Leadership, Innovation &

Partnership for Green/Blue Pacific

Economies

5th - 7th August, 2013, Sheraton Fiji Resort,

Denarau Island, Nadi, FIJI

INAUGURAL MEETING PROGRAM

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Inaugural Meeting Program

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Contents WELCOME MESSAGE FROM THE PRIME MINISTER OF FIJI CDRE J.V. BAINIMARAMA ............................... 3

PROGRAM FOR THE MEETING ................................................................................................................. 4

EXPLANATORY NOTES............................................................................................................................ 16

SPEAKERS .............................................................................................................................................. 20

CHAIRPERSONS ..................................................................................................................................... 22

DISCUSSANTS ........................................................................................................................................ 23

FACILITATORS ........................................................................................................................................ 24

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WELCOME MESSAGE FROM THE PRIME MINISTER OF FIJI CDRE J.V.

BAINIMARAMA

isabula and welcome to all participants of the historical and

inaugural meeting of the Pacific Island Development Forum.

For many of us in the Pacific region, we are faced with increasing

pressures of discerning what the future holds for our people and for our

region. Not only should we be attentive to the science that tells us about

our predicament as a result of climate change, we should also be attentive

to what our communities and people are telling us. One message echoes

clearly in the sciences and in the models: our livelihood as Pacific Islanders

is changing and sometimes not by our actions but more so by the actions of

others.

Furthermore, this message also tells us that the previously held firm belief

in economic constructs that promote economic wealth over and above

social and environmental wealth, is increasingly being questioned. The

RIO+20 Conference on Sustainable Development in 2011 sets the yard stick

and measure of how much we as a global family have achieved. The results leave a lot of room for improvement.

The outcome of this conference was a call for a new direction that would include nature and social capital as equal

to economic growth: thereby introducing the concept of Green Growth or Green Economy as a response to the

increasing pressures on our environment as a result of uncontrolled growth and the uncontrolled use of natural

resources.

One of the positive consequences resulting from the rather mediocre outcomes of the RIO +20 Confere nce was

the realization as Pacific Small Island Developing States, that we, as Pacific peoples, needed to take control of own

our development path and how we want our future to look like.

At the end of day, this is our region to develop and our future to own.

The provision of a united, distinctive and sustainable Pacific Society offers the opportunity to Pacific SIDS to articulate and advocate their issues succinctly and with a clear vested interest in the concerns of the Pacific region. The underlying current in the theme is the clear vested interest of the Pacific Island countries (or PSIDS) to depart from the normative approach of being a protected ally of a more dominant country. As you participate in this momentous event in the next few days please note that a sustainable Pacific Society welcomes a discussion on development approaches that would usher in sustainable growth that can truly be called and owned by the Pacific Society. A sustainable Pacific Society can only be achieved on a clear re-balancing of sustainable development pillars. The challenges of Green Growth will require innovation from all sectors to begin to think about how we can change our lifestyles to accommodate and have greater respect for the environment and for what the environment contributes to our lives. Let us be prepared to make the necessary changes that will make the Pacific one that we can bequeath to our future generation. I wish you all a very fruitful deliberation.

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PROGRAM FOR THE MEETING

MONDAY 5TH AUGUST – THEME: LEADERSHIP AND GREEN GROWTH

8.30am-11.30am Formal Ceremonies of Welcome

Guard of Honor by the Republic of Fiji Military Forces

Traditional Ceremonies of Welcome performed by the Republic of Fiji Military Forces:

o Qaloqalovi o Vakamamaca o Sevusevu o YaqonaVakaturaga o WaseniYaqonaVakaturaga o Vosa Vakaturaga o Ulivini Vosa

Official photograph of Leaders

Morning Tea Venue: Denarau Golf & Racquet Club

Dress: Suit/National Dress

11.30am-12.30pm Official Opening Chairperson: Dr JimmieROGERS, Director General, Secretariat of the Pacific Community, Noumea Welcome Address: Commodore J.V. BAINIMARAMA, Prime Minister, FIJI. Keynote Address: His ExcellencyXananaGUSMÃO, Prime Minister, Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste. Venue: Golden Ballroom, Sheraton Fiji Resort

Dress: Island Informal (Bula). Dress for the remainder of the Conference unless otherwise indicated

12.30pm-1.30pm Lunch Venue: The Feast Restaurant, Sheraton Fiji Resort

1.30pm-3.00pm Session 1: From RIO to the Pacific – Overview on global & regional status on sustainable development and the green economy Session Objective: To review global and regional status on sustainable development, define green growth and its regional framework.

