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Government of Georgia-UNICEF-“SOCO” Foundation - USAID

Conference

“Enhancing Partnership for IDD Elimination in Georgia”

25-28 June 2004

Tbilisi, Georgia

Day 1 – 25 June, Venue: Sheraton Metechi Palace, Time: 9:30 - 17:00

AGENDA

Morning Session

9:30 - 10:00 / Registration of Conference Participants
10:00 - 10:30 / Opening
Mr. Levan Jugheli – Deputy Minister of Labour, Health and Social Affairs
Ms. Sandra Elizabeth Roelofs – The First Lady, Director - “SOCO” Foundation
Ms. Ingrid Kolb Hindarmanto – Country Programme Coordinator, UNICEF CO
10:30 - 10:45 / Iodine Deficiency/Universal Salt Iodization – Global and Regional Context and Trends
Mr. Arnold Timmer – Project Officer Nutrition, UNICEF RO for CEE/CIS & Baltics
10:45 – 11:05 / Current Trends and Challenges to IDD Elimination/USI Attainment in Georgia
Mr. Zurab Sekhniashvili – National IDD Programme Coordinator, NCN
Ms. Mariam Jashi, APO Health - UNICEF Georgia
10:05 - 11:15 / Legislation Basis for IDD Elimination/USI Promotion in Georgia
Mr. Ramaz Urushadze - Head, Public Health Department
11:15 – 11:35 / 2004-2005 Plan of Action for IDD Elimination/USI in Georgia (Draft)
Ms. Tamar Lobjanidze, Deputy Head, Public Health Department
Guidance for Sectoral Work Group - Ms. Mariam Jashi, APO Health - UNICEF
11:35 - 11:50 / Coffee Break
11: 50 – 11:50 / Signing Up for Sectoral Work Groups
11:50 – 13:00
Group A:
Facilitator:
Co-facilitator:
Group B:
Facilitator:
Co-facilitator:
Group C:
Facilitator:
Co-facilitator:
Group D:
Facilitator:
Co-facilitator: / Group Work
Legislation and Regulations for Quality Control/Quality Assurance of Iodized Salt
Mr. Ramaz Urushadze - Head, Public Health Department
Mr. Arnold Timmer – PO Nutrition, UNICEF RO for CEE/CIS and Baltics
Impact Assessment – Monitoring and Disease Surveillance
Mr. Zurab Sekhniashvili – National IDD Programme Coordinator, NCN
Mr. George Sakvarelidze – Planning, M&E Officer, UNICEF CO
Programme Communication/Education
Ms. Nino Kochorashvili - Press Center of the Ministry of LHSA
Ms. Maya Kurtsikidze, APO Communication, UNICEF CO
Role of Private Sector, Declaration of Commitment to USI from Salt Importers
Mr. George Roinishvili – Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
Ms. Ingrid Kolb Hindarmanto-Programme Coordinator, UNICEF CO
13:00 – 14:00 / Lunch

Government of Georgia-UNICEF-“SOCO” Foundation - USAID

Conference

“Enhancing Partnership for IDD Elimination in Georgia”

25-28 June 2004

Tbilisi, Georgia

Day 1 – 25 June, Venue: Sheraton Metechi Palace, Time: 9:30 - 17:00

AGENDA

Afternoon Session

14:00-15:15 / Sectoral Works continued
15:15-15:30 / Coffee Break
15:30 - 16:15 / Pleno: Feedback from Sectoral Working Groups
Group A: Legislation and Regulations for Quality Control/Quality Assurance of
Iodized Salt - 10 min.
Group B: Impact Assessment – Monitoring and Disease Surveillance – 10 min.
Group C: Programme Communication/Education – 10 min.
Group D: Role of Private Sector, Declaration of Commitment to USI from
Salt Importers – 15 min.
16:15 – 16:45 / Conclusions/Discussions
Key Preparatory issues for the 2nd Day Meeting on June 28
16:45 – 17:00 / Closure


Government of Georgia-UNICEF-“SOCO” Foundation - USAID

Conference

“Enhancing Partnership for IDD Elimination in Georgia”

25-28 June 2004

Tbilisi, Georgia

Day 2 – 28 June, Venue: Sheraton Metechi Palace, Time: 10:00 – 14:00

AGENDA

10:00 – 10:30 / Registration of Conference Participants
10:30 – 10:50 / Opening Remarks
Mr. Vladimer Chipashvili – HE Minister of Labour, Health and Social Affairs
Ms. Sandra Elizabeth Roelofs, The First Lady, Founder and Director - “SOCO” Foundation
Mr. Gigi Tsereteli – Chairman, Health and Social Affairs Committee, Parliament of Georgia
Mr. Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed – Representative, UNICEF CO
10:50 – 11:05 / Iodine Deficiency/Universal Salt Iodization – Global and Regional Context and Trends
Mr. Arnold Timmer – Project Officer Nutrition, UNICEF RO for CEE/CIS & Baltics
11:05 – 11:20 / Current Trends and Challenges to IDD Elimination/USI Attainment in Georgia
Ms. Mariam Jashi, APO Health - UNICEF Georgia
11:20 – 11:35 / 2004-2005 National Plan of Action for IDD Elimination/USI in Georgia (Draft)
Ms. Tamar Lobjanidze – Deputy Head, Public Health Department
11:35 – 11:45 / Role of the Private Sector, Declaration of Commitment to USI from Salt Importers
Mr. Sergo Gelashvili - Representative, “Ponto Star”
11:45 – 12:15 / Comments on the 2004-2005 Plan of Action and Declaration
Future recommendations for follow-up
12:15 – 12:30 / Ms. Sandra Elizabeth Roelofs, The First Lady, Founder and Director - “SOCO” Foundation Mr. Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed – Representative, UNICEF CO
Mr. Vladimer Chipashvili – HE Minister of Labour, Health and Social Affairs
12:30 – 13:30 / Press Conference
13:00 – 14:00 / Reception

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