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Theme:
Building Stronger Institutions to mitigate
corruption; Development from the Bottom Up:
The Role of the Professional Woman
Linking Women to Bring Change
IFWA 2016
March 30 2016 to April 02, 2016
Labadi Beach Hotel in Accra, Ghana
IFWA 2016
March 30 2016 to April 02, 2016
Labadi Beach Hotel in Accra, Ghana
Welcome to IFWA 2016 Conference
The Association of Women Accountants Ghana (AWAG)
is pleased to invite you to join us for IFWA 2016, which
will be held from March 30 2016 to April 02, 2016 at the
plush Labadi Beach Hotel in Accra, Ghana. I hope that
you will seize this opportunity to rekindle on going
networks and start new ones with colleague female
accountants from around the world. This serves a great
opportunity to revive the activities of women accountants
globally and contribute to development and growth within
our respective countries. In this conference we will join
our intellectual forces to think and bring about change.
For those of you hearing about The International
Federation of Women Accountants (IFWA) for the first time, IFWA is the brain
child of the Society of Women Accountants of Nigeria and was inaugurated in
January 1995 with its founding member countries Nigeria, Ghana,Benin, Sierra
Leone, Kenya, Gambia, and Zimbabwe.
The objectives of IFWA include the following:1. To provide a forum for women in the accountancy profession to help each other
to grow and develop in their various professional careers and businesses.
2. To promote accountancy knowledge, render accountancy advice and aid
to the public.
3. To participate in activities that will enhance the strategic professional and
managerial skills of its members.
4. To promote unity and prestige of its members.
5. To promote and support all activities of the International Federation of
Accountants (IFAC)
Since its inception, IFWA has held meetings in Nigeria, Ghana, Benin, and Sierra
Leone. IFWA 2016 serves to revive and expand the membership of IFWA
projecting it onto the global stage. The theme for IFWA 2016 Conference:
Building Stronger Institutions to Mitigate Corruption; Development from the
Bottom Up: The Role of the Professional Woman seeks to empower and give
a voice to the professional woman to champion a corruption free society through
advocacy, capacity building among women organizations, community
development, and affirmative action. At this 4 day conference, March 30 – April
02, 2016 women accountants will engage with media, civil society organizations,
and interested groups to interrogate, and dialogue on practical ways to contribute
to the anti-corruption agenda.
Additionally the conference will offer ample opportunities for you to connect with
other women accountant associations to learn, share ideas, and experiences.
Each of us is charged with making IFWA a truly global association and I cordially
invite you to participate in IFWA 2016 and all other activities of IFWA.
I look forward to seeing you in Accra, Ghana
Warm regards,
Agnes Yeboah
IFWA President
The purpose of the
conference seeks to motivate the
professional woman to play the role
of an empowered woman in
championing a corruption free
society through advocacy, capacity
building among women organizations, community development, and
affirmative action.
Objectives1
To provide a platform for women to
advocate for building stronger private and public sector institutions
Objectives 2
To provide a forum for
professionals to dialogue on
practical ways to contribute to
the fight against corruption
Objectives 3
To promote the agenda of
development from the bottom up
among civil society, private sector,
and the media
Objectives 4
To support the growth and
development of the International
Federation of Women Accountants
Highlights of Events
CONFERENCE
PRESENTATIONS
Wednesday March 31
and April 01, 2016
A line up of powerful speakers will
make presentations on topics
designed to educate participants
on the in-depth understanding on
the factors leading to corruption,
using advocacy to bring about
change and development from
the bottom up, including a peak
into political systems and their
contribution to the anti-corruption
agenda. Speakers will challenge
participants to bring impact to
their careers based on knowledge
acquired at the conference.
IFWA NITE
Thursday March 31, 2016
6.00 – 8.00 pm
IFWA Nite is dedicated to discuss
the development and growth of
IFWA and create a forum for
discussing IFWA, activities,
objectives, and agenda for a follow
on conference. The evening will
see the handover of the leadership
of IFWA to Kenya. It will be a social
night of networking and interesting
side attractions.
DINNER DANCE
Friday April 01, 2016
7.00pm till late
The dinner dance, which will be
held at the conference venue
Labadi Beach Hotel, is expected
to attract wider participation from
the body of accountants in the host
country, sponsors, exhibitors, the
media, etc. Another opportunity
to enjoy Accra’s beautiful weather
with good music from West Africa.
ACCRA CITY TOUR
Saturday April 02, 2016
9am – 1pm
Come with us on a bus tour of
the city learning about its colonial
history and rich Ghanaian heritage.
The tour ends with a cultural
display at ‘Matse Agbona’ in
indigenous Accra. There will be
snacks and drinks on board.
