UNESCO’s contribution to the
implementation of the AU/CPA for
science and technology
Shamila Nair-BedouelleHead of Unit, AU/CPA Implementation
Division for Science Policies and Sustainable Development, Natural sciences Sector,
Addis Declaration on S&T and Scientific Research for Development
•called upon UNESCO to assist Member States and the AU to implement the Summit decision on
S&T
•UNESCO adopted 3 flagship projects, GA 2007:- Capacity building in STI- Enhancing ST education
- The African Virtual Campus
UN Regional Development Efforts1999
-UN Secretary-General’s reform agenda-Coherence of activities of UN agencies-Regional consultation meetings (5 regions)
-5th Regional Consultation, May 2003 established« UN Science and Technology Cluster »
UNESCO as Convener and UNECA as Vice Convener
UN S&T Cluster Established: 2003Members: 13 UN Agencies
ActivitiesWork closely with AU/NEPAD’s Plan of Action in Science
Assist in preparation of First AMCOST 2003, Second and Third
Contribution and support to the CPA
Align Agency activities in support of the CPA
African Science Technology and Innovation Policy Initiative
ASTIPI
Objectives: Review / formulate national STI policies for those
African countries lacking STI policies STI Policy Specialists trained ASTIPI post graduate course designed and
implemented
STI Policy Reviews 2008-2009
STI Policies formulated
Current status of UNESCO STI policy review
in Africa
UNESCO International Review of S&T Statistics and Indicators
UIS + AU/NEPADObjectives: review priority science policy information needs examine existing S&T statistical and indicator systems,
build institutional capacities promote adaptation and adoption of internationally
compatible policy relevant STI indicators and methodologies
develop an African network for STI indicators.
Countries covered but absent
Countries not yet covered
Countries not targeted
Countries covered
Countries that have participated in S&T Statistics workshops 2005-7
How many researchers are there?Researchers per million inhabitants, latest available yearSource: UIS, September 2007
0–100 per million
101–300 per million
301–1000 per million
1001–2000 per million
Data not available
2001 per million and above
African STI Observatoy
UNESCO-UIS-AUC/NEPAD
Performance of institutions and R&D activities
Map Africa wide STI capacity- Produce basic indicators- Human resources- Funding- Patents- Publications- Research institutions
Governance of Science: role of Parliament
The need for closer co-operation among policy-makers, parliamentarians, scientists, journalists, industry (public and private) and civil society;
The setting-up of parliamentary science committees in Africa
A first Parliamentary Science Forum took place in Brazzaville on 11-14 March 2008.
Women in Science
International Report on S.T. and Gender 2007
‘Statistics on Science, Technology and Gender (STG)’ with an Annex on statistical overview.
Collaboration with European Commission (Research Directorate-General) and a group of worldwide experts.
UNESCO will cooperate with AUC in the development of the Pan-African Association of African Women in Science and Technology (AAWOST)
UNESCO ’s University-Industry-Science Partnership
UNISPAR (1993)
Capacity building in governance of S&T parks World Technopolis Association (WTA) International Association of Science Parks (IASP) S&T Parks
economic and technological development complexes promote STI and commercialization of research
UNESCO’s activities in promoting
science and technology through
the African Virtual Campus e learning
M. MiloudiUNESCO, Natural sciences Sector,
Division for Science Policies and Sustainable [email protected]
The African Virtual Campus Objectives Contribute to building the capacities of the African States in
ICT, science and technology Teachers trained in science, engineering and technology
through e-learning Promoting technical and Vocational Education & Training Training of the human
resources (middle / senior management)
Teacher training in the secondary and primary levels
Access to ICT infrastructure
Adult learning, distance learning
The Mediterranean Avicenna Virtual Campus (EU - UNESCO)
• A self-sustaining model which builds capacity in ICT infrastructure and e learning in 14 partner countries.
• An appropriate solution for the development of education at different levels in line with the targets to 2015 of the UNESCO EFA programme
Avicenna - Main achievements 981 teachers/ tutors trained 1500 blind students used the
adapted online courses in 2007 (e-learning for blind students)
Avicenna Virtual Library shared by the partners;
206 online modules of 20 hours each
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Production process
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-Modules proposals-Agreement of production request-Quality-label request
-Modules selection-Agreement of production-Technical & Pedagogical module Validation
Approval production
Modules with Quality -Label
-Avicenna Modules-Technical & Pedagogical Assistance
-Modules Proposal-Modules Production
Quality-label request
ScientificCouncil
Control Committee (UNESCO)
AVICENNAVIRTUALLIBRARY Local
Universities
MILOUDI UNESCO/SC/PSD 2007
MILOUDI UNESCO/SC/PSD 2007
Avicenna Knowledge Centre (AKC) or E-Learning Centre
INTERNET
Class RoomSelf Service
Production Room
Administration & Information
E-Learning Centre Staff • Director • Educational Expert • Technical Expert• Technician• Secretary
Activities Provide training sessions to the teachers on the
engineering production of the online courses. Provide training sessions for tutors and technical
support and information for students; Manage and Maintain the Virtual Library; Develop relationships between the e-Learning centres of
the regional network and also the centre is in charge for the development of the national virtual campus network.
Develop scientific groups through the network Organise national seminars and dissemination activities Provide support for the handicapped students
(Blind and Deaf students)
Meeting Room& Library
Technical Room
AFRICAN VIIRTUAL CAMPUS- 54 Avicenna centres (5 regions) - Network will be used by all the African universities- Project approved by the -UNESCO Executive Board and -GENERAL CONFERENCE (193 member states)
Challenges 2008-2013
Project initiation development
Development in 5 African regions: Northern, Western, Eastern, Central, and Southern
1st centre initiated in Benin, July 2008 AVC training, West Africa Nov 2008 Funded by Spain and the EU ARAPKE Extrabudgetary and regular project
funding
Expected results Network of fully
operational “e-Learning Avicenna Centres” one centre per African country;
Specific online training in Sciences Policies and Science Technology and Innovation;
An online “African Virtual Library in S&T” comprising online modules and teaching resource material;
An African platform for the development of the African Virtual Campus to all African countries Teacher training National Campuses;
Training: African experts trained in e-
learning concept education (5 per centre - permanent staff);
Teachers trained on the engineering production of online multimedia courses;
Tutors trained in e-learning education methods;
Large-scale student training
Conclusion UNESCO: instrument of international
cooperation International peace and development can
thrive through collaboration and dialogue Maximize science as a cultural value AVCN: infrastructure, technology
enhanced learning, and science and technology education extended to all countries in Africa
