PAN AFRICAN UNIVERSITY
Progress and Implementation
EDUCATION DIVISION
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES, SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
AFRICAN UNION COMMISSION
Introduction
 The Pan African University (PAU) is a premier continental University network recognized by
decision of the Summit of Heads of State and Governments of the African Union
(EX.CL/579(XVII).
 The PAU was launched in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on 14 December 2011
Mission
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Develop continental-wide and world-class postgraduate curriculum;
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Stimulate collaborative, internationally competitive, application and development
oriented research in areas having a direct bearing on the development of Africa;
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Enhance the attractiveness of African higher education and research institutions for
effective development and retention of young African talent, while attracting the best
intellectual capital from across the globe (including Diaspora);
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Facilitate the networking and mobility of students and staff between African academic
and research institutions;
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Invigorate dynamic and productive partnership with public , private sector & civil
society.
Thematic Areas and Lead Thematic Partner
Water & Energy Sciences
(including Climate Change )
University of Tlemcen Tlemcen,
ALGERIA (LTP - Germany)
Life & Earth Sciences at
University of Ibadan,
Ibadan, NIGERIA
(LTP - India) (Op)
Governance, Humanities
and Social Sciences
University of Yaoundé
Yaoundé, CAMEROON
(LTP - Sweden) (Op)
PAU Rectorate
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Basic Sciences,
Technology & Innovation at
Jomo Kenyatta University of
Agriculture & Technology
Juja, KENYA
(LTP - Japan) (Op)
Space Sciences
SOUTHERN AFRICA
Hosting agreements and MoU’s signed with LTPS in 2013
Hosting Agreements
Date signed
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AUC and Nigeria
27th January 2013
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AUC and Cameroon
28th January 2013
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AUC and Kenya
23rd May 2013
MOU’s with LTP’s
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AUC and Japan
27th January 2013
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AUC and Sweden
28th January 2013
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AUC and India
23rd May 2013
Progress on the establishment of PAUWES
 15 -19 Sept 2012 : curricula development workshop for PAUWES held at
Tlemcen , Algeria
 18 - 20 Feb 2013: curricula for PAUWES validated in Addis Ababa
 PAUWES Masters Programs
Engineering
Energy
Governance
Engineering
Water
Governance
 27th June 2013 : AUC, Algeria and Germany signed MOU in Berlin towards
establishment of PAUWES with Germany pledging 20M Euro financial support
January 2013 Summit adopted the statutes of the PAU
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The Council shall be constituted of twenty eight (28) Members from different
stakeholders (Member states, REC’s, LTP’s, Professional bodies, AUC, ETC)
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The Executive Council shall elect the President and Vice President of the PAU
Council from a list of five candidates who should be citizens of the AU member
States presented by the Bureau of the COMEDAF or STC in charge of education
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Members of the COMEDAF V Bureau are therefore requested to convene a
meeting of Ministers of Education in their respective regions so as to nominate
one eminent personality from academia, civil society or industry from the
region, who could be elected as President or Vice President by the Executive
Council during the next COMEDAF V meeting. Names and curriculum vitae of
nominees should be forwarded to the AUC-HRST by …xxx……2013
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Council members shall serve a three-year term with a possibility of being reappointed for one additional term. Half of the council members shall be
replaced at the end of their three year tenure
January 2013 Summit adopted the launching Staff Structure for the PAU
Rectorate
THE BUREAU OF THE PAU RECTOR
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Rector
Senior Finance/Administration Officer
Senior Legal Officer
Administrative Assistant
Secretary
Driver
OFFICE OF THE PAU VICE RECTOR
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Vice-Rector
Senior Academic & Student Affairs Officer
Administrative Assistant
OFFICE OF THE PAU INSTITUTES
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Director of Institute (5)
Administrative/Finance Officer (5)
On-going Activities for 2013
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Finalization of financial cooperation with AfDB
Establishment of the PAU Council
Establishment of PAU Rectorate
Recruitment of Students
International Recruitment of Staff
Communication and outreach strategy
Roadmap towards implementation of PAUWES
Challenges for PAU
1.
Development and implementation of sustainable financial business
model for PAU
2.
Interfacing PAU with other regional and sub-regional HE/Science
initiatives
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Development of mechanisms for partnerships with industry
4.
Development of sustainable student internship programs
5.
Financial resources for research
6.
Development of appropriate policies for innovation and transfer of
knowledge and technology
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Mechanism for effective sharing and management of services within
dispersed networks of institutes and centers
Nurturing Quality; Exemplifying Excellence
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