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The Director-General pays an official visit to Tanzania and launches the International Year of Planet Earth in Africa
Mr Matsuura participated in the opening ceremony of the African Regional Conference for the launch of the International Year of Planet Earth (IYPE) in Arusha which was organized by Mr Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, President of the United Republic of Tanzania. Also addressing the ceremony were: Mr Oscar Fernandez-Teranco, UN Resident Coordinator; Professor Mohammed Sheya, Member of UNESCO Executive Board; Professor Larry Woodfolk, Chairman of IYPE Corporation; Professor Eduardo de Mulder, Executive Director of IYPE Corporation; Professor Felix Toteu, Chairman of the Geological Association of Africa; Mr Benjamin Mkapa, former President of Tanzania and one of the IYPE Patrons.
UNESCO. Office of the Spokeswoman. Flash Info N° 056-2008. Publicated: 22-04-2008
 
 
 

 

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