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The Rectors' Conference of Vice Chancellors and Presidents of African Universities is the flagship event of the Association of African Universities, which is held every two years to discuss new trends and share knowledge in the teaching space. in Africa and Africans in the diaspora. This year, the conference was held from 8 to 11th July 2019 in Cairo Egypt on the theme The role of higher education institutions in promoting the Continental Education Strategy for Africa (CESA). In solidarity with the AAU, other partner organizations such as the European Union, DAAD, Carnegie, AU, Association of European Universities, Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency, Education of the European Union. Sub-Saharan Africa, League of Islamic Universities, Arab Academy of Science, Technology and Maritime Transport, Joint Admissions and Matriculations Boar of Nigeria, and the African Union have honored the event with messages of solidarity.
The CESA (2016-2025), mandated by the AU to implement the Continental Strategy for Education in Africa (CESA), decided, through its coordinating body (AUA), to put in place key mechanisms to ensure the strategic focus of the African Union as it is described in the document achieved.
Researchers from various fields of research, in accordance with the above mandate, presented the research perspectives to various thematic areas of the conference with suggestions for the realization of CESA (2016-2025). A number of presentations and authors have been captured in this report.
AUA S engage with the diaspora to promote higher education in Africa: Strategic Partnerships for Social Science Research – Opportunities at the University of Michigan and Beyond
Professor Phillip J. Bowman
The University of Michigan
Revitalize and develop higher education, research and innovation to meet the challenges of the continent and promote global competitiveness
Damtew Teferra, Ph.D.
Professor of Higher Education
Founding Director, International Network for Higher Education in Africa – Durban and Boston
University of KwaZulu-Natal
SOUTH AFRICA
Academic Stress Among Professors and Students of Ghana's Higher Institutions: Sources, Causes and Mechanisms of Adaptation
Dickson Adom (PhD)
University of Science and Technology Kwame Nkrumah, Ghana
Emerging Women in Higher Education, Policy Development and Development: A Case Study of the Agricultural Sector in Burkina Faso
Eveline MFW Compaore S, PhD
Natewinde Sawadogo, PhD
Sexually Transmitted Notes and Culture of Silence: Will Students Whistle?
Fred Awaah
University of Professional Studies – Accra
Doctoral School, University of Burundi
One-stop shop for researchers to increase the non-academic impact of research results
Ethiopia's attempt to link research centers to the national academic digital repository
Margareth Gfrerer, Center for Strategy for Higher Education, Ethiopia
Promote mobility through the harmonization of quality badurance and accreditation systems
Goolam Mohamedbhai
Former Vice Chancellor, University of Mauritius
Former Secretary General of the Association of African Universities
Education for peace at all levels of education in Africa
Teacher. Michael Takafor Ndemanu
Associate Professor of Social Foundations in Education and Multicultural Education
UNIVERSITY STATE UNIVERSITY
Continuous Professional Development for a Better Workforce in Africa: TVET and Craftsmen / Merchants Interfaces
Moira DAWSON-WILLIAMS Consultant, Comprehensive IT Solutions
Strengthen STEM training in African universities
Nkem Khumbah, PhD
University of Michigan
Conclusions of the mid-term review of the strategic plan
Professor Peter Okebukola
Consultant in Higher Education / Chairman of the National Open University of Nigeria
Update on the African Research and Education Network (AfREN)
Mrs Nodumo Dhlamini
AUA Director of ICT and Knowledge Management
Africa-led solutions to systemic challenges
Dr. Olaf Hahn
Director, Education Sub-Saharan Africa
CESA HE Sub-cluster
Professor Olugbemiro Jegede
Former Secretary General
Association of African Universities
Report of the Board of Directors to COREVIP 2019
Etienne E. EHILE
Secretary General of the Association of African Universities
Nile International Education System (NIES), a new international qualification and changing prerequisites for higher education
Mervat A. El-Dib, Ed.D.
