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First Apimondia Symposium on African Bees and Beekeeping 2014, Tanzania - 11 - 16 Novem
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First Apimondia Symposium on African Bees and Beekeeping 2014, Tanzania - 11 - 16 Novem
1st Apimondia
Symposium on African Bees and Beekeeping
Arusha, Tanzania
11th – 16th
November 2014
* Summary general information *
The 1st Apimondia Symposium on African Bees
and Beekeeping will take place from 11thto 16th November
2014 in the International Conference Centre in Arusha, Tanzania. The theme of
the Symposium is: “African bees for a green and golden economy”.
The Symposium is organised by the Tanzanian Ministry
of Natural Resource and Tourism with the support of Apimondia.
During the Symposium a honey exhibition will be
organised and after the Symposium there will be technical excursions.
The Symposium will seek to:
• present fresh and evidence-based research findings;
• collect and document hard stories from
beekeeper-based beekeeping practices, conservation and livelihoods;
• create networks among beekeepers, buyers and service
providers through trade exhibition, and;
• incorporate issues raised by beekeepers into
discussions and identify the way forward for better implementation.
Main features of the Symposium
The first Apimondia regional event to happen in Africa
specifically in Tanzania, the country in East Africa, which boasts forest-based
beekeeping.
Comprehensive undisclosed information and
participation of indigenous people, rural beekeepers, decision makers, traders,
researchers, students and representatives from NGOs and the private sector
under one roof.
Provides a forum to small-scale beekeepers to air
their views in various ways through scientific presentations, a commercial
exhibition and excursions to integrate beekeeping in support of rural
livelihoods.
Participants gain exposure to challenges on
value chain and more information about the sector potential in the country.
Time and duration of the Symposium
The Symposium will be held from 11th
November to 16th November 2014. The first three days will be for
Symposium conferences (paper presentations and discussions), beekeeping
seminars and specific topics discussed at round tables concurrently with a
commercial exhibition. It will be followed by technical excursions for
participants to choose the route for one day, two or three days.
More than 550 participants are expected to attend the
Symposium. Out of these, 250 participants are from outside Tanzania and 300 are
beekeepers and other stakeholders in Tanzania. The Governments in Africa will
be encouraged to participate and support beekeepers.
International organisations, NGOs and the
private sector are also encouraged to participate and support beekeepers and
researchers.
Topics of the 1st Apimondia Symposium
on African Bees and Beekeeping 2014
The Symposium will address seven main topics and its
sub topics on which unpublished and research-based information will be
presented and discussed. Some of
the sub topics will also be useful for the preparation of seminar lessons for
East Africa beekeepers. Furthermore, there will be a room specially allocated
for discussions on issues that need policy analysis.
The main topics and sub topics are as follows.
1. Current issues being raised by
African beekeepers
2. Critical view of beekeeping
projects
3. Beekeeping and climate change
4. Beekeeping and conservation
5. Policy and organisation
concerning apiculture in Africa
6. Quality assurance schemes
7. Bees and livelihoods
Abstract submission
The deadline for abstract submission is 31st May 2014. See also
the following link: www.apiafrica.org/symposium/category/abstract-submission
Information for registration
Registration procedures are available on the Symposium
website. The fees for registration are as indicated in the Letter of Agreement.
Prospective participants will be invited to register online and pay the
required registration fees. Invitation letters will be prepared and sent to the
participants upon request from the Secretariat. Only those who have paid the
registration fee will receive confirmation and be included in the list of
participants.
Structure of registration fees
The package of the registration fee includes: access
to the conference halls (main hall, breakout room, adjacent rooms) and
exhibition stands, mineral water, morning and evening tea/coffee breaks with
snacks and buffet lunch.
Media people after having applied or being appointed
to participate in the ApiAfrica Symposium 2014, will have access to the
conference halls and exhibition stands. Visitors will use a specific gate
allowing access only to the exhibition area.
