International conference on "Lessons learnt and lessons to learn in the field of Micro Health Insurance in Africa", 2-3 Dec 2009 in Lilongwe, Malawi
Day 1: Wednesday, 2nd December 2009
7:30h Registration
8:30-10:30h Session I: Welcome Note and Introduction
Facilitator: Winford Masanjala
Welcome note: Prof. Ben Kalua, University of Malawi
Welcome note: Prof. B.N. Swami, University of Botswana; Gerald Leppert, Coordinator "Pro MHI Africa", Presentation
Presentation of Conference Volume: Philipp Degens, University of Cologne
10:30-11h Coffee Break
11h-12:30h Session II: Micro Health Insurance in Africa I
Facilitator: Dr. Gertrude A. Owusu
"Micro Health Insurance in Sub-Saharan Africa" - Philipp Degens, University of Cologne, Presentation
"The Potential of Micro Health Insurance in Malawi" - Dr. Spy Munthali, University of Malawi; Dietmar Ilsen, University of Cologne, Presentation
12:30-13:30h Lunch Break
13:30-15h Session III: Micro Health Insurance in Africa II
Facilitator: Marshall Kala
"Micro Health Insurance in Ghana" - Robert L. Afutu-Kotey, University of Ghana, Presentation
"Micro Health Insurance in Botswana" - Dr. Francis Nathan Okurut, University of Botswana, Presentation
15h-15:30h Coffee Break
15:30-17:00h Session IV: Insurance Education
Facilitator: Dr. Abraham Sethibe
"Insurance Education in Africa" - Ana Klincic Andrews, Microfinance Opportunities, Kenya, Presentation
Presentation of "Pro MHI Africa" Curriculum - Gerald Leppert, University of Cologne, Presentation
17:30h Joint Reception for conference participants
Proceed to Day 2