AMASA to discuss future of research

At the AMASA August 2011 forum, a panel of industry spokespeople will discuss key industry decisions regarding MIT levies for AMPS and SAARF that need to be made urgently to protect the single source survey. Other topics will include: Is there life after AMPS? What is the future of research in SA? What is the severity of an attempt to galvanise the industry?

1 Aug 2011

AMASA to discuss future of research

The panel, including Barbara Cooke (researcher), Paul Haupt (SAARF), Janet Watermeyer (Mindshare), Greg Garden (MASA) and Quentin Green, (chairperson MAMCA), will explore the severity of the situation with the aim of providing impetus to resolve these critical issues that face the industry.

The forum will start at 4pm on Wednesday, 3 August 2011, at Ster-Kinekor Preview Theatre, Primovie Park, 185 Katherine Street, Sandton.

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