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Chairperson: Mr IosefaMAIAVA, Head, United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific,Pacific Office, Suva Keynote Presentations: 1. Dr Jimmie ROGERS, Director General, Secretariat of the Pacific

Community, Noumea, on the regional status of sustainable development.

2. Mr Amena YAUVOLI, Permanent Secretary for Foreign Affairs & International Cooperation on the outcome of the Pacific Small Island Developing Statespreparatorymeeting and the Melanesian Spearhead Group Green Growth Framework.

3. H.E Hazza Mohammed Falah AL QAHTANI, Undersecretary of the Ministry

of Development and International Cooperation of the United Arab Emirates Office for the Coordination of Foreign Aid on, “Green Economy and Sustainability”

Interactive Discussions

Venue: Golden Ballroom, Sheraton Fiji Resort

3.00pm-3.15pm Break Venue: Sheraton Pre-Function Area

3.15pm-4.45pm Session 2: Political/Public Leadership for the Green Economy Session objective: To shape the role of political leadership and governments in transitioning into green growth. Chairperson AmbassadorKaliopate TAVOLA FIJI Keynote Presentations:

HonorableAnote TONG, President of Kiribati, on Oceans/climate change

Honorable Gordon Darcy LILO Prime Minister of the Solomon Islands, on Green Growth dialogue

Lead Discussants:

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Honorable Dr Sitiveni HALAPUA MP, Tonga

Ms. Mereia VOLAVOLA, Chief Executive Officer, Pacific Islands Private Sector Organisation, Suva

Mr Rex HOROI, Director, Foundation of the Peoples of the South Pacific International, Suva

Interactive Discussions

Venue: Golden Ballroom, Sheraton Fiji Resort

4.45pm-6.15pm Session 3: Private Sector Leadership in the Green Economy Session objective: To showcase the role of private sector and its leadership in making the transition to green growth. Chairperson Mr Nalin PATEL, Chairman, Fiji Airways Board of Directors, Suva

Key Speakers 1. Mr CheySCOVELL, Chief Executive Officer, Manufacturing Council of PNG

2. Mr Paul EVERS, Executive Director, Future Forests (Fiji) Ltd, Suva

3. Mr DavidGILMORE, Chairman & Owner, TheWakaya Group.

Lead Discussants

Mr Siosiua UTOIKAMANU, Director of Pacific Island Centre of Public Administration University of the South Pacific, Suva

Mrs. PremilaKUMAR, Chief Executive Officer, Consumer Council of Fiji

Mr William PARKINSON, Chairperson, Leadership Fiji

Interactive Discussions

Venue: Golden Ballroom, Sheraton Fiji Resort

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6.30pm – 8.00pm PACIFIC NIGHT Welcome Reception hosted by Ratu Inoke KUBUABOLAMinister for Foreign Affairs & International Cooperation, FIJI

Special Performance by Pacific Islands Cultural Groups

Music by the Fiji Police Jazz Band

Venue: Croquet Lawn, Sheraton Fiji Resort

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TUESDAY 6THAUGUST – THEME: INNOVATION FOR GREEN/BLUE ECONOMIES

8.30am-10.00am Session 4: Community Leadership for the Green Economy Session objective: To discuss the role of Communities, Non-Government Organisations, Faith-based Groups etc. and their leaderships in supporting the transition to green growth Chairperson: Mrs.Lorine TEVI Deputy Chairperson of the Board, Pacific Islands Association of Non-Governmental Organisations, Suva Key Speakers: 1. Archbishop The Most Revd.Dr Winston HALAPUA, Anglican Church in