Professor of Curriculum and Instruction, Benha University
General Coordinator of the Presidential Advisory Council of Scientists and Experts
Education Development in CESA and Agenda 2063
Dr. Beatrice Njenga
Commission of the AU
Support the Continental Education Strategy for Africa
– The contribution of the European Union
Fiorella Perotto
European Commission – Directorate-General for Education, Youth, Sport and Culture
The role of ASRT in empowering technology and innovation in Egypt and Africa
Dr. Mahmoud Sakr
Report on Higher Education in Egypt: A strategic perspective
Dr. Amr Adly
Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research for University Affairs
Crossing borders with education: the German higher education system and the role of DAAD
Isabell Mering
Director of DAAD Regional Office in Cairo
Creation of an African university network to promote regional integration in Africa.
Tim Clarke
Retired Ambbadador of the European Union to the African Union, Lancaster Univ Hon. Companion.
Climate change and rural women farmers in Ghana: a study by the municipality of Wenchi
Lily Yarney, E.K. Sakyi, C.J. Mba and P.K. Achamwie
MSCA: Marie Skłodowska Curie Actions
Dr. Hossam Zawbaa
Assistant Professor, Beni-Suef University, African Chapter Chair, Marie Curie Alumni Association
Academic Stress Among Professors and Students of Ghana's Higher Institutions: Sources, Causes and Mechanisms of Adaptation
Dickson Adom (PhD)
Department of Educational Innovations in Science and Technology, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana
The project of the Intra-African Academy and the experience of the University of Tlemcen in international cooperation, including Pauwes
Teacher. Latifa NEGADI
Towards the Revitalization and Expansion of Higher Education, Research and Innovation to Meet the Challenges of the Continent and Promote Competitiveness: The Role of the Academic World in Africa
Domwin Dabire Kuupole and Kofi Kodah Mawuloe
Individual Factors Affecting Access to Research Grants Among African Researchers: A Study of Crawford University, Nigeria
Uchechukwu Ifeoluwa Nnamdi
Unit of General Studies, Crawford University, State of Ogun, Nigeria
The place of peacebuilding in education in Ethiopia: Integrative review of policies and practices.
Endalew F. Qufi (PhD)
Acceptance and use of other tools for knowledge management in African HEIS systems:
a review of AAU DATAD-R
Abednego CORLETEY
DATAD-R Program Officer
Bridging the Digital Divide: The Role of Higher Education Institutions in Bringing Africa Closer to the Global Information Society
Godson E. Ilevbare
Center for Maritime Studies, Information and Communication Technology, University of Benin, Nigeria.
Persuasive technology for positive behavior change: Example of using thermal stimulants to improve photo sharing in social media
Dr. Moses B Akazue
School of Computing Science, University of Glasgow, United Kingdom
Quantitative and qualitative effects of quality badurance examinations of teaching and support units on student success rates in a South African higher education institution
Dr. Rajen Padayachi
Sefako Makgatho University of Health Sciences
Feasibility of a national research data management policy for higher education institutions: a case of Zimbabwe.
1Mutavayi S. A., 2Hwalima T.
1University of Agricultural Science and Technology of Marondera, P. Bag 35, Marondera, Zimbabwe.
2Lupane State University, Box 170, Lupane, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.
Harmonization: IHE Focus
Juliet Thondhlana, Donkey Teacher
Evelyn Garwe, Deputy Director General
Lessons learned from the offer of double degrees in Egyptian private universities
Mahmoud N. M. Yousif, Ph.D.
Department of Photochemistry, National Research Center, Cairo, Egypt
Establishment of Institutional Frameworks for Knowledge Management: Review of Two Ghanaian Higher Education Institutions
Amanda Delali Fie
Library of Parliament of Ghana
Leadership in Research and Knowledge Management: African HEIS Management and Researcher Orientation
Ruth Daniel Kapanga
TNM, Malawi
Abednego Corletey
Association of African Universities
The opening and closing ceremonies of the conference were heavily sponsored by the Egyptian government. Professors Juma Shabani, Tolly Mbwette and Goski Alabi, among others, led the discussions.
Fred Awaah
Lecturer
University of Professional Studies – Accra
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