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SUMMARY:Regional Meeting: East Africa Occupational Health And Safety In The Mining Sector
DESCRIPTION:Meeting Overview\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEVENT NAME: Regional Meeting: East Africa Occupational Health And Safety In The Mining Sector \nDATE AND TIME: 22-24 NOVEMBER 2023 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVENUE: Radisson BLU\, Kigali\, Rwanda \n\n\n\n\nNUMBER OF ATTENDEES: 50 \n\n\n\n\nESTIMATED BUDGET: 160\,000 US DOLLARS \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeeting Description\n\n\n\nBackground and Context\n\n\n\n\nIn the backdrop of the critical challenges faced in the mining sector\, the upcoming strategic regional meeting of the East African Community seeks to address the pressing issue of occupational health and safety. This meeting acknowledges the inherent dangers associated with mining\, which affect millions of individuals\, including women\, men\, and even children\, who often lack adequate protection. The risks span from blasting and rock falls to toxic chemicals and compromised air quality. Notably\, occupational diseases such as pneumoconiosis\, silicosis\, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease\, and lung cancer are alarmingly prevalent among miners. Furthermore\, mining activities have been identified as significant drivers of infectious diseases\, particularly tuberculosis (TB) and HIV/AIDS\, which are disproportionately common in mining communities. This is where the linkage with AUDA-NEPAD’s initiatives becomes instrumental in addressing these challenges comprehensively. Firstly\, it is imperative to emphasize the importance of training and education for diverse cadres of workers\, including the strengthening of community healthcare workers. AUDA-NEPAD’s primary healthcare project\, Bijimi\, which has been piloted since 2022 in five AU member states\, including Chad\, Lesotho\, South Sudan\, and Burundi\, aims at enhancing the community healthcare workforce. This project is directly relevant to the meeting’s objectives\, as it bolsters the capacity of healthcare workers to address health challenges\, including those stemming from the mining sector. Secondly\, AUDA-NEPAD’s initiatives have been working diligently to fortify TB prevention\, diagnosis\, treatment\, and care for individuals employed in the mining sector and their families. Notably\, the Primary Health Care Workforce Initiative\, Bijimi\, aligns with efforts to tackle TB within mining communities. It’s in conjunction with the TB in the Mining Sector (TIMs) and the Southern African TB and Health Systems Support (SATBHSS) initiatives\, which collaborate closely with the Southern African Development Community (SADC). The collaboration between these initiatives underlines the interconnectedness of health and safety issues within the mining sector. Lessons learned from Bijimi\, TIMs\, and SATBHSS\, as well as their collaboration with SADC\, will provide invaluable insights and success stories that can significantly inform the development of a regional strategy for East Africa to address occupational health and safety in mining. To underscore the pressing need for a robust primary healthcare system\, it’s worth noting that an effective healthcare infrastructure can significantly mitigate the health risks associated with mining. Adequate healthcare not only safeguards the well-being of miners and their communities but also contributes to the economic sustainability of mining entities and mineral sourcing companies. Therefore\, this strategic meeting carries the promise of addressing these complex challenges while fostering safer and more secure working environments in the East African mining sector. Considering these critical considerations\, the upcoming regional meeting is poised to play a pivotal role in reshaping the approach to occupational health and safety in mining across East Africa. