African Organisations
The Africa Leadership Initiative (ALT)
The aim of the Africa Leadership Initiative is to develop motivated, effective and responsible young leaders across Africa. An initial class of twenty Fellows between the ages of 25 and 50 have been chosen in four countries/regions. Which include: Ghana; East Africa; Mozambique; and South Africa. To learn more about this initiative visit: www.africaleadership.net
African Network for the Internationalisation of Education (ANIE)
Is an independent, non-profit, non-governmental, membership organisation whose aim is to develop research capacity and constitute an expert network in advancing the understanding of internationalisation of higher education to meet the professional needs of individuals, institutions and organisations. To learn more visit: www.anienetwork.org
Association of African Universities (AAU)
Represents the voice of higher education in Africa on regional and international bodies and supports networking by institutions of higher education in teaching, research, information exchange and dissemination. Find out more by visiting their website at: www.aau.org
Commonwealth Association of Polytechnics in Africa (CAPA)
Fosters development and improvement of technical education and training, and the transfer and development of technology in Africa. Find out more by visiting their website at: www.capa-online.org
Inter-University Council for East Africa (IUCEA)
A regional inter-governmental organisation formed by the three East African Partner States (Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda) with the aim of facilitating contact between the universities of East Africa, providing a forum for discussion on a wide range of academic and other matters relating to higher education. Find out more by visiting their website at: www.iucea.org
OER Africa
OER Africa provides you access to all the information you will need to learn about and benefit from Open Educational Resources (OER). All of the educational resources available are free and many of the resources produced are shareable both online and offline (for example via CD), and will be printable. Provides research reports, toolkits and case studies on OER in Africa. Visit the website at: www.oerafrica.org/Home/tabid/36/Default.aspx
The New Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD)
As part of the process to integrate NEPAD into the African Union (AU) structures and processes, the NEPAD Secretariat was recently transformed into the NEPAD Planning and Coordinating Agency (NPCA). The NPCA will facilitate and coordinate the implementation of continental and regional priority programmes and projects and to mobilise resources and partners in support of their implementation. For further information visit: www.nepad.org
Southern African Regional Universities Association (SARUA)
Aims to promote, strengthen and increase higher education, training and research through expanded inter-institutional collaboration and capacity building initiatives across the region. For further information visit: www.sarua.org
Southern African Research & Innovation Management Association (SARIMA)
Was created from the Research Directors Forum (RDF) as an autonomous association in 2001. A number of international institutions are supporting the Association including a comprehensive training and development programme for professional staff. To learn more visit: www.sarima.co.za
Tabeisa
Helps people to start their own business or alternatively get their project going. They work with and alongside people at all stages and are just a phone call away to offer support and advice at some of those critical stages in the birth of a new project or business. Find out more by visiting their website at: www.tabeisa.com
West African Research & Innovation Management Association (WARIMA)
Was set up in November 2006, at a meeting of over twenty universities from five African countries. It aims to help universities make the best use of their research resources by promoting good practice in accessing external research funds, contract negotiation, financial and other project management and the exploitation of intellectual property. For further information visit: www.warima.org
UK Organisations
157 Group
Was established in March 2006 in response to the recommendation of Sir Andrew Foster in his report 'Realising the Potential' in paragraph 157. The 157 group college principals are committed to furthering the aims and objectives of the Group. To learn more visit: www.157group.co.uk
The Africa Desk
Is a collaboration between the British Academy and the African Studies Association of the UK. The Africa Desk is a portal designed to support collaboration between UK and African researchers by enabling them to locate and make contact with colleagues sharing similar research interests and to identify potential future collaborators. The Africa Desk also aims to provide a central source of advice and information for African scholars interested in the activities of the UK-Africanist research community, or who wish to apply for research funding or fellowships, establish collaborative projects with UK academics, or get their work published in UK Africanist journals. For more information please visit www.africadesk.ac.uk/
The African Studies Association of UK (ASUK)
A non-profit organisation which has over 900 members drawn from Africanist Scholars, students and other experts and supports and provides information to the Africanist community. To find out more visit: www.asauk.net
