Invitation to GLOBAL CITY-LOCAL IDENTITY? - International Symposium - Panel Discussions

Invitation to GLOBAL CITY-LOCAL IDENTITY? - International Symposium - Panel Discussions

We are pleased to invite you to the Symposium GLOBAL CITY - LOCAL IDENTITY? With the event series GLOBAL CITY-LOCAL IDENTITY? the Goethe-Institut Tanzania provides a multidisciplinary platform for the urgent debate on city development, public space and cultural identity in African metropolises linking international and regional professionals, with local stakeholders and the wider public. Date: Saturday, 15 and Sunday 16 October Venue: Goethe-Institut, 63 Alykhan Rd, Upanga, Dar es Salaam and British Council For detailed programme on the symposium and a temporary art space "Urban Dreamscape" in the city centre check our website:

GLOBAL CITY-LOCAL IDENTITY?

Key notes and Paneldiscussions

Saturday, 15 Oct 2011, 5pm - Goethe-Institut Sunday, 16 Oct 2011, 4pm - British Council

Saturday, 15 Oct 2011, 5pm - Goethe-Institut

"Architecture and Preservation"

Key notes and panel discussion Need for growth and modernisation endanger the survival of the built cultural heritage of cities such as Dar es Salaam. How can sustainable solutions be made possible? Moderator:           Walter Bgoya (Publisher, Dar es Salaam) Guest of Honour:  Dr. Didas Massaburi (City Mayor of Dar es Salaam) Key Notes:           Karen Moon (Cultural Heritage Consultant, UK) Panelists:             Kesogukewele Msita (Chairman National Housing Corporation)                            Charles Lupilya (CEO Dar es Salaam Tourism Executive Board)                            Kaisi Kalambo (Architect, Dar es Salaam)

Sunday, 16 Oct 2011, 4pm - British Council

"City Development and Public Space"

Key notes and panel discussion hosted by the British Council How do instruments such as the new city master plan and the new public transport system affect the creation and use of public space? Moderator:          Peter Stocker (Architect, London/Dar es Salaam) Guest of Honour: Prof. Anna Tibaijuka (Minister for Lands and Human Settlements Development) Key Notes:          N.N. (Planning department of the Ministry for Lands) Panelists:            Cosmas Takule (Chief Executive DART / Bus Rapid Transit)                           Prof. Philipp Misselwitz (Urban Planner, Germany)