Conference Theme: “Achieving Millennium Development Goals by 2015” What did we achieve? What next? 29th April – 2nd May 2015 Kisumu, Kenya Conference Sub-themes: 1. Sponsored Eradicating extreme poverty and hunger By 3. Promoting gender equality and empower women 4. Reducing child mortality GREAT LAKES 98 I V 5. Improving maternal health 6. Combating HIV/AIDS, malaria and other diseases 7. Ensuring environmental sustainability 8. Developing a global partnership for development U Achieving universal primary education UN 2. ER M : 12th TICH Annual Scientific Conference SI TY OF KI SU 1. Scientific Papers Scientific papers submitted for presentation will be judged based on Introduction, Objectives, Methodology, Results, Innovations, Conclusion and Recommendations. Abstracts should have not more than 300 words. Registration Fees: 1. Individual registration USD 150.00 2. Group registration USD 400.00 (4 up to 5 participants) 3. Founder Members of TICH and students USD 80.00 per person 2. Poster presentations Important Date: Posters for presentation should be 90 (length) x 80 (width) centimeters, typed (including Tables, Figures) with font size of at least 28 pts (Times New Roman).  The deadline for abstract submission is February 15th, 2015 Exhibition space Types of exhibitions: 3. Symposiums and Workshops Roundtables should focus on key strategic issues or controversial issues based on the sub-themes. 4. Capacity building workshops These sessions provide opportunity for participants interested in strengthening their skills and knowledge in selected topical areas which include:  Grants Making  Protocol writing  Abstracts Writing Conference audience Conference participants will include researchers, Policy makers, Academicians, NGOs, Government Ministries, FBO, UN agencies and Donors. Community /Self help groups  Space will be available at USD 250 per stand for the entire conference period. Exhibition for marketing and promotion  Space will be available at a cost of USD 450 per stand for the entire conference period.  The exhibition cost covers registration for two people, a tent (2 x 2 m), one table, a chair and boards for exhibition. For submission of abstracts and more information, please contact the Conference coordinator Dr Jane Mumma at conference@gluk.ac.ke or call +254-0715-709-272 We look forward to your positive response