EVENT REPORT - June 2017 Acknowledgements We would like to extend our utmost gratitude to the Government of Kenya, particularly Cabinet Secretary Dr. Fred Matiang’i, his technical advisor Dr. Florah Karimi, and their team for co-hosting the PASET Forum. We appreciate their support and warm hospitality throughout the planning and organization of the event. We would also like to express our thanks to the participating Ministers and delegations from Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guinea, Mauritania, Nigeria, and Rwanda, as well as representatives from Benin, Cameroon, Cote d’Ivoire, Democratic Republic of Congo, The Gambia, Mali, Mozambique, Senegal, Tanzania, Togo, and Zambia. We are also grateful to our colleagues in the World Bank office in Nairobi for their tireless efforts in supporting the organization of this Forum and making it a success; members of the PASET Consultative Advisory Group for facilitating and moderating discussions during the Forum; and the Ministry of Strategy and Finance of Korea, Korea Development Institute, and the Ministry of Finance of China for financing the logistical expenses of the conference through the Korea Trust Fund and the China Trust Fund. We would also like to extend our sincerest appreciation to all the speakers, particularly those from PASET’s partner countries including Korea, China, India, Brazil and Malaysia, and other international institutions for sharing their knowledge and experiences with us, and to the exhibitors who displayed their innovations during the conference. And last but not least, we are grateful to all the participants who took the time to attend the conference, and added tremendous value to the Forum. List of Acronyms AAS African Academy of Sciences AAU Association of African Universities ACE Africa Center of Excellence ASET Applied Sciences, Engineering and Technology CAAP Country ASET Action Plan ICT Information, Communication and Technology KDI Korea Development Institute KPI Key Performance Indicators KSP Knowledge Sharing Program NSDS National Skills Development Strategy PASET Partnership for skills in Applied Sciences, Engineering and Technology R&D Research and Development RSIF Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund SDG Sustainable Development Goal SSA Sub-Saharan Africa STI Science, Technology and Innovation TVET Technical and Vocational Education and Training UoN-STP University of Nairobi – Science and Technology Park Table of Contents 1. Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................1 2. Objectives of the Forum .....................................................................................................................................1 3. Forum Participants .............................................................................................................................................1 4. Format of the Program .......................................................................................................................................1 5. Key Takeaways from the Forum .........................................................................................................................1 EVENT PROCEEDINGS.................................................................................................................................................4 I. Day 1 – PASET Regional Level Activities and Partnerships .....................................................................4 Session 1 – PASET Overview and Progress .........................................................................................................4 Session 2 – Opening Ceremony ..........................................................................................................................5 Session 3 – PASET as a Pan-African Platform .....................................................................................................6 Session 4 – PASET and Private Sector Collaboration ..........................................................................................7 Session 5 – Voices from Youth on Skills Development and Jobs ........................................................................7 Session 6 – Country Highlights on Skills Demand and Supply ............................................................................9 Session 7 – International Perspectives on Innovative Policy in ASET Skills Development (Session 1) ............ 10 Welcome Dinner .............................................................................................................................................. 11 II. Day 2 – Innovations in ASET Skills Development Policy and Practice ................................................... 13 Session 8 – Future of Skills .............................................................................................................................. 13 Session 9 – International Perspectives on Innovative Policy in ASET Skills Development (Session 2) ............ 13 Session 10 - Innovation in ASET Skills Development ....................................................................................... 14 Session 11 – Exhibitor Presentations .............................................................................................................. 15 Session 12 – Parallel Sessions .......................................................................................................................... 17 Ministers Meeting ........................................................................................................................................... 19 III. Day 3 – Way Forward ........................................................................................................................ 21 Session 13 – Presentation on Country ASET Action Plans ............................................................................... 21 Session 14 – Way Forward............................................................................................................................... 21 Session 15 – Closing Remarks .......................................................................................................................... 22 ANNEX 1: PASET Forum Agenda ............................................................................................................................. 24 ANNEX 2: PARTICIPANT LIST................................................................................................................................... 28 ANNEX 3: Exhibitors ................................................................................................................................................ 37 1. Introduction On April 5-7, 2017, the 4th PASET Forum on “Partnership and Innovation for Skills Development in Africa” was jointly hosted by the Government of Kenya and the World Bank in Nairobi, Kenya, to share experiences, knowledge and strategies on skills development in Africa. A knowledge exchange initiative by the Partnership for skills in Applied Sciences, Engineering and Technology (PASET), the Forum convened governments from Sub-Saharan Africa, international policy makers, academia, and the private sector to promote dialogue and an exchange of ideas. The event was inaugurated by the Deputy President of Kenya, His Excellency William Ruto, and included participation at the highest level including education ministries from eight African countries and the Vice President of Human Development from the World Bank, Mr. Keith Hansen. The conference built upon the interest generated in PASET’s pan-African platform for education in Applied Sciences, Engineering and Technology (ASET) fields since its first Forum in Dakar, Senegal in 2014. 2. Objectives of the Forum The 4th PASET Forum focused on building partnerships between diverse stakeholders and promoting innovation in skills development in Africa. In particular, the objectives of the event were to: (i) mobilize support amongst African countries, private sector, new and traditional donors for PASET objectives and regional initiatives, (ii) share experience from SSA countries and Partner countries in approaches/strategies/plans to developing technical- scientific capability specifically on technical-vocational education, and (iii) share innovations in improving the quality of ASET programs for the technical-vocational level. 3. Forum Participants Approximately 240 delegates representing a variety of sectors participated in the Forum. This included government delegates from 19 Sub-Saharan African countries, including Ministers of Educations from eight countries, high-level officials from partner countries such as Korea, China, India, Brazil and Malaysia, and representatives from the private sector, research organizations, foundations, universities and TVET institutions. PASET’s Board, Executive Committee and Consultative Advisory Group members as well as the World Bank education specialists also participated and led several sessions at the Forum. 4. Format of the Program The Forum was held over 2.5 days with sessions and panels on diverse topics in the main plenary room. Over the course of the Forum, participants also had an opportunity to view an exhibition on examples of commercialization of research and innovation from African companies and universities, displaying new technologies for the 4th global industrial revolution and innovative skills development programs in Africa. 