The Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) in partnership with the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations (UN) and the University of Fort Hare (UFH) invite members of the media to the launch of the Institute for Development Assistance Management (IDAM), a one of a kind learning institution in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Region.
The collaboration of DAFF,FAO and UFH aims to address the shortage of trained officials dealing with Development Assistance across all sectors of government, in particular agriculture and food security.
The Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Mr Senzeni Zokwana (MP) will launch the Institute for Development Assistance Management (IDAM) under the theme “Excellence in Africa's Development Co-operation”
IDAM will offer courses aimed at developing a cadre of trained officials in the coordination and management of Development Assistance.
Details of the launch
Date: Tuesday, 22 March 2016
Time: 9h00
Venue: Bhisho Campus, University of Fort Hare, Eastern Cape
To RSVP for accreditation to the venue please contact:
Piwe Mbiko (DAFF)
Cell: 072 937 2337
Steve Lazaro (FAO)
Cell: 082 452 8249
Athi Zembe (UFH)
Cell: 071 029 8603
Transport for media is available on request.
For media enquiries and further information please contact:
Makenosi Maroo
Tel: 012 319 6787
Cell: 072 475 2956
Cell: MakenosiM@daff.gov.za
