THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA

MINISTRY OF WATER AND LIVESTOCK DEVELOPMENT

ANNUAL WATER EXPERTS CONFERENCE

(AWEC 2002)

The 21^st Annual Water Experts Conference (AWEC) will be held at the Arusha International Conference Centre (AICC) in Tanzania from 25 - 29^th November 2002. This year's theme is Water and Information Technology. The conference topics under this theme include, but not limited to, the following:

1. Information and Communication Technology (ICT)

2. Management Information Systems and Databases

3. Application of Geographical Information System in the Water Industry

4. Enhancing Integrated Water Resources Management

5. ICT Equipment for the Water Industry

6. Centralised Computerized Billing and Accounting Systems

7. Telemetering and Water Data Transmittal

8. The Internet, Electronic Mailing and Accessibility

9. Computerisation Potential of the Water Industry in Tanzania

10. ICT for Rural Water Supply

11. ICT for Urban Water Supply and Sanitation

12. Mass Communication and Information Technology

13. E-Commerce in the Water Industry

14. Networking and Telecommunication

15. Modeling and ICT

16. Water and Sewerage Networks Modeling and Mapping

17. Applied Research and Technological Development

18. Case Studies

19. Any Other Topic Derived from the Theme

Every paper must relate to information and communication technology as applicable to the water and sanitation sector.

PAPERS AND ABSTRACTS

The general public and water sector staff are invited to prepare papers that address any one of the Conference topics. Intending authors are required to submit an abstract of not more than 300 words, to reach the Conference Organizers not later than

20^th September 2002. All abstracts passing for papers will be published as part of Maji Review booklet for circulation (1000 copies) to the conference delegates and sector stakeholders. Papers for the selected abstracts must be submitted by 20^th October 2002. Papers are strictly limited to eight printed pages in standard font 12pt (Times New Roman) including appendices, tables, diagrams and photographs, if any. Offer of papers by upcountry and women authors are highly encouraged.

ADVERTISEMENTS

The Maji Review booklet will carry advertisements on water-related services, products and ICT equipment. Those who are interested, including the Ministerial and Sector Institutions are invited to advertise by contacting the Conference Organizers. A modest fee will be charged for the advertisements. A full colour A5 page will cost TShs 300,000/=. Half page and Black & White adverts will not be processed.

EXHIBITION & POSTERS

An exhibition and posters for water-related products and services, as well as information and communication technologies useful to the water and sanitation sector, is scheduled to take place during the conference to complement conference activities. Those interested in exhibiting and displaying posters, at the conference lobby, should contact the Conference Organizers. There will be no exhibition or posters charges.

SEMINAR

A seminar on the recently approved National Water Policy (2002) will be held during the Conference.

PARTICIPANTS

The conference will draw participants from all sector players within and without the country. Moreover, this year all DWEs in mainland Tanzania are invited to the conference.

INFORMATION

For more information, advertisement, exhibition and for submission of abstracts and papers, please contact the Conference Organizers as detailed below.

Issued by: AWEC Organizing Committee (AWECC),

Ministry of Water and Livestock Development,

P.O. Box 35066,

DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA

Contacts:

• Eng. A.J. Kaaya/Eng. E. Kingu

Maji Ubungo,

Tel: 0744-335870/ 0744-269528

022-2450391/2451451

Fax: 022-2451451/2450391/2451464

E-mail: mowmaji@raha.com

• Mr. J. Mgaiwa,

Water Resources Institute( DSM)

Tel: 0744-277940/ 022-2410041

E-mail: wri@ raha.com