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1. Pan African University: The Role of GIZ
Dr. Karola Hahn, GIZ AUC Office
Ethio-German Konnekt Conference
Addis Ababa, 11 November 2013
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2. Outline of the Presentation
PART I
• Pan African University (PAU)
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Structure
Objectives and political background
PART II
• Pan African University Institute of Water and Energy
Sciences, incl. Climate Change (PAUWES)
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Objectives
The role of Germany as Lead Thematic Partner
The academic dimension of PAUWES
PART III
• Diaspora: Possible contribution to the flagship project
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PAUWES Contact
company presentation 2012
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3. PART 1
• The Pan African University
A flagship project of the African Union and Germany
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4. PAU Objectives
PAU Objectives
• A pan-African internationally acknowledged network university
contributing to the development of higher education and applied
research for the sustainable socio-economic advancement in Africa
PAU as response/need to
• revitalize higher education and research in Africa
• ensure high level HR and intellectual capital for Africa’s
development,
• promote world class and locally relevant and responsive research
• provide a model of excellence
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5. Political Context of PAU - Africa
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Pan Africanism and NEPAD
Higher Education for Sustainable Development
Regional Integration
Plan of Action for the Second Decade of Education for
Africa (2006-2015)
• Consolidated Plan of Action for Science & Technology
in Africa (2006-2011)
• AUC Strategic Plan 2014-17, AU Agenda 2063)
• Education and neighbouring fields e.g. S&T
• AU Science, Technology & Innovation Strategy for
Africa 2024 (AMCOST V)
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6. Political Context of PAU - Germany
PAU: A flagship project of German Development
Cooperation
Foreign Policy
• 2008 Internationalization Strategy of the Federal Government of
Germany
• Scientific Technological Cooperation with Developing and
Anchor Countries
Development Cooperation
• Education Strategy of the BMZ
• Strengthening of Higher Education and Science in Africa
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7. Genesis of PAU
• 2008 First concept of PAU (AUC)
• 2009/2011 Political Decisions (COMEDAF)
• 2010/2011 Approval of concept, thematic alignment, 5 regions, 4 of
the sites, thematic key areas (Summit Heads of State and Gov. AU)
• 2011 Launch of PAU
• 2012 Interim’s Rectorate, academic activities started in 3 hubs
(PAUWES to start Sept. 2014)
• 2013 Adoption of PAU Statutes Structure PAU Rectorate
• 2013 Harmonized Roadmap for PAU and PAU Institutes
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8. Concept and Structure of PAU
• Network of five Institutes (and up to ten Centres each)
• Five thematic areas, distributed across five regions
• Central Rectorate (currently located in Addis Ababa)
• Institutional and academic autonomy guaranteed
• Each PAU institution serves all of Africa
• supported by Member States
• Supported by Lead Thematic partners
• Further partners: AfDB (45 Mio. USD), EU and others
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9. Structure Pan African University
PAU
Rectorate
PAUSTI
PAUGHSS
PAULESI
PAUWES
Institute tbc
Center 1
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Center 10
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10. PAU – A Continental Network University
Northern Africa
• Water & Energy Sciences (including Climate Change)
• Location: Tlemcen, Algeria, Lead Thematic Partner (LTP): Germany
Eastern Africa
• Basic Science, Technology & Innovation
• Location: Nairobi, Kenya, LTP: Japan
Western Africa
• Life & Earth Sciences
• Location: Ibadan, Nigeria, LTP: India
Central Africa
• Governance, Humanities & Social Sciences
• Location: Yaoundé, Cameroun, LTP: Sweden
Southern Africa
• Space Sciences
• Location, LTP: tbd
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12. PART 2
The Pan African University Institute of Water and
Energy Sciences
(incl. Climate Change), (PAUWES)
• Host University: University of Tlemcen
• Host Country: Algeria
• Lead Thematic Partner: Germany
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13. Signature of Tripartite Memorandum of Understanding
H.E. Dr. Martial De-Pau Ikounga, Commissioner AUC HRST
Dirk Niebel, Federal Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development
H.E. Prof. Dr. Rachid Haraoubia, Algerian Ministrer of Higher Education and Scientific Research
27 June 2013, Berlin
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14. Technical Cooperation
GIZ
(Lead Implementing Agency)
German Development Bank
20 Mio. Euro
9 Mio. Euro
06/2011- 06/2016
