Remarks and Proclamations: • Dr. Karl S. Wright, Executive Vice President and Provost, Florida Memorial University • Hon. Carlos Alvarez, Mayor, Miami Dade County • Hon. Dennis C Moss, Co-Chair, Board of Miami Dade County Commission • Hon. Natacha Seijas, Miami Dade Commissioner and Chair, The Jay Malina Int’l Trade Consortium • Hon Barbara J. Jordan, Miami Dade Commissioner • Hon. Audrey M. Edmonson, Miami Dade Commissioner Opening Statements: • H.E. Nagia Assayed – African Union Commissioner for Science and Technology • H.E. Hany Helal, Minister of Science and Technology A.R.E. • Dr. Amany Asfour, Chairperson, Science and Technology Cluster • Dr. Gershwin Blyden, Director- Institute for Democracy in Africa • Dr. Khalid Dabees, African Congress of Scientific SPECIAL YOUTH SESSION: “Are the youths of today prepared to use science and technology as a tool for development in the 21st century?” Moderator: Gershwin T.Blyden, MD, Ph.D - Executive Director, The Institute for Democracy in Africa Panel: - Dr. Astrid Mack - Dr. Jennie Patrick - Student representatives Luncheon Presentation: “Strengthening Science Education in Primary and Secondary Schools” Speaker – Dr. Rudy Crew, Suprintendent, Miami-Dade County Public Schools Lunch sponsored by ITC Plenary Session I: Professor Samuel Adekunle, Chair Contributions of Science and Technology to Development Globally Prof. Schawki L. Abd, Dean Faculty of Medicine, TANTA University, Egypt Historical Perspective: The contributions of Africans at home and abroad to Science and Technology Globally Dr. Nkiru Nzegwu – Professor, Binghamton University, New York Question and Answer From Right to Left – Professor Egbusi, George Tech; Professor Anderson, City College of New York; Richard Tren, Fighting Malaria Plenary Session II: Moderator: Anthony Okonmah, Executive Director, Foundation for Democracy in Africa Challenges and Constraints facing Africa in Science and Technology in the 21st Century – Professor: Augustine Esogbue, Ph.D., Georgia Tech University Panel on Special Initiatives presentations: 1. NEPAD Initiative – The NEPAD Science and Technology Plan of Action: Mr. Sibusiso Manzini –Director: African Cooperation, Dept of Science & Technology, South Africa 2. Malaria Eradication in Africa: Richard Tren, Africa fighting Malaria 3. Africa’s Health Crisis, Policy Strategies and Capacity Building – Kwaku Danso, Ph.D. MPA 4. Africa’s Science & Technology Education: “Walking On Two Legs ” Into the New Millennium - Dr. Sam Anderson – CCNY 5. Industrial Application of Science – Pan African health information infrastructure: Implications for delivery of health application and the brain drain – Edward Mensah, Ph.D., University of Illinois Chicago 6. Promoting Scientific Research in African Communities: Dr Khalid Dabees, African Congress of Scientific 7. Improving the Healthcare status of Africans Using Solar Energy – Abdulateef Kareem, MD, M.P.H-President/CEO –Oakmerit Healthcare Inc. 8. Creating a World Class Institution at the Tertiary level. – Dr. Nkiru Nzegwu – Binghamton University, New York. Question & Answer Friday, July 21, 2006 Opening Remarks: - H.E. Prof. Nagia Assayed, Commissioner A.U. Commissioner for Human Resources, Science and Technology. Plenary Session III: Promoting community ownership and women participation in Science and Technology Education and Development in Africa and Update on Economic, Social and Cultural Council of the AU (ECOSOCC) and WHADN Moderator: - Mr. Dwayne Wynn, Afro Caribbean Trading Group, Inc. Panel: • Mr. Ayodele Aderinwale, Deputy Presiding Officer ECOSOCC • Dr. Jennie Patrick • Dr. Rose Mary Stiffin - FMU • Dr.Ophelia Weeks - FIU • Mr. Fred Oladeinde, Foundation for Democracy in Africa Question and Answer Standing – Tony Chinye; Sitting – HE Nagia Essayed, Commissioner, African Union Human Resources, Science and Technology Commiccion; Mrs. Becky Norton Dunlop, Vice President, The Heritage Foundation; Fred Oladeinde, President, The Foundation for Democracy in Africa; Toure, Deputy Chief of Mission, Embassy of Mali; Yaw Davis, UNIA Luncheon Presentation: Ms. Becky Dunlop, Vice President The Heritage Foundation Lunch Sponsored by Enterprise Florida Plenary Session IV: Attracting Public and Private sector Funding to Support Science and Technology Centers of Excellence in Africa - Dr. Karl S. Wright, President, Florida Memorial