π― 18TH WCCE General Assembly, Mombasa, Kenya
The 18th WCCE General Assembly meetings were held in Mombasa, Kenya from the 14th to 16th November 2024 culminating in the General Assembly on the 16th. This was held on the sidelines of the 30th IEK International Conference.
Over 4,500 delegates comprising of policymakers, government representatives and Engineers from across the globe attended the 30th IEK International Conference. The event featured enriching sessions such as:Β
Call for General Assembly hosting proposals
Next 2024 General Assembly will be hosted by our colleagues from Cyprus β the Cyprus Council of Civil Engineers β, and we are looking for hosts for the General Assemblies for 2025 and 2026. Here are the basic guidelines to take into account for those members, national or international, who are interested in hosting any of these assemblies. This is usually a great occasion for the national members to bring to their countries a group of international civil engineering leaders locally promoting our profession. The deadline for the presentations is May 1, 2024.
Call for SC and WG proposals
As agreed in the last GA in Mombasa, it has now officially opened the call for proposals for new Standing Committees and Working Groups until May 1st. If the proposal is considered feasible, the Executive Committee will recommend its creation in the following GA. They shall relate to subjects dear to Civil Engineering. Each SC or WG shall have the agreed support of a National Member, providing the Chairman and Secretary of the Committee as well as the administration and expenses. SC chairmen are elected for three years, renewable for another three years, altogether six years. Then the host country must change.
WEC 2023 and WFEO General Assembly, Prague
Highlights of the WFEO General Assembly in Prague and WCCE participation
The 7th World Engineers Convention occurred in Prague from October 11 to the 13th, 2023 followed by the biennialΒ General Assembly (GA). This GA acquired significant meaning as new authorities were elected and the new president, Mustafa Shehu (Nigeria), began his mandate as Jose Vieira (Portugal) finished his period. The new President-Elect is Eng. Seng Chuan Tan, from Singapore, a civil engineer. Ania Lopez (Italy) was elected as Executive Vice-president, and Ms. Nahla Ahmed Al Qasimi (United Arab Emirates), Mr. Miguel Fierro (Uruguay), Ms. He Jing (China), Mr. Nathaniel Matalanga (Kenya) and Mr. Navinchandra Vasoya (India) were elected National Members to the Executive Council. WCCEβs President, Eng. Jorge E. Abramian, acted as a member of the Nomination Committee and also the Election Committee.
π International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction | 13 October
In 2023, the International Day will look at the reciprocal relationship between disasters and inequality. Inequality and disaster vulnerability are two sides of the same coin: unequal access to services, such as finance and insurance, leaves the most at risk exposed to the danger of disasters; while disaster impacts exacerbate inequalities and push the most at risk further into poverty.
Find out more:Β https://iddrr.undrr.org/
π‘ Unleashing Africaβs Engineering Potential: Charting a Course for Inclusive Growth and Prosperity | A column by FAEO President
Kazawadi Papias Dedeki (Pr. Eng, ACIArb, MIPM, CIPM, Accredited Mediator, Arbitrator and Certified Circular Economy Expert)
FAEO President & Chairman of WFEO Committee on Anti-Corruption
Africaβs engineering capacity for economic development varies across nations, with countries like South Africa and Nigeria making notable progress. However, challenges such as the skills gaps, inadequate infrastructure, and political instability persist. The sufficiency of engineering capacity in Africa to drive economic development demands targeted investments, skills development, and regional collaboration.
As Africaβs population burgeons, the demand for services outstrips the existing engineering capacity. The continent grapples with a shortage of skilled engineers, inadequate infrastructure, education disparities, and resource limitations. Addressing these issues requires sustained investments, international collaboration, and a focus on sustainable solutions. These issues will be at the forefront of theΒ UNESCO 9th Africa Engineering Week and 7th Africa Engineering Conference | πΊ Watch it livestream taking place at the CSIR Convention Centre, in Pretoria, South Africa from 25-29 September 2023.
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