5. Key Takeaways from the Forum Some of the key takeaways from the sessions, panels and discussions at the Forum included: (i) African governments are interested in leveraging PASET for their countries’ technical-scientific skills development. (ii) African governments have a keen interest in learning from other countries’ experiences in technological innovation and development, and the Forum was instrumental in providing such opportunities. Fast- developing economies such as Korea, India, China, Malaysia and Brazil are also willing to share their experiences and support African countries in this knowledge-exchange. 1 (iii) Lack of data on TVET and ASET skills development areas is a major challenge for African governments. Further support in this area is needed immediately to enable governments to develop evidence-based policy and strategy. (iv) The global private sector is keenly interested in investing in skills development, innovation and entrepreneurship areas in Africa. (v) Africa-based research and development (R&D) is still at a nascent stage. There is a need to prepare the talent base and university system in this area for further economic growth of the continent. 2 3 EVENT PROCEEDINGS I. Day 1 – PASET Regional Level Activities and Partnerships Session 1 – PASET Overview and Progress The opening session of the 4th PASET Forum introduced PASET as a pan-African platform, its goals, and key initiatives.  PASET Overview and Progress: Prof. Aminata Sall Diallo, Executive Director of PASET Executive Committee o Africa is encountering a challenge where its qualified human capital is lower than its development needs. There is a need to produce a critical mass of skilled professionals in ASET fields in Africa. o PASET is an Africa-led regional initiative that builds technical and scientific capacity on the continent as a way to foster sustainable development and prosperity in Africa. It focuses on a full continuum of skills, from post-basic to tertiary and higher education in key sectors that are vital for growth. o Certain key principles guide PASET – its ownership by African governments and the private sector; its prioritization of high quality, transparency in operations, and efficiency in implementation; and focus on gender equality. o PASET focuses on three main areas of work – knowledge sharing, technical assistance to countries, and mobilization of financing – and fosters partnerships across all three areas with partner countries, especially from the global south, private sectors and partner institutions.  Getting Korea Ready for 21st Economy: Dr. Joon-Kyung Kim, President of Korea Development Institute, PASET Board Member o Korea’s growth and development in the last century has been driven by policies that are export- oriented, market friendly, and focused on innovation in science and technical education. o Korea is at the forefront of the 4th Industrial Revolution, but it must promote a more agile economy and reinvest in human capital development to prepare for the technological challenges ahead. Human capital development is key to its economic future. STEM education is critical with investments into research capacity and skills in critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and communications. o Korea Development Institute (KDI), the top think tank in Asia and globally for international development, has partnered with PASET since 2013 and supports a Knowledge Sharing Program (KSP) with the initiative’s member countries, as well as assisting them with planning, implementation and monitoring of policy reforms through cooperation programs in the future. 4 Session 2 – Opening Ceremony The PASET Forum was declared open by the Deputy President of Kenya William Samoei Arap Ruto, who was representing the President of Kenya. The World Bank Vice President, Keith Hansen also delivered opening remarks.  Mr. Keith Hansen, Vice President, Human Development Unit, The World Bank o Human capital is integral to ending poverty. To strengthen human capital in Africa, it is important to achieve the right skills mix. o PASET is an excellent framework to achieve scientific and technological advancement in key growth sectors in Africa as it is Africa-led, and brings together four elements: people, ideas, programs and resources. o Partnership with the private sector are key for higher education and skills development investments. The private sector can support Africa with both resources and technology and links between education and industry are crucial. o The World Bank is committed to supporting high quality skills training and is developing a new regional initiative called the Africa Regional Skills Development Project, beginning with East Africa.  Dr. Fred Matiang’i, Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Education, Kenya o Achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) relies greatly on quality higher education which through teaching, innovation, research, community service and inter-generational transmission of knowledge can create a skilled human resource base. o Investment in higher education, specifically towards increasing student enrollment levels, can reduce the poverty levels in the SSA region. In addition, investments in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) areas in higher education as well as Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) will determine the development direction of the region.  H.E. William Ruto, Deputy President of Kenya o Kenya, and Africa at large, have been hindered in their road to sustainable development due to insufficient skilled Kenyans and Africans to move up the value chain, and a mismatch in opportunities for those who do have skills. Education institutions must be more sensitive to the needs of the market and efforts must be made to gather data to help countries make informed decisions on the types of graduates needed in the market. o It is important to prioritize technical and vocational training. Kenya is making efforts in this direction having developed a competency-based education and training approach, investing in infrastructure and training equipment in TVET institutions, and integrating ICT and technology into TVET. 5 o Kenya is deeply engaged in developing higher education and TVET. It has partnered with the World Bank on the Africa Centers of Excellence project. It is also committed to PASET and will contribute $2 million towards the Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund. Session 3 – PASET as a Pan-African Platform Ministers and representatives from three PASET member countries – Senegal, Rwanda and Ethiopia – highlighted the role of science and technology in their countries’ development, the importance of regional approaches, and PASET’s role as a regional initiative.  Rwanda: Hon. Minister Papias Malimba Musafiri, Minister of Education o Rwanda approved a National Policy on Science Technology in 2005 to strengthen STEM education at all levels. This includes focusing on a competence-based system and technical and vocation training. o There is a great need to strengthen regional and international cooperation in science, technology and innovation (STI) between all countries so that policies and strategies for global sustainable development are influenced by the best practices and reliable data. o PASET can help Rwanda leverage south-south partnerships with countries like China, Korea and India as well as private sector support. Its initiatives like RSIF and the Regional TVET Centers of Excellence will help Rwanda develop a workforce with skills for priority sectors like agriculture, manufacturing, energy, ICT, health, transportation and tourism.  Ethiopia: Hon. Minister Samuel Kifle Kidane, State Minister for Education o About 80 percent of graduates in Ethiopia are oriented towards humanities. They must be provided skills in the fields of science and technology to support development. o Africa’s population is growing and it has considerable natural resources that remain unexploited. Cooperation in the region through regional initiatives such as PASET can increase the continent’s prosperity.  Senegal: Mr. Malick Sow, Secretary-General, Ministry of Higher Education and Research o Recognizing the importance of STI for economic growth, Senegal took several actions including the creation of a second university in Dakar for STEM education, Higher Institutes of Professional Education (ISEP) and construction of new scientific laboratories. o Senegal benefits from a platform such as PASET, through partnerships with countries like Korea with which it collaborates on the Knowledge Sharing Partnership, the scholarship fund, as well as initiatives like benchmarking. 6 Session 4 – PASET and Private Sector Collaboration This session focused on how the private sector can benefit and contribute to PASET. The discussion focused on the experience of the panel members’ return on investment, R&D, and the future perspective of their own industry in Africa.  Mr. Patrick M Karanja, Program Associate, The Rockefeller Foundation o Through the Rockefeller Foundation’s Digital Jobs Africa initiative, the Rockefeller Foundation has been conducting research on the youth employment training model in Africa, microwork initiative, and impact sourcing. o The foundation has set up and operated other such large-scale programs and has seen a positive impact. They are customized for and aim to innovate for the local environment.  