The University of Mauritius in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and International Trade, Mauritius and the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) Secretariat is pleased to invite you to the IORA-Funded Virtual Brainstorming Workshop: “Post-COVID-19 – Sustainable Innovation to set the economy back on track” on Wednesday 23 and Thursday 24 February 2022 from 10.00 hrs to 15.30 hrs (GMT +4) You are cordially invited to join the Workshop.
The University of Mauritius in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and International Trade and the IORA Secretariat is organising a 2-day virtual brainstorming workshop on the theme “Post-COVID-19 – Sustainable Innovation to set the economy back on track”. This virtual brainstorming workshop aims at bringing together Government, Academia and Industry representatives from the IORA Member States and Dialogue Partners to discuss innovative strategies adopted by the IORA Member States to cope with the pandemic and share good country practices. It will provide a platform to reflect on a sectoral approach and build innovation clusters, enable Member States to tap opportunities and build on proven experience as well as address capacity gaps.
The event will focus on 4 key sectors namely:
(1) The Blue Economy;
(2) Tourism;
(3) Health, and
(4) the Circular Economy.
A half-day brainstorming will be devoted for each sector.
Anyone interested to attend please, register on the provided link by Monday, 21 February 2022 (9am, CET):
Register
About the Virtual Brainstorming Workshop
On Wednesday February 23, at 11.45 –12.00 hrs (GMT + 4), in one of the sessions in the sector The Blue Economy, ICFI affiliated PhD researcher Johan Spamer will host a presentation in the session named 'Research and Innovation in the Marine Sciences'.
His research examines the use of the Blue Economy, as a new transformational and sustainable development approach. Contextually, the Blue Economy is primarily linked to ocean-based sectors and actors who are considered as enablers of innovation; pioneering good business and practices; calling for sustainable maritime livelihoods; and proclaiming the responsible use of oceans as natural capital. Prior to setting his sails on a PhD voyage, he lectured at Stellenbosch University South Africa, after some time in the private and public sectors. His professional career includes managerial positions at the IFC (World Bank Group). He holds a Masters in Transport Economics, an MBA and a PGD in Development Finance.
Download the full program here