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Ms Brenda King, member of the ACP-EU Follow-up Committee of the European Economic and Social Committee
An improved partnership for a better development: the opportunities of the Cotonou Agreement and perspectives after 2010
10th Regional Seminar of the ACP-EU Economic and Social Interest Groups - Ms Brenda King, member of the ACP-EU Follow-up Committee of the European Economic and Social Committee
Mahaman Bader M. Dioula, Regional Coordinator for Africa, International Federation of Agricultural Producers (IFAP)
Ensuring sustainable food security in ACP countries: the views of ACP-EU non-state actors
10th Regional Seminar of the ACP-EU Economic and Social Interest Groups - Mahaman Bader M. Dioula, Regional Coordinator for Africa, International Federation of Agricultural Producers (IFAP)
Mrs Brenda Lloyd, F.B.I.B. Chairperson, Botswana Organising Committee, Representative, Botswana Confederation of Commerce Industry & Manpower and Director, Botswana Institute of Bankers
Inaugural session
10th Regional Seminar of the ACP-EU Economic and Social Interest Groups - Speech by Mrs Brenda Lloyd