First Planning Meeting

Discussion Highlights:

The first planning meeting was held at the Faculty of Mathematical Sciences (University of Khartoum) on Thursday 21st April, 2011. The agenda included an update on the status of planning three weeks on from the first CfP on April 1st. The topics that were focused upon in the discussion included budget and sponsorships, scientific and social programmes, and communication and publicity. The main recommendations that came out of the meeting can be summarised in the following:

1. There is need to engage in KM awareness activities among the planning committee membership and with the larger community.
   • Organise a KM awareness course
   • Designing tailored messages to the different sectors
   • Participate in public forums (e.g. British Council, DAL Group, University of Science and Technology)
2. The list of organisations to approach for sponsorships was expanded to include a number of NGOs, Ministries and Universities. Budget needs working out in detail.
   • Other organisations that work on one of the workshop's themes and that have the capacity to organise discussion sessions (e.g. EpiLab for KM in Health) can be approached to fund that particular session.
3. Coordination of workshop planning activities was divided into:
   • Public Relations Group. Coordinator: Dr. Manar ElSheikh (University of Khartoum)
   • Financial Administration Group: Coordinator: Mr. Gamal Ahmed (Garden City College)
   • Scientific Programme Group. Coordinator: Mr. Husam Mustafa.
   • Social Programme Group. Coordinator: Ms. Hadia Mahmoud (University of Khartoum)
   • Communication Group. Coordinator: Dr Gada Kadoda (Garden City College/University of Khartoum)
4. Saturdays are suitable for General Planning Meetings. Need to accommodate time difference for members who can skype from Malaysia and US.
   • The next large meeting will be confirmed via email (suggested as monthly).
   • Working groups will coordinate own more frequent meetings.

Committee Members Present:

Adil Yousif (Skype)

ELhadi Mukhtar Elasam

Eman Elsayed

Eram Mubarak Aloshari

Fatin Azhari

Gada Kadoda

Gumma Ibrahim

Hadia Mahmoud Mohamed Ali

Haga Nafisa Mohamed

Husam Aldin Mustafa

Ibtihal Asim Ali

John Tharakan (Skype)

Kamal Ali (Skype)

Khobeib Mohammed osman

Lana Mohamed

Manar ELsheikh Abdelrahman

Moaza Abd Almahmoud

Mohamed Elmain Eltom

Mohammed Abbas

Nabila Seif Aldean

Osama Hamad ELNil

Randa Mohamed Osman

Rofaida Mohammed

Safa Mohamed Ahmed

Suhaila Abd Alla Margany

Suhanda Ahmed Sir Elkhatim

Yousra El-Tayeb

First Call for Participation

Knowledge, as a valuable resource, creates opportunities for sound governance, socio-economic development, service delivery and innovation capability in Africa. The new era of knowledge management (KM) on the continent brings challenges as well as opportunities for utilizing, both traditional and contemporary, knowledge bases. What are the enabling policies, infrastructures, mechanisms and strategies for performing KM in the African context? Which techniques, methodologies, technologies and networks can add value to our KM initiatives? How can KM act a catalyst for development and innovation in Africa?

The aim of this workshop is to discuss the issues that influence the effective implementation of KM initiatives, drawing on the experiences of pioneer organizations, and on the knowledge of international and regional experts. Engaging interdisciplinary, applied and theoretical minds on best practices and lessons learnt relevant to Africa, is a major goal of the workshop. Researchers, practitioners, private and public institutions, and civil society organizations concerned with knowledge and its use are encouraged to participate. 

 

Papers and proposals for panel discussions are particularly invited on KM applications in the following five themes: Education, Health, Environment, Business and Governance. We are also interested in ideas and success stories on KM utilization in development themes such as poverty eradication and wealth generation, gender equality and empowerment, technology transfer and innovation, small and medium enterprises, institutional development and capacity building. Contributions addressing areas potently related to KM such as organizational learning, change management, intellectual capital and ethics, are welcome. Papers/proposals on KM support for indigenous knowledge systems will receive special consideration. 

Workshop Blog: http://kmca2012.blogspot.com/ 

Language: The official language of the workshop will be English. However, submissions in Arabic will be accepted and effort will be made to translate the content into English for general distribution.

Important Dates:

First Call for Participation – 1^st April, 2011

Deadline for Abstract/Proposal Submissions – 15^th July, 2011

Notification of Acceptance of Abstracts/Proposals – 19^th August, 2011

Deadline for Full Paper Submissions – 16^th September, 2011

Notification on Decisions on Papers/Proposals – 30^th September, 2011

Submissions:

Abstracts for full papers and panel discussions are being accepted and reviewed. All abstracts must be between 200 and 500 words. Please indicate if the abstract is for a paper presentation or for a panel discussion. Accepted abstracts will be included in the workshop proceedings. Full papers are limited to 8 pages. Details on paper and panel format will be distributed with notification of abstract acceptance. All abstracts, papers and proposals will be peer reviewed by the Scientific Review Committee. 

