1 Report of the First Conference of African Civil Aviation Training Centers Pursuant to recommendation N°5/8 of S-RAN/AFI, the First Conference of African Civil Aviation Training Centers was organized in Niamey (Niger) from 17 to 19 February, 2009, under the co-sponsorship of AFCAC and ICAO. The meeting was held at EAMAC (Ecole africaine de la météorologie et de l’aviation civile). The participants adopted a declaration called the «Niamey Declaration». Participants: 127 people representing the following countries, institutions and training centers attended this conference: 19 African countries 10 institutions and organizations 10 training centers 6 non-African countries 4 non-African training centers. The attendance list is attached to this report 1- Opening ceremony The opening ceremony was chaired by HEM Amadou Nouhou, Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation of the Republic of Niger. On this occasion, statements were made by the following personalities: - Mr Sadamba TCHAGBELE , Director of EAMAC : - Mr. Mahamat YOUSSOUF, Director General of ASECNA - Mr. Amadou GUITTEY, Regional Director of ICAO - Mr. Ceubah GUELPINA, Vice President of AFCAC - Mrs Tshepo KGARE, representative of the African Union - Mr. Amadou NOUHOU , Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation The speakers welcomed the organization of this conference and expressed their expectations as to the outcomes of the meeting. In his opening statement, the Minister of
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Report of the First Conference of African Civil
Aviation Training Centers
Pursuant to recommendation N°5/8 of S-RAN/AFI, the First Conference of African Civil
Aviation Training Centers was organized in Niamey (Niger) from 17 to 19 February, 2009,
under the co-sponsorship of AFCAC and ICAO. The meeting was held at EAMAC (Ecole
africaine de la météorologie et de l’aviation civile). The participants adopted a declaration
called the «Niamey Declaration».
Participants:
127 people representing the following countries, institutions and training centers attended
this conference:
19 African countries
10 institutions and organizations
10 training centers
6 non-African countries
4 non-African training centers.
The attendance list is attached to this report
1- Opening ceremony
The opening ceremony was chaired by HEM Amadou Nouhou, Minister of Transport and Civil
Aviation of the Republic of Niger. On this occasion, statements were made by the following
personalities:
- Mr Sadamba TCHAGBELE , Director of EAMAC :
- Mr. Mahamat YOUSSOUF, Director General of ASECNA
- Mr. Amadou GUITTEY, Regional Director of ICAO
- Mr. Ceubah GUELPINA, Vice President of AFCAC
- Mrs Tshepo KGARE, representative of the African Union
- Mr. Amadou NOUHOU , Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation
The speakers welcomed the organization of this conference and expressed their
expectations as to the outcomes of the meeting. In his opening statement, the Minister of
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Transport and Civil Aviation welcomed the participants and indicated that the themes of the
conference as well as the results expected were very important for the Government of
Niger.
2- Conduct of the meeting :
A work program was prepared and the conference was conducted in the form of
presentations followed by questions and answers sessions. This program was divided into
three sessions (cf. appendices).
The deliberations started with the election of the bureau, chaired by M. Ceubah GUELPINA,
Vice President of AFCAC for Central Africa.
Prior to the opening of the first session, the participants introduced themselves.
Session I: Profile of aviation personnel – Business transformations, current and emerging
needs and role of training institutions
M. Halidou MOUSSA, member of the ICAO Air Navigation Committee presented an overview
of air navigation safety; and Messrs INDIA MONGESI (AFCAC) AND ALASSANE DOLO (ICAO)
gave an overview of air navigation security.
The following organizations made presentations : EAMAC, ERSI, ERNAM/ AVSEC, ACI Center
(Airport Council International), NCAT (Nigerian College of Aviation Technology), EASA (East
African School of Aviation), EAA (Ethiopian Aviation Academy), AFCAC, IAMA, ZASTI
(Zambia).
Presentations focused on the importance of identifying training needs of African countries.
Even though ICAO/ACIP audits made it possible to partially identify such needs, this work
must be completed.
Presentations also underline the need to engage in planning based on a long term vision and
to have adequate resources.
Session 2: Train for the future - pooling of resources for an efficient training
In her introductory remarks, Mrs Nicole Sabourin-Barrette, representative of ICAO made a
presentation on current developments and on initiatives that are being carried out with
other organizations - Global Standards, TRAINAIR and the preliminary ICAO action plans. She
introduced participants to a new approach, referred to as « Competency-based Approach».
Then, FAA, ICAO, EAA, Tunisia, ENAC, ERSI, ENAC and South Africa made presentations which
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focused on overall training policy and resources. Representatives of training centers
presented their activities.
Subsequent discussions focused on institutional reforms of training centers and issues such
as, endorsement, certification, accreditation, licensing and brain drain issues, etc.
