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Issued: April 2000
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the tip of Africa is a place where nations come together to forge alliances, business goals are achieved, information shared and friendships made. South Africa is becoming increasingly popular as
The congress will consist of plenary and parallel sessions,
an international congress venue and the reasons are not hard to find. A combination of unspoilt wilderness, sophisticated facilities and legendary hospitality makes South Africa a unique travel desti-
ing a general theme of beekeeping in South Africa. Extensive didactic and commercial exhibitions (ApiExpo 2001) covering 4.000 sqm
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nation. The country offers an excellent tourism infrastructure and internal communication network on land or by air and boasts a plet-
hora of unique colourful cultures and nationalities. South Africa is, furthermore, known for its wide variety of fauna and flora and diverse wildlife.
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papers and a full social programme. Over 400 papers will be presented orally or in poster form. A pageant will be presented depict-
of exhibition space will run alongside the congress. Delegates and their registerd companions are invited to enjoy the icebreaker reception and opening ceremony, a beach braai (barbecue) hosted by the Mayor of Durban and participate in honey-tasting and honey number of pre- and post-conreceipe competitions. In addition, gress sightseeing/field trips are planned throughout southern Africa. a
Situated between the rolling waves of the Indian Ocean and the rugged Drakensberg Mountains lies the city of Durban, a melting pot of cultural diversity with its African, Asian and European influ-
The official Apimondia languages are English, French, German and
ences creating a rich cosmopolitan society. Durban is surrounded on all sides by the mysteries of the African Continent on which it rests
guages. Please be kind enough to indicate your language preference on the reply form. Simultaneous interpretation will he provider the congress during the plenary sessions and during the opening
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the rhythm of African drums, picturesque mountains, lush subtropical forests and many game reserves, home to the much sought after “Big Five”. Durban is an ideal base from which to explore
Spanish. It is the intention of the organisers to issue all announcements, the final programme and abstracts in each of these four lan-
closing sessions However, please note that correspondence with the organisers must be in English only.
South Africa. Road networks are amongst the best in the world, and an international airport make travel fast and convenient.
The congress attracts
a wide range
of people: from the hobbyist bee-
keeper to the large-scale commercial beekeeper; pollinators, hee
With a bustling metropolitan infrastructure, unlimited attractions and pleasant, year-round, balmy weather, this gateway to southern Africa is the ideal convention centre.
The International Convention Centre (ICC) is the finest convention centre in Africa, a place where Africa and the world meet. Centrally located and just a quarter-of-an-hour from Durban International Airport, ICC: Durban is minutes from hotels and beaches. It is a
BEEKEEPERS MEET AFRICA. The
topics will follow this
general congress theme: #
BEEKEEPING ECONOMY - Local and international trade in bee products
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skilled technical support and attentive service are a feature of ICC Durban. Cuisine is of the highest standard, catering for all require-
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venue of multiple dimensions, flexible enough to meet any need, big or small, no matter how individual. State-of-the-art equipment,
scientists, entomologists and academics, farmers, growers and their representatives. Representatives from the seed and fruit industries, Those in development programmes, trainers and extension workers.
ments. There is a bureau de change, a business centre, travel clinic, gift and curio shop all located on the premises.
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BEE BIOLOGY - Role of race characteristics in beekeeping. BEE PATHOLOGY - Diagnosis and control of varroa disease, a new bee pest in
Africa
MELLIFEROUS FLORA AND POLLINATION - Bee flora and pollination: apicultural resources