Polynesia, Suva

2. Ms. Kesaia TABUNAKAWAI, Representative, World Wide Fund for Nature South Pacific Programme, Suva

Lead Discussants:

Ambassador Robin YARROW, Chairman National Trust of Fiji

Mr Rokoseru NABALARUA Chief Executive, Natural Waters of Viti Limited, Suva

Ms. Susana Waqainabete-TUISESE, Program Director, Conservation International, Suva

Interactive Discussions

Venue: Golden Ballroom, Sheraton Fiji Resort

10.00am-10.30am Break

Venue: Sheraton Pre-Function Area

10.30am-12.00pm Session 5: Innovations for the Green/Blue Economy Session Objective: To showcase the role and importance of innovations in bringing about the

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Green/Blue Economy in Pacific small island developing countries. Chairperson: Hon. Charles ABEL, Minister of National Planning, PAPUA NEW GUINEA Keynote Speaker: Ambassador RHEE, Soo-taek, Head United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) Investment and Technology Transfer Promotion Office (ITPO),Seoul on How UNIDO can help Pacific economies bring about the innovations that they need to transition to the Green Economy. Interactive Discussions

Venue: Golden Ballroom, Sheraton Fiji Resort

12.00pm-1.00pm Lunch

Venue: The Feast Sheraton Fiji Resort

1.00pm – 3.00pm

Session 6: Parallel Sessions Session Objective: To showcase the innovations including financial and human capital, and policy framework that need to be put in place in the primary, enabling and cross cutting sectors to bring about the Green/Blue Economy in Pacific small island developing countries. Chairperson: Mr Taholo KAMI Regional Director International Union for the Conservation of Nature, Suva Tracks:

Track A: Extractive 1 – Mining and Energy Facilitator: Professor Michael G. PATTERSON, Director, Secretariat of the Pacific Community, Applied Geoscience and Technology Division, Suva. Co-Facilitator: Professor Alfred OEHLERS, Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies. Room: Frangipani Room, Sheraton Fiji Resort

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Track B: Extractive 2 – Fisheries and Forestry Facilitator:Mr Mike BATTY, Director, Fisheries, Aquaculture and Marine Ecosystems Division, The Secretariat of the Pacific Community, Noumea. Co-Facilitator: Mr Paul EVERS, Executive Director, Future Forests (Fiji) Ltd, Suva Room: Gardenia, Sheraton Fiji Resort

Track C: Tourism Facilitator: Ratu Ilisoni VUIDREKETI Chief Executive, South Pacific Tourism Organisation, Suva Co-Facilitator: Mr. Geoff HYDE Managing Director Sustainable Tourism International Ltd. Room: Senijale, Westin Denarau Island Resort

Track D: Agriculture Facilitator: Mr Ropate LIGAIRI, Permanent Secretary for Agriculture. Co-Facilitator: Dr Ken COKANASIGAAdviser, Animal Health and Production, Land Resources Division, Secretariat of the Pacific Community Room: Orchid, Sheraton Fiji Resort

Track E: Manufacturing & Trade Facilitator:Mr Shaheen ALI Permanent Secretary for Industry and Trade, Suva Co-Facilitator: Mr CheySCOVELL, Chief Executive Officer, Manufacturing Council of PNG Room: Senibua, Westin Denarau Island Resort

Track F: Transport & Infrastructure Facilitator: Mr John HOGAN, Director Economic Development Division, The Secretariat of the Pacific Community, Suva Co-Facilitator: Senator J. Kalani ENGLISH Chair of the Hawaii Senate Committee on Transportation and International Affairs

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Room: SenirosiRua, Westin Denarau Island Resort