Dr. Katherine Getao, ICT Secretary, Government of Kenya o The Government of Kenya is trying to establish a R&D enabled environment in Kenya by investing in research. Government investments in research are significant and include funding of research for the private sector. o The Government is open for research and will continue to grow its R&D investment.  Dr. Evelyn Gitau, Program Manager, Grand Challenges Africa, African Academy of Sciences (AAS) o AAS supports scientists through providing research grants, training masters students, publishing research from African scientists, and organizing Young Scientists Conferences every year. o AAS is taking a leading role in driving forward funding of African science, from Africa.  Dr. Eddine Sarroukh, Head, Philips Research o Philips has a lab in Africa to conduct R&D. o Philips will contribute a scholarship for 1 student for RSIF. o Philips employs 18 Kenyan scientists at their Nairobi Lab. They focus on primary care/health care. Session 5 – Voices from Youth on Skills Development and Jobs This session included five students selected from the Africa Centers of Excellence (ACEs) who spoke about their current education pursuits and research, their motivations for pursuing ASET education, implications of their work for Africa’s future in skills development, and their ambitions and goals for the future. 7  Mr. Wallace Thoya Baya, Masters student, agricultural applied economics, Egerton University, Kenya o There is a gender imbalance bachelor’s and master’s programs focusing on agricultural policy. o Labor mobility between countries is an issue and must be recognized. Fluid mobility of professionals across the different countries is important for technology to spread more easily.  Mr. Ghafi Kondi Akara, PhD student of Climate System and Renewable Energy, University of Felix Houphouet- Boigny, Cote d’Ivoire o The future of jobs and skills in Africa lies in research and engineering for sectors like energy, industry and transport, and environmental public health. Financing for the energy sector must increase to support the work that is integral for development and to encourage youth to study renewable energy. o Girls should be motivated to work in technology fields, especially at the secondary school level.  Mr. Ekemini Bassey Ituen, Doctoral Fellow, Institute of Petroleum Studies, University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria o Africa has a large number of early career researchers who can fast-track PASET’s objectives for development of ASET in Africa. However, they lack a functional research ecosystem and facilities which limit their output. African governments should create a functional research ecosystem that can support Africa’s sustainable development. o Global south-south partnerships should be encouraged. Ekemini’s fellowship at the China University of Petroleum was immensely helpful, exposing him to state-of-the-art equipment he was unfamiliar with and new approaches.  Ms. Marlise Montcho, Telecom Engineer and PhD Student, University of Abomey o One of Africa’s biggest weaknesses is the lack of data. The advent of mobile networks has introduced large amounts of information now that can be used to make forecasts in various fields although rural areas continue to be sparsely covered by mobile phones. o Africa’s strength is its young and growing population who can be its change makers. This active force must be supported in terms of education, training, and access to employment and entrepreneurship to transform the continent’s economic dynamics. o Effort must be made to strengthen the network between researchers at university centers and partner universities to support knowledge exchange.  Mr. Dickson Otieno, Masters student, Agri-Enterprise and Development, Egerton University, Kenya o It is important to provide students with opportunities to put their research to use to productively support skills development. o In order to become job creators, youth need to be aggressive and innovative. Youth-led consultancies can provide training on business plans, agribusiness clinics, baseline surveys, entrepreneurship, etc. o To keep pace with global agribusiness trends, it is critical to expand production systems, increase information flow, build greater coordination along the value chain, and recognize food safety, product origins and animal welfare. 8 Session 6 – Country Highlights on Skills Demand and Supply Ministers of Education and country representatives from seven SSA countries shared their perspectives on their priority industries, main challenges in skills development, their innovative and effective initiative on skills development and their vision and next steps for skills development in the next five years.  Nigeria: Hon. Minister Anthony Gozie Anwukah, Minister of State for Education o The Government of Nigeria introduced entrepreneurship training, and about 20 years ago developed specialized universities for vocational education. o Partnerships must extend beyond the relocation of international companies and sharing of international experiences.  Mauritania: Hon. Minister Sidi Salem Mohamed El Abd, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research o It is challenging to reach a critical mass of skilled personnel if the primary school completion rate is only 50 percent. It is also difficult to mobilize funding for research and innovation. o Seventy percent of students in Mauritania are pursuing humanities. Reforms need to focus around promoting STEM education with the help of preparatory classes.  Ghana: Hon. Minister Matthew Opoku-Prempeh, Minister of Education o Ghana faces a high dropout rate at the primary education level and gender disparity. There is also a lack of standardization in trainings, particularly an absence of certification. o More attention should be given to technical and vocational training with an effort to engage employers. o The country should also support professional training to move from agriculture to agri-business. Korea’s experience over the last few decades can serve as an inspiration for emerging economies.  Guinea: Hon. Minister Abdoulaye Yero Balde, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research o Guinea encounters challenges with respect to training and sustaining its human capital. Universities need to be strengthened and there is need for greater alignment between training and employment. o Good governance can improve the quality of education and training.  Burkina Faso: Hon. Minister Alkassoum Maiga, Minister of Higher Education, Scientific Research and Innovation o Challenges in skills development include strengthening vocational training to meet the economy’s needs and improving skills of the informal sector which constitutes over 70 percent of the Burkina Faso’s urban working population. o Passion for science must be instilled at an early age. Secondary school students should be encouraged to pursue TVET and receive applied training in the industry in priority sectors such as agriculture, mining, energy, health, infrastructure and tourism. 9 o The goal is for Burkina Faso to have better quality higher education and training in line with market needs, more research and innovation to support structural transformation of the economy, and employment and social protection for all, especially youth and women.  Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC): Prof. Andre Shikayi, Director of Cabinet, Ministry of Vocational Training, Trades and Crafts (representing Hon. Minister Guy Mikulu Pombo) o DRC needs a labor force that is trained to work in Africa. Students in elementary school are not getting a quality education and secondary schools do not provide sufficient skills. In addition, graduates continue to be unemployed. The system also needs better governance and funding for ASET education. o Quality assurance in education and a national qualification and certification framework can help address challenges in skills development. Session 7 – International Perspectives on Innovative Policy in ASET Skills Development (Session 1) During this session, representatives from India, Brazil and China shared their experiences and policies for ASET Skills development and implementation.  India: Dr. Sunita Chhibba, Senior Adviser & Director General, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Government of India o India’s national skills qualification framework is a nationally-integrated competency-based framework that organizes qualifications in 10 levels for knowledge, skills and aptitude. Qualifications are benchmarked to Australia and UK standards. o “Skill India Mission” aims to train 400 million youth by 2022. It complements the “Digital India Mission” which targets a digitally empowered society and the “Make in India Mission” which enhances manufacturing through investments and innovation. o India’s National Labor Market Information System looks to generate critical analytics and trends for the skills development ecosystem in the country. o India has knowledge sharing initiatives with Bhutan, Bangladesh, Malawi, Tanzania and Iran so far.  Brazil: Ms. Tatiana Farah de Mello, International Relations Unit, SENAI – The Brazilian National Service for industrial Training o Brazil decided early on that TVET is a bridge to the market. Enrollments in TVET at the high-school level have increased 106.5% between 2008 and 2015, and 10.1% from 2014 to 2015. o Innovation Institutes of SENAI, a private TVET provider, serve as a link between national universities, startups, industry, government, and international institutions. $15 million is invested each year to deliver the best product. o SENAI works in over 40 countries, promoting south-south cooperation through customized solutions. 