SCHEDULE
14:00
Welcome & Opening
José Carlos Lourenço
14:05
Media and democracy in a changing world
The importance for democracy of free speech and a powerful media sector. The power of media in developing stronger and more demanding public opinion in modern democracies. The technological revolution: the impact in the media sector and consequences for modern democracies (with recent examples like the US Presidential elections, Brexit and others).
Rebecca Marques
14:25
How the mobile phone changed everything in East Africa
Mobile phones in Africa are so much more than a means to talk. They have revolutionised everything from banking to commerce. I'll be talking about my personal experience in Pemba, Northern Mozambique, and the regional context.
Clara Pereira
14:40
Age old or changing battles? Ethics and culture in the 21st century
The impact of culture on the development of a moral code. How culture shapes individual developments, and how it itself changes over time. The importance of 21st century technology on ethical conduct and judgements.
14:55
Q&A
15:05
Break
Fatima Salvaterra Peres
15:45
Changing narratives: Angolan History, a country of oral history
What is the context in which oral sources are included in the study of African History and Angola in particular? Approach the advantages and the limitation of this methodology and refer the role of the historian in the research of the objective truth in the dissemination of the knowledge. Give a brief explanation of the Angolan oral sources, the characteristics and main ways of expression as a vehicle and transmitter of the collective memory.
16:15
Q&A
16:25
Break
Shane Farrelly
16:35
Occupational health challenges
The challenge of implementing a corporate global health promotion program. The challenges of an occupational health department in providing health support to the employee working from home. The responsibility of the employer in helping to combat global obesity. Confidentiality and ethics around collecting personal health data and how this data is utilised to determine appropriate health programs.
17:20
Q&A