Science Forum 2009 "Science for Development: Mobilizing Global Linkages"

What	Forum
When	16th to 17th Jun 2009
Where	Wageningen, Netherlands (NLD)
More Info	http://www.sciencecouncil.cgiar.org
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The program will feature leading practitioners introducing a foreword looking perspective on research needs to increase the resilience and productivity of agricultural and natural resource systems.  During the first day, discussion in parallel workshops will focus on research that is still at the advanced research stage, but has potential to deliver significant impact in 15 years and beyond; the second day will consider a 5-10 year timeframe, focusing on promising research that needs greater investment and essential partnership to deliver impact.

GlobalHort 5th Annual Board Meeting

What	Meeting
When	19th to 20th Jun 2009
Where	Wageningen, Netherlands (NLD)
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1st All Africa Horticulture Congress

What	Congress
When	31st Aug to 3rd Sep 2009
Where	Nairobi, Kenya (KEN)
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The 1st All Africa Horticulture Congress to be held in August 2009 in Nairobi, Kenya. The theme of the congress is Grown Under the Sun. 

The congress will cover the following broad areas:

• Food security,
• Health,
• Environment,
• Poverty alleviation/wealth creation, and
• International trade in horticulture.

International Congress on Aromatic and Medicinal Plants

What	Congress
When	24th to 26th Sep 2009
Where	Ifrabe, Morocco (MAR)
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The Institut Agronomique et Vétérinaire Hassan II & Association Marocaine pour le Développement Des Plantes Aromatiques et Médicinales (ADEPAM) & Pôle de Compétitivité “Parfum Arômes Senteurs saveurs” (France) are organizing the International Congress on  Aromatic and Medicinal Plants which will take place in  Ifrane, Morocco, from 24 to 26 of september 2009. Ifrane is located in the Middle Atlas region at 200 Km from Rabat and 300Km from Casablanca.

For more information and an application form, please contact
Pr. ZRIRA Saadia
Institut Agronomique et Vétérinaire Hassan II
Tel & fax: 00 212 537 68 66 12
Mobile: 00 212 661 07 34 46
Email: s.zrira@iav.ac.ma or zrira_saadia@yahoo.fr or saadia.zrira@gmail.com

International Seminar on the "Role of the Media in Agricultural Development in ACP Countries"

What	Seminar
When	12th to 16th Oct 2009
Where	Brussels, Belgium (BEL)
More Info	http://annualseminar2009.cta.int/
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What is the media’s role in development and how can they take a more meaningful part in helping rural communities in African, Caribbean and Pacific countries to achieve the millennium development goals? These are the core issues to be addressed in Brussels, Belgium from 12 to 16 October, when the ACP/EU Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation (CTA), together with its partners, will host an international seminar on the "Role of the media in agricultural development in ACP countries".  

More specifically, the seminar aims to:·        

• Contribute to preparing strategies for building the capacity of the media with regard to access and dissemination of information on key issues for the ACP agricultural sector
• Strengthen communication links between the media and other stakeholders in the agricultural secto

Partnerships to Cut Hunger and Poverty in Africa

What	Event
When	14th Oct 2009
Where	DesMoines. Iowa, United States (USA)
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The Partnership to Cut Hunger and Poverty in Africa invites you to a special symposium at the World Food Prize to mark the launch of the Partnership's flagship publication on US assistance to African agriculture.  "Supporting Africa's Strategy for Reducing Rural Poverty" is the second report in our series, updating the Partnership's 2005 report, "Investing in Africa's Future:  U.S. Agricultural Development Assistance for Sub-Saharan Africa."
 
Space is very limited. Please RSVP by COB Wednesday, October 7 to partnership.events@gmail.com. 

Asian Seed Congress

What	Congress
When	8th to 12th Nov 2009
Where	Bangkok, Thailand (THA)
More Info	http://www.apsaseed.org/pages.php?name=Thailand09
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Organized by The Asian and Pacific Seed Association

6th GlobalHort Board of Directors Meeting

What	Meeting
When	12th to 13th Nov 2009
Where	Bangkok, Thailand (THA)
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African Association of Insect Scientists AAIS 18th Biennial Meeting and Scientific Conference (Réunion et Conférence)

What	Conference
When	16th to 20th Nov 2009
Where	Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso (BFA)
More Info	http://www.icipe.org/arppis
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 The African Association of Insect Scientists is announcing its 18th biannual meeting and scientific conference titled "Insect pest and vector management for sustainable environment and food security in Africa: current developments", to be held in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, November 16-20, 2009.

