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DTSTAMP:2009-04-07 02:30:23.859450
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SUMMARY:African Association of Insect Scientists AAIS 18th Biennial Meeting and Scientific Conference (Réunion et Conférence)
DTSTART:2009-11-16
DTEND:2009-11-21
DESCRIPTION:<p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><br /> The African Association of Insect Scientists is announcing its 18th biannual meeting and scientific conference titled "Insect pest and vector management for sustainable environment and food security in Africa: current developments", to be held in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, November 16-20, 2009. <br /><br />The scientific program will include keynote addresses, symposia and exhibitions, invited and contributed papers. Papers on any of the sub-themes (see below) are invited for scientific presentations. In addition, we would like to encourage roundtable meetings / workshops / symposia for specific working groups. Members who wish to hold such meetings may please indicate the topic to the AAIS Secretariat. <br /><br />Sub themes: <br /><br /></p><ol><li>Current trends in the management of transboundary/migrant pests </li><li>Arthropod pests and vectors, and their sustainable control in Africa </li><li>Biotechnology, biosafety and genetically modified organisms (GMO) </li><li>Monitoring and forecasting as decision tools in pest and vector management </li><li>Pollinating insects and other useful insects </li><li>Climate changes and emerging issues in insect pest and vector management in Africa </li></ol><p>The second announcement with more details will be sent to those who would have submitted their intent to participate following this first announcement. However, an early response of potential participants is highly recommended to ensure an effective follow up of the information for a successful conference. <br /><br />Importants dates to remember: <br /><br />Mid-February 2009: publication of the second announcement<br />March - July: (closing date): reception of the abstracts <br /><br />For further details please contact: <br /><br />Prof. Karamoko Diarra, <br />The Hon. Secretary, AAIS <br />Faculty of Sciences and Applied Sciences, <br />University C. A. Diop of Dakar, Box 5005, Dakar - Fann, Senegal <br />E-mail: <a href="mailto:kdiarra@ucad.sn">kdiarra@ucad.sn</a>  or <a href="mailto:aais@icipe.org">aais@icipe.org</a> </p>
LOCATION:Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso (BFA)
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