EAC Headquarters, Off Afrika Mashariki Road, Arusha, United Republic of Tanzania
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MC: Mr. Jean Baptiste Havugimana, Director Productive sectors, EAC Secretariat Welcome Remarks by:
• Hon Christophe Bazivamo, Deputy Secretary General Productive and Social sector
• Hon. Peter Mathuki, Executive Director, East African Business Council
• Mr. Stephen Kargbo, UNIDO Representative, UNIDO Field Office in the United Republic Of Tanzania ;
• Dr. Kirsten Focken, Programme Manager/Cluster Manager, GIZ-EAC
• Amb. Libérat Mfumukeko, EAC Secretary General
GMIS Presentation and Objectives of GMIS Connect EAC
• Mr. James Inston, Head of Marketing and Organising Committee Member at GMIS
The session discusses the degree to which enterprises in East Africa use of advanced industrial technologies and the potential benefits and challenges associated with their further adoption.
Prof. Julius Maima Ogola, Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, University of Nairobi
Moderation and online audience interaction: Mr. Laban Cliff, Business and Communications Expert.
• Proposed discussants:
1. Ms. Gertrude Ngabirano, Executive Secretary, EASTECO
2. Dr. Nicholas Haan, Faculty Chair, Global Grand Challenges Singularity
3. Dr. Vimal Shah, Chairman, Bidco Africa
4. Professor Charles Kwesiga, Executive Director, Uganda Industrial Research Institute
5. Mr. Joseph Shitote, Research Engineer, Internet of Things - Industry 4.0 Research, Strathmore University
6. Mr. Stephan Luyt, Country Manager, Siemens Tanzania
The session focuses on initiatives of innovative entrepreneurs and startup companies that draw from the application of new industrial technologies.
Advanced Technology Solutions for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
• Mr. James Inston, Senior Marketing Manager and Organising Committee Member at GMIS
• Moderation and online audience interaction: Ms. Hellen Abatoni, BBC
• Proposed speakers:
o Rwanda: Mr. Aime Uwase, Smart –Urwina
o Kenya: Mr. Samuel Rigu, Safi Organics
o Burundi: Mr. Alexis Ntaconzoba, Organo Mineral Fertilizer Industry
o Uganda: Mr. Otim Brian, East African Community Mobile Application
o United Republic of Tanzania: Dr. Askwar Hilonga, Nanotechnology-based Water Filter (Nanofilter)
o South Sudan: Mr. Kidi Samuel R Kulang, Indigenous/Endogenous knowledge
The session aims at discussing how advanced technologies in the specific value chains can benefit workers, farmers, processors and consumers in East Africa and lead to the production of higher quality goods and contribute to development outcomes, such as improved nutrition, poverty alleviation, increased income, employment, and environmental performance, as per the 2030 Agenda.
Dr. Max Mendez-Parra, Senior Research Fellow, ODI
Agro Foods
Leather and Textiles
Pharmaceuticals, Vaccines and Cosmetics
Discussants
1. Mr. Brett Rierson, Special Advisor, USAid Post-Harvest Loss Innovation Lab (Uganda);
2. Mr. Olivier Suguru, CEO Savonor & Chairman, Association d’Industries du Burundi
3. Professor Charles Kwesiga, Executive Director, Uganda Industrial Research Institute
4. Dr. Vimal Shah, Chairman, Bidco Africa
Moderator: Mr. Laban Cliff
Discussants
1. Ms. Janet Nkubana, Managing Director and Co-Founder, Gahaya Weaving Links/ Rwanda textiles Associations
2. Awlachew Sintie, Information Technology and M&E Expert Africa Leather and Leather Products Institute (ALLPI)
3. Mr. Adam Zuku, Executive Secretary Textile and Garments Manufacturers Association of Tanzania (TEGAMAT)
Moderator: Ms. Hellen Abatoni
1. Ms. Mary Ngechu, MD, Line Plast Industries
2. Dr. Susan Musembi, Bio-tech, Vaccines/Diagnostics, Kenyatta University
3. Mr. Nazeem Mohamed, Kampala Pharmaceutical industries/Aga Khan foundation
4. Mr. Danny Mutembe, Chairperson, Rwanda Private Pharmaceutical Association
5. Mr. Robert Karanja, Chief Executive Officer, Villgro
Moderator: Ms. Ingrid Nantege
The third panel discussion will address the changing environment of industrial policy and measures to promote public and private investments in enterprise development, telecommunication and digitalization infrastructure, and technology adoption.
Coordination in Africa by Dr. Frank Hartwich, Research and Industrial Policy Officer, UNIDO
Ms. Ruth Pollak, Gender and Industry Analyst, UNIDO
• Moderation and online audience interaction (Slido): Ms. Ingrid Nantege, News and Assignments Editor, Metropol TV Kenya.
• Proposed discussants:
1. Dr. Simon Githuku, Manager, Research and Fiscal Policy, Kenya Association of Manufacturers.
2. Mr. Kwame Rugunda, Chief Executive Officer, Crypto Savannah
3. Mr. Hanningtone Amol, Chief Executive Officer, East African Law society
4. Mr. Robert Karanja, Chief Executive Officer, Villgro
Eng. Jennifer Gache, Senior Industrial Engineer, EAC.
The importance and urgency of Digital Skills for the Digital transformation of the Manufacturing sector” by Prof. Emmanuel J. Luoga, Nelson Mandela African Institute of Science and Technology.
Vote of Thanks: Mr. Jean Baptiste Havugimana, Director Productive Sectors, EAC
The session is addressing policy makers and analysts of industrial development and aims to support them in understanding the variety of tools that exist for evidence-based policy making. A tool of the GIZ-UNIDO EQUIP toolkit is showcased to illustrate how analysis of statistical data on advanced technology used can guide policies and programmes that promote technology uptake and use.
Ms. Ruth Pollak, Gender and Industry Analyst, UNIDO
Mr. Jean Baptiste Havugimana, Director Productive sectors, EAC Secretariat
Interactive session. Mr. Christoph Hammer, Vienna University of Economics and Business.
On site discussion with company staff and value chain actors and suppliers
Return to hotel
