kampala bid for wcsj 2011- part 1

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Science Journalism: UncoveringUntapped Potenal for Development

Prepared by Uganda Science Journalists Associaon (USJA)


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Host Organizaon: Uganda Science Journalists Associaon (USJA)

Bidding team:

1. Aida Nanyonjo (The New Vision)

2. Alice Endra (Naonal Fisheries Resources Research Instute)

3. Aminah Bukenya (Uganda Naonal Council for Science and Technology)

4. Andrew Otuba (S&T Magazine)5. Angelo Izama (Daily Monitor)

6. Arthur Makara (Science Foundaon for Livelihoods and Development)

7. Charles Wendo, Saturday Vision Editor (The New Vision)

8. Grace Musimami (Farmers Media)

9. Henry Lutaaya (The Sunrise weekly)

10. Nurudean Sempa (Agency for Science and Technology Advancement in Uganda)

11. Patrick Luganda (Network of Climate Journalists of the Greater Horn of Africa)

12. Peter Wamboga Mugirya (Science Foundaon for Livelihoods and Development)

13. Robert Anguzu (Naonal Agricultural Research Organisaon)14. Ruth Muguta (Kampala City Council)

15. Sarah Zawedde (Bukedde Newspaper)

16. William Odinga Balikuddembe (Uganda Science Journalists Associaon)

We need ecient science wring and reporng to improve the wellbeing of

communies, Prof. Paul Edward Mugambi, President, Uganda Naonal Acad-

emy of Sciences (UNAS), addressing a media workshop May 29, 2009 at GrandImperial Hotel Kampala


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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Pages

Leers of support 1-14

Main bid (welcome to Kampala) 15-23

Proles of bidding team 23-26

Dates and Venues 26-27

Conference metable 28

Programme themes 28-31

Annexes:

Annex 1: Online clips on the Uganda Conference for

Science Communicaon 2008

Annex 2: Brief report of the Uganda Conference for

Science Communicaon 2008


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LETTERS OF SUPPORT

May 23, 2009

LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR USJA BID TO HOST WCSJ 2011

From William Odinga Balikuddembe, Chair, USJA

Dear Board of the WFSJ,

I am happy to support the bid of the Uganda Science Journalists Association (USJA) tohost the World Conference of Science Journalists (WCSJ) 2011 in Kampala.

Uganda has undergone fundamental changes in the past 20 years and is now one ofthe most progressive countries in Africa, with an annual economic growth rate of sixpercent.

Science journalism has become a visible element in the countrys media mainly due toinvestment in scientific research and liberalization of the media.

The USJA put a grand mark when it successfully organized and hosted the UgandaConference for Science Communication last November in Kampala. Over 200delegates from different parts of the world participated in it. In his speech, thePresident of Uganda, Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, pledged support for the developmentof science journalism in Uganda and Africa.

Uganda is politically stable. Kampala is a peaceful and secure city. In addition, the costof living is comparatively low. Entebbe International Airport is well linked to the rest ofthe world. These are among the factors that have made Kampala a popular venue forinternational conferences today. Of relevance to science journalism, centres ofscientific research around the country can easily be accessed by road.

I am confident that the USJA will give us a very wonderful conference, given itsexperience, and the support it enjoys the government and nongovernmentalorganizations.

Yours Faithfully,

William Odinga Balikuddembe

CHAIR, USJA

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Network of Climate Journalists in

the Greater Horn of AfricaOld Namilyango Road,

Off Jinja-Kampala Highway

Plot 57, Gwafu Seeta

Kampala Uganda

June 9th

2009

Dear Friend of NECJOGHA,

Ugandas Bid To Host The World Conference of ScienceJournalists

The Network of Climate Journalists in the Greater Horn of Africa

(NECJOGHA) writes to all of you in support of the candidature of

the Uganda Science Journalists Association(USJA) to host the next

World Conference of Science Journalists in 2011 in Kampala,

Uganda. We urge all science based associations, federations and

organizations in the developing and developed economies of the

world to do likewise and give moral, technical and any other form ofsupport to Ugandas bid to host this eminent assembly.

The hosting of this important meeting for the first time in Africa is of

great significance to the building of stronger science journalism in

the developing countries. The unity of African, Asian, Arab,

European and American as well as all other science associations

towards support for Uganda will further cement the solidarity of the

science journalism movement worldwide.