10  China: Dr. Yan Wang, Senior Specialist, National Institute of Educational Sciences, China o There are four types of vocational education institutions in China – primary vocational, secondary vocational, tertiary vocational and universities of applied sciences. Seventy-five percent of TVET financing is from governments while the rest comes from fees, other incomes and contributions. o The central government sets the direction for TVET, policy goals, and targets while the local and provincial governments can adjust targets accordingly but are responsible for financing and implementation. o China is yet to develop its national qualifications guidelines for TVET, though there do exist pathways between academic and TVET tracks and between secondary and tertiary TVET. o Some recent innovative experiments have taken place including the transformation of college into University of Applied Sciences. Welcome Dinner Day 1 concluded with a welcome dinner and cultural show hosted by the Government of Kenya. The Hon. Cabinet Secretary for Education of Kenya, Dr. Fred Matiang’i and the World Bank Vice President, Keith Hansen addressed the PASET Forum participants and encouraged them to use the dinner and Forum as an opportunity to interact with each other and form valuable networks. 11 12 II. Day 2 – Innovations in ASET Skills Development Policy and Practice Session 8 – Future of Skills Mr. Charles Leadbeater, an acclaimed author, made a thought-provoking presentation on the future of skills, focusing on the theme of “more, better, different.”  Mr. Charles Leadbeater, Author o We need children to be in school longer. More learning from better teachers, in better schools is also needed. We need that “more” first and before “better.” Yet this takes a long time and requires a lot of resources. Quantity over quality also leads to demotivation, wastage, failure and drop out. o In this world, children need to learn how to find, frame, and solve problems and not just to follow instructions. Doing things differently can help achieve more and better at the same time. o The four main ingredients for learning to solve problems are: (i) the ability to acquire, use, blend, test knowledge based on strong basic skills, (ii) agency to form a sense of purpose, make a plan and then make a difference to the world, (iii) Personal growth to learn persistence and resilience, and (iv) collaboration to work with others to create better solutions. Session 9 – International Perspectives on Innovative Policy in ASET Skills Development (Session 2) During this second session on international perspectives, representatives from Malaysia and China shared their knowledge, experience and policies for ASET Skills development and implementation.  Malaysia: Dr. Mohd Gazali Abas, Director, National Institute of Public Administration o The Eleventh Malaysia Plan looks to transform TVET to meet industry demand. Sixty percent of the 1.5 million jobs to be created during the 11th Plan will require TVET-related skills and TVET will be a catalyst for producing high-skilled workers. 13 o The government plays an active role in TVET and allocates at least $400 million annually in government funding to 450 public TVET institutes. o The Malaysian Qualification Agency was established in 2007 to develop and regulate the Malaysian Qualification Framework. o In order to address current and future industry needs, it is important to select the right key performance indicators (KPIs) to incentivize public institutions, have quality data, promote more outcome-based funding, and produce quality graduates.  China: Prof. Huibo Zhang, President, Ningbo Polytechnic o TVET is an important pillar for social and economic development, a driving force to boost the socio- economic level and a key cornerstone for industry upgrading and structure optimization. o Ningbo Polytechnic uses an integrated approach in TVET operations by collaborating with government, industry, trade unions, and municipality. o To support multi-dimensional practices, Ningbo Polytechnic has a multi-layered platform that supports industry-education collaboration, vocational education research, and training through China Aid. Session 10 - Innovation in ASET Skills Development Presenters from the private sector, education institutions and organizations shared their experiences on integrating creativity and new technologies into traditional ASET Skills development. They discussed Digital Fabrication and Design Thinking, Individualized Learning for programming skills development, university-industry partnerships through innovation centers, and entrepreneurship skills development.  Dr. Kamau Gachigi, Executive Director, Gearbox o For hardware entrepreneurs in Kenya, it is hard to make polished prototypes to attract investment and build companies. In order to tackle this challenge and unleash local talent, Gearbox provides a space with digital fabrication machines such as 3D printers, CNC milling machines, electronic boards and laser cutter for enabling low cost manufacturing for anyone who wants to be hardware entrepreneurs or wants to develop products. o From Gearbox, various companies and projects have emerged, including the Kenyan-manufactured CNC machine for making furniture, and Strauss energy, a company which makes solar panels embedded in roofing tiles.  Mr. Lutz Ziob, Dean of 4Afrika Academy, Microsoft o With the 4th industrial revolution currently happening, the importance of digital skills is increasing. More than 50% of today’s job requires some technological skills and the percentage is expected to increase to 77% in less than a decade. 14 o Although it is hard to transform traditional education systems, alternative learning solutions are available. The issue is how to fill this gap and help scale up the alternative solutions or collaborate with alternative learning solutions. Microsoft also provides out-of-school solutions through virtual academy, providing certification programs for Microsoft products, mobile app development training and competition, and digital literacy, STEM and coding education.  Ms. Wambui Kinya, Chief Strategy Officer, Andela o Andela goes through a highly competitive selection process to recruit talented engineers from across the African continent. During the first 6 months, they learn computer programming and soft skills through a highly individualized learning program while being paid. After the training, Andela matches the trainees to their network of employers such as Facebook and Google to work as a distributed network of workers as a full-time. After these on-the-job trainings, Andela developers graduate from a 4-year program. o Andela’s learning program uses 1,000 data points to ensure that the curriculum is matched at the level of learners and requirement of the employers.  Prof. Joseph Sevilla, Director, iLabAfrica, Strathmore University o Strathmore university is a private university founded in 1961. iLab, an IT center of excellence was established in 2011 and it currently runs as a self-funded lab with a strong industry partnership. The center bridges between industry and academia and conducts ICT and ICT policy research and IT business development and outsourcing, and supports entrepreneurship and incubation. o Strathmore university and iLab work with industry and government to provide an environment to promote technological innovation. For instance, academic program collaborates with ICT companies, including Safaricom, IBM, SAP, Microsoft and Oracle. There are more than 15 companies incubated from this lab. The lab also connects the entrepreneurs with a network of investors.  Mr. Xiaochen Zhang, President, FinTech4Good o “Accelerating Africa Initiative” was introduced as a platform to empower African youth to have access to services, education and training, technologies (e.g. clean energy, mobile, block chain, AI), innovation ecosystem and capital to create their enterprise. o As an example, leveraging the same methodology, China Social Entrepreneurship Foundation was created, which supported 161 non-profit organizations and social enterprises in 10 years. Session 11 – Exhibitor Presentations Exhibitors from Kenyan universities, TVET institutes, and companies presented their innovations and factors contributing to the success of their initiatives. They also highlighted the role their initiatives can play in equipping Africa with skills in the ASET areas. 15  Ms. Savannah Kunovsky, Chief Technology Officer, Moringa School o Moringa school transforms education through data and outcome-driven learning. It focuses on teaching computer programming using a hands-on, blended learning approach. It has achieved a 95% placement rate after training at Kenyan companies, and works closely with the industry.  Dr. Richard Ayah, Director, Science and Technology Park, University of Nairobi o University of Nairobi, Science and Technology Park (UoN-STP) aims to enhance the development, transfer and commercialization of research, technology and university know-how by promoting a culture of innovation. Its Maker project, developed under the Make Space/Fab Lab initiative of the UoN-STP, is a successful example of university-industry collaboration and local manufacturing. o The goal of the Maker project is to create low-cost, high-quality and locally designed/produced alternatives to medical equipment for maternal and newborn health care delivery. It has prototyped a phototherapy unit and a suction machine so far. o This success demonstrates that it is possible to locally manufacture at 40% less cost compared to imported machines, and universities can work with industry and across disciplines. It also demonstrated that students can work with end-users to develop locally appropriate solutions using applied engineering. The product has already attracted multiple investments.  