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6 Mio. GIZ
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3 Mio. DAAD
Financial Cooperation
12/2013 - 08/2018
BMBF
Additional
partners to
be identified
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15. Objectives of PAUWES
„The PAUWES-Institute is well positioned in Africa as
integral part of the PAU in teaching and applied
research in the fields of water and energy (including
climate change)“
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16. Key Data of the GIZ PAU Support
Duration
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Phase I: 06/2011- 06/2013 (focus on central level)
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Phase II: 07/2013 - 06/2016 (focus on institutional level)
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Phase III: 07/2016 - 06/2019 (envisioned)
Political Ownership
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AUC Human Resources, Science and Technology (HRST)
Algerian Partners
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Ministère de l‘Enseignement Supérieur et de la Recherche
Scientifique (MESRS)
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Université Abou Bekr Belkaïd, Tlemcen
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17. Achievements PAU and PAUWES
• Establishment of communication and information structure/culture
between all partners
• Expert and Stakeholder Workshops, Coordination Meetings
• Elaboration of Strategic Plan PAU, draft concept Strategic Plan PAUWES
• Concept for International Academic Advisory Board for PAU (QA)
• Development of Harmonized Roadmaps PAU/PAUWES
• Curriculum Development and Validation (MSc Water & MSc Energy)
• Needs Assessment Academic Staff PAUWES
• Recruitment Strategy for Academic Staff and Students
• HCD Coaching Student Recruitment, Marketing, Strategic Planning
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18. PAUWES Core Programs – Master of Science
Energy Master
Water Master
Engineering
track
Policy track
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Engineering
track
Policy track
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19. Planned Activities 2014-2017 – Technical Cooperation
PAU Rectorate and AUC HRST
• Capacity Development to establish PAUWES according to
international standards
PAU Institute for Water and Energy Sciences incl.
Climate Change (PAUWES)
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Organizational development and integration into PAU network
Starting teaching and applied research (Master, PhD)
Provision of academic staff (DAAD)
Support of university partnerships (DAAD)
Building up applied research
Cooperation with partner institutions and networks
Linking PAUWES with private, public and third sector
Generating funds for financial sustainability
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20. Planned Activities 2014-2017 – Financial Cooperation
• Renovation and rehabilitation of facilities at the host
university
• Equipment of laboratories
• Provision of student grants
• Provision of Salaries for Academic Staff (African &
Diaspora)
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21. Milestones
1 Dec 2013
• Starting Marketing Campaign
• Call for Academic staff
15 Jan 2014
• Call for Students
• Deadline Academic Staff
15 March 2014
• Deadline Application Students
September 2014
• Start of Academic Programs
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22. PART 3
• Diaspora: Possible contribution to the flagship project
• PAUWES Contact
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company presentation 2012
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23. Potential Contribution of Diaspora to the Flagship Project
•Long-Term Academic Staff
•Short Term Academic Staff
•E-Learning
•Joint Master Supervision
•Internships
•Joint Research
•Research training & management
•Joint Supervision of Doctoral
Candidates
•Conferences, Workshops
Teaching
Research
Networking
Sustainability
•Thematic Networking
•Professional Networking
•Agenda Setting
•Dialogue Platforms
•University-Industry Linkage
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•Generation of funds
•Donations, grants
•Support in PR & Marketing
•Dissemination of Calls
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24. Contacts
AUC HRST
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Prof. Dr. Callistus OGOL, PAU Focal Person
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E: ogolc@africa-union.org
PAU Rectorate
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Dr. Beatrice NJENGA, Head Education Division HRST (Interim Period)
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E: paurectorate@africa-union.org
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I: www.pau-au.org/
PAUWES
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Prof. Dr. Abdellatif ZERGA, Acting Director PAUWES
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E: a_zerga@yahoo.fr, abdellatif.zerga@gmail.com
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