NECJOGHA pledges to offer technical support towards the

organization of all climate science and climate change related

segments of the conference in the main sessions as well as any side

relevant events. We will also give our expertise and advice towards

the successful organization of the main conference from the initial

planning stage to the final hosting of the historic conference.

NECJOGHAs special relationship with the Meteorological

Community in Africa, the World Meteorological Organization in

Geneva, the IGAD Climate Prediction and Application Center

(ICPAC) in Nairobi , the International Research Institute for Climate

and Society in New York, the National Oceanic Atmospheric

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Administration Office of Global Programs (USA), the African Centerfor Meteorological Applications and Development(ACMAD) inNiamey , Niger and the Climate for Development (CLIMDEV)Program in Addis Ababa will all go a long way in ensuring successfulimplementation of the Climate Change related segments of theKampala conference.

You and your organization have been identified as crucial supportersfor the successful bid for Uganda to host this conference. We lookforward to your favorable unwavering response and support.

Patrick LugandaPatrick LugandaChairmanNetwork of Climate Journalists in the GHA

NECJOGHA SECRETARIAT KAMPALA..Website: www.necjogha.org/Email: [email protected]

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For a reliable

coverage of

science news [RWANDA ASSOCIATION OF SCIENCE JOURNALISTS]

RASJ P.o Box 1806 Kigali, Rwanda . Tel +250 078 8 44 88 58 Email. [email protected]

The President,Uganda Science Journalists Association (USJA) April 20, 2009

P.O.Box 16569, WandegeyaNaalya, Kamuli Road

Dear Sir,

RE: SUPPORT TO USJA BID FOR THE WORLD CONFERENCE OF SCIENCE JOURNALISTS 2011

On behalf of the Rwanda Association of Science Journalists (RASJ), this is to confirm our fullsupport to the Uganda Science Journalists Association (USJA) for its bid to host the WorldConference of Science Journalists (WCSJ) 2011.

We are especially commending your efforts in organizing the previous gather ing, the UgandaConference for Science Communication 2008 (UCSC-08), held November 24-26, 2008, inKampala.

As you may know, the RASJ is supporting all such kind of initiatives dedicated to create andenhancing the capacity of Rwandan and African journalists to report on existing and emergingScience and Technology challenges in our respective.

When Kampala is hosting the World Conference of Science Journalists, this should be anotheroccasion to showcase the regional as well as the whole Africas achievements in those areas to

the rest of the world. The RASJ is especially seeking to achieve its purposes through theorganization and participation in international, regional and local events

Through its whole member from different media organizations, RASJ is ready to publicizing theevent as well as providing any further assistance available to male this event successfully

Wishing you all success

Yours Faithfully

Aimable TWAHIRWA

President, Rwanda Association of Science Journalists (RASJ)Member of WFSJ

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news, views and information about science,technology and development

April 21 2009

TO: World Federation of Science Journalists

Dear Colleagues:

I would like to express my support for the application that is being made by theUganda Science Journalists Association to host the next World Conference of ScienceJournalists in Uganda in 2011. Given SciDev.Net's commitment to enhancing sciencecommunication in the developing world, we would be delighted to see this event takingplace in Africa.

If the USJA is successful with its bid to host the meeting, then we wouldwelcome an active engagement with the organisers in making this a successfulconference (as we were able to do in Montral in 2005 and Melbourne in 2007, andplan to do in London in 2009).

However the USJA has also accepted that our support is non-exclusive, anddoes not restrict us from offering similar support to other candidates making separatebids to host the 2011 meeting.

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any queries about thisendorsement.

Best wishes,

David DicksonDirector, SciDev.Net

97/99 Dean Street, London W1D 3TEtel : 020 7292.9910 3699 email : [email protected] web : www.SciDev.Net

SciDev.Net is a UK company limited by guarantee, No. 4218234

Direct line : 020 7292.9912email : [email protected]

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April 22, 2009

Mr. Joseph Peter Ngome,Co-ordinator/ChairmanHealth and Environmental Media Network (HEMNet)Reinsurance Plaza, 4th Floor Wing B

Oginga Odinga StreetP. O. Box 1896-40100, Kisumu, Kenya

Chairperson,Uganda Science Journalists Association (USJA)Plot 1600, Block 221, Naalya-Kamuli Road, P.O.Box 16569 Wandegeya

Tel: 0312 103710/0414 240298/0772 881727, Fax. 0414 240 297www.scienceuganda.orgEmail: [email protected]: Mr. William Odinga Balikuddembe

Dear Sir,

RE: SUPPORT FOR USJA BID FOR THE WORLD CONFERENCE OFSCIENCE JOURNALISTS 2011

Your letter dated April 21, 2009 herein refers.

