Forum on Sustained Ocean Observations and Services in IOC Group V (Africa and Arab countries)

1	WELCOME - OPENING LESSONS FROM OTHER REGIONAL WORKSHOPS. “A Core Coastal Ocean Observing Capability for the African Ocean Observing System
2	National and Regional Operational Oceanography programmes
3	developing operational oceanography in other regions
4	Future Perspectives of operational oceanography in IOC Group V
5	Participation of IOC Group V member states in the 2nd International Indian Ocean Expedition