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DAY 0

Friday, 13 April 2007

18:00-20:00

Registration of Delegates and distribution of documents

20:00-21:30

Welcome reception (sponsored by    )

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DAY 1

Saturday, 14 April 2007

08:30-09:30

Registration of Delegates and distribution of documents

09:30-10:15

Opening Ceremony:

-  Welcome Address & Opening Speeches

-  Keynote of Speakers

10:15-10:30

Election of Chairman & Vice Chairmen and Drafting Committee

10:30-12:00

Session I: Overview on Disaster Management today

This session will reiterate on the costs of disasters and will highlight the Disaster Management (DM), role of ICT, International Strategies for supporting DM in general, crisis prevention recovery, disaster risk reductions, predictions, climate risk management and Food security, integration of disaster reduction in sustainable development policies, strategic planning, etc.

12:00-12:30

Coffee Break

12:30-14:00

Session II: International cooperation in disaster warning, management and relief

This session will focus on international / regional cooperation and assistance, services provided by different parties and in particular the participating UN Specialized Agencies. It will highlight the needs of LDCs and countries in special needs during the crisis.

14:00-15:00

Lunch Break

15:00-16:30

Session III: Safety and Security in Disaster Management and Relief Operations

This session will focus on issues dealing with safety and security during disaster management and relief operations, actions to be taken on national levels. Regional and International coordination. Role of UN safety and security department, security advisory processes. Examples of actual cases in some countries.

16:30-16:45

Coffee Break

16:45-18:15

Session IV: Public: fixed and mobile communications and broadcasting networks in disaster relief

This session will focus on public: fixed and mobile networks, internet, data communications. It covers also broadcasting and other potential technologies. Case studies will be presented.

20:00-22:30

Dinner and social event (sponsored by)

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DAY 2

Sunday, 15 April 2007

09:00-10:30

Session V: Environmental Disasters: warning, relief and management

This session will cover the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) initiative “Awareness, Preparedness for Emergency at Local Level” (APELL). This initiative creates (or increases) community awareness of the possible hazards involved in the manufacturing, handling, transporting and/or use of hazardous materials, and the steps taken to prepare for and protect communities from potential accidents. Additionally, it develops an emergency response plans by the entire community stakeholders to cope with emergencies and accidents. Together with ways to promote regional cooperation in this area. Role of UNEP, LAS, CEDARE and other specialized entities.

10:30-11:00

Coffee Break

11:00-12:30

Session VI: Reduction of Risk in Environmental Disaster

This session will cover the different ways of monitoring, predicting and warning of changes in climate and in environment. Stations of earthquake recording, remote sensing, meteorology, Tsunami monitoring and warning, satellites systems role during floods, volcanoes, etc. Role of UNEP, LAS, CEDARE and other international/regional organizations.

12:30-12:45

Coffee Break

12:45-14:15

Session VII: Tampere Convention

This session will focus on legal framework set by the UN Tampere Convention, the role of telecom regulations and will discuss the related policy issues in connection with disaster communications planning and to effective deployment of telecommunications / ICT for disaster management on the national levels.

14:15-15:15

Lunch Break

15:15-16:45

Session VIII: Role of Media in Environment and Health Disaster Management

This session will deal with the role of media (newspapers, TV, Radio, satellite systems, etc.) in public awareness and in reducing disaster risk. Environmental media and its role in environment & health protections, EMF caused by mobile network, depletion of the ozone layer, etc.

19:00-22:00

Social event and Dinner (Sponsored by  )

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DAY 3

Monday, 16 April 2007

09:00-10:30

Session IX: Health Disasters

This session will focus on cases of health disaster like avian flues, HIV/Aids, etc. Efforts carried out by WHO and international community. Role of private sector, clinics, Red Cross, Red Crescent, international medical centers and institutes. Actions to be taken on national and regional levels.

10:30-11:00

Coffee Break

11:00-12:30

Session X: E-health and telemedicine in disaster relief and management

This session will deal with the role of e-health and telemedicine in disaster relief. Real cases will be presented and analyzed. Role of WHO and its Regional Office for East Mediterranean (EMRO).

12:30-15:00

Visit to the Arab Academy (Complex of Disaster Simulator)

15:00-16:00

Lunch Break

16:00-17:30

Session XI: Role of Industry and Private Telecom Sector

This session will focus on the role of private telecom / service providers and manufacturers on disaster mitigation and relief operations. Various Telecommunications Technologies and Systems for disaster related to activities will be presented by the suppliers.

17:30-17:45

Coffee Break

17:45-19:15

Session XII: Satellite Communications for Emergency Support in the Arab Region

This session will focus on existing international and regional satellite communications systems offering real potential for the establishment of reliable and flexible networks related to emergency communications services including Thuraya, Arabsat, Nilesat, etc. Real examples in different countries will be presented.

20:00

Free Tour in the city of Alexandria (shuttle buses will be available to down town and vice-versa)

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DAY 4

Tuesday, 17 April 2007

10:00-11:30

Session XIII: Countries initiatives on ICT for Disaster Communications (DC)

This session will focus on the activities and initiatives related to disaster communications systems in the participating countries. It will raise the following questions:

• What are the existing communications systems in use for emergency development in the participating countries? What are its replacement plans for future?

• What are policies regulatory and legislative issues to be addressed at national level?

• Lessons learned and case studies of countries which experienced during different disasters.

11:30-12:00

Coffee Break

12:00-12:30

Session XIV: Policy and regulatory aspects related to disaster communications planning and management

This session will focus on the legal framework set by the Tampere convention, role of telecom regulations and discuss policy issues related to effective deployment of telecom / ICT for disaster management, role of governments, regulators, UN Agencies, private sector and civil society.

12:30-14:00

Lunch Break (sponsored by   )

14:30-16:00

Session XV: Governmental and NGOs ICT networks for emergency and humanitarian assistance

This session will focus on communications facilities available to system brigades, ministries, police, ambulances, emergency teams, civil protection, petroleum companies, civil aviation, water passages and harbors, meteorology, etc. How to get the maximum benefits out of it.

16:00-16:15

Coffee Break

16:15-17:00

Session XVI: Wrap up & Closing