AGENDA
TUESDAY 22 SEPTEMBER 2015
09:00-12:30 AFREC
14:30-17:30 WOMEN’S SEMINAR
18:00-19:00 Registration of participants
WEDNESDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2015
09:00-12:30 YOUNG WORKERS’ SEMINAR
13:30-14:30 Registration of participants
START OF AFRECON
14:30-15:00 Introduction and adoption of the Conference agenda
- Confirmation of the Co-chairs of the Conference
- Confirmation of the Standing Orders Committee members
- Confirmation of the Credentials Committee members
- Confirmation of Resolution Committee members
- Confirmation of the Tellers
15:00-16:30
- Presentation on Trade Union Violations in the Africa and Arab Region
- Introduction by Sandra Vermuyten, PSI Equality and Rights Officer
- Session chaired by Nassira Ghozlane, PSI Titular, Arab Countries
- There will be four discussants, one from each sub-region, to make comments on the study
- Discussion
17:00-18:30
- Presentation on Fair Taxation for Quality Public Services
- By Baba Aye, Deputy General Secretary, Medical and Health Union of Nigeria
- Introduction by Daniel Bertossa, PSI Director of Policy and Governance
- Session chaired by Sikalame Seitiso, Co-Chairperson from Botswana
- Participation of Bernard Adjei, Deputy General Secretary of Public Services Workers Union of TUC (Ghana)
- Discussion
THURSDAY 24 SEPTEMBER 2015
8:00-9:00 Registration for guests and government officials
9:00-10:00 Opening Ceremony
- National anthem of Botswana
- Workers solidarity song: “Solidarity Forever” to be led by Baba Aye
- Welcome speech by Sikalame Seitiso, Chairperson of Botswana NCC
- Speech by Peters Adeyemi, PSI Vice-President of the Region
- Address by Rosa Pavanelli, PSI General Secretary
- Opening of the Conference by the Honourable Edwin Batshu, Minister of Labour and Home Affairs of Botswana
- Vote of Thanks by Alice Motshegwe, Vice-President of BLLAHWU
10:00-11:30 Presentation on the Theme of the Conference: “Consolidate the working class trade union solidarity, democracy, freedom, social justice and quality public services delivery”
- By Dr. Kalusopa Trywell, Botswana
- Session chaired by Neo Dudu Joel from National Amalgamated Local & Central Government, Parastatal Workers' Union
- Discussion
11:30-12:30 Group Photo with PSI representatives, invited guests and government officials from Botswana
12:30-14:00 Lunch break
14:00-14:15
- Report from the Standing Orders Committee and adoption of report
- Report from the Credentials Committee and adoption of report
14:15-16:30 Presentation on the Role of ITUC-Africa in Advancing the Course of Public Sector Trade Unions in Africa
- By Kwasi Adu-Amankwah, ITUC-Africa General Secretary
- Session chaired by Jean-Marie Ndi, PSI Titular, French-speaking Africa
- Discussion
16:30-17:00 Coffee break
17:00-18:00
- Presentation on Enhancing PSI Agenda: Contribution of Union Development and International Cooperation
- By Jasper Goss, PSI Project Officer
- Session chaired by Mgaya Adelgunda, PSI Titular, English-speaking Africa
- Discussion
DINNER FOR ALL DELEGATES (Hosted by Botswana affiliates)
FRIDAY 25 SEPTEMBER 2015
9:00-9:30 Announcements and Solidarity Messages
9:30-11:00
- Panel Discussions on Ebola: A Strategy that call for Investment in Public Health Systems
- Panel members include Ayuba Wabba, President of WAHSUN, Marie Mbayabu from DRC, Dr L. Toni Lewis, Chair of SEIU Healthcare (USA) and Dr. Jasper Goss, PSI Project Officer.
- Session chaired by Ritta Thandeka, PSI Vice-President for Africa and Arab Countries
- Questions
11:00-11:30 Coffee Break
11:30-12:30
- Presentation on the Regional Solidarity Fund
- By Jean-Marie Ndi, PSI Titular, French-speaking Africa
- Session chaired by Peters Adeyemi, PSI Vice-President for Africa and Arab Countries
- Discussion
12:30-14:00 Lunch break
14:00-16:00
- Regional Activities Report and Regional Action Plan for 2014-2018
- By David Dorkenoo, PSI Regional Secretary for Africa and Arab Countries
- Session chaired by Peters Adeyemi, PSI Vice-President for Africa and Arab Countries
- Discussion and adoption
16:00-16:30 Coffee break
16:30-17:15 Introduction and adoption of recommendations from pre-conference meetings
17:15-17:45
- Adoption of AFRECON Recommendations and Resolutions
- Presentation of the Regional Leadership to the Conference
17:45-18:00 Closing of AFRECON
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