The scientific program will include keynote addresses, symposia and exhibitions, invited and contributed papers. Papers on any of the sub-themes (see below) are invited for scientific presentations. In addition, we would like to encourage roundtable meetings / workshops / symposia for specific working groups. Members who wish to hold such meetings may please indicate the topic to the AAIS Secretariat.

Sub themes:

1. Current trends in the management of transboundary/migrant pests
2. Arthropod pests and vectors, and their sustainable control in Africa
3. Biotechnology, biosafety and genetically modified organisms (GMO)
4. Monitoring and forecasting as decision tools in pest and vector management
5. Pollinating insects and other useful insects
6. Climate changes and emerging issues in insect pest and vector management in Africa

The second announcement with more details will be sent to those who would have submitted their intent to participate following this first announcement. However, an early response of potential participants is highly recommended to ensure an effective follow up of the information for a successful conference.

Importants dates to remember:

Mid-February 2009: publication of the second announcement
March - July: (closing date): reception of the abstracts

For further details please contact:

Prof. Karamoko Diarra,
The Hon. Secretary, AAIS
Faculty of Sciences and Applied Sciences,
University C. A. Diop of Dakar, Box 5005, Dakar - Fann, Senegal
E-mail: kdiarra@ucad.sn  or aais@icipe.org

VI International Symposium on Irrigation of Horticultural Crops

What	Symposium
When	2nd to 6th Nov 2009
Where	Vina del Mar, Chile (CHL)
More Info	http://www.irrigation2009.cl/
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The Symposium Program will consist of invited papers, contributed papers, posters and exhibits. The Organizing Committee will accept contributed papers on the basis of selection and recommendation of the Scientific Committee.

Papers presented in the Symposium will be published in a volume of Acta Horticulturae, subject to acceptance by the editorial board. Posters will be displayed during the Symposium.

The Scientific Program will include the following subjects:

• Recent advances on crop coefficients and horticultural crops evapotranspiration.
• Plant-water relations and physiological indicators for irrigation management.
• Irrigation scheduling using soil water content measurements, weather stations network and remote sensing.
• Regulated deficit irrigation and partial drying root.
• Use of recycled and poor quality water for irrigation.
• Irrigation systems, water management and productivity.
• Climate change impact on irrigation practices.

International Conference on Horticulture: "Horticulture for Livelihood, Security and Economic Growth"

What	Conference
When	9th to 12th Nov 2009
Where	Bangalore, India (IND)
More Info	http://www.pnasf.org/ich2009.htm
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Organized by Dr. Prem Nath Agricultural Science Foundation.  The objective of this conference is to identify factors and elements influencing the sustainability of the horticulture sector in developing countries and suggest remedial measures to issues and problems confronting this in achieving livelihood security and increased economic growth through particapatory dialogues, exchange of knowledge, genetic materials and human resources among all the stakeholders.  Note: This is not an ISHS sponsored conference.

4th Global Summit on Medicial and Aromatic Plants

What	Summit
When	1st to 5th Dec 2009
Where	Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia (MYS)
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Medicinal and aromatic plants in many forms have been used since the ancient times in the traditional medicinal practices for health care. According to WHO report, over 80% of the world population relies on traditional medicine largely plant based for their primary healthcare needs. According to WHO, the international market of herbal products is estimated to be US $ 62 billion which is poised to grow to US $ 5 trillion by the year 2050. With increasing popular demand for medicinal plants, both in Asia and internationally, this trade is expected to grow to 5 trillion by the year 2050. Aromatic plants and their products particularly essential oils are becoming more important. Traditional medicine is, at the present time accepted as an alternative for or used in conjunction with the western medical practice in many countries.

The 4^th Global Summit on Medicinal and Aromatic Plants is therefore being organized  in Sarawak, Malaysia (Borneo Island) to provide a forum for the Research Scientists, traditional health practitioners, academicians, representatives from the medical and pharmaceutical industries, conservation biologists, biochemists, NGOs, Government agencies etc. to discuss, share the ideas, advanced information and experiences for future collaboration in the promotion and development of medicinal and aromatic plant industries . 