Association of Colleges (AoC)
Was established in 1996 by Colleges themselves as a voice for further education and higher education delivered in Colleges at national and regional level. Exists to represent and promote the interests of UK Colleges and provide members with professional support services. For further information visit: www.aoc.co.uk
BIS (Department for Business Innovation & Skills)
The main focus for BIS, formerly the Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills (DIUS), involvement in encouraging greater engagement between England and sub-Saharan Africa educational institutions came from recommendations from the 2005 Commission for Africa report and the G8 Gleneagles Summit and, more recently, from other pledges such as the Prime Minister's MDG call for action on growth and development in sub-saharan Africa. To engage in wider government initiatives and enable greater international participation and knowledge in our own educational institutions, DIUS focus mainly on developing mutually beneficial partnerships between Higher and Further education institutions in England and Sub-Saharan Africa. For further details visit: www.dius.gov.uk/dius_international/education/sub_saharan_africa
British Council
Has been creating ties between people in the UK and those in other countries for almost 75 years. The British Council delivers hundreds of projects in the areas of education, arts, science, sport and governance. It is currently working in association with DIUS and DFID to provide both the Education Partnerships in Africa (EPA), and Development Partnerships in Higher Education schemes (DelPHE). For further information visit: www.britishcouncil.org
Business Action for Africa (BAA)
Business Action for Africa (BAA) was launched at the G8 Business Action for Africa Summit, 4 and 5 July 2005. Business Action for Africa is an international network of businesses and business organisations from Africa and elsewhere coming together and creating a platform for a clear African and international voice. It does this by highlighting business success stories and promoting balanced reporting, and by facilitating new partnerships communicating business actions. To learn more about their work visit: www.businessactionforafrica.org/
CAAST-Net
CAAST-Net is a four-year joint Africa-Europe platform dedicated to advancing bi-regional cooperation in science and technology. Supported under the European Commission's Seventh Framework Programme, CAAST-Net aims to foster dialogue in areas of mutual interest and to steer Africa-EU science and technology cooperation in new strategic directions. Find out more by visiting their website: www.caast-net.org
City & Guilds Centre for Skills Development (CSD)
The City & Guilds Centre for Skills Development is an independent, not for profit, research and development organisation, who work with researchers, practitioners, employers and learners to improve the policy and practice of vocational education and training world-wide. For more information visit: www.skillsdevelopment.org/
The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC)
The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC) is a non-departmental public body in its own right, which is responsible for managing Britain's contribution to the Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan (CSFP). The Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan is an international programme under which member governments offer scholarships and fellowships to citizens of other Commonwealth countries. The CSC supports around 750 awards annually. Awards are funded by the Department of International Development (for developing Commonwealth countries), and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, the Department of Business, Innovation and Skills and the Scottish Government in partnership with UK universities (for developed Commonwealth countries). To learn more please visit: www.cscuk.org.uk/index.asp
The Commonwealth Secretariat
The Commonwealth Secretariat, established in 1965 is the main intergovernmental agency of the Commonwealth, facilitating consultation and co-operation among member governments and countries. For further information please visit their website: www.thecommonwealth.org
DELNI (Department for Employment & Learning Northern Ireland)
DELNI has recently joined BIS in funding and supporting The Africa Unit’s work. DELNI’s main aims are to promote learning and skills, to prepare people for work and to support the economy, which it seeks to do through four key areas of activity: by enhancing the provision of learning and skills, including entrepreneurship, enterprise, management and leadership; through increasing the level of research and development, creativity and innovation in the Northern Ireland economy; by helping individuals to acquire jobs, including self employment, and improving the linkages between employment programmes and skills development; and through the development and maintenance of the framework of employment rights and responsibilities.For further information visit: www.delni.gov.uk/index.htm
London International Development Centre (LIDC)