University, Chair - H.E. Minister of Science and Technology, A.R.E - Mr. Yaw Kawkye Davis, Senior Manager, Research, development and technology Group, BOEIGN Question and Answer Plenary Session V: The Way Forward Moderator: Fred Oladeinde, Foundation for Democracy in Africa. Panel: - David L. Horne, PhD. - Mr. Babacar M’Bow - Taranga Granziro, - Dr. Amany Asfour Rapportuers report Closing Remarks: - H.E. Prof Nagia Assayed, Commissioner for Human Resources, Science and Technology, African Union World Press Conference Dancers at the Gala Dinner GALA DINNER - Patrice Latour: President & CEO, Caribbean Vibes - Mr. Desmond Alufohai Jay Malina International Trade Consortium Saturday, July 22, 2006 Diaspora African Heritage Panels WHADN – A Diaspora Town Hall Meeting to discuss Culture and History that connects the peoples of the African Diaspora – “Connecting Back and Moving Forward ”to achieve African Development. Scholars and Activist will discuss Africa’s enduring impact on the world through food entertainment, dress, language, religion ceremonies and other manifestations of cultural expression. Panel discussion will be presented and videotaped/streamed over the web from the Miami Dade College - North Campus -11380 N.W.27th Avenue, Miami, Florida 33167. “Out of the One, the Many" The Foundation for Democracy in Africa and Miami Dade College are proud to present Out of the One, the Many: A Celebration of African and African-Derivative Religions in the Diaspora. Moderator: Professor Joseph McNair - Miami Dade College – North Campus Panel: - Chief - Adedoja E Aluko - Akala Obatala of Ile-Ife, Nigeria - Dr. Mercedes Sandoval, Professor Emeritus, Miami Dade College - Mr. Erol Josue – Artist, Activist & Priest (Hougan) from Haiti - Prof. Patti Harris, Chair, Science, Miami Dade College - Dr. Carolyn Durham of North Carolina A&T University - Dr. Ida Vintes Tafari, Professor and Anthropologist, Florida International University * Ifa presentation, -- Babalawo Omowale --15 minutes * Yoruba / Ifa presentation, -- Adrian Castro ---15 minutes * Vodou: Max Pierre, poet: Diedonne Daphnif, Raymonde J. Vertyl, dancers and Ti Rouge, drummer- (The White Dance) ( 15 – 18 minutes) * Candoble (15 minutes) * The Rasfarian Experience, Dr. Ida Vintes Tafari ( 15 minutes). * African American Expression of Christianity: Professor Katrika Sterling with a gospel selection (Jerry Trapp and group) (15 minutes) * African American Expression of Islam: A Muezzin performs the call to prayer (15 minutes) Diaspora Representation on the ECOSOCC of the African Union and the Issues of Migration Mr. Ayodele Aderinwale, Deputy Presiding Officer, ECOSOCC - Mr. F. Celestine, IOM - Mr. Fred Oladeinde, President The Foundation for Democracy in Africa - Prof. Johnson, Secretary, The African Union Commission - Mr. Taranga Ganziro Question and Answer AfrICANDO Arts & Culture Folklife Festival Performances Fashion Show – Fashion Show - “ African Influence” – “ MODA A LO AFRO” International Famous Fashion Designer – Mr. Fernando Garcia Producer: - Ms. Roni Goodrich – The Performance Foundation Master of Ceremony: - Von Gretchen Shepard McAlpin – former Ms Black America and International super model/Director of Miss Los Angeles USA and Miss Teen Los Angeles USA Master of Ceremony: Sandra Rivers Creative Dancing to Carribean, West Indies and African Rhythms - Narsha Cummings Grethel Ortiz – lead dancer & singer, Patti Iglesias, Adaymi Gonzalez – A tribute through religious music and dance for the Orisha or Deities - Oshun – Ochun – The goddess of femininity, beauty & fertility - Shango – Chango’ – The god of fire, thunder and lightening Choreography by Irma del Balle 4 – ELEMENTS – Winner of the Miami Idol Competition TRES de CUBA – Local Known Afro Cuban Group “DI MONEY”— Internationally famous Pop Artist - Reggaeton STARR – ESTRELLA - GOSPEL MUSIC REGGAE - JOHNNY DREAD – Reggae King, a Cuban Descent and a unique Cuban Rastafarian AFRO LATINO – LACHO RIVERO - Director of the most popular guaguanco musical Group in the state of Florida The Producer of the famous Afro-Cuban Musical theatrical Play – “ The Wedding of the Conga and the Bongo” STAGE DECORATION PROVIDED BY: MAJESTICAL- 4600 NE 2nd AVENUE SUITE 9. Ph: 305-438-1793 CLOSING REMARKS: Fred Oladeinde, The Foundation for Democracy in Africa





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