Welcome Speech by Conference Chair & Moderator, Dr. Saja Taal: University of The Gambia.

Keynote Address by the Vice Chancellor, University of The Gambia, Professor Andreas Steigen.

Opening Address to the 2008 Banjul International Conference on Education & Development Initiative participants in The Gambia.

Mr. Adama Jobe: Director of Science & Technology, Republic of The Gambia.

Conference Presentations

Session I: 9:15AM

Mrs. Isatou Ndow: Director of Education, Gambia College, Brikama.
“Teacher Training Program in The Gambia: Role of The Gambia College.”

Mr. Joseph T. Peacock: National Council of The Gambia YMCAs.
“Life Skills & Enterprise Development A Pre-Requisite for Development & Economic Livelihood”

Dr. Buba Misawa, Washington & Jefferson College, Washington, PA.
Dr. Emil Nagengast, Juniata College, Pennsylvania-USA
“Higher Education and Development in The Gambia”

Questions & Answers Session

Session II: 10:30AM

Mrs. Yamai Secka-Jack: Associate Director Peace Corps Education, The Gambia.
“The American Peace Corps & The Gambia Education2”

Prof.  F. Awasom: Lecturer, University of The Gambia, Banjul. TBA.

Mr. Poncelet Ileleji: Coordinator, The Gambia YMCA Computer Training Centre & Digital Studio.
“Strategies for Integrating ICT into Traditional School curriculum from a developing Country Perspective.”

Dr. Williams Emeka Obiozor: Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania, USA.
“Policy Recommendations for Girl Child Education and Teacher Training in The Gambia.”

Questions & Answers Session

12:30PM – REFRESHMENTS
INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP

Session III - 1:30PM

Presentation Ceremony

THE GAMBIA VISION 20/20 NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN: THE PLACE OF GIRL CHILD EDUCATION.  

A Copy of the year-long research/doctoral thesis conducted by Williams Emeka Obiozor, submitted for the award of Doctor of Education degree (Ed.D.) by Wilmington University, Delaware, USA.

Interim Reports by Non-governmental Organization
Presentations by undergrads of the University of The Gambia
Presentations of students of The Gambia College, Brikama
Presentations of students of the Management Development Institute (MDI)
Presentations of students of Gambia Technical Training Institute (GTTI)
Presentation by International Students from Pennsylvania, USA
Recognition of the representatives of several tertiary institutions in The Gambia
Recognition of Youth groups and cultural organizations.

Questions & Answers Session

Poster Sessions        -          Traditional displays       -             Exhibitions

Announcements: May 25-26 Events: Excursion to Slave monuments in Albreda/Juffereh.

Award of Certificates to Participants/Presenters

Closing Remarks by Conference coordinator, Dr. Obiozor & Poncelet Ileleji (Banjul Rep).
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