Event Information:

• Thu

  14

  Aug

  2014

  EGS – OAGS Information Session - Africa meets Europe: continental scale Geological Surveys cooperation going real

  Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

  The Organisation of African Geological Surveys (OAGS) and EuroGeoSurveys took the opportunity of this Congress to organise a special Information Session on the project “Geoscientific knowledge and skills in African Geological Surveys”. The session provided insight and information on a feasibility study undertaken to assess the current state of Geological Surveys in Africa and to develop a strategy for sustainable strengthening of African countries´ geological administrations.
  During Information Session the following presentation were given:

  Luca Demicheli, EuroGeoSurveys Secretary General - The role of EuroGeoSurveys in Europe-Africa geoscientific cooperation

  Gabi Schneider, OAGS President -The role of the Geological Surveys of Africa in strengthening the continent's position in the global arena

  Marek Graniczny and Izabela Ploch - “Geoscientific knowledge and skills in the African Geological Surveys” – from concept to present study and future project

  Gabi Schneider - Geoscientific Mapping in Africa: recommendations and perspectives

  Fhatuwani Ramagwede and Riitta Teerilahti - Mineral Resources Assessment in Africa: recommendations and perspectives

  Duška Rokavec - Primary and secondary resources: recommendations and perspectives

  John Tychsen - Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining (ASM) in Africa: recommendations and perspectives

  Joanna Lindahl - Mining and Environment Issues in Africa: recommendations and perspectives

  Adriano Silvestre Senvano and Marek Graniczny - Geohazards mapping and monitoring in Africa: recommendations and perspectives

  Fhatuwani Ramagwede and Enrique Diaz Martinez - Geoheritage status in Africa: recommendations and perspectives

  Amadou Hassane and Marc Urvois - Geoscience Information Infrastructure and Management in Africa: recommendations and perspectives

  Gabi Schneider and Marek Graniczny - The way forward

  After presentation an open discussion took place on the involvement and role of non Geological Surveys stakeholders (Chairs: Mrs Gabi Schneider and Mr Luca Demicheli). Over 70 participants took part in this meeting.