Session 3: the need for an overall training policy for Africa
In his introductory remarks, M. Haïle BELAI, Head of ICAO/ACIP Division, made a
presentation on ACIP activities and underlined the need for a safety oversight system and a
gap analysis to help training centers better address the deficiencies identified by ICAO
audits.
The following institutions and countries made presentations : ESMT, AU, AFCAC, COSCAP
UEMOA, ASECNA/HRD, and Turkey.
During this session, overall training policies of AU, COSCAP UEMOA, and AFCAC, ACIP and
ASECNA / HR as well as the activities of some training centers, such as EAA, ESMT, and EASA
were reviewed.
The issue of cooperation between training centers was discussed as well as the process for
implementing such cooperation. The establishment of networks of excellence centers, as
presented by ESMT, might provide an opportunity to pool resources and facilities of training
centers, which are members of the network.
It emerged from the discussions that there is need to implement an African policy for
training centers. Such a policy should also promote training for African Civil Aviation
personnel.
3- Conclusions
1. Training needs
Several presentations were made to describe the nature of training needs in Africa, i.e.
- cooperate
- develop training programs, capacity and quality training offers
- adequate financial and human resources
- harmonize and standardize training practices.
As these needs were not quantified prior to the Conference, participants, aware of the
complex nature of both data collection and data analysis, recommended that the collection
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of statistical data be pursued on such needs for a more elaborate analysis which will be
submitted to the follow-up meeting of this conference .
2. Action Plan
Participants discussed topics related to civil aviation training policies in Africa. However,
given the magnitude of this task, it was not possible to develop a coordinated approach to
meet training needs. Participants therefore recommended to fully support the ACIP-AFCAC
follow-up meeting scheduled for 4 and 5 May, 2009, be sustained. This meeting will establish
a working group of African training experts which, as part of its Terms of Reference shall
carry out the following activities:
a. develop a master plan to enhance, increase and harmonize civil aviation training in
Africa and to address human resources planning strategies.
b. Streamline the capacity of African training centers to avoid duplication and
unnecessary competition; and
c. Promote cooperation among African training centers.
At the end of deliberations, these conclusions were adopted.
d. Closing ceremony
The closing ceremony was chaired by Mr Assane Arima ARI, Secretary General of the
Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation of Niger.
The Niamey Declaration was read by Mr Sadamba TCHAGBELE, Director of EAMAC. Then
Monsieur Mongaring Y. MUSA, member of the Nigerian delegation read the vote of thanks to
Conclusions Responsible
institutions
Ouput Dates
1 Collection of data on
training needs
ACIP/AFCAC/EAMAC Complete data
collection
End of
March 2009
2 Collection of data on
training capacity
ACIP/AFCAC/EAMAC Complete data
collection
End of
March 2009
3 Creation of a work
group
ACIP/AFCAC Terms of
reference of the
working group
May 5th,
2009
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the President of the Republic. Finally, Mr Andries VILJOEN, member of the South African
delegation, read the vote of thanks to non-African training centers.
The Niamey Declaration and votes of thanks are attached to this report.
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First conference of the african civil aviation training centres Niamey, from 17 to 19 February 2009
Agenda
Day One 17 February 2009
08:30 - 09:00 Registration
09:00 - 09:30 Opening Ceremony under the Chairmanship of His Excellency Amadou NOUHOU
Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation of the Republic of Niger
Group Photo
09: 30- 09:45 Coffee break
09:45-10:45 Introduction of the Officers of the Meeting
General Introduction of the Meeting
Overview of the Training Needs and Challenges in Africa:
Safety: Mr Halidou Moussa Member of the ICAO ANC
Security: Mr Alassane Dolo (ICAO) and Mr Mongezi India (AFCAC)
10:45- 12:30 Session 1: The profile of aviation personnel – business transformations, existing
and emerging requirements, and the role of training institutions
16:00 – 17:00 Session 3: The need for a global training policy for Africa
(Continued)
Day Three 19 February 2009
08:00 - 10:30 Finalisation of the reports of the three Sessions
Session 1: African Aviation Training Needs
Based on the information collected prior to the conference and exchanges on-site with the
participants, the Drafting Group on the African Aviation Training Needs will identify and recommend
a reference document outlining for each functional area the current and future training needs as well
as the associated challenges. The Drafting Group will also identify and recommend tools and
methodologies for keeping the document up to date with developments in the air transport industry.
Session 2: African Aviation Training Resources
The Drafting Group will review the available information on the training resources and programmes
in Africa against best practices in terms of infrastrcture, equipment and expertise requirements for
aviation training centres. It is expected that the Drafting Group will recommend a set of minimum requirements for Aviation Training Institution as well as a catalog of the existing African Aviation
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Training Institutions along with detailed information on their capabilities. The Drafting Group will
also identify and recommend tools and methodologies for keeping the document up to date with
developments in the air transport industry.
