Sharing our experience: International Capacity Building by UK Learned Societies

Location: The Royal Astronomical Society, Burlington House, Piccadilly, London W1J 0BQ

Date and Time: Tuesday 2 June 2009 from 10:00 to 16:15

The objectives:

· To exchange experience of Capacity Building programmes for developing countries

· To examine the scale and status of Capacity Building programmes in UK Learned Societies

· To discuss the possible benefits of coordinated action by UK Learned Societies in this area

A background paper on the issues can be viewed here

Since space is limited we ask intending attendees to register to confirm their attendance, and to notify the organisers if they wish to present their Society’s programme. Such confirmation should be sent by May 22nd 2009.

RSVP: Liz Bell at The Physiological Society