Track G: Health & Disaster Prevention Facilitator: Dr Temo K WAQANIVALU, Coordinator Noncommunicable Disease and Health Promotion, World Health Organisation, Suva. Co-Facilitator: Timothy WILCOX, Sub-Regional Coordinator (Pacific), UNISDR Suva, Fiji Room: SenirosiDua, Westin Denarau Island Resort

3.00pm-3.15pm Break

Venue: Sheraton Fiji Resort and Westin Denarau Pre-Function Area

3.15pm-4.15pm Session 6: Parallel Sessions (continues)

4.15pm-6.00pm Session 7: Parallel Sessions Track Facilitators Meeting Session objective: To review each session’s recommendations, identify synergies and identify the way forward especially possible areas of partnerships to bringing about the Green Economy in Pacific small island developing countries. Chairperson: Mr Taholo KAMI, Regional Director International Union for the Conservation of Nature, Suva

Venue: Frangipani Room, Sheraton Fiji Resort

6.30pm-8.00pm

FIJI NIGHT Cocktail Reception hosted by Commodore J.V BAINIMARAMA, Prime Minister, FIJI

Special Performances by the:

o Shobna Chanel Dance Group, Suva; and

o AdiCakobau School Meke Group, AdiCakobau School, Sawani.

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Music by the Fiji Police Jazz Band

Venue: Coco Palms the Westin Denarau Island Resort & Spa

8.00pm-10.00pm Dinner hosted by Commodore J.V BAINIMARAMA, Prime Minister, FIJI (By invitation)

Music by JeseMucunabitu

Venue: SenirosiRua, the Westin Denarau Island Resort & Spa

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WEDNESDAY 7THAUGUST – THEME: PARTNERSHIPS FOR GREEN/BLUE ECONOMIES

8.30am-10.00am Session 8: Partnership for the green/blue economy Session objective: To plan and direct how the Green Economy as the new engine for growth, employment, and the reduction of persistent poverty in Pacific small island developing countries and the place of partnership in the process. Chairperson: Honorable Dr Sitiveni HALAPUA, MP, Tonga

Keynote Presentation His ExcellencyDr Young-Woo Park, Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific, United Nations Environment Program, Bangkok on the place of partnership in the Green Economy. Interactive Discussions

Venue: Golden Ballroom, Sheraton Fiji Resort

10.00am-10.30am Break Venue: Sheraton Pre-Function Area

10.30am-11.30pm Session 9: Pacific Island Development Forum Institutional Issues Session objective: To consider the governance structure, funding strategy, work program and Secretariat of Pacific Island Development Forum. Chairperson Dr Gerald A. FININ, Co-Director, Pacific Islands Development Program, Hawaii Keynote Presentation Mr Amena YAUVOLI, Permanent Secretary for Foreign Affairs & International Cooperation, FIJI Interactive Discussions

Venue: Golden Ballroom, Sheraton Fiji Resort

11.30pm-12.30pm Session 10: Presentation of Outcome Statements Session objective:

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To consider recommendations and the way forward especially possible areas of partnerships on bringing about the Green Economy in Pacific small island developing countries. Chairperson: Professor Elizabeth HOLLAND, Professor of Climate Change, Pacific Centre for Environment and Sustainable DevelopmentUniversity of the South Pacific, Suva Presentation: Mr Taholo KAMI, Regional Director International Union for the Conservation of Nature, Suva Interactive Discussions

Venue: Golden Ballroom, Sheraton Fiji Resort

12.30pm-2.00pm Official Closing Chairperson: Ratu Inoke KUBUABOLA Minister for Foreign Affairs & International Cooperation, FIJI Closing Address Commodore J.V BAINIMARAMA, Prime Minister, FIJI

Venue: Golden Ballroom, Sheraton Fiji Resort

1.00pm-2.00pm

Lunch Venue: The Feast Sheraton Denarau Resort

2.00pm-6.00pm Free Afternoon

6.00pm-7.30pm Farewell Events

Reception hosted by His Excellency Ratu Epeli NAILATIKAU, President

Signing of Official Communiqués and Partnership Agreements

Beating of the Retreat by the Republic of Fiji Military Forces

Venue: Denarau Golf & Racquet Club

7.30pm-9.30pm ITAUKEI NIGHT

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Gala Dinner and Island Night hosted by His Excellency Ratu Epeli NAILATIKAU, President