InnovAsia 2009: Food in the Future

What	Event
When	17th to 19th Dec 2009
Where	Bangkok, Thailand (THA)
More Info	http://www.nia.or.th/fif2009/
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Highlights:
• Food Innovations: Trends and Foresight in the next 5 years
• Nutraceuticals / Functional Food and Beverages
• Organic Foods
• Medical Foods
• Novel Food Products
• Food Safety and Regulatory Controls

Herb Fest 2009 - First International Conference on Conservation, Marketing and Patenting of Medicinal Plants (ICCMP)

What	Conference
When	18th to 20th Dec 2009
Where	Raipur, India (IND)
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To address a wide range of serious issues relating to implementation of Global Strategy for Plant Conservation (GSPC) at national and regional level recommended in the Global Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) 2002, assessing the replicability of promising practices on indigenous mechanism of Sustainable Management of Medicinal Plants, promoting arrangements for registration of patent rights and linking livelihood opportunities with conservation and marketing of medicinal plants, reinforcing the cooperation and communication among officials responsible for overseeing the production and marketing of products made from medicinal plants and the introduction of new ones.

Organized by: VRM Foundation and Council for Tribal & Rural Development (CTRD) in association with other Partner Agencies, Raipur, Chhattisgarh

Deadline for abstracts/proposals : 30th August 2009. (Check the event website for latest details.)

7th GlobalHort Board Meeting

What	Meeting
When	26th Mar 2010
Where	Montpellier, France (FRA)
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CIPCAD 2010 Challenges & Innovative Processes for Capacity Strengthening In Agriculture for Development

What	Event
When	26th to 27th Mar 2010
Where	Montpellier, France (FRA)
More Info	http://www.agropolis.fr/cipcad/pages/cipcad.php
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It aims to address global ARD challenges through capacity development and training support and to identify mechanisms for international collaborations in training and education.
The main challenges of the workshop are :

• to strengthen the National Agricultural Research Systems (NARS) and the contribution of Higher education institutions
• to give a full role to the “non-traditional research stakeholders” such as farmers’ organisations, NGOs and the private sector
• to draw lessons from innovative experiences of higher education and training in ARD and/or innovation in agriculture and sustainable natural resources management
• to discuss innovative alliances :
  • between individual institutions (such as university-to-university agreements of co-tutoring)
  • between regional networks
  • in the design and management of multi-stakeholder training platforms

GCARD2010: Global Conference on Agricultural Research for Development

What	Conference
When	28th to 31st Mar 2010
Where	Montpellier, France (FRA)
More Info	http://www.egfar.org/egfar/website/gcard
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Enhancing Development Impact from Research: Building on Demand

The GCARD process will address the below questions:

• What are the development needs where AR can play its best role?
   
• How best do we turn research in development impacts at scale?
   
• How can more effective pathways be developed to create impact for the poor?
   
• What investments, institutions, policies and capacities are necessary? 

IX International Mango Symposium

What	Symposium
When	8th to 12th Apr 2010
Where	Sanya, Hainan, China (CHN)
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Dr. Ping Lu and Prof. Qiubo Chen
Chairmen of Organizing Committee
IX International Mango Symposium

Info: Dr. Ping Lu, PO Box 42238, Casuarina, NT 0810, Australia. Phone: (61)889 271547, Fax: (61)889 271547, E-mail: mango2010sanya@yahoo.com or
Dr. Qiubo Chen, Chinese Academy, Tropical Agricultural Sciences, Danzhou, Hainan Province 571737, China. Phone: (86)89823300207/196, Fax: (86)89823300157, E-mail: chenqb2003@21cn.com Web: http://www.mango2010.cn/

Hortiflorexpo China 2010

What	Event
When	14th to 17th Apr 2010
Where	Beijing, China (CHN)
More Info	http://www.hortiflorexpo.com
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Hortiflorexpo China is an annual event held every odd year in Shanghai and every even year in Beijing. It is the largest trade exposition in the fields of floriculture, horticulture and gardening in China.  Supporters: 　　        The Ministry of Agriculture　The Bureau of State ForestryOrganizer:　　　　   China Flower AssociationShow Management:    China Great Wall International Exhibition Co Ltd

12 International Congress of Ethnobiology

What	Congress
When	9th to 14th May 2010
Where	Tofino, British Columbia, Canada (CAN)
More Info	http://www.tbgf.org/ice/home
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12th International Conference on Plant Pathogenic Bacteria

What	Conference
When	7th to 11th Jun 2010
Where	St Denis, Réunion Island, France (FRA)
More Info	http://www.icppb2010.org/
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Scientific enquiries

Dr Philippe Prior
INRA
UMR PVBMT CIRAD/Université de la Réunion
Saint Pierre, Réunion Island, France
Tel: +262 262 49 92 60
Fax: +262 262 49 92 93

Innovation and Sustainable Development in Agriculture and Food

What	Event
When	28th Jun to 1st Jul 2010
Where	Montpellier, France (FRA)
More Info	http://www.isda2010.net/
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Facing the crisis and growing uncertainties, can science and societies reinvent agricultural and food systems to achieve sustainability?