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nObjectives\n1. Foster knowledge sharing among stakeholders from East Africa\, AUDA-NEPAD\, and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) on best practices and lessons learned from AUDA-NEPAD’s initiatives (Bijimi\, TIMs\, SATBHSS) to strengthen occupational health and safety in the mining sector. \n2. Develop a comprehensive strategy for capacity building in occupational health and safety (OH&S) in East Africa\, emphasizing education and training for various worker cadres\, including community healthcare workers\, with a focus on aligning with the Africa Mining Vision (AMV). \n3. TB Prevention and Care: Explore innovative approaches to TB prevention\, diagnosis\, treatment\, and care for individuals working in the mining sector and their families\, drawing from AUDA-NEPAD’s experiences and successful initiatives. \n4. Stakeholder Engagement: Facilitate dialogue and collaboration among national bodies governing mining\, international organizations (ILO\, WHO\, UNDP)\, development agencies (World Bank\, African Development Bank)\, and academic institutions in East Africa\, reinforcing the importance of OH&S. \n5. Regional Strategy Development: Create a roadmap for a regional strategy to enhance occupational health and safety in the East African mining sector\, building upon the insights gained from AUDA-NEPAD’s initiatives and SADC’s experiences. \nMeeting Format and Structure\nMeeting will be conducted in English and French with simultaneous interpretation. The format will be a combination of plenary and breakout sessions. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nProvisional Agenda\nThis agenda includes both plenary and breakaway sessions to address the stated objectives. \nDay 1 – 22nd November 2023\nMorning Session:\n08:00 AM – 09:00 AM: Participants Arrival and Registration \n09:00 AM – 09:30 AM: Welcome and Introduction (Plenary) Presided Over by Dignitary from Rwanda\, AUC\, and AUDA- NEPAD\n09:30 AM – 10:30 AM: Keynote Speeches on Occupational Health and Safety (Plenary) \n10:30-10:45 Coffee Break\n10:45 AM – 12:30 PM: Plenary Session 1 – Knowledge Exchange and Collaboration Presentation on AUDA-NEPAD’s \nInitiatives (Bijimi\, TIMs\, SATBHSS) Lessons Learned and Best Practices Panel Discussion and Q&A \n12:30 PM – 02:00 PM: Lunch Break \nAfternoon Session:\n02:00 PM – 03:30 PM: Breakaway Session 1 – Capacity Building Workshop Education and Training Strategies \nStrengthening Community Healthcare Workers \n03:30 PM – 04:00 PM: Coffee Break\n04:00 PM – 05:30 PM: Breakaway Session 2 – TB Prevention and Care Strategies for TB Prevention in Mining \nCommunities TB Diagnosis\, Treatment\, and Care Group Discussions \nEvening Session:\n07:00 PM – 09:00 PM: Dinner and Networking Event \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDay 2 – 23rd November 2023\n\n\n\n\nMorning Session:\n09:00 AM – 10:30 AM: Plenary Session 2 – Stakeholder Engagement Roles of National Bodies Governing Mining Involvement of International Organizations Collaboration with Development Agencies and Academic Institutions \n10:30 AM – 11:00 AM: Coffee Break\n11:00 AM – 12:30 PM: Breakaway Session 3 – Strategy Development Workshop Developing the East Africa OH&S \nStrategy Aligning with the Africa Mining Vision \n12:30 PM – 02:00 PM: Lunch Break \nAfternoon Session:\n02:00 PM – 03:30 PM: Breakaway Session 4 – Training Programs and Pilot Projects Designing Tailored Training Programs Implementing Pilot Projects for OH&S \n03:30 PM – 04:00 PM: Coffee Break \n04:00 PM – 05:30 PM: Plenary Session 3 – Closing Plenary Adoption of the East Africa OH&S Strategy Document Formation of East Africa Occupational Health and Safety Forum Announcing Follow-Up Actions and Programs 05:30 PM – 06:00 PM: Closing Remarks by AUDA-NEPAD and COEHA/MADI \nEvening Session:\n07:00 PM – 09:00 PM: Networking Dinner \nDay 3 – 24th November 2023: Strategic Meeting of Key Partners to Review Outcomes and Plan Follow-Up Action \n\n\n\n\n\n\nBudget Estimate\n\n\n\n\nBudget estimate for accommodating up to 50 AUDA-NEPAD sponsored Bijimi\, TIMS\, and SATBHSS participants from different African countries\, including travel expenses\, visa fees\, accommodation\, conference services\, interpreters\, interpretation materials\, and printing of communication materials\, with a total amount of up to $160\,000 USD: \n\n\n\n\n	ActivityUnitsCostTotal cost in USD\n\n\n\n\n	Airline Tickets for Participants5050*160080\,000\n\n\n	Accommodation5050*3*345\,000\n\n\n	Venue\, refreshment5015\,00015\,000\n\n\n	Networking dinners505\,0005\,000\n\n\n	Secretariat\, interpretation services512\,00012\,000\n\n\n	Printing of Communication Materials502\,0002\,000\n\n\n	Media and communication11\,0001\,000\n\n\n\n\n	$160\,000\n\n\n\n\n\nYou can download the full event details here. \n\nFor more details please contact Ms Irene Ngabirano at irenga148@gmail.com.
