Organization of African Academic Doctors 

&

Wasomi Charity Foundation

With guidance from Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Federal Republic of Nigeria (Shanghai Consulate)

And in partnership with 8 other International Organizations Across Africa and Asia (details below).

Presents

 

UNITED NATIONS WORLD CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION DAY: 

UNIDO GLOBAL CALL, SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS (SDGSs) AND BROAD-BASED INVESTMENTS IN AFRICA

 

Introduction:

This e-conference is in continuance of the conversation advanced during the most recent UNIDO Global Call 2022 and in readiness for the ‘UNIDO Global Call 2023’. Additionally, engaging our own pie of the globe and alongside over 100, 000 people around the world, we commemorate the United Nations “World Creativity and Innovation Day” 2023 (21 April)

https://www.un.org/en/observances/creativity -and-innovation-day

 

Similar to the UNIDO Global Call which is managed by the Investment and Technology Promotion (ITP) Division of UNIDO and collaboratively implemented through its 9 global ITP Offices in Bahrain, Japan, Italy, Germany, Nigeria, Shanghai, Beijing, Russia and Korea, the World Creativity and Innovation Day calls on “the world to embrace the idea that innovation is essential for harnessing the economic potential of nations and that innovation, creativity and mass entrepreneurship can provide new momentum towards achieving the SDGs while achieving reduction in global development imbalances.

With just seven years to go and the huge set back on the global economy arising from impact of the pandemic, Africa is already significantly left behind in achievement of the SDGs. However, all hope is not lost as preliminary findings from our research and revelation from UNIDO Global Call show that although there are limited tools for innovation, what we call “the-intention-to-innovate” in Africa is very high. This conference is part of our intercontinental engagement series in feeling the pulse of innovation as we trudge towards contributing our quota to agenda 2030’s aspirations of ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring peace and prosperity for all. This is because if the SDGs succeed everywhere else but fail in Africa, humanity has collectively failed to actualize our focus which is "that none be left behind".

Organizers:

The conference has been put together by the Organization of African Academic Doctors (OAAD) in Collaboration with Wasomi Charity Foundation (WCF).

Guiding Unit:

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Federal Republic of Nigeria

Consulate General, Shanghai, P. R. China

Partners

NEF Int’l

TogetherPeople International (TPI)

AntsPlan World Family Forum (WFF)

Shanghai Mingde Institute of Learning Organizations (SMILO)

Asia-Africa Alliance of Learning Organizations (AAALO)

Niji Group

Diplomontage Productions Ltd.

Institute of Nigeria-China Development Studies, University of Lagos (INCDS)

Goal:

The goal of the Conference Series is to bring together stakeholders from different sectors to exchange ideas, share best practices, and strengthen the platform for collaboration in support of the SDGs in Africa.

Objectives:

The main objectives of the conference are to:

1.) Commemorate the World Creativity and Innovation Day

2.) Showcase the efforts of United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) through the UNIDO Global Call Series as carried out by its Investment and Technology Promotion offices (ITPOs).

3.) Expand the pool of innovative African companies that may participate in future UNIDO Global Calls.

4.) Bring experts and international organizations to discuss diverse models of entrepreneurship and accompanying investment options for investors focusing on Africa.

5.) To contribute to the provision of platforms for stakeholders to exchange ideas and best practices for achieving the SDGs in Africa.

6.) Facilitate discussions on the challenges and opportunities in implementing the SDGs in Africa.

7.) Identify best practices and successful case studies related to the SDGs in Africa.

8.) Provide a platform for stakeholders from various sectors to network and collaborate on SDG initiatives in Africa.

9.) Promote the role of public-private partnerships in achieving the SDGs in Africa.

10.) Create awareness on investment opportunities and diverse practical funding pathways for Africans.

Target Audience:

The conference is targeted at a wide range of stakeholders, including policymakers, representatives from the public and private sectors, NGOs, academia, and civil society organizations.

Expected Outcomes:

1.) More flow of investment for advancing the sustainable businesses of African innovators

2.) Increased awareness of the role of innovation and broad-based investments in driving sustainable development in Africa;

3.) Enhanced awareness about the annual UNIDO Global Call Series

4.) Improved understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing Africa in realizing the SDGs;

5.) Improved collaboration between UNIDO-Shanghai ITPO, large scale business owners, SMEs in Africa, and other stakeholders in advancing sustainable development in Africa.

Hosts:

1.) Dr. Odii Elijah (President OAAD)

2.) Fadairo Yusuf (Coordinator WCF)

 Guest Speakers:

1.) AMB. Ogun Chimezie (Consul, General Shanghai Consulate)

2.) Engr. Adeniji Kolawole ( MD. CEO. Niji Group)

3.) Prof. Olufemi Saibu ( Director, UNILAG - INCDS)

4.) Ms. Chinyere Luke ( CEO. Eat-Healthy Palm oil production limited)

5.) Leonard Tchuta (LEO) PhD (Chairman and CTO, SBOS)

Conference date:

📇 Saturday, April 22, 2023

Location:

Location/Venue: Conference hall

Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Shanghai

And Online via (Zoom)

Meeting ID: 843 5180 3534

Passcode: 1122

Time: 

⏲️ 8:00 PM (China time)

⏲️ 8:00 AM (New York)

⏲️ 1:00 PM (Nigeria time)

 

Conclusion:

The conference on United Nations World Creativity And Innovation Day: UNIDO Global Call, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Broad-Based Investments in Africa is a unique opportunity for stakeholders to come together to exchange ideas, learn from one another, and collaborate on initiatives in support of the SDGs in Africa through the lens of UNIDO Global Call. By bringing together experts from various sectors, the conference will promote the role of innovation and broad-based investments in achieving these goals in Africa and reduce developmental imbalances.

 

See event flyer for more details

Also check out this link for more details:

https://africanacademicdoctors.org/united-nations-world-creativity-and-innovation-day-unido-global-call-sustainable-development-goals-sdgss-and-broad-based-investments-in-africa/