Researchers from all disciplines are welcome, as well as stakeholders and policy makers, from Northern and Southern countries

5th African Agricultural Science Week and FARA General Assembly: "African Agricultural Innovation in a Changing Global Environment"

What	Event
When	19th to 24th Jul 2010
Where	Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso (BFA)
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Overview

The Government of Burkina Faso has graciously offered to host the fifth (5th) General Assembly of the Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA). The General Assembly will draw together representatives of FARA's constituents from all African and non-African institutions involved in African agricultural research and development such as the Sub-Regional Organizations (SROs) (ASARECA, CORAF/WECARD, SADC/FANR and NASRO), farmers' and pastoralists' organisations, the agricultural research institutions, universities, NGOs and private enterprises that comprise the national agricultural research systems (NARS), non-African advanced research institutions (ARIs), the International Agricultural Research Centers (IARCs), international NGOs, policy makers, private sector, farmers’ organizations and Africa's development partners.

Objectives

• To hold the 5th African Agricultural Science Week and the 5th FARA General Assembly.

• To enable FARA members meet to review progress and lessons learnt since the 4th General Assembly and based on foresights and determine the African regional agenda for the next three years.

• To hold a Burkina Faso Agricultural Science day as a highlight of Agricultural Science week, where host country exhibit their agricultural innovations to raise awareness on the relevance and impact of agricultural research in alleviating poverty, promoting food security and protecting the environment.

Expected Outputs

• Increased knowledge of the problems, opportunities and successes in African agricultural research and development

• Greater awareness of the roles and contributions of different stakeholders and enhanced networking and interaction

• Greater appreciation amongst the participants and the public of the important contributions of agricultural research for development in Africa, especially in Burkina Faso

• Review and endorsement of FARA’s program for the next three years

• Election of new FARA Executive Board members including the Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson

For more information please visit our website http://www.fara-africa.org/. You are also welcome to contact Ms. Myra Wopereis-Pura at mwopereis-Pura@fara-africa.org  for any further information or explanation you may require.

5ème Semaine Africaine des Sciences Agricoles et Assemblée Générale du FARA: "IL'innovation agricole dans un environment mondial changeant"

What	Event
When	19th to 24th Jul 2010
Where	Ougadougou, Burkina Faso (BFA)
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Vue d’ensemble

Le Gouvernement du Burkina Faso a gracieusement offert d’accueillir la cinquième (5ème) Assemblée générale du Forum pour la Recherche agricole en Afrique (FARA). L’Assemblée générale (AG) réunira des représentants des membres constitutifs du FARA venant des institutions africaines et non africaines qui participent à la recherche agricole pour le développement telles que les Organisations sous-régionales (OSR) (ASARECA, CORAF/WECARD, SADC/FANR et NASRO), les organisations de producteurs agricoles et d’éleveurs, les instituts de recherche agricole, des universités, des ONG et des entreprises privées qui comprennent les Systèmes nationaux de recherche agricole (SNRA), des Instituts de recherche avancée (IRA) non africaines, des Centres internationaux de recherche agricole (IARC), des ONG internationales, des décideurs, le secteur privé et des partenaires au développement de l’Afrique.

Objectifs

• Organiser la 5ème semaine africaine des sciences agricoles et la 5ème assemblée générale du FARA.

• Permettre aux membres du FARA d’examiner les progrès réalisés et les leçons apprises depuis la 4ème assemblée générale et sur la base de prévisions, déterminer l’ordre du jour régional africain.

• Organiser une journée des sciences agricoles du Burkina Faso comme point fort de la Semaine des sciences agricoles où le pays hôte expose ses innovations agricoles en vue de sensibiliser à la pertinence et à l’impact de la recherche agricole dans la réduction de la pauvreté, la promotion de la sécurité alimentaire et la protection de l’environnement.