Mr. Ronald Simon, Executive Chairman and owner of Devotra BV o Devotra presented its work with the Ministry of Higher Education on implementation of smart classroom with TVET institutions in Kenya. The objectives of the smart classroom are improving access, relevance and quality of TVET education through the integration of ICT based learning resources, introduction of new technologies, combined with practical hands-on education. o A smart classroom consists of digital lessons, student investigation, on-screen simulations, virtual experiments, assessment and tests, reporting, and project and group work. These activities enhance teachers’ performance and delivery, attractiveness of TVET, interdisciplinary work, self-paced learning, and teamwork. The courses are already mapped for primary, secondary and higher education curricula.  Mr. Adam Lane, Senior Director, Huawei Southern Africa o Huawei presented its approach to address the current challenges in TVET and employment through providing ICT skills development training using data center, video conferencing, ICT rooms and labs and community centers. o Digital skills training focuses more on network and some software design and development. It provides training for e-management systems, e-learning systems, and e-class systems. Skills development training focuses more on hardware provision, and includes provision of ICT equipment, teacher training, and content provision.  Mr. Kevin Rotich, Project Coordinator, Centurion Systems o Centurion Systems has created a public-private partnership Center of Excellence model to test with 10 TVET centers in Africa. The initiative includes industries to upskill existing employee technicians, create a pool of talent by training students from TVET institutions, provide modular training and competency-based education, and training and apprenticeship. o The project has collaborated with the bottling industry and academic institutions. In the Center of Excellence, the second batch of apprentices is fully funded by the industry and the involvement of the private sector significantly reduces the cost of such a project through their contributions. o The project has also contributed to development of occupational standards and curriculum in Welding, Heavy and Light Machinery, Instrumentation and Control and Mechanical fields under LIWA’s Sector Skills Advisory Committee. 16 Session 12 – Parallel Sessions a. Workshop on Country ASET Action Plan Development for Government Officials Government officials from the SSA countries participated in a workshop to develop their Country ASET Action Plans (CAAPs). Dr. Nobuyuki Tanaka, an economist at the World Bank, first introduced the CAAP to the participants and provided guidance to work on the plan. The workshop also included presentations from Tanzania on the development of their National Skills Strategy, from Korea on their assistance to Africa to develop their skills plans, and an overview of the TVET sector in Africa. Following these presentations, government delegations worked on their CAAP in country groups with facilitation by representatives from the international partner countries and other resource persons at the Forum.  Korea: Dr. Song Chang Hong, Director of Planning and Evaluation, Center for International Development, Korea Development Institute o KDI’s Knowledge Sharing Program (KSP) uses a comprehensive approach that enhances the problem solving capacity of partner countries, emphasizes mutual learning, and is not attached to any conditionality. o Since 2004, KDI has worked in 55 partner countries globally providing consultation on 861 policy topics, especially in the areas of industrial policy, macro-economic policy, science and technology and financial policy. Under PASET KSP, KDI works with Senegal, Ethiopia and Rwanda. o The program emphasizes a practical approach to help deliver actual reforms through guidance for planning, implementing and monitoring policy and utilizing a variety of funding sources.  Tanzania: Dr. Jonathan Mbwambo, Assistant Director, Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education and Vocational Training, Tanzania o Tanzania aims to become a middle income country by 2025 but the population is poorly skilled. Eighty percent of the population has a low level of skills. To achieve middle income status, a target of at least 12 percent of a country’s population must be highly skilled. o The National Skills Development Strategy (NSDS) rests on pillars such as sustainable and inclusive financing, equitable access for all, quality and relevance, and having a governance structure that supports synergetic and impactful results. o The NSDS aims to strengthen institutional capacity for skills development through greater coordination of policies, public-private sector cooperation and operationalizing the national qualifications framework. This strategy also promotes the expansion and quality of labor-market driven skills in specific economic sectors through more efficient service delivery and new funding mechanisms, such as a Skills Development Fund and a Trainee Voucher Scheme. 17  TVET Overview in Africa: Dr. Xiaoyan Liang, Lead Education Specialist, The World Bank o By 2040, Africa will have the world’s largest labor force with an estimated 1 billion people of working age. Currently, about 80 percent of the labor force is part of the informal sector. o Over 27 percent of production workers in SSA are rated unskilled by enterprises in the region. This increases the cost of hiring qualified labor for employers who also rate lack of work experience and job readiness as significant obstacles. o While there is limited data available about TVET qualifications, they are seen as leading to improved future streams of income. As of 2014, only 12 percent of upper secondary enrollments in SSA were in TVET, and TVET’s share of the education budget ranged between 2-6 percent. o Skills strategies or ASET Actions Plans should be more evidence-based; demand-driven with strong linkages to the private sector; promote institutional capacity building, leadership management and accountability; and have the financial support of governments and other stakeholders. b. RSIF Session with Non-Government Partners Private sector, development partners, and research funding agencies participated in a side session to learn more details about the RSIF, including the fundraising strategy and areas where support is needed. Participants expressed interest in supporting and collaborating with PASET on RSIF as well as the skills agenda. c. RSIF Session with Host and Partner Universities Representatives from the four RSIF host universities and three partner universities from Korea, UK and Netherlands participated in discussions on their collaboration for a sandwich program with facilitation by PASET and Association of African Universities (AAU) representatives. Following a presentation on the vision for and key 18 features of successful academic partnerships, universities received further clarity on the program through a question and answer session. Subsequently, RSIF host universities held bilateral meetings with their respective partner universities to discuss details of their partnership agreements. Ministers Meeting The PASET Board and Executive Committee members met with the Ministers of Education or their representatives to provide more detailed information on PASET’s objectives, governance, and key initiatives. The Ministers clarified their queries and also expressed their interest and potential commitment to PASET. The Korea Development Institute (KDI) President and Director of the Center for International Development also participated in this session. 19 20 III. Day 3 – Way Forward Session 13 – Presentation on Country ASET Action Plans Nineteen SSA countries presented their Country ASET Action Plans to the Forum.  Most countries identified agriculture, manufacturing, energy, and infrastructure/construction as their priority sectors.  Lack of data, relevant strategy, and mismatch between skills demand and supply were common key challenges that SSA countries face. Basic data collection and analysis are critical to develop evidence-based policies and strategies to address skill shortages.  Countries aim to address the skills gaps and improve their skills strategies through improved and regular data collection, stronger linkages with the private sector, aligning education and training curriculum with market needs, and introducing quality assurance mechanisms. Session 14 – Way Forward PASET Executive Committee Members summarized the proceedings of the 4th PASET Forum and identified key actions for the way forward.  Dr. Florah Karimi, Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, Kenya o The 4th PASET Forum gave rise to new commitments at several levels, especially via development of partnerships and formation of networks that will support member countries’ skills agendas. 