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CFP: The Tunisian Water Forum
Call for Papers
THE TUNISIAN WATER FORUM
Water resources development, protection, management, economy,
conservation, forecasting and technology
Organized by
Tunisian Institute for Strategic Studies (ITES)
and
Tunisian Scientific Consortium (TSC)
July 16-18, 1997
Tunis, Tunisia
in Collaboration with
Ministry of Agriculture
Minsitry of the Environment
Ministry of Economic Development
Secretariat of State for Scientific Research and Technology
URL: <http://www.menet.umn.edu/~TSC/TWF>
Water is a resource that is key to the survival of mankind, nations and
all living organisms. Many factors are negatively impacting the
availability of this vital resource in clean, life-sustaining forms.
Water is particularly important to North African and Middle Eastern
countries where the environment is arid or semi-arid, the climate is dry
and the available water resources are scarce, over-taxed and quite-often
severely damaged by pollution. Particularly for these countries, water
is a strategic resource that must be developed, protected and
well-managed.
The Tunisian Water Forum (TWF) is an opportunity to present latest
technology and research in various aspects of water resources
development, protection and management. It is a forum for debating
policy matters relative to such pressing issues as water conservation
and environmental protection. It is also an opportunity to present the
latest technological developments in such fields as energy-efficient
desalination processes, artificial precipitation, groundwater pollution
remediation, integrated environmental management systems, used water
recycling, geographic information systems applications and effective use
of modern networking technology in water-related fields. Finally, the
forum will address the issues of water costing, pricing and
value-adding.
Organizers
The Tunisian Institute for Strategic Studies (ITES) is a public
institution acting under the oversight of the office of the President of
Tunisia. Its mission is to carry out research, studies, analysis and
forecasting regarding short and longer-term horizons for all issues
related to various national and international phenomena that are liable
to affect the process of development of Tunisia in all fields-
political, economic, social and cultural.
The Tunisian Scientific Consortium (TSC) is a non-government,
not-for-profit scientific organization of Tunisian scientists around the
world. It was established in May 1995 and now counts more than 200
members that are active researchers or professionals in Europe, North
America, Tunisia and Asia.
Potential Sponsors and Co-organizers
Ministry of Economic Development, Ministry of Agriculture (SONEDE, DRE),
Ministry of Environment (ANPE, ONTEAT), Ministry of Social Affairs
(OTE), Institut Mediterrann=E9 de l=92Eau (France), United Nations
Development Programme (UNDP) and other national, regional and
international development institutions and firms with research and
development activities.
Topics/Issues
Groundwater resources: artificial recharge of groundwater, groundwater
quality control and seawater intrusion, water level control and
measurement;
Surface water resources: river basin management, reservoir
development, silt control, watersheds, cloud seeding and artificial
precipitation. Of particular interest are case studies and experiences
in countries and regions with characteristics similar to Tunisias;
Other water resources: used water treatment and uses, desalination
processes and energy-efficient desalination technology.
Water Economics: pricing/costing, value added, public education,
demand management, transfer loss, water markets;
Irrigation: efficient irrigation technology in arid and semi-arid
environments, irrigation network technology and efficiency, irrigated
crops management, yield per cubic meter;
Environmental issues: risk assessment in water pollution clean up,
preventing groundwater pollution from septic systems and other common
sources, ecological impacts, remediation of polluted groundwater;
Computer Tools: water modeling (econometric, integrated,..), Water
Information Systems, decision support systems, Geographic Information
Systems, integrated Environmental Management Systems (EMS).
Program
-Lectures by invited international and national experts and technical
presentations by active researchers;
-Parallel round table and panel discussions on critical issues;
-Exhibition of water and environment-related products & services by
international and local firms;
-Exhibition of innovative national and international programs and
projects. Sample national programs include those by SONEDE, DRE and DGR
for the Ministry of Agriculture and ANPE and ONTEAT from the Ministry of
the Environment.
-Site visit to a water-related facility such as a dam under
construction or a wastewater treatment facility.
Participants & Target Audience
The TWF is open to all international and national experts working in
fields related to water with an interest in the issues and topics
mentioned above. A strong presence from Tunisian policy makers,
municipal leaders and professionals is expected. International experts
and high level policy makers from North African and Middle Eastern
countries will be invited to attend. The exhibition, which will be
organized during this event, will be a golden opportunity for
international and national firms to present their water and
environment-related products and services.
To Submit Papers or for More Information:
International experts, water specialists, researchers and graduate
students are invited to submit abstracts for papers dealing with any of
the topics described above. Papers can be in English, French or Arabic.
It is preferable that abstracts be in French and English. Abstracts
(300-400 words) along with biographies of the authors shall be received
by January 15, 1997. Final versions of the papers shall be received in
duplicates by April 15, 1997. To send abstracts and papers and for
further information, please write to:
ITES
85 Avenue de la Libert
Tunis 1002, Tunisia
Fax: +216 (1) 802 377
E-mail: ites@ites.rnrt.tn
or
TSC-Tunisian Water Forum
P. O. Box 13238
Minneapolis, MN 55414, USA
Fax: +1 (612) 624-5230 (Att. Salim Khemakhem)
E-mail: TWF-CC@me.umn.edu