2 October 2002
2002 CODATA Conference
Workshop Objectives
nFocus on important issues relating to the management of scientific data for the sustainable development of the Senegal River area in the West African region. nBring U.S. and African experts together, not only to focus on the questions posed in the Statement of Task, but to develop linkages for future collaborations, both among the participating individuals and between the USNC/CODATA and other African CODATA Committees.   nPromote U.S.-Senegal and U.S.-African scientific cooperation, and to stimulate potential interest in other related initiatives in the area of S&T data activities and capacity building.
“Sustainable development” has been defined as “development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.” Definition used in Our Common Future, also known as “The Brundtland Report.”

In support of promoting cooperation, the project was intended to demonstrate to governments, regional organizations, and various decision makers the value of African data work and of cooperation with U.S. governmental and non-governmental organizations in S&T data projects.