Special Performance by the KABU NI VANUA

Music by the Fiji Police Jazz Band

Venue: Golden Ballroom

END OF PROGRAM

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EXPLANATORY NOTES

MILITARY 100 MEN GUARD OF HONOUR

n the military, the “Guard of Honour” is a ceremonial practice to honour visiting foreign

dignitaries, public figures that have just passed on, or the fallen in war. The Guard of

Honour is performed in varying patterns befitting the symbolic title or ranking of the

dignitary.

The “100 Men Guard” is deservedly a tribute to Head of States/Governments or Royalty. The

Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF) personnel will today conduct the “100 Men Guard of

Honour” to welcome and in respect to the Leaders who are part of the Eminent Personalities of

the South. The “100 Men Guard” consist of Military and Naval personnel donning the

Regimental Colours.

Of the invited Leaders present, one will be bestowed the distinction of being the Guest of

Honour during the military’s welcoming ceremony. In that connection, the sequence of events

for his welcome will differ slightly from the preceding delegations. Inevitably, the Guest of

Honour will be the last Leader to arrive.

The first Leader to arrive will be the Host, Prime Minister of the Republic of Fiji and Commander

of the Republic of Fiji Military Forces, Commodore JosaiaVoreqe Bainimarama. All present will

be requested to rise in honour of the welcome. He is greeted by a senior military officer who

escorts him to the designated Dais. The Guard receives him and pays the necessary

compliments (The RFMF Band Plays the National Anthem). The Prime Minister is then escorted

to his designated seat to await the next delegation. All ensuing delegations will be accorded a

similar ceremony except for the Guest of Honour. (On paying of the compliments by the Guard,

the RFMF Band will play the respective National Anthems) On arrival, the Guest of Honour is

greeted by a senior military officer and escorted to the Dais.

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After the paid compliments (RFMF Band plays the appropriate National Anthem), the Guard

Commander will march forward to formally invite the Guest of Honour to inspect both the 100

men guard and the RFMF Band. On acceptance by the Guest of Honour, he steps down to the

front of the Dais and is escorted to inspect only the front rank of the Guard of Honour and then

to the rear to inspect the front rank of the RFMF Band.

After the inspection, the Guest of Honour is escorted back to the Dais by the Guard

Commander who then seeks permission to rejoin the Guard. On rejoining the Guard, the Guard

will pay compliments again (playing of the appropriate National Anthem by the RFMF Band).

After the compliments, the Guest of Honour is escorted to the designated seat to await the

following the traditional welcoming ceremony.

CEREMONIES OF WELCOME

In order to understand and appreciate the full significance of the iTaukei ceremonies of

welcome, it is recommended that you take the time to read these notes, to familiarize yourself

with the various personages and objects involved, and the sequence of the ceremony. A Chief

or Honored Guest says little, if anything, during the ceremonies. He or she is accompanied by a

spokesperson, a hereditary position known in the iTaukei language as ‘Matanivanua’. Those

involved in the ceremonies of welcome are seated on the floor or on the ground, as it would be

disrespectful for them to raise themselves above the guests. The performance of the traditional

iTaukei Ceremonies of Welcome is marked by the strict observance of silence by those in

attendance. Only the performers are allowed to speak. It is this solemn atmosphere of silence

that accords them dignity and evokes the passionate concentration and emotions with which

they are accorded.

Within the iTaukei cultural matrix, their ceremonies provide occasions that enable the

community to bond and communicate together. The words that are spoken in their

presentations seek divine blessings and power on their land and the surrounding seas, to bring

goodwill and friendship, brighten the weather and improve their harvest, to forge peace

amongst nations and to protect them from evil forces. These Ceremonies of Welcome indeed

embody the warmth with which the iTaukei Leaders and their people welcome their Honoured

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Guests. These Ceremonies follow an orderly sequence from an assurance, before landing that

the Honoured Guests are welcome, to the provision on shore of food, drink and entertainment

to help make the visit pleasant and memorable.

