Sustainable Utilization of Water Resources in Developing countries

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1 Development and Management of Water Resources in China and Africa An active platform of international communication and exchange on water science & technology with keynote speakers from both China and Africa Final Announcement Book now to ensure your place by completing attached application form and send to before 17 May 2013 Water Resources Dialogue: ChinAfrica Series No. 1 Sustainable Utilization of Water Resources in Developing countries The issues to be discussed include: Contact us Elanda: +27(0) (English) & Iris: +27(0) (Chinese) or us on: africagroundwater@gmail.com June 2013 UNIVERSITY OF THE WESTERN CAPE CAPE TOWN SOUTH AFRICA Exploration and development of water resources (surface & ground water and Karst water) Management & sustainable utilization of water resources Integration water resources management Promotion of close collaboration between China and Africa ORGANISED BY: AFRICA GROUNDWATER ACADEMY WITH SUPPORT FROM INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH CENTER ON KARST (IRCK) IN GUILIN, CHINA COUNCIL FOR SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH (CSIR) SOUTH AFRICA, UNESCO CHAIR IN GROUNDWATER AT THE UNIVERSITY OF THE WESTERN CAPE, SOUTH AFRICA, AMCOW AFRICA GROUNDWATER COMMISSION AND NEPAD SANWATCE

2 Conference facilitator: Prof Y Xu with support from Ms Elanda Botes and Ms Iris Wu of Africa Groundwater Academy A List of Invited Speakers Please note: Some of the speakers are still to be confirmed in due course Conference Programme (Provisional) DAY 1 > Introduction Opening ceremony DAY 2 >> Presentation and discussion Way Forward Presentations and discussion Presentation Presentation Presentation Keynote speakers Keynote speakers Keynote speakers Presentation Presentation Presentation Lunch Lunch Lunch Presentation Presentation Discussion on mutual collaborations Discussion Discussion Way forward DAY 3 >>> DAY 4 >>>> DAY 5 >>>>> A day trip* Aquifer System of Table Mountain Group (TMG) *A day trip and thematic field trip can be arranged at request at additional costs via the conference organizer. Please contact iris65@gmail.com Thematic field trips* Karst Topography Field Trip in Eastern Cape (3days) Dr Pete Ashton Prof Eberhard Braune Prof Eugene Cloete Prof Bruce Hewitson Dr Harrison Pienaar Prof Hao Wang Prof Daoxian Yuan Organization Committee: Yongxin Xu (Chairperson) Yuchi Jiang Eberhard Braune Elanda Botes Iris Wu Xiaobin Sun Scientific Advisory Board: Africa: Harrison Pienaar (Chairperson), Roland Schulze, Karen Villtholth, Alioune Kane, Eugene Cloete, Shafick Adams, Callist Tindimugaya, Charles Ngangoue, Reggie Takateka, Lixiang Lin, Tamiru Abiye China (Mainland): Daoyi Chen, Guozhi Du, Huili Gong, Heng Liu, Chuan Liang, Chunmiao Zheng, Xiaohong Chen, Jianhua Cao, Dongquang Wen, Jien Chen, Qiang He, Ruiqiu Huang, Menggui Jin, Peiling Yang, Wenke Wang, Lin Zhao, Yong Wu Hong Kong: Jimmy Jiao Taiwan: Chia-shyun Chen Other regions: Giovanni Bidoglio (JRC, Italy), Alice Aureli (UNESCO, Paris), Chongyu Xu (Norway), Changyuan Tang (Japan)

3 AFRICA GROUNDWATER ACADEMY 2011/015392/23 Private Bag x17, Bellville, 7535 Account Details (South Africa) Africa Groundwater Academy STANDARD BANK Branch No: (Parow Center) Cheque Account No: , Cape Town Account Details (China/International) 刘正银中国银行永川支行, 重庆帐号 : , Enquire: ChinAfrica Dialogue - Conference Registration Delegate(s) Information (1) (2) First Name: Surname: Job title: ID/Passport Number: Contact Number: address: Any Dietary Requirement: TERMS AND CONDITIONS AGA will not be held liable for any loss or damage to property or injury due to negligence from arrival date in Cape Town and for the duration of the Conference. The language medium of this Conference is English, but translation services can be made available on request. Billing Information Organisation: Postal Address: Contact: Tel: Fax: Conference fees include: Programme of proceedings, secure parking at the venue, Tea, coffee & refreshments on arrival, Mid-morning and afternoon refreshments & all Lunches Address: Signature: This conference will not charge any VAT. Please issue us with: PROFORMA / QUOTE FINAL INVOICE Other comment: Payment will be due on receipt of the invoice. Payment can be made by direct bank deposit or electronic transfer. No cash or credit cards can be accepted. To identify your payment, please indicate your name and/or organisation on the deposit/electronic payment and fax/ proof of payment to AGA No delegate will be allowed to attend the Conference unless payment has been made in full. If a delegate fails to attend he/she/their organisation will still be liable for payment of the full Conference Fee. Note that a substitution or nominated person from the same organisation can attend on behalf of the original registered delegate, if so requested by . Cancellations can be accepted up to one week (5 working days) prior to the Conference, in which case delegate fees will be refunded. All cancellation and refund requests must be submitted in writing, and will be subject to a 15% administration fee. Unfortunately, no refunds or credit can be made for late cancellations or no-shows. Conference Fees - Select Conference fees only, no VAT charged. Delegates will need to arrange for their own accommodation& Transport Delegate Fee (3 days full attendance) : USD ZAR 6, CNY 4, Fees for student and companion (Proof of registration at a Tertiary Institution will be required) USD ZAR 3, CNY 2, I HEREWITH CONFIRM THAT I WILL ATTEND THE CONFERENCE AND HAVE OBTAINED THE RELEVANT APPROVAL FROM MY SUPERVISOR / ORGANISATION. I ALSO CONFIRM THAT I HAVE READ AND AGREE TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS AS STIPULATED ON THIS PAGE. Delegate Signature: Date: Please FAX or completed registration forms to: africagroundwater@gmail.com

4 Line-up of key presentations (Provisional)

5 Accommodation in Cape Town Discounted accommodation rates have been negotiated for AGA delegates with Lagoon Beach hotel and Serengeti Self-catering guest house in Cape Town. The selection of hotel/guesthouse, room types and rates are shown on the tables as below. Please confirm with us if you would like to choose the following hotel/guesthouse as your accommodation during the conference time and we will book for you and send you the invoice. Online reservation doesn t work for this conference. Please be noted: the rates shown on the table is only for conference delegates and their companion; the due date to submit your request is 30 April Accommodation (25-29 June, 2013) Room Type Price Lagoon Beach Hotel (4 star) More info please visit website: Physical address: Lagoon Gate Drive, Milnerton, Cape Town Serengeti Self-Catering Guest House (3 star) More info please visit website: Physical address: Cnr of Bill Bezuidenhout and Sabie Street. Bellville. Cape Town Standard room (2 people sharing) Standard room (single) 1 bedroom flat (2 people) 2 bedroom flat (3 people) 3 bedroom flat (4 people) Limited with heavy demand R450.00/pp. (including breakfast) R850.00/pp. (including breakfast) R520.00/room and R260.00/pp. sharing R650.00/room and R220.00/pp. sharing R860.00/room and R215.00/pp. sharing