21 o Kenya committed US$2 million towards RSIF and will provide support at the post-graduate level through the Africa Centers of Excellence II (ACE II) project, and at the skills development level through engagement in the Regional TVET Centers of Excellence project. Kenya will also receive support on institutional governance and skills development from India, and on university benchmarking support from the World Bank. o Each delegation was urged to follow up with their governments on their commitments to PASET, and all participants to share their knowledge of PASET’s initiatives among their networks.  Dr. Sajitha Bashir, Education Practice Manager, The World Bank o Important next steps for PASET include:  Follow-up with African countries that expressed concrete interest in PASET and intend to make commitments.  Follow-up with partner countries such as India and China that made concrete suggestions on knowledge sharing activities, technical assistance and mobilization of finances. Study visits to India and China will be organized.  Continued dialogues with private sector organizations and foundations that are interested in contributing to PASET and RSIF.  Continued facilitation of discussions between RSIF host universities and partner universities to finalize partnership arrangements.  Facilitation of knowledge sharing on skills development/TVET (models, approaches, innovations) in the future. o Moving forward, PASET will liaise with a focal point in each country for regular communications. The PASET CAG will provide technical advice; knowledge sharing between governments and partners will continue; and governance and implementation of initiatives will be strengthened. Summary of Future PASET Activities PASET Activities Higher Education TVET-Skills Knowledge Sharing Visit to China Visit to India (Ministry of Skills Development) Visit to China China-Africa Forum (Dakar, September 2017) Technical Assistance University Benchmarking (Country Specific) Follow up to India/China visits Country ASET Action Plan (CAAP) Mobilizing Financing Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund (RSIF) Regional Skills Development Centers for PhD training and research in Africa of Excellence Regional Africa Centers of Excellence (Phase 3) Session 15 – Closing Remarks Dr. Dinah Mwinzi, the Principal Secretary of Technical and Vocational Education for Kenya’s Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, and Dr. Samuel Kifle Kidane, Ethiopia’s State Minister of Education thanked all participants and provided the closing remarks for the 4th PASET Forum. 22  Dr. Dinah Mwinzi, the Principal Secretary of Technical and Vocational Education, Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, Kenya o Kenya is intensifying efforts to build capacity in ASET fields as this is a key platform to achieve the country’s development agenda as envisioned in its Vision 2030. o The continent has a wealth of talent and innovation that should be patented and commercialized for economic benefit. o Through greater commitments from more SSA countries, private sector, innovators and development partners and enhanced regional engagement in ASET programs, PASET will be able to leave a larger impact on the socio-economic outcomes for the continent.  Dr. Samuel Kifle Kidane, State Minister of Education, Ethiopia o In a closely connected global economy, it is important to share knowledge and learn from each other’s rich experiences. o Smart investments in human capital can determine the trajectories of African nations, especially with a large and growing youth population that offers significant potential. o Investments in ASET areas are critical to build a skilled African workforce. Partnerships such as PASET are important to achieve the collective goal of Africa’s socio-economic transformation. 23 ANNEX 1: PASET Forum Agenda Day 1: PASET Regional Level Activities and Partnerships Time Agenda Speakers/Moderators 8:00-8:30am Accreditation & Registration (at Chairman’s Lounge) What is PASET? 8:30-10:00am Overview and Progress of PASET Moderator Speakers share the goals and  Dr. Sajitha Bashir, Practice Manager, Education Global Practice, programs of the PASET and introduce The World Bank some initiatives, including Regional Speakers Scholarship and Innovation Fund,  Prof. Aminata Sall Diallo, Executive Director of PASET Executive TVET Centers of Excellence, and Committee Knowledge Sharing Program  Dr. Joon-Kyung Kim, President, Korea Development Institute (KDI) supported by KDI Ministerial Panel 10:00-11:30am PASET as Pan-African Platform Moderator Ministers from the PASET related  Prof. Goolam Mohamedbhai, Chair of the Consultative Advisory countries will share their experience Group of PASET with the PASET and how they have Speakers benefited from the PASET and how  Dr. Papias Musafiri Malimba, Minister of Education, Rwanda they can contribute to the PASET.  Dr. Samuel Kifle Kidane, State Minister for Education, Ethiopia  Mr. Malick Sow, Secretary-General, Ministry of Higher Education and Research, Senegal Opening Ceremony 11:30-12:30pm Welcome Remarks Speaker  Mr. Keith Hansen, Vice President of Human Development, The World Bank Introductory Remarks Speaker  Dr. Fred Matiang'i, Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, Kenya Opening Remarks Speaker  Hon. Deputy President William Ruto PASET and Private Sector 12:30-1:15pm PASET and Private Sector Moderator Collaboration  Mr. Arun Sharma, Founder and MD, Infinite Potentials Consulting Speakers will talk about how private Speakers sector can benefit and contribute to  Dr. Evelyn Gitau, Programme Manager, Grand Challenges Africa, the PASET. The discussion focuses African Academy of Sciences around their experience on return on  Dr. Eddine Sarroukh, Head of Research, Philips East Africa Ltd. investment, R&D and future  Mr. Patrick Karanja, Program Associate, Rockefeller Foundation perspective of their own industry in  Dr. Katherine Getao, ICT Secretary, Ministry of Information and Africa. Communications, Kenya 1:15-2:30pm LUNCH (at Nyamachoma) Voices from Youth on Skills Development and Jobs 2:30-3:30pm Youth Panel Moderator Selected students from Africa Centers  Dr. Kamau Gachigi, Consultative Advisory Group, PASET of Excellence will talk about how they Speakers 24 Time Agenda Speakers/Moderators got into what they are doing now,  Students from Africa Higher Education Centers of Excellence what they are studying and  Mr. Wallace Thoya Baya, Egerton University, Kenya researching, what they think about  Mr. Ghafi Kondi Akara, Felix Houphouet-Boigny, Cote d’Ivoire their education, and what they want  Mr. Ekemini Bassey Ituen, University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria to do in the future  Mr. Marlise Montcho, Université d'Abomey – Calavi, Bénin  Mr. Dickson Otieno, Egerton University, Kenya Ministerial Panel 3:30-4:45pm Ministerial Panel – Country highlights Moderator on skills supply and demand  Dr. Halil Dundar, Practice Manager, The World Bank African Ministers of Education will Speakers share their perspectives on their  Prof. Alkassoum Maiga, Minister of Higher Education, Scientific priority industries, main challenges in Research and Innovation, Burkina Faso skills development, their innovative  Dr. Matthew Opoku-Prempeh, Minister of Education, Ghana and effective initiative on skills  Mr. Abdoulaye Yero Balde, Minister of Higher Education and development and their vision and Scientific Research, Guinea next steps for skills development in  Dr. Sidi Salem Mohamed El Abd, Minister of Higher Education and the next 5 years Scientific Research, Mauritania  Prof. Anthony Gozie Anwukah, Minister of State for Education, Nigeria  Prof. Andre Shikayi, Ministry of Vocational Training, Trades and Crafts, Democratic Republic of Congo (rep. Minister)  Prof. Bakary Cisse, Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Mali (rep. Minister) 4:45-5:00pm COFFEE BREAK (at Foyer Next to JAMBO) International Perspectives 5:00-6:30pm International Perspectives on Moderator Innovative Policy in ASET Skills  Mrs. Diarietou Gaye, Country Director of Kenya, The World Bank Development Speakers (Session 1)  Dr. Sunita Chhibba, Senior Adviser & Director General, Ministry of Representatives from India, Brazil Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Government of India and China will share their ASET Skills  Ms. Tatiana Farah de Mello, International Relations Unit, SENAI, development policy and Brazil implementation.  Dr. Yan Wang, Senior Specialist, National Institute of Educational Sciences, China Dinner and Cultural Show hosted by the Government of Kenya (at Nyamachoma) 6:30-8:30pm Dinner 7:00pm Speech Speakers  Dr. Fred Matiang'i, Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, Kenya  Mr. Keith Hansen, Vice President of Human Development, The World Bank 7:30pm Cultural Show 25 Day 2: Innovations in ASET Skills Development Policy and Practices Time Agenda Speakers/Moderators 7:30-8:00am Accreditation & Registration (at Chairman’s Lounge) Tea & Coffee (at Foyer Next to JAMBO) Future of Skills 8:00-8:30am Future of Skills Moderator The speaker will deliver a provocative  Dr. Halil Dundar, Practice Manager, The World Bank speech to make us re-think about the future of skills demand and skills Speaker development. Mr. Charles Leadbeater, Author Recap from Day 1 8:30-8:45am What we learned yesterday Speaker Recap from Day 1 and expectation for Dr. Sajitha Bashir, Practice Manager, Education Global Day 2 Practice, The World Bank International Perspectives 8:45-9:45am International Perspectives on Innovative Moderator Policy in ASET Skills Development  Dr. Xiaoyan Liang, Lead Education Specialist, The World (Session 2) Bank Representatives from China and Malaysia Speakers will share their ASET Skills development  Dr. Huibo Zhang, President of Ningbo Polytechnic, China policy and implementation.  