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Type of registration
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Early bird
until 15.07.2014
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Standard
from 16.07.2014
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Full registration (Apimondia members)
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US$ 200
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US$ 300
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Full registration (non Apimondia members)
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US$ 250
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US$ 350
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Tanzania residents
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TZS 100,000
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TZS 150,000
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Accompanying person full registration
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US$ 150
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US$ 200
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Students full registration with ID (international)
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US$ 100
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US$ 150
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Students full registration with ID (local)
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TZS 20,000
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TZS 50,000
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Entry fee for exhibition only (Local Visitors)
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Free
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Free
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Other information for the ApiAfrica Symposium
2014
Visa requirements
The procedure for obtaining visa into Tanzania depends
on the citizenship of the participant. Visas may be obtained by applying before
arrival through Tanzania Embassies/High Commissions/Consulates (closest to the
participant’s country of residence) or any legal entry points into the country.
All information regarding visa application is available in the Immigration
Department Services website (www.
immigration.go.tz). In the case
of the Symposium, there will be special arrangements to facilitate participants
in obtaining visas upon arrival and a special desk shall be allocated to
facilitate fast clearance for participants.
Hotel reservations
The Organising Committee has arranged some hotels for
the participants to stay. There will be discounts for those who will register
for the Symposium. The Organising Committee will also assist in providing
directions and rates for the guest houses. A list of recommended hotels can be
found on the Symposium website.
Means of transport
List of airlines flying direct to Kilimanjaro International Airport:
· Qatar Airways · KLM · Turkish Airlines · Ethiopian Airlines · Kenya
Airways · Rwandair
· Air Uganda
List of airlines flying direct to Julius Nyerere International Airport (Dar
es Salaam):
· KLM · Emirates · Qatar Airways · Turkish Airlines · Swiss International
Air Lines · Ethiopian Airlines · Kenya Airways · South African Airways · Egypt
Air · Oman Air
Other means of transport:
· Buses are serving Dar es Salaam to Arusha daily - it is a 7-hour drive
Participants may use Dar es Salaam International
Airport and connect to Arusha by local airlines (Precision Air – 4 times daily
and Fast Jet - 3 times daily).
Participants may also use the Zanzibar route and
connect to Arusha.
Information about Arusha City, hospital, security,
cultural and recreational sites will be available in the website.
Official languages
Working language for the Symposium will be English.
The other language will be Kiswahili for beekeepers within East Africa.
Promotional material and Symposium circulars will be printed in English for
international dissemination and in Swahili for more focused target groups –
local communities.
Translation services
The Symposium has decided to offer appropriate
translation services to the participants. The main translations will be English
and Kiswahili for the Symposium conference hall and the beekeepers’ seminar
hall. Round table discussions will be conducted in English. Other languages
(French, Spanish and Portuguese) will be serviced to confirmed participants
attending the Symposium provided their number are not less than 40.
Exhibitions
Exhibition stands will be available for hiring a
minimum of 3 square metre space. One square metre will be charged US$ 125 and
minimum size of exhibition stand is nine square metres.
Technical excursions
The arrangement for technical excursions will be on
three options.
1. Stingless
beekeeping and livelihood in Kilimanjaro
Day trip that includes scenes of Mount Kilimanjaro,
beekeeping in farmlands, stingless beekeeping, children support through
beekeeping, beekeeping- health rehabilitation project. Technical visit fee is
US$ 100 (packed lunch, transport and service fee).
2. Ngorongoro
Conservation Area
A two-day trip (one night) that includes animal
viewing, beekeeping in protected areas, cultural and heritage sites and the
Ngorongoro Crater. Technical visit fee is US$ 400 (Bed and Breakfast, dinner,
lunch, Crater fee, transport and cultural sites charges).
3. Semi-arid beekeeping area – Singida and Dodoma
regions
A three-day trip (2 nights) to Singida and
Dodoma regions that will include animal viewing in Tarangire National Park and
beekeeping in Singida and Dodoma - National Bee Reserve in Manyoni, women
beekeeping groups, and private beekeeping units. Technical visit fee is US$ 300
(entry fee, Bed and Breakfast, lunch, dinner and transport).
"Early Bird" registration fees are available
until 15th
July 2014.
Event date: Tuesday11th - Sunday 16th November 2014
Country: Tanzania
Institution: Secretariat of the Organising Committee
Contact name: Mr.Stephen
Msemo
Contact: +255 (22) 28-64-249
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