At the 3rd Plenary meeting of Watch Democracy Grow annual conference 2019, Val Okaru -Bisant moderates a panel that discusses the question: how can we address youth Inclusiveness and infrastructure challenges of the 2019 Africa Continental Free Trade Area?
At the 2019 World Bank Law, Justice and Development Conference, Val Okaru-Bisant discusses the question: what is the role of law & Institutions in using technology based solutions to solve water and human insecurity problems?
Val Okaru-Bisant discusses the question: how do we strengthen Africa’s small and medium digital media company’s viability, credibility and democratization?
Val Okaru-Bisant is distinguished guest speaker at a Watch Democracy Grow dinner And gala event. Alain Pierre of Afrique Today digital TV interviews her at the beginning of the event. During the dinner, Val lectures on the subject of the 2000 Africa Growth and Opportunity Act and Trade policies and implications for the African Diaspora.
At the 2018 World Bank Law, Justice and Development conference, Val Okaru- Bisant discusses the question: How can we enhance institutions and access in fragile camps – WBG Video Services
Valentina Okaru-Bisant pays tribute to Valentina Okaru, senior ( late), her mother’s book on how vocational education is key to industrialization in Nigeria, with lessons from Japan, England, Germany and China.
Valentina Okaru-Bisant, Overcoming Institutional and Legal Barriers that Prevent Abused Females from Accessing Justice in Fragile Nigerian Regions 27 Am. U. J. Gender & Soc. Pol’y & L. 31, (2018)
Valentina Okaru-Bisant, Overcoming Challenges in the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency’s Risk Insurance Coverage to Private Water Investors: Corruption and Consumer Risks, 57 S. D. L. REV. 277 (2012)
Valentina Okaru-Bisant, Proposals to Combat the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency's Deficiencies: Promoting Private Water Investments and Preventing Corruption and Consumer Conflict Risks, 14 SUSTAINABLE DEV. L. J. 2 (2011)
Valentina Okaru-Bisant, Institutional and Legal Frameworks for Preventing and Resolving Disputes Concerning the Development and Management of Africa’s Shared River Basins, 9 COLO. J. INT’L ENVTL. L & POL’Y 331 (1998)
Valentina Okaru, Financing Publicly Owned Treatment Works and Instituting Enforcement Measures Against Non- Compliant Works Under the Clean Water Act, 2 BUFF. ENVTL. L. J. 213 (1994)
Valentina Okaru, The Basel Convention, Controlling the Transboundary Movement of Hazardous Wastes to Developing Countries, 4 FORDHAM ENVTL. L. REP. 137 (1999)
Books:
SHARMA N., DAMHAUG T, GILGAN-HUNT E. GREY D., OKARU V., and ROTHBERG D, AFRICAN WATER RESOURCES CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES (World Bank Technical Paper No. 331, 1996)
VALENTINA O. OKARU, EFFECTIVE LEGAL AND INSTITUTIONAL MEANS OF CONTROLLING WATER POLLUTION FROM SEWAGE: NIGERIAN AND UNITED STATES EXPERIENCES, Issue 6A, Vol. 55, (Dissert. Abstracts Int’l. UMI, Ann Arbor Michigan, 1674 1994)
Book Chapter
Barannik A. & Okaru V., Harmonizing World Bank Environmental Assessment Requirements and Procedures with Russia’s Experiences, in JEAN ROGER MERCIER, WORLD BANK ENIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT IN AFRICA: A WORLD BANK COMMITMENT, PROCEEDINGS OF THE DURBAN WORKSHOP (World Bank,1996)
Valentina Okaru-Bisant, What is the impact of COVID19 on the delivery of online education in the United States and how can we turn any challenges into opportunities? Business prespectives.org, 2020
Valentina Okaru-Bisant & Frank Samolis, Esq. Can Too Many Cooks Spoil or Spice Africa’s Economic Development? Focus on Women Magazine, July/August 2019
Valentina Okaru-Bisant, Is there a silver lining in the clumpy cloud of President Trump’s rule and aid policies towards Africa? Foreign Policy News, August 2017
Valentina Okaru-Bisant, Dissolving the Risks of Water, Africa Investor, Oct-Sept. 2009, at 74
Valentina Okaru-Bisant, American Interest Will Remain Obama’s Overriding Interest: Will the Obama Administration Demonstrate Change or Consistency in US Foreign Assistance Policies Towards Africa? Corporate Africa, Issue 47, Vol. 2 No. 888, Sept. 2009, at 54
Valentina Okaru-Bisant, Seven Deadly Sins of Financial Aid, African Business, 43rd year, No 355, July 2009
Valentina Okaru-Bisant, Negative Perceptions of Africa in Global Business and Economic Development, New African, No. 450 April 2006
SOME CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS, published as conference proceedings
Valentina Okaru-Bisant, Incentivization, Formalization and Productivity of Small and Medium Enterprises, COVID 19 and 2019 African Continental Free Trade Area, African Diaspora in Europe event, September 2020
Valentina Okaru-Bisant, Incentivization, Formalization and Productivity of Small and Medium Enterprises, COVID 19 and the African Continental Free Trade Area, African Diaspora in Europe event, August 2020
Valentina Okaru-Bisant, Esq. and Frank Samolis, Esq., What is the potential for boosting intra-Africa trade in goods manufactured within member states of the African Continental Free Trade Area? December 2019
Valentina Okaru-Bisant, What role can law and technology play in solving water and human insecurity problems in some African nations, (moderated and presented at November 2018 World Bank LJD Conference, November 2019)
Valentina Okaru-Bisant, How Can One Strengthen Laws, Institutions and Socio-economic Access in Fragile Riparian Nations of the Lake Chad Basin? Lessons from the 2009 Kampala Convention (moderated and presented at November 2018 World Bank LJD Conference)
Valentina Okaru-Bisant, How Can We Strengthen Institutional and Legal Strategies for Combating Child Labor Practices in Selected African Nations, (moderated and presented at the April 2018 American University College of Law Business and Africa Conference)
Valentina Okaru-Bisant, How Can We Turn Institutional and Legal Challenges into Opportunities to Develop Sound Strategies for Managing Water and Land Conflicts in Northern Nigeria: The Case of Cattle Herders? Presented at the November 2016 World Bank Law and Justice Conference
Valentina Okaru-Bisant, Sources of Funding for Social Entrepreneurships or Do It Yourself Entities: Case Studies, Lessons Learned and Eligibility Requirements, Presented at September 24, 2016 Peace
Valentina Okaru-Bisant & Frank Samolis, Esq. Can Too Many Cooks Spoil or Spice Africa’s Economic Development? Focus on Women Magazine, July/August 2019
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