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	  News in 2018
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	Two new FIG Publications
		September 2018
		
			
				|   | Two new Publications were 
				launched during the FIG Congress 2018 in Istanbul:Publication 70 - Africa Regional Network - 2015-2018 - FIG Report
 Publication 71 - FIG Guidance on Professional Competencies - FIG 
		Guide
 The publications have been sent out to all members of FIG 
				together with the minutes from the General Assembly 2018 and are 
				awailable online.
 
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		Publication 70 - Africa Regional Network - 2015-2018 - FIG Report
		The publication is written by Chair of FIG Africa Regional Network 
		and FIG Vice President Diane Dumashie. 
		
		This publication presents the aim and objectives of the Africa FIG 
		Regional Capacity Development Network (ARN) over an 8 year period, with a 
		focus on the activities undertaken during 2015–2018 incl. the outcome of the three workshop activities over the period 2015- 
		2018. African member associations collaborated with the ARN to deliver 
		three workshops. Each of the workshops focused on a specific theme 
		relating to the future challenges of Africa land professional community. 
		In this regard, the Regional Capacity Network and FIG Council are 
		grateful for and appreciates the logistical support provided during 
		2015–17 by the three FIG Member hosts: Kenya Institution of Surveyors, 
		De L’Ordre des Geometres- Experts de Cote d’Ivore / Fédération des 
		Géomètres Francophones and INES-Ruhengeri Institute of Applied Science.
		
		 
		Publication 70 
		Publication 71 - FIG Guidance on Professional Competencies - FIG 
		Guide 
		Publication 71 has been written by FIG Commision 10. Main author is 
		Chair of Commission 10 (2015-2018) SeeLian Ong. 
		The construction industry is estimated to grow rapidly over the 
		coming years. The role of Quantity Surveyors, or Cost Engineers or 
		Construction Economists is becoming important to ensure that the project 
		cost are measured and monitored professionally to ensure value for money 
		for the stakeholders. It is with this in mind that FIG Commission 10  
		has developed and publish this Guidance for Professional Competencies 
		for Quantity Surveyors / Cost Engineers / Construction Economists. It is 
		the object of the Guidance to help us to train these professionals so 
		that they have the right competencies to undertake the tasks given to 
		them. The Guidance can also be used by institutions of higher learning 
		to develop programme or courses at both undergraduate and post-graduate 
		levels.  
		Publication 71
		Please have a look 
		at all FIG publications - they are 
		all available online
		
		 
		Louise Friis-Hansen
		
		04 September 2018