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BABAMNA Atlanta 2024 Convention Thematics
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Catalyzing an effective dynamic of unity based on solid links and permanent exchanges on issues of collective interest
As co-presidents of BABAMNA Atlanta 2024 convention thematics, we are grateful that you are here. Whether you are just a visitor, a member of our community, a thematic contributor or a panelist to our roundtable, we are grateful of your interest, support and active participation.
BABAMNA’s main mission is to foster a more unified and thriving community through collaboration. The convention thematics contribute to the establishment of permanent exchanges and is a powerful tool in our toolset that allows us to make that goal become an impactful reality.
Alain Nonga Ngue, Pr Nôb Nlénd
Co-presidents BABAMNA Atlanta 2024 Convention Thematics
Roundtable
Georgia Gwinnet College
1000 University Center Lane
Lawrenceville, GA 30043
Saturday, August 31st, 2024
1:00PM - 4:00PM
Theme
BABAMNA, catalyzing an effective dynamic of unity for a more thriving, and impactful Bassa Bati Mpo’o (BBM) diaspora in North America. What does that mean in 2 years, 5 years and 10 years?
The imperative of a new playbook.
The perspectives of a young business leader, an opinion leader, a political leader, a business tycoon, and other members of the BBM elites.
Download The roundtable terms of reference document.
Panelists
Schedule
The schedule is subject to changes. Revisit regularly for the latest updates.
| Time | Activity | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 12:30PM - 1:00PM | Arrival of guests | |
| 1:00PM - 1:15PM | Introduction of panelists | |
| 1:15PM - 2:15 PM | Panelist presentations | Each panelist has 10 minutes |
| 2:15PM - 3:00PM | Q&A | |
| 3:00PM - 4:00PM | Books dedication, photo op | |
Thematic Contributions
Guidelines for contributions
Objective
The objective is to promote the establishment of an effective ecosystem that brings together all associative and individual actors (visionaries, entrepreneurs, traditional leaders, scholars, politicians), promotes the development of ideas, the manifestation of talents, and capitalizes on the expression of internal and external driving forces, in a coherent dynamic structured around resolving the most important issues the development of the community depends on.
Format of contributions
You can contribute a written article of up to 10 pages maximum or a video of 15 minutes maximum, in French, English or in one of the Bassa Bati Mpo’o languages, on any subject or perspective likely to shed light on the concern of efficient organization of the community around a synergistic dynamic.
Your intervention may aim to achieve some of the following objectives:
- Educate the public on a particular issue.
- Interest the public in historical or anthropological issues.
- Generate inspiration, interest and public engagement through examples of successful initiatives in specific areas of interest.
- Present a personal biographical experience worthy of sharing.
- Propose innovative strategic approaches or courses of action with high potential.
The texts or videos proposed and selected will be published on the various media channels of BAMBANA as well as on the communication platforms of the affiliated associations.
· Websites | · YouTube Channels | · Pages Facebook |
· On TikTok | · Newsletters | · GA breakout sessions |
To the extent possible, some of the proposed interventions in Bassa, Bati or Mpo’o, could be translated into French or English.
The Round Table, in which several special guests will speak, will be a solemn opportunity for discussion and exchange on certain major topics and issues. Similarly, several sessions and discussion groups are planned during the General Assembly to constitute a privileged moment of deepening the sharing on concerns of primary interest.
The synthesis of these various exchanges will make it possible to determine targets for action and to formulate significant operational recommendations in the short and medium term.
Thematic round tables will be organized after the convention based on relevant needs.
Suggested Topics
Culture, traditions, integration and public life
To live, celebrate, preserve and promote our culture and traditions, to build a structured, positive, coherent and efficient immigration experience in North America.
- The learning and promotion of languages, history, philosophy and anthropology Bassa Bati Mpo’o.
- Learning and promoting the geography, resources and economic potential of the Bassa Bati Mpo’o community.
