Conference in Kenya - November 1984

The Third International Conference on Apiculture in Tropical Climates will be held on 5 - 9 November, 1984, in the Kenyatta International Conference Centre, Nairobi, at the invitation of the Government of Kenya. Other sponsors are the Organisation of African Unity, and the International Bee Research Association which convenes this series of meetings.

The Conference will provide an excellent opportunity for beekeepers from throughout the world to meet, share their expertise and discuss their problems. If you are a professional beekeeper then why not apply to your employer or your government for funding to attend the Conference? Communications on the following subjects in relation to the tropics or subtropics are invited:

Apiculture and bee management problems in African countries.

Apiculture and bee management problems in tropical Asia, America and the Pacific.

Hive products in the tropics and their processing and marketing.

Pollination, the protection of bees, and the need for integrated pest management.

Apiculture in integrated rural development the special role of and women.

There will be other activities including opportunities for practical beekeeping and excursions to see beekeeping and the country around Nairobi, and post-conference tours will be available. Arrangements are being made for group travel to the Conference from London, and from other centres where there is sufficient demand.

The full Registration Fee (which will include a free copy of the Proceedings) has been set at 125$US for those registering and sending the fee before 1 August 1984. Thereafter the fee will be 150% US. The fee for Accompanying Persons will be 35$US , each. All registration fees (other than those for Kenyan delegates) should be made payable to IBRA and sent to the UK address.

Conference Secretariat: Ministry of Livestock Development, Beekeeping Section, Nairobi, Kenya.

International Bee Research Association, Bucks, UK .