URL:https://madi.africa/event/ea-occupational-health-safety-in-the-mining-sector/
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SUMMARY:The MADI Uganda National Workshop 2023
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a day of progressive dialogue on mineral development in Uganda. MADI has organised a national stakeholder’s engagement workshop on minerals value addition premised on its Value Proposition of “creating an open and constructive environment to support the economic\, social and environmental structural transformation of Africa’s mineral sector. The workshop will be held on Thursday\, August 24\, 2023 in Kampala\, Uganda under the theme “Transforming Uganda’s Economy through Minerals Value Addition”.  \nThe workshop is focused on creating awareness on the potential of the minerals value chain/addition in achieving Uganda’s economic development agenda. It will also highlight the capacity building and training sessions required for the minerals sector development\, and discuss resource mobilisation for investment in the mineral development to enhance value addition. \n\n\n\n\n	TimeTopicSpeakerModerator\n\n\n\n\n	08:00am-08:30amRegistrationMADI StaffMADI\n\n\n	08:30am-09:00amWelcome and Introduction Judith/IreneMADI\n\n\n	09:00am-09:30amOpening Session\n\nWelcome Remarks MADI\n\nOpening Remarks EU delegation - EU Head of Cooperation\n\nOpening Statement Minister of State for Minerals DevelopmentDr. Frank Dixon Mugyenyi\n\nMs. Caroline Adriaensen\n\nHon. Peter LokerisMADI\n\nJudith Amanya/Irene Ngabirano\n\n\n	09:30am-09:50amSetting the stage- overview of the objectives of the Workshop – understanding Minerals Value Chain -MADI – Dr. Frank Dixon MugyenyiMADI\n\n\n	09:50am-10:10amPresentation by the Ministry of Energy and Minerals DevelopmentMr. Gabriel data/Ms Agnes AlabaMADI\n\n\n	10:10am-10:30amQ&A\n\n\n	10:30am-10:40amCoffee Break\n\n\n	10:40am-11:00amPresentation by the Private Sector challenges and opportunities in minerals value additionMs Jennifer HintonMADI\n\n\n	11:00am-11:20amPresentation of ACP-EU Development Minerals Programme – Success stories and lessons learntMs. Hope Kyarisima UNDPMADI\n\n\n	11:20am-11:40amResource based industrialisation – how minerals can support Industrialisation in Uganda by Ministry of Trade and IndustryDr. Joshua MutambiMADI\n\n\n	11:40am-12:00amQ&A\n\n\n	12:00am-12:20amUpgrading and modernisation of the ASM through the application of the AMV instruments- MADI’s profit generation business modelMADI\nDr. Frank Dixon MugyenyiMADI\n\n\n	12:20am-12:40pmPresentation on AMV - AMREC – PARC and how this can support minerals development in Uganda and Africa with respect to minerals value additionMr. Felix OcittiMADI\n\n\n	12:40pm-13:00pmQ&A\n\n\n	13:00pm-14:00pmLunch Break\n\n\n	14:00pm-14:20pmPresentation on Lake Katwe White Gold Smart Village projectMADIMADI\n\n\n	14:20pm-14:40pmPresentation on salt Chloro-Alkali manufacturing projectDr. Justus Masa Via zoomMADI\n\n\n	14:40pm-15:00pmQ&A\n\n\n	15:00pm-15:20pmRole of Civil Society in Minerals development – promoting and sensitization of minerals value additionMs. Winfred Ngabiirwe CEO Global Rights AlertMADI\n\n\n	15:20pm-15:40pmThe role of the youth in minerals development the need for Research and Development\, and innovationMr. John Yoahnnes Magok\nFrank Wesley and internationalMADI\n\n\n	15:40pm-16:00pmQ&A\n\n\n	16:00pm-16:20pmWrap up and presentations of key recommendationsMADI\n\n\n	16:20pm-16-40pmClosing RemarksMADI\n\n\n\n\n  \nYou can download the entire program here.
URL:https://madi.africa/event/the-madi-uganda-national-workshop-2023/
LOCATION:Office of The President\, The Republic of Uganda: New Governement Building\, 8H8P+6PM\, Apollo Kaggwa Rd\, Kampala\, Kampala\, Uganda
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