 

Submit Abstracts to: kmca2012@gmail.com

Registration Process:

Cost:

Local Participants – 100 SDG, Other African – US$150, International – US$250
Students: 50 SDG (Local), US$75 (Other African) and US$125 (International)

Payment:
Registration cost can be paid upon arrival or through personal or company check payable to Garden City College for Science and Technology (GCCST). Send to: GCCST, Knowledge Management Workshop, Khartoum P.O. Box 12865, SUDAN 

Online Registration:
Please note that an online form will be provided for registration. Participants wishing to pay upon arrival must also register by the deadline

Deadline for Registration:  28^th October, 2011

Venue and Accommodation:

All conference activities will be held at a university venue or a local conference center in Khartoum Sudan. Arrangements will be made with local hotels for our participants and a small number will be hosted at the Guest House of the University of Khartoum. Transportation to/from workshop venue will be available. More details will be provided in the coming weeks on our workshop blog.

Contact Person: Dr. Gada Kadoda, gadoda@gmail.com

Workshop Coordination

Advisory Committee:
Dr. Abdel Rahman Alasha, Head of Research Unit, Ministry of Health, Sudan
Professor Charles Verharen, Department of Philosophy, Howard University, USA
Mr. Elhadi Elassam, Chief Knowledge Manager, Kenana Engineering & Technical Services, Sudan
Mr. Gumaa Ibrahim Gulfan, Corporate Service Manager, DAL Group, Sudan
Ms. Hattie Carwell, President, National Technical Association, USA
Professor John Tharakan, Department of Chemical Engineering, Howard University, USA
Dr. Mahmoud A. Manzoul, Chair of Computer Engineering Department, Jackson State University, USA
Dr. Manar ElShiekh, Dean, Faculty of Mathematical Sciences, University of Khartoum, Sudan
Professor Mohamed Elamin Eltom, Dean, Garden City College for Science and Technology, Sudan
Professor Mustafa Nawari, President, National Electronic Authentication Committee, Sudan
Dr. Tom Dalgety, Guyana Geology and Mines Commission, Guyana
Ms. Zeinab Alsawi, Salmmah Women Resource Center, Sudan

Organising Committee:
Mr. Adil Yousif, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Malaysia
Dr. Ahmed Babikir, Garden City College for Science and Technology, Sudan
Mr. Awad Ali, University of Kassala, Sudan
Mr. Badreldin Marouf, National Information Centre, Sudan
Mr Charles Addo Darko, African University College of Communications, Ghana
Dr. Fakhr Eldeen, Nileen University, Sudan
Dr. Gada Kadoda, Garden City College for Science and Technology (Chairperson), Sudan
Mr. Gamal Ahmed Abdoon, Garden City College for Science and Technology (Financial Admin.), Sudan
Ms. Hadia Mahmoud, University of Khartoum (Co-chair), Sudan
Dr. Hisham Abu Shama, University of Khartoum, Sudan
Ms. Huida Alwaseela, Garden City College for Science and Technology, Sudan
Ms. Huida Mohamed, Central Trading Company Group, Sudan
Mr. Husam Aleen Mustafa M.Khiry, Garden City College for Science and Technology, Sudan
Mr. Jephias Gwamuri, National University of Science and Technology, Zimbabwe
Dr. John Trimble, Howard University (Co-chair), USA
Dr. Kamal Ali, Jackson State University, USA
Mr. Kinyua Ngige, Clear Air Kenya, Kenya
Dr. Kudakwashe Madzima, University of Swaziland, Swaziland
Dr. Linah Mahgoub, Heriot-Watt University, UK
Mr. Muhamed Abbas, Zain , Sudan
Mr. Mohamed Hamouda Karboos, Kordofan University, Sudan
Mr. Osama Hamad ElNeil Abdelrahman, DAL Group, Sudan
Ms. Rofaida Mohamed Elhassan, Epidemiological Laboratory, Sudan
Ms. Salma Mohamed Osman, University of Science and Technology, Sudan
Dr. Simiso Dube, University of South Africa, South Africa
Ms. Tayseer El Badawi, World Bank, South Kordofan, Sudan

Student Committee:
Ms. Aisha Ahmed Elhassan, University of Khartoum, Sudan
Mr. Alzubeir Hassan Abdalla, University of Kassala, Sudan
Mr. Arif Alkhateeb, University of Khartoum, Sudan
Ms. Fatin Azhari, University of Khartoum, Sudan
Mr. Gusai Akoud, University of Khartoum (Website Admin.), Sudan
Mr. Khobeib Mohamed Osman, Garden City College for Science and Technology, Sudan
Ms. Iram Aloshari, University of Khartoum, Sudan
Ms. Lana AbdElmunim, University of Khartoum, Sudan
Mr. Mohaned Abdullah Elshaikh, Garden City College for Science and Technology, Sudan
Ms. Nabila Seif Aldein, University of Khartoum, Sudan
Ms. Nafisa Khalil, University of Khartoum, Sudan
Ms. Randa Osman, University of Khartoum, Sudan
Ms. Rufaida Babikir, University of Khartoum, Sudan
Ms. Safa Mohmed Ahmed Suliman, University of Khartoum, Sudan
Ms. Suhaila Eltayeb, University of Khartoum, Sudan
Mr. Yasser Ahmed Madani, Garden City College for Science and Technology, Sudan
Ms. Yousra Eltayeb, University of Khartoum, Sudan