the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT)
International from April 29 to May 4.
This is the first time the International Council Meeting and
Conference are being held in Africa.
"It is a privilege and a big recognition of Ghana and especially
the dynamic role being played by the local chapter of CILT (Ghana),"
Mr Cyril Bleasdale, Director General of CILT International said at a
press conference in Accra on Friday.
The press briefing was held to focus the media's attention on the
preparations being made towards the successful holding of the high
profile event.Princess Anne of UK, an Honorary Past President of the
CILT and President John Agyekum Kufuor are expected to grace the
opening session of the conference.
The Accra Conference, which is on the theme: "Humanitarian
Logistics and Sustainable Development," will focus on maintaining
standards, ensuring accessibility, education and road safety.
Mr Bleasdale said sound logistics and well-managed transport
infrastructure were key to the development of any economy.It is in
this direction that the Institute has been focusing on professional
development through training and quality assurance.He lauded the
existing association the Institute has with the Ghana Institute of
Management and Productivity (GIMPA).
Mr Teete Owusu-Nortey, Honorary Secretary of CILT (Ghana), said
over 300 delegates from 30 member countries of the CILT International
worldwide would attend the conference.
He said renowned local and international speakers well versed in
the issues under discussion would deliver papers as well as lead
discussions to further enhance the knowledge of participants.
Besides, the Conference would also provide networking
opportunities for participants to learn from best practices to enable
them to improve on existing situation across the world.
Mr Owusu-Nortey said the conference would be an excellent
opportunity for those in the logistics and transport sector to join in
the conference and called on them to register in time as those without
accreditation would not be able to access the conference grounds
because of security reasons.
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