MATANIVANUA

The Chief Guest’s herald or spokesman will sit on the ground close to the Chief Guest during the

ceremonies and will perform all the formal speech-making, receive and acknowledge the

presentation on the Chief Guest’s behalf.

TAMA

As the Chief Guest enters the enclosures, he will be greeted by an acclamation - the ‘tama’ by

the assembled Chiefs. His ‘Matanivanua’ will respond. It is the respectful form of greeting the

Chiefs and is used once at any function. iTaukei do not cheer their Chiefs. Apart from the ‘tama’

described above, it is considered disrespectful to be loud and noisy and strict silence is

observed.

QALOQALOVI

This is the first of the ceremonies and is equivalent of being given the ‘freedom of the city’. This

consists of presentation of a ‘Tabua’ or a whale’s tooth, the ultimate symbol of wealth in i

Taukei society, with words of assurance that the visitors are welcome. At the end of the

presentation, the ‘Tabua’ is given to the Chief Guest, who will accept it with his left hand and its

cord with his right hand. He pauses for two or three seconds, for his ‘Matanivanua’ to utter his

acclamation and clap – before he hands the ‘Tabua’ to the ‘Matanivanua’ who will formally

accept it on his behalf.

VAKAMAMACA

The original purpose of this ceremony was to provide dry clothing and sleeping mats and to

replace household and personal articles of the kind which could be lost on a long sea voyage by

canoe.

SEVUSEVU

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This is normally a large root of ‘Yaqona’ – piper methysticum (and known in Polynesia as ‘kava’)

which is presented to the Chief Guest with a formal speech. The ‘Matanivanua’ will then walk to

the ‘Sevusevu’ presenter and accept it with a formal response on behalf of the Chief Guest.

YAQONA VAKATURAGA

This ceremony is the heart of these ceremonies of welcome – A large wooden bowl or ‘Tanoa’

will be brought before those assembled and around it will sit three i Taukei’s – traditionally

dressed. One of them will mix the powdered Yaqona’ while the other two will guard the bowl. A

group of iTaukei’s will sit behind them to perform a ‘Yaqona’ mixing chant. The powdered

‘Yaqona’ is placed in the bowl and water is added. The mixer strains the ‘Yaqona’ with ‘vau’

fiber – hibiscus tiliaceus. This is done with ceremonial action and when the drink is ready, the

first ‘biloniYaqona’ (cup-a well-polished coconut shell) will be offered with great solemnity to

the Chief Guest. This is done by the cup bearer and will be poured into another ‘biloniYaqona’

handed to him by his ‘Matanivanua’. After he has drunk the cup of ‘Yaqona’, the assembled

Fijians will acclaim ‘maca’ (pronounced ‘matha’-empty) followed by independent ceremonial

clapping. The ‘Matanivanua’ will drink immediately after the Chief Guest.

WASE NI YAQONA VAKATURAGA

The conclusion of the ‘Yaqona’ ceremony is marked by the presentation of

‘WaseniYaqonaVakaturaga’ (food baked in a ‘Lovo’ or earth oven) which will be a carcass of

roast pig and baskets of baked ‘Dalo’ – colocasiaesculenta. This will be formally accepted by the

‘Matanivanua’ from the presenter. The Chief Guest will observe silently from his seat.

VOSA VAKATURAGA

The Chief Guest addresses the assembled.

ULIVI NI VOSA VAKATURAGA

The Chief Guest’s address is acknowledged with thanks by a spokesman of the people

performing the Ceremony.

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H.E Hazza Mohammed Falah AL QAHTANI

SPEAKERS

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Mr David Gilmore Mr David Gilmore

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CHAIRPERSONS

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DISCUSSANTS

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Dr Ken COKANASIGA

FACILITATORS

Professor Alfred Oehlers

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