Dr. Mohd Gazali Bin Abas, Director of National Institute of Public Administration (INTAN) 9:45-10:00am COFFEE BREAK (at Foyer Next to JAMBO) Innovation in Teaching-Learning for ASET Skills Development 10:00-1:30am Innovation in ASET Skills Development Moderator Presenters share their experience on how  Dr. Erika Kraemer-Mbula, Consultative Advisory Group of we can integrate creativity, new the PASET technologies into traditional ASET Skills Speakers development. The topic includes Digital  Dr. Kamau Gachigi, Executive Director, Gearbox Fabrication and Design Thinking,  Ms. Wambui Kinya, Chief Strategy Officer, Andela Individualized Learning for programming  Prof. Joseph Sevilla, Director, iLabAfrica, Strathmore skills development, University-Industry University Partnership through innovation center,  Mr. Xiaochen Zhang, President, FinTech4Good and entrepreneurship skills development.  Mr. Lutz Ziob, Dean of 4Afrika Academy, Microsoft 11:30am- Short Presentation from Exhibitors Moderator 12:30pm Selected exhibitors will present their  Prof. Chacha Nyagotti, Chairperson, Commission for innovation and success factors for their University Education initiatives. They will also talk about how Speakers their initiatives can help skill up Africa on  Ms. Savannah Kunovsky, Chief Technology Officer, the ASET areas. Most of the exhibitors Moringa School are from Kenyan universities, TVETs, and  Dr. Richard Ayah, Director, Science and Technology Park, companies. University of Nairobi  Mr. Ronald Simon, Executive Chairman and owner of Devotra BV  Mr. Adam Lane, Senior Director, Huawei Southern Africa 26 Time Agenda Speakers/Moderators  Mr. Kevin Rotich, Project Coordinator, Centurion Systems 12:30-2:00pm LUNCH (at Nyamachoma) Parallel Sessions 2:00-6:30pm Workshop on Country ASET Action Plan RSIF Session with RSIF Session with Networking with Development for Government Officials Non-Government Host and Partner Exhibitors (at Plenary Room) Partners Universities (at JAMBO Foyer) 2-3:30pm (at Bogoria) (at Mt. Kenya B) Forum Participants Part I. Introduction and Panel Discussion Provide Targeted session will have  Objectives and overview of CAAP information on between host and opportunities to  Presentation on countries’ experience RSIF, discuss RSIF partner interact with -Tanzania, Korea operation and universities for exhibitors and 3:30-6:30pm explore RSIF other participants Part II. Group Work collaboration Moderator opportunities Prof. Crispus Makau Kiamba, Consultative with partners Advisory Group of the PASET Reception 6:30-8:30pm Ministers Meeting (at Plenary Room) Networking Reception (at Mamta Poolside) Participants: Ministers of Education Participants 8:30-9:30pm Ministers Dinner (at Kumbaya) All other delegates Day 3: Way Forward Time Agenda Speakers/Moderators 8:00-8:30am Accreditation & Registration Recap from Day 2 8:30-8:40am What we learned yesterday Speaker Recap from Day 2 and  Dr. Halil Dundar, Practice Manager, Education Global Practice, The expectation for Day 3 World Bank Country ASET Action Plan Presentation 8:40-10:40am Presentation on Country ASET Moderator Action Plan  Prof. Crispus Makau Kiamba, Consultative Advisory Group of the Workshop participants present PASET their preliminary Country ASET  Speakers Action Plan  Participating Ministers 10:40-11:00am COFFEE BREAK (at Foyer Next to JAMBO) Way Forward 11:00-12:00pm Way forward Speakers Summarize the PASET Forum  Dr. Florah Karimi, Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, and present the next steps Kenya  Dr. Sajitha Bashir, Practice Manager, Education Global Practice, The World Bank 12:00-12:30pm Closing Remarks Speakers  Dr. Dinah Mwinzi, Principal Secretary, Technical and Vocational Education, Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, Kenya  Dr. Samuel Kifle Kidane, State Minister of Education, Ethiopia 27 ANNEX 2: PARTICIPANT LIST No Organization Participants Title African Academy of 1 Dr. Evelyn Gitau Program Manager, Grand Challenges Africa Sciences African University of Prof Kingston Nyamapfene (AUST 2 Science and Technology, President, AUST President) Nigeria African University of 3 Science and Technology, Dr. Shola Odusanya Co-Center Leader (PAMI) Nigeria African University of 4 Science and Technology, Dr. O. Akin-Ojo Center Leader (PAMI) Nigeria 5 Andela Ms. Wambui Kinya Chief Strategy officer 6 Andela Ms. Percila Njira Learning Facilitator 7 Andela Ms. Mbithe Nzomo Software Developer 8 Andela Mr. Ngibuini Mwaura Learning Manager 9 Andela Ms. Loice Andia Software Developer 10 Andela Mr. Brian Kimokoti Software Developer 11 Andela Mr. Kimani Ndegwa Software Developer Association of African Director of Knowledge Management and 12 Ms. Nodumo Dhlamini Universities ICT Services 13 Author Mr. Charles Leadbeater Author Assistant Professor, Polytechnic School, 14 Benin Delegation Ms. Élisabeth Allognon University of Abomey- Calavi Professor, Polytechnic School, University of 15 Benin Delegation Prof. Defodji Adolphe Tchehouali Abomey- Calavi Professor, Institute of Mathematics and 16 Benin Delegation Prof. Aboubacar Marcos Physical Sciences, University of Abomey- Calavi General Secretary, Ministry of Secondary, 17 Benin Delegation Mr. Coffi André Adanyossi Technical and Vocational Education Educational Inspector, Technical Advisor to 18 Benin Delegation Mr. Bienvenu Yessoufou Issiakou the Minister Minister of HIgher Education, Scientific 19 Burkina Faso Delegation Minister Alkassoum Maiga Research and Innovation 20 Burkina Faso Delegation Mrs. Bintou Sessouma Director General, Higher Education University Polytechnic Center of Fada 21 Burkina Faso Delegation Prof. Martin Lompo N'Gourma 22 Burkina Faso Delegation Eng. Abdourazakou Sanoussi Deputy Project Coordinator, 2iE 23 Cadena Mrs. Patricia de Bruijn , MD Managing Director Prof. Georges Bertrand Tamokwe Technical Advisor, Ministry of Higher 24 Cameroon Delegation Piaptie Education 28 No Organization Participants Title Sub-Director, Information System Division, 25 Cameroon Delegation Prof. Serge Guy Nana Engo Ministry of Higher Education 26 Centurion Systems Mr. Kevin Rotich Projects Coordinator 27 Centurion Systems Ms. Juddy W. Nyaga SCADA Trainer 28 Centurion Systems Mr. Ramadhani Tsuma Kazungu SCADA Trainer China Electric Power 29 Mr. Zhu Lei Wei General Manager of First Business Division Equipment & Technology China Electric Power Chief Representative in Tanzania and 30 Dr. Zhang Xiang Equipment & Technology Kenya China Social Entrepreneur 31 Foundation/ New Mr. Xiaochen Zhang Chief Investment Advisor Development Ventures Chinese Academy of 32 Mr. Wang Liu Sciences 33 CIRAD Dr. Pierre Grard Regional Director, East Africa 34 CNRS North America Dr. Jean Josue Albergel Concern Worldwide Senior Manager, Health and Nutrition, 35 Dr. Edwin Mbugua Maina (Kenya) Kenya Director, Higher Education, Ministry of 36 Cote d'Ivoire Delegation Prof. Aka Fulgence Nindjin Higher Education and Scientific Research DAAD (German Academic 37 Mr. Stefan Beinfeld Head of Division Exchange Service) Democratic Republic of Minister of Vocation Training, Trade and 38 Hon. Minister Guy Mikulu Pombo Congo Delegation Crafts Democratic Republic of 39 Prof. Andre Shikayi Cabinet Director, MFPMA Congo Delegation Democratic Republic of 40 Mr. Abdulu Ngongo Director of Studies and Planning, MFPMA Congo Delegation Democratic Republic of 41 Mr. Casmir Nzinga Kovungo Director of Learning & Partnership Congo Delegation Democratic Republic of Director of Studies and Planning at Ministry 42 Mr. Dominique Kabuya wa Kabuya Congo Delegation of ESU Democratic Republic of Advisor to Ministry of Primary, Seconday & 43 Mr. Jean-Roger Moloko Temele Congo Delegation Vocational Education Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft 44 Dr. Marcus Wilms (DFG - German Research Foundation) 45 Devotra Mr. Ronald Simon Executive Chairman Technical Manager, Murishi Ltd. (Devotra - 46 Devotra Eng. Zack Wanambwa Cadena) 29 No Organization Participants Title 47 Devotra Patti van de Werff Managing Director Commissioner for Education, Sciences and 48 ECOWAS Prof. Hamidou Boly Culture 49 Egerton University Prof. George Owuor Center Leader 50 Egerton University Prof. Rose Mwonya Vice Chancellor Masters student, agri-enterprise and 51 Egerton University, Kenya Mr. Dickson Ouma Otieno development Masters student, agricultural applied 52 Egerton University, Kenya Mr. Wallace Thoya Baya, Student economics Engineering Education Capacity Building 53 Ethiopia Delegation Mr. Zewdu Kassa Gage Prog Ethiopia Delegation/ 54 PASET Executive Dr. Samuel Kifle State Minister of Education Committee 55 Gearbox Ltd Mr. Simon Wachira Muthike Head of Engineering 56 Gearbox Ltd Mr. Edwin Ngugi Kang'ethe, Intern Intern 57 Gearbox Ltd Ms. Brendah Livoi Mechanical Lead 58 Gearbox Ltd Mr. Franklin Ochola 59 Gearbox Ltd Mr. Apollo Sande Hon. Minister Matthew Opoku- 60 Ghana Delegation Minister of Education Prempeh Executive Director of Council for Technical 61 Ghana Delegation Dr. Fred Kyei Asamoah Vocational Education and Training 62 Ghana Delegation Mr. Sampson Damptey Director for Competency, COTVET President/Group Chief Executive, 63 Ghana Delegation Mr. James Asare Adjei Association of Ghana Industries African Union Office, Support to Pan- 64 GIZ Ms. Kate Hach African