04 December 2012
“RUBBER IN AFRICA WITHIN THE GLOBAL CONTEXT”
The Ministry of Agriculture, Cote d’Ivoire and the International Rubber Study Group is pleased to update you on its African Seminar in Abidjan scheduled on Tuesday the 8th January 2013.
The seminar will be held at Hotel Ivotel Abidjan, 01 BP 1336 ABIDJAN 01, Côte d'Ivoire 1336.
The seminar will begin at 08:00 hours and end at 17:30 hours
| Welcome Address |
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IRSG |
| Keynote Address |
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Ministry of Agriculture, Cote d’Ivoire |
| Morning Session |
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Global NR Outlook |
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IRSG’s global overview covering NR/SR plus the downstream demand
for rubber over the next decade |
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NR Growth Opportunities in Africa |
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Speakers from African producer governments/ major plantations |
| Afternoon Session |
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R&D, Technology Transformation and Quality Improvement |
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- Potential and challenges for yield improvements in Africa
Quality improvement vis-a -via Out-grower schemes |
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Sustainable Rubber Production- Potential Opportunities for Africa: |
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- Panel Discussion (Moderated by IRSG ) |
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- Panel members: Producer Governments/ Plantations/Downstream) |
We encourage all decision makers, both upstream and downstream, as well as plantation managers to attend. In light of the complimentary seating and the limited availability of seats, we strongly encourage you to register here by the 14th December 2012. Acceptance of your registration will be confirmed by email by 21st December 2012.
We look forward to meeting you at this seminar.
Dr. Stephen V Evans
Secretary-General IRSG
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