Health and Environmental Media Network (HEMNet) is a Kenyanoffshoot of Network of Environmental Journalists for Lake Victoria

(NEJLV), other sister organisations being Mwanza Press Club andEnvironmental Journalists Association of Tanzania (JET) for Tanzaniaand Environmental Journalists Association of Uganda (EJAU) forUganda. It is a caucus of professional journalists and communicationpractitioners specializing in health and environmental reporting. Itengages in non-profit initiatives in liaison with individuals,professionals, Government departments, international agencies andorganizations focusing on health, environmental and sanitation and water issues. HEMNet in partnership with the aforementioned sister

organisations has had great contribution to East Africas progress in Scienceand Technology.

Following your successful organization of the Uganda Conference for ScienceCommunication 2008 (UCSC-08), held on November 24-26, 2008, inKampala, where our organization was fully represented and participated. Weare hereby delighted to once more vouch for USJA bid to host WorldConference of Science Journalists 2011.

Its our considered opinion that Uganda Science Journalists Association

(USJA) has the capacity and experience after hosting Uganda Conference forScience Communication 2008 held in Kampala. HEMNet and all other scienceAssociation in the region had opportunity to interact and share a lot ofexperience with other Science Journalists outfits from various parts of the

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World. This was an eye opener to many science communicators in the regionand it would be another God send opportunity if USJA is accorded thischance to hold a conference of this magnitude.

HEMNet has in the past work closely with various organizations with scientificbackground and immensely benefited and thus enabled it to contribute

positively in science communication. We believe that the World Conference will give science Associations in the region and Africa at large share andshowcase Africas achievements in science reporting.

Its against this background that we support the USJA without anyreservations. HEMNet as an associate of USJA will be ready to undertakesome activities geared towards publicizing the World Conference through itsmembers spread in all media houses in Kenya.

Based on all these factors, we are convinced beyond any reasonable doubtthat USJA stands a better chance to host a successful conference in Africa.

Yours Sincerely,

Joseph Ngome

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May 15, 2009

The Board

World Federation of Science Journalists

28, Caron Street

Gatineau (QC) Canada J8Y 1Y7

Dear Colleagues,

Re: Support of USJA to host the World Conference of Science Journalists 2011

We have been approached by Uganda Science Journalists Association (USJA), whose members are one of our keypartners (and allies) in awareness raising and advocacy over a wide range of sustainable development issues in Uganda.

Uganda Coalition for sustainable Development (UCSD) is a membership national NGO network in Uganda dedicated to

advocacy and lobby work around issues and commitments made by world governments towards sustainable development.

Among other links, UCSD is part of The East African SusWatch Network (comprising Uganda Coalition for Sustainable

Development, Tanzania Coalition for Sustainable Development and Kenya SusWatch Network c/o Kenya Organization

for Environment Education).

Through these networks, UCSD regularly links up with USJA members on contemporary issues related to agricultural

development, water resources management, environmental conservation, and Lake Victoria management among others.

Coupled with the success of the Uganda Conference for Science Communication held November 24-26, 2008, in Kampala

that was led by USJA, UCSD strongly believes that there is a strong leadership, commitment and will to climb up the

ladder by hosting the World Conference of Science Journalists (WCSJ) 2011.

This will also be an opportunity for USJA to host this important event in Africa for the first time, which will enable its

members and others from Africa to share their daily experiences in science reporting as well as being an avenue to

promote further growth of science journalism.

If this bid is considered, UCSD pledges to provide publicity for this event through its wide network links in Uganda, East

Africa and Africa, and will facilitate representatives from Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania to participate in this event.

It is in this regard that we would like to express our support for USJAs bid to host the World Conference of Science

Journalists in 2011

Yours faithfully,

Kimbowa Richard

Programme Manager

Website: www.ugandacoalition.or.ug

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