Session 3: Africa Aviation Training Policy
The Drafting Group will review the current training policies and practices in Africa and identify
mechanisms for the development of an adapted and coordinated approach to meeting the training
requirements throughout Africa. The Drafting Group will also identify and recommend suitable
arrangements and follow up actions, for closer cooperation and harmonization of training offerings including rationalization and standardization of training courses and implementation of quality
control system of training programs and institutions in Africa.
10:30 – 11:00 Coffee Break
11:15 – 12:15 Plenary Session: Presentation of the Report of the Sessions and adoption of the
Declaration
12 :30 - 13:00 Closing Ceremony
13:00 – 14:00 Lunch
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NIAMEY DECLARATION
The First African Civil Aviation Training Centers, held in Niamey
(Niger) from 17 to 19 February, 2009
Considering ACFAC constitution;
Considering the need to identify the various prospects of civil
aviation authorities, airport managers, airlines and air navigation
services providers;
Considering recommendation N° 5/8 of SPA AFI 08 RAN, held in
Durban (South Africa), from 24 to 29 November, 2008, relating to the
implementation of an Africa aviation training program;
Recognizing the need to address, as soon as possible, the lack of
qualified personnel identified by various ICAO audits in Africa.
Recognizing the need to establish and reinforce cooperation links
between African Civil Aviation Training Centers;
Having followed the different presentations by Civil Aviation
authorities, airports, airlines, regional and international institutions;
The Conference expresses its appreciation for:
- The massive participation of African Civil Aviation Training
Centers, as well as the quality cooperation links between
several Centers;
- Effective support of non-African Civil Aviation Training Centers
whose quality input has contributed to the success of this
conference.
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Considering the Action Plan developed by the Niamey Conference
Participants recommend:
1. Identification of all African civil Aviation Training Centers as well
as their current training capacity;
2. Collection of all training needs, including those of States,
airports, airlines and air navigation services providers, by March
30th,2009, at the latest;
3. Organization of a conclusions follow-up and consolidation
meeting , in conformity with the recommendation of the
Special Regional Air Navigation (SPA AFI 08 RAN) meeting;
4. Continued efforts to harmonize training programs and
compliance with international standards applicable;
5. Implementation of training centers certification, quality
assurance and security management systems.
The Conference calls AFCAC and ACIP to further develop their close
cooperation for the purpose of implementing this recommendation.
The Conference calls on ACFAC and ACIP to take all necessary steps
to organize, on a sustainable basis, conferences for Civil Aviation
Training Centers.
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VOTE OF THANKS
The Participants in the First Conference of African Civil Aviation
Training Centers, held in Niamey from 17 to 19 February 2009,
express their deep gratitude to HEM Tandja Mamadou, President of
the Republic of Niger for all the facilities made available for a
successful conference.
The participants also wish to express their gratitude and thanks to
the brotherly people of Niger for the warm welcome ad hospitality
extended to them during their stay in Niger.
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VOTE OF THANKS
The Participants in the First Conference of African Civil Aviation
Training Centers, held in Niamey from 17 to 19 February 2009,
express their deep gratitude to Civil Aviation Training Centers from
America, Asia and Europe for their qualitative input as well as their
appreciation for their support and exemplary cooperation with
African Civil Aviation Training Centers.
Done in Niamey, this 19th day of February, 2009
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FIRST CONFERENCE OF THE AFRICAN CIVIL AVIATION TRAINING CENTRES/ PREMIERE CONFERENCE DES CENTRES AFRICAINS DE FORMATION EN AVIATION CIVILE
(Niamey, 17 – 19 Février 2009)
LIST OF PARTICIPANTS/LISTE DES PARTICIPANTS COUNTRY/PAYS NAMES/NOMS TITLE/FUNCTIONS ADDRESS/ADRESSE
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SEBOKA KRINCOUTO Michel Chef Service de l’Administration et des Ressources
Humaines Agence Nationale de l’Aviation Civile
(ANAC)
Aéroport International de Cotonou 01 BP. 305 Benin
FIRST CONFERENCE OF THE AFRICAN CIVIL AVIATION TRAINING CENTRES/ PREMIERE CONFERENCE DES CENTRES AFRICAINS DE FORMATION EN AVIATION CIVILE
(Niamey, 17 – 19 Février 2009)
LIST OF AVIATION TRAINING CENTRES/LISTE DE CENTRES FORMATION AERONAUTIQUES AAFSA Andries VILJOEN Divisional Chief Executive Aviation Academy For Southern Afrixca
