News Archive - The Association of Technical Universities and Polytechnics in Africa (ATUPA)

African countries urged to reconfigure education systems to confront challenges

- Leonard Ncube, Victoria Falls Reporter https://www.chronicle.co.zw

AFRICAN countries, Zimbabwe included, should reconfigure the education system to create a young generation that can help address the continent’s challenges through

This came out during the 4th Pan African Youth Forum organised by the Association of Technical Universities and Polytechnic in Africa (ATUPA) in Victoria Falls. The youth forum started yesterday as a precursor to the ATUPA conference which starts today and ends on Friday under the theme: “Work based learning and the Transition to decent work in the new era of Africa Continental Free Trade Area.”
Deputy Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Higher Education in Gambia Mr Madi Ousman Jatta who was guest of honour said Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) plays a critical role in developing young minds and entrepreneurs.

Young Ghanaian Innovator in Blaze of Glory at inaugural AU Innovating Education in Africa Expo

The African Union Commission, in partnership with the Government of the Republic of Senegal, recently launched the Innovating Education in Africa Expo at the International Conference Centre, Dakar, Senegal. This is yet another initiative by the AUC's Department of Human Resources, Science and Technology to showcase technical and social innovations and establish multisectoral platform for experience sharing on relevant innovations that address education challenges in Africa.

Audience une délégation de l’Association des Universités Techniques et Écoles Polytechniques Africaines (ATUPA)

Prof Moussa BALDE, Ministre de l’Enseignement supérieur de la Recherche et de l’Innovation, a reçu en audience une délégation de l’Association des Universités Techniques et Écoles Polytechniques Africaines (ATUPA) qui séjourne au Sénégal du 21 au 26 novembre 2022.

ATUPA (www.atupa-sec.org) est basée à Nairobi – Kenya et couvre toute l’Afrique Sub-saharienne. La délégation est constituée de la Présidente de l’Association (Kenya), de la Secrétaire générale (Gambie) et du vice-président (Malawi).

Un des points de discussion a été la proposition faite au Sénégal, seul pays francophone de l’Association, d’organiser une conférence internationale au cours du premier semestre 2023 sur le thème: “les défis des formations professionnelles et technique et de la recherche agricole et agroalimentaire en Afrique”.

- Source https://mesr.gouv.sn/

African Heads of State Commit to enhancing investments in education, science and technology

Lilongwe, Malawi, November 3, 2018:

The First Extra-Ordinary Summit of the Committee of Ten Heads of State and Government (C10) Championing Education, Science and Technology in Africa kicked off today at the Bingu International Convention Centre in Lilongwe, under the theme” Strengthening Education, Science, Technology and Innovation for Africa’s Development”.
President of the Republic of Malawi, H.E Prof Arthur Mutharika officiated at the opening ceremony of the Summit, which was attended by H.E. Hage G. Geingob, President of the Republic of Namibia, Prime Minister of the Republic of Senegal H.E. Mahammed Boun Abdallah Dionne, H.E. Prof Sarah Anyang Agbor Commissioner for Human Resources, Science and Technology (HRST), among other high profile government representatives.

Africa Leaders Root for TVET at CAPA 40th Anniversary International Conference in Abuja

The Commonwealth Association of Technical Universities and Polytechnics in Africa (CAPA) held a successful international conference at Nicon Luxury Hotel in Abuja, Nigeria from August 27 through August 31, 2018. The theme of the conference was “Enhancing Technical capacity and Partnerships for Industrial and Sustainable Economic Development in Africa.” The conference attracted over 400 delegates, the highest at a CAPA international conference, from Kenya, Uganda, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Lesotho, South Africa, Zambia, Cote D’Ivorie, The Gambia, Sierra Leone, Ghana, Cameroon and the host nation, Nigeria.

The First AU Continental Teacher Prize honors Teachers for their contributions

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 23 October 2019 - The African Union (AU) hosted the inaugural award ceremony for the first Continental Teacher Prize. The AU Teacher Prize has been established as a means for demonstrating respect for teachers and the teaching profession, by encouraging and celebrating the committed teachers in Africa. The Prize raises the status of teaching, facilitates sharing of best practices in teacher excellence, and inspires the best possible candidates to join the teaching profession. Furthermore, the AU Teacher Prize is meant to serve as a catalyst for similar programmes at regional and national levels.