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16
Jul
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2020-07-16 02:00:00
2020-07-16 02:00:00
AUDA-NEPAD Food Safety Guidelines Technical Review Webinar
Introduction and background
The Guideline on the harmonisation of food safety standards, legislations and regulations defines a consistent, effective and sustainable programme for harmonisation of food safety standards and legislations on the African continent. It is meant to facilitate the prioritisation and integration of food safety issues in relevant harmonised regional, sub-regional and national standards, legislations and regulations to promote fair trade practices and consumer protection.
To ensure that all countries have strong food safety control systems and institutions as well as adequate policies, standards and legal frameworks that are adequately harmonized, it is important that a quick reference guide is co-developed by Member States for use by countries and sub-regions to help them manage the process more efficiently. This guideline was the result of scoping missions to some RECs and Member States, online surveys, food safety consultative workshops with stakeholders and review of documents, all of which were organised, facilitated and funded by African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD).
Within the CAADP Result Area A (ii), AUDA-NEPAD is expected to have an oversight role and support countries to initiate national and regional food safety policies, standards, laws and guidelines; and promote legislation on tracking and monitoring process, including traceability systems. In view of this, the AUDA-NEPAD organized a meeting to present the first draft guidelines on harmonization of food safety legislations and standards for review by sub-regional and national stakeholders, which was held from 25 to 26 February 2020 in Lagos, Nigeria.
The guideline defines (i) the objectives and scope of the food safety standards and regulations harmonisation programme, (ii) key considerations for successful harmonization outcomes, (iii) approaches adopted for the harmonisation of standards and regulations, (iv) roles and responsibilities of institutions, (v) guidelines for the maintenance of a listing or database of harmonised standards and regulations, and (vi) capacity development and awareness creation.
Participants and speakers input to shape the discussion
The first out of the four webinars will take place on Thursday, 16th July 2020, from 1:00pm to 3:00pm CAT. Prior to the webinar, speakers will be requested to submit presentations and any related information on Food Safety and quality management related issues. In addition, the RECs, member States and the partners will share their comments and provide more insights on the existing food safety strategies and programmes to enrich the guidelines.
Short presentations will be made by the speakers listed below, with the majority of the time allocated to dialogue and deliberation. The panel discussion will feature representatives from respective RECs, Member States and development partners to deepen the discussion on the drafted guidelines.
dijithadt@assyst.in
Africa/Johannesburg
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03
Jul
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2020-07-03 02:00:00
2020-07-03 02:00:00
Communication in Africa in the time of COVID-19: Impact of the pandemic on the media industry
The COVID-19 pandemic has, without a doubt, impacted the world of communications and the media landscape. One of the major aims of media and communication practitioners is therefore to share with their communities' accurate and helpful information. The aim of the AUDA-NEPAD webinar series is to support the creation of more spaces for African’s own narratives to be shared widely by African media and communication stakeholders, for more balanced coverage of the Continent.
dijithadt@assyst.in
Africa/Johannesburg
public
30
Jun
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2020-06-30 02:00:00
2020-06-30 02:00:00
30 June 2020: AMRH COVID-19 Webinar Series: Updates on the African Medicines Agency (AMA)
dijithadt@assyst.in
Africa/Johannesburg
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30
Jun
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2020-06-30 02:00:00
2020-06-30 02:00:00
Day of Africa's Scientific Renaissance: Africa’s Contribution to Science and Technology
Very little is known about African “science.” How do indigenous knowledge systems provide ways to heal ailments, know how to read weather patterns to plan for food security and even know how to tell someone’s medical condition with no blood tests and examinations? Such indigenous knowledge is typically not taught and unknown to Africa’s youth. Convened by the Mandela Institute for Development Studies, this webinar will thus focus on reviving and creating awareness and interest into the African way of Science and technology and Africa’s contribution to this field.
dijithadt@assyst.in
Africa/Johannesburg
public
24
Jun
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2020-06-24 02:00:00
2020-06-24 02:00:00
24 June 2020: AMRH COVID-19 Webinar Series: The role of NRAs in informing the AU policy organs during and post emergencies and outbreaks
dijithadt@assyst.in
Africa/Johannesburg
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19
Jun
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2020-06-19 02:00:00
2020-06-19 02:00:00
19 June 2020: COVID-19 Workplace Training: Information Management and Utilisation Including Research
dijithadt@assyst.in
Africa/Johannesburg
public
18
Jun
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2020-06-18 02:00:00
2020-06-18 02:00:00
June 18 - The role of Innovation and Emerging Technologies in the socio-economic development of post-COVID Africa
dijithadt@assyst.in
Africa/Johannesburg
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17
Jun
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2020-06-17 02:00:00
2020-06-17 02:00:00
17 June 2020: COVID-19 Workplace Training: What to do When an Employee Tests Positive for COVID-19 at Work
dijithadt@assyst.in
Africa/Johannesburg
public