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African Japanese Plenary Workshop on Sustainable Rice Production
23 August 2008 - 24 August 2008
Africa is one of the most ancient agricultural based civilizations ever existed. The continent also is highly rich with its own natural and human resources. However, the continent is partially suffering from food supply shortage and famine due to desertification and soil deterioration as well as the missing link between research and rural farmers. Rice is one of the most strategic cereal crop in Africa and worldwide. Sustainable rice production would greatly help in rural socioeconomic development and reduce the possible famine in the continent. Despite the crop significance, African production average is considered very low.

Africa has to import more than 45 percent of its rice needs for consumption at a cost of more than $1 billion a year... learn More 
 

A lecture on the 26th of August 2008 by Dr. Mohamed El-Sharkawi on "Smart Grid: The Future Distribution Network"


The Center for Special Studies and Programs (CSSP), in collaboration with the Academy of Sciences in the Developing World - Arab Regional Office (TWAS-ARO), is organizing a lecture entitled "Smart Grid: The Future Distribution Network" on Tuesday, 26th of August 2008 at 13:00 at the Auditorium, Bibliotheca Alexandrina Main...

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Expert Review Workshop on the Water For a Growing Planet report


The Center for Special Studies and Programs (CSSP) organized the Expert Review Workshop on the Water For a Growing Planet on the 29th of July 2008.


A committee comprising of eight experts in the water field attended the workshop, where they exchanged ideas and thoughts on what should be done...

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