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27th- 30th March 2006 - Freetown, Sierra Leone
Diaspora Workshop, 27th only
08:30 – 09:45 |
Registration |
| Main Session- Opening Session |
10.00-10.10 |
Key Note Address |
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A brief overview on the state of the economy of Sierra Leone and the role of the Diaspora in its growth
- Honourable Minister Dr Kadi Seesay, Minister of Trade and Industry
- Dr Mohan Kaul Director General Commonwealth Business Council
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10.10-11.00 |
Overview: Business Climate in Sierra Leone |
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Presentation by the existing business community who are already investing in Sierra Leone in which they address opportunities, challenges and practical solution. Role of Business in Sierra Leone’s development– Public/Private Partnership
- Mohammed Daramy, Honourable Minister, Minister of Development and Economic Planning, Sierra Leone
- Mr David Carew, Managing Partner, KPMG Sierra Leone
- Mr Joseph James, - West African Council of South Carolina, USA
- Mr Chris Jasabe, MD SLEDIC
Chair: Mr A.B Ndoeka, President Sierra Leone Chamber of Commerce |
11.00-11.30 |
Coffee Break |
11.30-12.30 |
Presentations from Sierra Diaspora: Diaspora Perspective |
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This session will deal with all aspects of Diaspora involvement in branding Sierra Leone. What is presently being done by some of the Diaspora? Can it be further harnessed? If so how?
- Chukwuemeka Chikezie - Executive Director, Afford, UK
- Onome Ako, Outreach and Communication Specialist AfricaRecruit
- Mr Hassan Jalloh, Executive Director, Afroneth, Amsterdam (Member of the Sierra Leone Diaspora)
Chair: Ms Rosalyn Gobilamin, Acting Director, Development Co-ordination, Bank of Sierra Leone |
12.30-01.30 |
Case Presentations of Industry specific perspective - What are the obstacles that are currently being experienced in those sectors? |
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An account of investors experience in the country after the war with emphasis on the different industry in the country and what operational changes can be implemented to take advantage of the goodwill by the Diaspora
- Mr H Macauley - MD, Rokel Commercial Bank Limited, Sierra Leone
- Ms Osayi Oruene, Executive Director, Fate Foundation, Nigeria
- Mr Conrad Coyanda-Parkzes, CEO/President, Access Point Africa Incorporated, USA (A member of the Sierra Leone Diaspora)
Chair: Dr Peter Turay, MD, Agrienviron ( Member of the Sierra Leone Diaspora) |
1.30-02.30 pm |
Lunch |
2.30-03.30 pm |
Exploring various opportunities to harness the skills and resources of the Diaspora – addressing the challenges and exploring the opportunities? What are the best practice options for Diaspora professionals to contribute?"
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- Ms Rosalyn Gobilamin, Acting Director, Development Co-ordination, Bank of Sierra Leone
- Mr Pieter Jonkers, Consultant, Control Risk Group, Netherlands
- Tom Cairnes, Founding Partner Sierra Investments
- Mr Lauren Nijhuis, Account Manager, Telenor Communication Services
- Mr Emmanuel Ajayi, MD, Sygenta Nig Ltd
Chair: Mr Amara Kuyatelo, PriceWaterCooperHouse, USA (Member of the Sierra Leone Diaspora) |
3.30-04.30 pm |
What Policy Changes in both Africa and the West can address the current challenges? Perspective from the West
- Ade Daramy Sierra Leone Diaspora Network
- Dr.Graham Chipande - Senior Economist, United Nations Development Programme
- Mr Charles Berrin, COO, St Paul Community Development Corporation, USA & Managing Director, The Berrin Group LLC, USA.
- Oluniyi Robin-Coker (US), (Member of the Sierra Leone Diaspora)
Chair: Mr S Deen, Sierra Leone Indigenous Business Association |
5.00-05.40 pm |
- Brief presentation of the Sierra Leone Diaspora Network as a sample platform for Diaspora engagement with Sierra Leon by Ade Daramy
- Recommendations and Way forward
- Vote of Thanks by Dr Banjoko
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Background
