Summary
by John M. Malin, Ph. D.
International Activities Administrator
American Chemical Society
Liaison between IUPAC and AAPAC
Prof. Bekoe opened the discussion of liaison
between AAPAC and IUPAC by noting that the objectives of the two organizations
are complementary. The partnership could work to strengthen African
chemical societies, and also to advocate industrial development in
Africa. There is, he said, a clear need to work toward a form of affiliation
between the two organizations. AAPAC has many bright members but it
is very young and weak in resources. IUPAC assistance to AAPAC through
the IUPAC Website would help greatly by sharing information with and
among African scientists.
Prof. Jortner added that the AAPAC/IUPAC
liaison should be both regional and global. Elements of cooperation
could include dissemination of industrial and environmental information,
joint planning, catalysis of programs for Africa including electronic
communications and assistance in interactions with governments
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