CONTACT INFORMATION
FOR ENQUIRIES
Agnes Yeboah
[email protected]
+ 233 57 3337642
Angela Peasah
[email protected]
+ 233 20 2155509
John Hansen
[email protected]
+ 233 20 8920373
Mrs Olivia Quartey
[email protected]
+ 233 24 4722232
IFWA
Conference
Agenda
March 30– April 2, 2016
Building Stronger Institutions To Mitigate Corruption; Development From The Bottom Up:
Role Of The Professional Woman
CONFERENCE HOSTS: Association Of Women Accountants Ghana (AWAG)
Institute Of Chartered Accountants, GHANA (ICAG) Labadi Beach Hotel, Accra Ghana
WEDNESDAY, March 30, 2016
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Registration and Welcome Refreshment
Opening Ceremonies
Welcome and Keynote Addresses:
Conference Hosts
Government Rep
IFAC
THURSDAY, March 31, 2016
8: 30am – 10: 00 am
10:00 am to 10:30 am
10:30 am to 12:00 pm
12:00 pm to 1:30 pm
1:30 pm to 2:30 pm
2:30 pm to 3:00 pm
3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Presentation: Understanding the Factors that Lead to Corruption and
the Impact on Developing Countries
Break
Panel Discussion
Lunch
Presentation: The Role of Political Governance in the
Anti-Corruption Agenda
Break
Panel Discussion
IFWA Nite
FRIDAY, APRIL 01, 2016
8:30 am to 9:30 am
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Keynote Addresses:
Presentation: Strengthening Civil Society and the Media to Mitigate
Corruption
10:30 am to 11:00 am
11:00 am to 12:00 pm
12:00 pm to 1:30 pm
1:30 pm to 2:30 pm
Break
Panel Discussion
Lunch
Presentation: Powerless to Powerful: Practice of Development from
the Bottom Up
Panel Discussion 4
Break
Communique and Closing Ceremonies
Dinner Dance
2:30pm - 3.30pm
3:30 pm to 4:00 pm
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
7:30 pm to late
SATURDAY, APRIL 01, 2016
9:00 am – 1: 00 pm
1:00pm
Accra City tour and Lunch
Check Out and Departure
General
Information
HOTEL ACCOMMODATION
The 5star Labadi Beach Hotel has been designated as the official hotel for IFWA 2016.
A group rate of $290/night inclusive of tax has been negotiated for IFWA 2016 attendees.
Rooms at these special rates will be available as long as the hotel has availability but will fill up
quickly! To book accommodations at the Labadi Beach Hotel at the group rate, call the hotel
reservation desk at + 233 547 141 662 or + 233 205 892 262 or you may call Global Wings Travel
Agency on +233 244 130 224 or + 233 244 689 895. Refer to group code INSTITO2016 when booking
reservations at Labadi Beach Hotel. More information on Labadi Beach Hotel is available at
www.legacyhotels.co.za/en/hotels/labadi.
HOTEL NEAR CONFERENCE VENUE
Labadi Beach Hotel
4 Star
0.2 miles (0.32 km) to Labadi Beach
Hotel
$290/ night
La Palm Royal
Beach Hotel
4 Star
1.3 miles (2.1km) to Labadi Beach Hotel
$200/night
Novotel Hotel
4 Star
2.8 miles (4.5km) to Labadi Beach Hotel
$200 /night
His Majesty’s Hotel
2 Star
1.3 miles (2.1km) to Labadi Beach
Hotel
$100/night
FREE INTERNET ACCESS
All attendees staying at the Labadi Beach Hotel will have complimentary Internet access in their
guestrooms as well as in hot spots located throughout the hotel. Most hotels in Accra offer
complimentary internet in their guestrooms and lobby.
HOTEL SHUTTLE AND CAR RENTAL
Labadi Beach Hotel runs a free shuttle to and from the airport. If you need to get a taxi at the
airport there are approved taxis with drivers in uniform. Please ask from the information desk at
the airport or call Global Wings Travel Agency +233 244 130 224 or + 233 244 689 895 to arrange
car hire or taxi service.
REGISTRATION
The preferred method of registration is online at www.ifwa2016.org . For convenience a
registration form is attached to this brochure. If email registration is convenient fill and email
completed form to [email protected] or [email protected].
CONFIRMATION
You will receive an electronic confirmation of your registration within 3 days of receipt of your
registration and payment.
General
Information
CONFERENCE FEE
The conference fee covers
the entire conference from
March 30 – April 02, 2016
and includes lunch, snacks,
souvenirs, dinner dance,
opening reception, IFWA
Nite, and Accra City Tour.
Early Bird – Received by
February 15, 2016
US$500
Regular - Received by
March 04, 2016
US$600
Onsite - Received at the gate
March 30th, 2016
US$700
Dinner dance only
US$65
HOW TO PAY
The conference fee and hotel accommodation are payable in cedis or other convertible currency by:
- Wire transfer to Bank – Standard Chartered Bank, High Street, Accra
Ghana
Account Name – Institute of Chartered Accountants Ghana
Dollar Account – 8701502515500
Cedi Account – 0100102515500
SWIFT/BIC: SCBLGHAC
- Online at the conference website www.ifwa2016.org
- At the conference in Accra
IFWA 2016
March 30– April 2, 2016
Registration Form
Register ONLINE! It’s fast and easy!
www.ifwa2016.org
Please type or print legibly, using one form per attendee.
Name________________________________________________ Email____________________________
Employer_____________________________________________ Phone_ _________________________
Address_______________________________________________________________________________
City___________________________________________________________________________________
State/Province_ ___________________ Postal Code _______________ Country_____________________
Conference Registration
International
participants
Early - Received by February 15, 2016
$500.00
Regular - Received by March 07, 2016
$600.00
Onsite - Received by March 30, 2016
$700.00
Dinner Dance Only
$65.00
Amount
Special needs?
If any special disability
arrangements OR an
alternative meal plan is
required, please attach a
note of explanation.
TOTAL
Special Events (no additional charge) ❏ I plan to attend the Reception on Wednesday 30/03
❏ I plan to attend the Dinner Dance on
Friday 01/04
❏ I plan to attend the IFWA Nite on Wednesday 31/03
❏ I plan to attend the Accra City Tour