- Learning and promoting the folklore, arts, music, dances and cuisine of the Bassa Bati Mpo’o.
The promotion of active and civic participation in public discourse in North America and Africa.
Education, Business, Economics and Finance
Promote the exploitation of operational resources in new technologies, financing and other high-potential opportunities, to develop collaboration within the community in the diaspora and optimize exchanges with the community of origin, with a view to entrenching the trajectories of fulfillment, increasing economic wealth, ensuring the conditions for fulfillment.
- Promote the sharing, popularization and use of new technologies (Internet, social networks, mobile technologies, solar, artificial intelligence), for optimal exploitation of the opportunities associated with them.
- Promote the sharing of information in the field of microfinance, particularly with a view to promoting wealth creation projects and the development of economic initiatives in the community of origin.
The conditions and modalities of the diaspora’s contribution to the preservation and development of the cultural, geographical, land and economic community heritage.
Reflection on sustainable solutions to the ecological crises and environmental challenges facing the community.
Download thematic contributions terms of reference document.
Contributors
Breakout Sessions
Georgia Gwinnet College
1000 University Center Lane
Lawrenceville, GA 30043
Saturday, August 31st, 2024
10:30AM - 12:00PM
Objectives
Breakout sessions will take place during the public session of the General Assembly. They allow groups of participants to have in-depth discussions on some selected areas of interest and identify the top 3 action items BABAMNA should focus on in the next 2 to 5 years to address in a meaningful way the challenges in the area. The discussions will build on thematic contributions submitted before the convention.
Each breakout session will have one or two moderators selected preferably from thematic contributors.
Areas of interest
Notes: Submission of thematic contributions is still ongoing. The final list of moderators will be updated later.
NO | AREAS OF INTEREST | MODERATORS (Pending confirmation) |
1 | Roadmap to the successful integration of Bassa Bati Mpo’o in North America. | · Rachel Tonye |
2 | The importance of learning and understanding our traditions and cultures in the context of the immigrant experience. | · Valerie Wehiong Batta |
3 | Approaches for sustainable community development. What can we learn from the examples of some Asian and other African communities? How can we leverage new technologies and other innovative solutions (solar, mobile, internet, micro-finances, …) to move faster and better?
| · Vincent Nkong Njock |
4 | Pre-requisites to building effective Bassa Bati Mpo’o organizations at a national level in North America. How to promote a result-oriented, mission-driven and an inclusive mindset? | · Alain Nonga Ngue |
Format
After a brief introduction of areas of interest and session moderators, breakout sessions will take place in separate areas. Each group will present its top 3 recommendations when everybody reconvenes to the main hall.
Sessions may be live streamed on FB.
Moderators are highly encouraged to submit for publication within 30 days following the convention, an article providing more contextual information about their session recommendations.
BABAMNA will hold follow up thematic roundtables via videoconferences, to further explore some areas of interest.
Section | Content | Time | Comments |
Introduction | Introduction of session moderators | 10 minutes |
|
Breakout sessions | Discussions in separate areas under the guidance of moderators | 40 minutes | Suggested session format: · Brief presentation by moderators (8mn) · Discussions (25mn) · Work on recommendations (7mn) |
Download breakout sessions terms of reference document.
Schedule
| Time | Activity | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 08:30AM - 09:00 AM | Arrival of participants | |
| 09:00AM - 10:15 AM | Closed Session reserved to members | - Activity report - Changes in bylaws - Election of EB members - Next term action plan |
| 10:15AM - 10:30 AM | Arrival of guests | |
| 10:30AM - 10:45 AM | Thematic presentation | |
| 10:45AM - 11:30 AM | Breakout sessions | |
| 11:30AM - 11:50 PM | Breakout session recommendations | |
| 11:50AM - 12:00 PM | Wrap up | |
Feature Sponsors
We are seeking sponsors for this important event. Contact us at atlanta2024@babamna.org
