October 2009

ST-EAP in conjunction with WAITRO is pleased to invite you to participate at the workshop to be held in Accra, Ghana on 09 October 2009.

The key objectives of the workshop are to: • raise awareness among African researchers to participate in FP7, as well as looking into its challenges; • provide a basis for networking between African researchers to promote cooperation and coordination between African countries to encourage participation in FP7; and • increase awareness of available science and technology programmes.

ST-EAP is a project funded under the European Union's Seventh Framework Programme for Research.

WAITRO aims to be an enabler for developing action-oriented partnerships among member organisations for sustainable development. The objectives of WAITRO are to: • encourage and facilitate transfer of research results and technical know-how; • promote exchange of experience in research and technology management; and • promote technological research and capability in the developing countries.

The workshop will create a platform for to get acquainted with experts who have participated in the Framework Programmes and to share success stories and lessons learned. It is a great opportunity to seize all networking opportunities with other participants, discuss and debate topical issues within FP7.

Contact: Zethu Mkhondo