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The 6th International Colloquium on Working Equids
29th November- 2nd December 2010 (optional field visit 3rd December)
India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, India
As the Colloquium is less than four months away, please register now if you haven’t already done so. Don’t miss the opportunity to take advantage of the special extended early-bird registration – one week left!
The 2010 International Colloquium on Working Equids will be a unique gathering where keynote speakers from the worlds of international development, social science, human health and education will interact with animal scientists, veterinarians, project managers and field workers from the world of working horses, donkeys and mules. The interdisciplinary approach is set to deliver a ground-breaking and thought-provoking conference that will use the theme of ‘Learning from Others’ to explore new approaches to benefit working animals and their owners in the developing world.
Keynote speakers
The Colloquium programme is available on the website. We are delighted to have secured the following internationally-recognised keynote speakers:
Session: Education to engage the next generation
Keynote presentation by: Dr Laila Iskandar Kamel
Title of presentation: The Pedagogy of Justice - Experiences from Cairo, Egypt
Session: Decision-making in health and disease
Keynote presentation: Ms. Dilruba Haider
Title of presentation: Disaster risk reduction: the Bangladesh story
Session: Livelihoods, rural transport and the global context
Keynote presentation: Dr. Deborah Fahy Bryceson
Title of presentation: Modernizing Rural Livelihoods and Transport in Africa: Directions and Dilemmas
Session: Animal health and husbandry systems
Keynote presentation by: Dr Peter Poore
Title of presentation: The real and recurrent cost of developing and sustaining effective health care delivery systems: 'the elephant in the room'
Session: Lessons from working oxen, buffalo and camels
Keynote presentation by: Dr Seng Sokerya
Title of presentation: The challenges of working with smallholder farming communities keeping large ruminants – Experiences from the Centre for Livestock and
Agriculture Development (CelAgrid), Cambodia
Session: Effective planning, monitoring and evaluation
Keynote presentation by: Dr Tina Wallace
Title of presentation: Monitoring and evaluation in development work: why involving local people matters and how it can be done
Session: Facilitating human behaviour change
Keynote presentation by: Dr Kamal Kar
Title of presentation: Facilitating Collective Behaviour Change for Improving Livelihoods of Poor
Session: Balancing the of humans and animals- the ethics of working animal use
Keynote presentation by: Professor Peter Sandøe
Title of presentation: Animal welfare for working equids – a case of cultural imperialism?
For more information on the speakers and their presentations please visit the Colloquium website.
Keynote speakers’ presentations will be followed by a full range of papers from practitioners, researchers, vets and programme managers, with plenty of opportunities for formal and informal discussions. There will be over 50 posters illustrating delegates’ work from around the world. We also have interactive sessions with the keynote speakers so bring your own questions and comments. And don’t forget the Share and Learn Marketplace for active demonstrations of equipment and ideas – make sure you bring something from your organisation too! This is your opportunity to share your experiences in an interactive way.
All you have to do is let the conference managers know what you would like to bring. Further information is available on the website.
As the Colloquium is four months away, please take the time to consider some of the following information.
Registration
20th March – 15th August 2010 (new extended date) Early registration
16th August – 31st Oct 2010 Regular registration
Fees
All amounts are in Indian Rupees (INR). Full Colloquium registration (four days) does not include the 5th day optional field visit*.
Registration fee
Registration fee for delegates from Developing Countries (see website for details):
Early registration fee INR 5,000
Regular registration fee INR 10,000
Registration fee for delegates from Developed Countries:
Early registration fee INR 15,000
Regular registration fee INR 20,000
*There is an optional field visit on 3rd December 2010 to visit Brooke’s community engagement work in India. Places for this visit are limited. The visit costs INR 2,000. For more details please see the Colloquium website.
Accommodation
Delegates may book their accommodation through the conference events organiser, Plan-it! For detailed information see the Colloquium website.
Visa
Visitors to India should ensure that they are in possession of a valid Indian Visa before they start their journey to India. Delegates are advised to contact the Indian Embassy / High Commission / Consulate in their country in order to obtain an entry visa. Local travel agents may be able to help with the lengthy application process.
For Indian Immigration Details:http://www.immigrationindia.nic.in/Instr_foreigners2.htm
For Country Specific Details: http://www.mea.gov.in/onmouse/mission.htm
Please do check the website frequently for the latest information on the Colloquium (www.icwe2010.com).
We look forward to seeing you there!
Yours sincerely,
The Organising Committee
The Brooke
The 2010 Colloquium will be hosted by the Brooke. The Brooke is an equine welfare charity dedicated to alleviating the suffering of working horses, donkeys and mules. Founded in 1934 the Brooke operates in 10 countries across Asia, Africa, the Middle East and Latin America. Our President is HRH The Duchess of Cornwall and we have 800 staff working directly in the field.
Visit the official Colloquium website for further information
www.icwe2010.com General requests: icwe@icwe2010.com Phone: +91-11-24679192, 26872257-58-59
Fax: +91-11-26885886 / 26889764
Postal Address: Plan it ! by CREATIVE TRAVEL
Creative Plaza,
Nanakpura, Moti Bagh,
New Delhi 110021.
INDIA