Résultats attendus

• Une meilleure connaissance des problèmes, des opportunités et des réussites de la recherche agricole africaine pour le développement

• Une plus grande sensibilisation aux rôles et contributions des différentes parties prenantes et une meilleure constitution de réseaux ainsi qu’une meilleure interaction

• Une meilleure compréhension des contributions importantes de la recherche agricole pour le développement en Afrique surtout au Burkina Faso parmi les participants et le public

• L’examen et l’approbation du programme du FARA pour les trois prochaines années

• L’élection des nouveaux membres du Conseil exécutif du FARA y compris le Président et le Vice-président

III International Symposium on Tomato Diseases

What	Symposium
When	25th to 30th Jul 2010
Where	Naples, Italy (ITA)
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34th International Carrot Conference

What	Conference
When	26th to 28th Jul 2010
Where	Washington, DC, United States (USA)
More Info	http://www.pnva.org/carrotconf
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For more information, contact snolan@agmgt.com or 509-585-5460
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Asia Pacific Symposium on Postharvest Research Education and Extension.

What	Symposium
When	2nd to 4th Aug 2010
Where	Bangkok, Thailand (THA)
More Info	http://www.kmutt.ac.th/APS2010/
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The goal of APS2010 is to highlight the most recent and exciting developments and innovations in the area with an emphasis on  

* All aspects of postharvest research

* Curriculum and training program development

* Modes of delivery of postharvest education

* Graduate research systems

* Perspectives and personalities in postharvest education and research

* Role of vernacular languages in training of practitioners in SMEs

* Role of industry in training

* Postharvest education material development including computer assisted learning

* Integration of research outcomes in training and extension programs

* International networks of training organizations and multilingual training

* Marketing of postharvest education and training programs  

Authors of all accepted oral and poster presentation will be given the opportunity to publish their papers subject to the rules for publication in Acta Horticulturae proceedings.

Please note that Acta Horticulturae will publish the papers prior to the conference.

As a reminder, abstracts must be received by 30 June 2010. Abtracts should send directly to the symposium secretariat e-mail address : aps@kmutt.ac.th

E-mail : sirichai.kan@kmutt.ac.th

28th International Horticultural Congress "Science and Horticulture for People"

What	Congress
When	22nd to 27th Aug 2010
Where	Lisbon, Portugal (PRT)
More Info	http://www.ihc2010.org/homepage.asp
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The 28th International Horticultural Congress, world conference on horticultural sciences under the patronage of the ISHS will be held in Lisbon, Portugal. We urge you to mark your calendar for 22-27 August, 2010.

The theme of the Congress, Science and Horticulture for People, emphasizes horticulture’s scientific components and interactions with scientists, producers, consumers and society-at-large. People are also the target of horticulture for development.

Lisbon is a magical city on the Atlantic coast of Portugal with a delightfully cool-summer Mediterranean climate. The city, home of fado, fine dining and monuments, is close to major growing regions of horticultural crops in the Iberian Peninsula. We are planning a stimulating scientific programme, a relaxing atmosphere for conviviality and a positive interaction with the vibrant horticulture industry.

Pre-register at www.ihc2010.org in order to receive current information about the Congress. We look forward to hosting you in Lisbon.

TropHort 2010: 1st International Symposium on Tropical Horticulture

What	Symposium
When	22nd to 26th Nov 2010
Where	Kingston, Jamaica (JAM)
More Info	http://ocs.mona.uwi.edu/ocs/index.php/th/th1
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Main Topics

The topics of the symposium are:

1. Botanical, Anatomy, Nomenclature and Physiology of Tropical Crops.
2. Growing, Irrigation, and Pest Managements of Tropical Crops.
3. Postharvest Physiology, Biochemistry, and Technology of Tropical Crops.
4. Biotechnology and Processing of Tropical Crops.
5. Economic, Marketing and Food Chain Supply of Tropical Crops.
6. Global Environmental Change and Sustainable Tropical Horticulture

PCF6: COL's 6th Pan-Commonwealth Forum on Open Learning

What	Forum
When	14th to 28th Nov 2010
Where	Kochi, Kerala, India (IND)
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COL’s Sixth Pan-Commonwealth Forum on Open Learning (PCF6) will be held from 24 to 28 November 2010 at Le Méridien Cochin Resort & Convention Centre, Kochi, Kerala, India. The theme is Access & Success in Learning: Global Development Perspectives.

Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), COL’s local partner for PCF6, has named Professor P.R. Ramanujam as Programme Chair/Manager for PCF6. Professor Ramanujam is Director of the Inter-University Consortium and Professor of Distance Education at IGNOU’s Staff Training and Research Institute of Distance Education (STRIDE). Professor M.S. Swaminathan is PCF6’s Honorary Chair.
Forum Co-chairs are Sir John Daniel, President and CEO of COL, and Professor
V.N. Rajasekharan Pillai, Vice-Chancellor of IGNOU.

The conference website, providing complete details about the programme, registration and accommodation, is
www.pcf6.com