Is a new and unique collaborative project bringing together social and natural scientists from across the University of London's six Bloomsbury Colleges - Birkbeck College, Institute of Education, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, Royal Veterinary College, School of Oriental and African Studies, and the School of Pharmacy. It undertakes original interdisciplinary research and training to tackle complex problems in international development. Find out more by visiting their website: www.lidc.co.uk
Million+
Is a university think-tank with a research programme that seeks to address key issues in higher education. Million+ brings together and works with experts, researchers, stakeholders and politicians to help inform public policy on education with a particular focus on higher education. For further details visit: www.millionplus.ac.uk
Research Councils UK (RCUK)
The primary role of the Research Councils is to fund research. Each year the councils invest around £1.3 billion in research covering the full spectrum of academic disciplines from the medical and biological sciences to astronomy, physics, chemistry and engineering, social sciences, economics, environmental sciences and the arts and humanities. The new knowledge, technologies and information generated from this research are used by business and industry to develop new products and services. For further details visit: www.rcuk.ac.uk
SciDevNet (Science & Development Network)
The Science and Development Network is a not for profit organisation dedicated to providing reliable and authoritative information about science and technology for the developing world. They aim to give policymakers, researchers, the media and civil society information and a platform to explore how science and technology can reduce poverty, improve health and raise standards of living around the world. For further information visit: www.scidev.net
Skills Funding Agency
The Skills Funding Agency is an agency of BIS. Their job is to fund and regulate adult FE and skills training in England. They are part of a network of organisations in the country who commission, manage and market training for adults. For further information visit: http://skillsfundingagency.bis.gov.uk/
TVET UK
TVET UK was established in 2007, specifically to enable international customers, including ministries, public/private sector providers and employers, to access the best of UK vocational educational and training providers and suppliers easily and effectively through a single point of contact. TVET UK looks to bring organisations together to facilitate the following types of work: policy and curriculum development; sharing best practice; student/trainer exchange programmes; etc. For further information please visit: www.tvetuk.org
UK Collaborative on Development Sciences (UKCDS)
Brings together key UK funders and stakeholders who provide support for the development sciences research base. Members of UKCDS are working together to provide a more coordinated approach to development sciences research in the UK. Its aim is to provide sustainable improvements and benefits for the lives of the world's poorest people. For further information visit: www.ukcds.org.uk
The United Kingdom National Commission for UNESCO
The UK National Commission for UNESCO is the focal point in the UK for UNESCO-related policies and activities. As an independent body, the UK National Commission brings together a network of nearly 250 experts from across the UK in the fields of education, culture, sciences and communication. Working closely in partnership with HM Government and UK civil society, the UK National Commission aims to provide expert advice to Government on UNESCO related matters, develop UK input into UNESCO policy-making and programme implementation, promote reforms within UNESCO, and encourage support in the UK for UNESCO’s ideals and work. For further information visit: www.unesco.org.uk/
UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific & Cultural Organisation)
Is a specialised agency of the United Nations established on 16 November 1945. Its stated purpose is to contribute to peace and security by promoting international collaboration through education, science, and culture in order to further universal respect for justice, the rule of law, and the human rights and fundamental freedoms proclaimed in the UN Charter. UNESCO implements its activities through five programme areas, one of which is education. Through its education programme, UNESCO provides international leadership in creating learning societies with educational opportunities for all; it supports research in Comparative education; and provides expertise and fosters partnerships to strengthen national educational leadership and the capacity of countries to offer quality education for all. To learn more visit: www.unesco.org/en/education
U8
The U8 is a global university network. It provides ways for students to learn about and engage with development issues in a free thinking environment. Members undertake a range of activities - both online and on campus including; discussion forums, speaker events, research projects, and writing for U8's blogs and magazines. To learn more visit: www.u8development.com
World Music & Arts (WOMA)
Is a UK registered Charity dedicated to raising money to help women in Africa who have suffered as a result of HIV/AIDS, war or famine. WOMA provide grants to pay for specially selected women to attend training courses in Tailoring and Catering, enabling them to become more financially independent. To learn more visit: www.womatrust.org