University 65 Government of Kenya Hon. Dr. Fred Matiang'I Cabinet Secretary for Education Principal Secretary, University Education, 66 Government of Kenya Prof. Collette Suda Ministry of Education Principal Secretary, Technical & Vocational 67 Government of Kenya Dr. Dinah Mwinza Education 68 Government of Kenya Dr. Ahmed Kibet Ferej Director, TVET Authority 69 Government of Kenya Dr. Hazel Gachunga Director, TVET Authority Chairperson, Commission for University 70 Government of Kenya Dr. Chacha Nyagoti Chacha Education Chairman, Kenya National Qualification 71 Government of Kenya Prof. Wanjala Kerre Framework 72 Government of Kenya Prof. Charles M. Ondieki Chairman, TVET CDACC Director of TVET, State Department of 73 Government of Kenya Mr. Bashir Mursal Vocational and Technical Training 30 No Organization Participants Title Director of TVET, State Department of 74 Government of Kenya Dr. Meshack Opwara Vocational and Technical Training 75 Government of Kenya Dr. Willy Tonui CEO, National Biosafety Authority 76 Government of Kenya Mr. Kennedy Buhere Communications Officer, MoEST Ministry of Interior & Coodination of 77 Government of Kenya Ms. Leah Kosgey National Government 78 Government of Kenya Mrs. Jacinta Kapiyo Director, University Education CEO, National Commission of Science and 79 Government of Kenya Dr. Moses Rugutt Tech 80 Government of Kenya Dr. Kipkirui Langat Director General, TVET Authority 81 Government of Kenya Prof. Oyawa Commission for University Education 82 Government of Kenya Mr. Boniface Wanyama NACOSTI 83 Government of Kenya Dr. Salome Guchu Kenya National Innnovation Agency 84 Government of Kenya Mr. Gideon Kivengea Kenya National Innnovation Agency 85 Government of Kenya Ms. Rose Nyanga Kenya National Innnovation Agency 86 Government of Kenya Mr. Samuel E. Voto National Intellegence Service 87 Government of Kenya Mr. Hannington K. Mukira National Police Service 88 Government of Kenya Amb. Simon Nabukwesi Ministry of Foreign Affairs 89 Government of Kenya Mr. James Muchiri Directorate of University Education 90 Government of Kenya Mr. Paul Peter Mungai Directorate of University Education 91 Government of Kenya Mrs. Mary Chumbe Directorate of University Education 92 Government of Kenya Ms. Susan Karimi Njagi TVET Authority 93 Government of Kenya Mr. Joel Sande 94 Government of Kenya Dr. William Otta Osawa Directorate of Research and Policy 95 Government of Kenya Dr. Dorcas M. Omukhulu Commission for University Education 96 Government of Kenya Consolata Okomba Osolo Ministry of Foreign Affairs 97 Government of Kenya Mr. Byron Esere Kamidi Ministry of Foreign Affairs 98 Government of Kenya Mr. Silvan Obuya Odidi Ministry of Foreign Affairs 99 Government of Kenya Ms. Caroline Barongo Okemwa Ministry of Foreign Affairs National Commission for Science, 100 Government of Kenya Ms. Jane N. Boniface Technology and Innovation 101 Government of Kenya Ms. Olivia Lorna Anyango Minister of Higher Education and Scientific 102 Guinea Delegation Hon. Minister Abdoulaye Yero Baldé Research 103 Guinea Delegation Mrs. Zeinab Camara Chief of Cabinet Director, Institute of Higher Education for 104 Guinea Delegation Mr. Mamadou Saliou Diallo Distance Education Project Manager, Boosting Skills for Youth 105 Guinea Delegation Mr. Thierno Iliassa Baldé Employability Project National Director, Vocational and Technical 106 Guinea Delegation Dr. Baba Diané Training 107 Huawei Mr. Dean Yu CEO for Kenya 108 Huawei Mr. Adam Lane Senior Director 109 Huawei Mr. Kai Wen Deputy Director, China 110 Huawei Mr. Stephen Kimani Channel Manager - Enterprise 111 Intel Mr. Roy Allela Engineer 31 No Organization Participants Title 112 IRD Dr. David Williamson 113 IUCEA Dr. Eugene Mutimura Project Coordinator, ACE II Japanese International 114 Mr. Kazuhiro Tambara Sr. Representative Cooperation Agency Kenya Delegation/ PASET Technical Advisor for University Education, 115 Dr. Florah Karimi Executive Committee Office of Cabinet Secretary Korea Development 116 Dr. Joon-Kyung Kim President Institute Korea Development Director of Planning and Evaluation, Center 117 Dr. Song Chang Hong Institute for International Development Korea Development Research Associate, Center for 118 Ms. Bora Nam Institute International Development Korea Institute of Science 119 Dr. Hye Won Lim Director and Technology Korea Institute of Science Manager, Department of International 120 Mr. Chang Geun Lee and Technology Cooperation Professor Strategic Optimization and Data 121 Maastricht University Dr. Frank Thuijsman Science 122 Malaysia Embassy His Excellency, Ismail Bihn Salam Ambassador of Malaysia to Kenya 123 Mali Delegation Prof Bakary Cisse Project Coordinator, PADES 124 Mali Delegation Mr. Oumar Kamara Director, IUT 125 Mali Delegation Prof. Mamadou Wele Director, IUT Minister of Higher Education and Scientific 126 Mauritania Delegation Hon. Minister Sidi Ould Salem Research President, University of Nouakchott Al 127 Mauritania Delegation Pr. Ahmedou Haouba Assriya Pr. Ali Ould Mohamed Salem O. 128 Mauritania Delegation Director, Scientific Research at MESRS Boukhary 129 Microsoft Mr. Lutz Ziob Dean, 4 Afrika Initiative 130 Microsoft Ms. Teresa Mbagaya Education Lead, East & Southern Africa Ministry of Skills 131 Development and Dr. Sunita Chhibba Senior Adviser & Director General Entrepreneurship, India 132 Moi University Prof. Ambrose Kipchumba Kiprop Center Leader 133 Moi University Prof. Laban Peter Ayiro Vice Chancellor 134 Moringa School Ms. Savannah Kunovsky Chief Technology Officer 135 Moringa School Mr. Boluwaji Oyewumi 136 Moringa School Mr. Moses O.Okemwa Instructor Chairman, National Authority of 137 Mozambique Delegation Eng. Gilberto Botas Professional Education 138 Mozambique Delegation Eng. Edmundo Jossefa Director General, ANEP 32 No Organization Participants Title 139 Mozambique Delegation Mr. Lourino Chemane Advisor to the Minister for ICT National Institute of 140 Dr. Yan Wang Director of International Cooperation Educational Sciences 141 Nigeria Delegation Hon. Anthony Gozie Anwukah Minister of State for Education Director, Special Duties and Protocol 142 Nigeria Delegation Mr. Christopher Jilbreel Maiyaki Affairs, National Universities Commission Deputy Director, National Universities 143 Nigeria Delegation Mr. Aminu Abba Commission Deputy Director, National Universities 144 Nigeria Delegation Dr. Joshua A Atah Commission and ACE Coordinator Director, Technology and Science 145 Nigeria Delegation Mr. Joel Samuel Ojo Education 146 Nigeria Delegation Dr. Masau'du A. Kazaure Executive Secretary, NBTE 147 Nigeria Delegation Mrs. Fatima Jiddum Ahmad Director, Tertiary Education 148 Ningbo Polytechnic Mr. Huibo Zhang President of Ningbo Polytechnic 149 Ningbo Polytechnic Ms. Yuying Zhu Assistant Director of Foreign Affairs Office Teacher of Higher Education Research 150 Ningbo Polytechnic Ms. Lei Zhu Institute Teacher & Translator of Foreign Aid 151 Ningbo Polytechnic Mr. Xiaoming Zhuang Training Institute PASET CAG Chair; Former Secretary PASET Consultative 152 Prof. Goolam Mohamedbhai General of Association of African Advisory Group Universities PASET Consultative Dean of Engineering, Worcester 153 Prof. Winston Wole Soboyejo Advisory Group Polytechnic Institute PASET Consultative Faculty, School of the Built Environment, 154 Prof. Crispus Kiamba Advisory Group College of Architecture and Engineering PASET Consultative Technical and vocational skills 155 Dr. Ayele Adubra Advisory Group development specialist PASET Consultative 156 Dr. Kamau Gachigi Founding Executive Director, Gearbox Advisory Group Senior Lecturer and Research Fellow, PASET Consultative 157 Dr. Erika Kraemer-Mbula Institute for Economic Research on Advisory Group Innovation PASET Consultative Director, Higher Institute for Vocational 158 Advisory Group/ Senegal Prof. Fadel Niang Training Delegation Director, National Institute of Public 159 PERMANDU, Malaysia Dr. Mohd Gazali bin Abas Administration 160 Philips East Africa Limited Dr. Eddine Sarroukh Head, Philips Research 33 No Organization Participants Title The Rockefeller 161 Foundation, Africa Mr. Patrick M Karanja Program Associate Regional Office Royal Veterinary College, Professor of Wildlife Health and Emerging 162 Prof. Richard Anthony Kock UK Diseases 163 Rwanda Delegation Hon. Minister Papias Musafiri Minister of Education Principal of the College of Science and 164 Rwanda Delegation Dr. Ignace Gatare Technology Rwanda Delegation/PASET Senior Technical Advisor Science and 165 Mr. Michael Hughes Executive Committee Technology to Minister of Education 166 SENAI Ms. Tatiana Farah de Mello International Relations Unit Secretary-General, Ministry of Higher 167 Senegal Delegation Mr. Malick Sow Education and Research Senegal Delegation/ Senior Technical Advisor to Minister of 168 PASET Executive Prof. Aminata Sall Diallo Higher Education and Research; PASET Committee Executive Committee Executive Director Sokoine University, 169 Prof. Gerald Misinzo Center Leader (SACIDS) Tanzania Sokoine University, 170 Prof. Mark Rweyemamu Executive Director (SACIDS) Tanzania 171 Strathmore Univeristy Dr. Joseph Sevilla Director, iLabAfrica 172 Strathmore Univeristy Mr. Nelson Mutua Project Coordinator 173 Strathmore Univeristy Ms. Philomena Mwangi Digital Learning Coodinator Deputy Permanent Secretary, Ministry of 174 Tanzania Delegation Mr. Simon Msanjila Education, Science and Technology Assistant Director, Department of Higher 175 Tanzania Delegation Mr. Jonathan S. Mbwambo Education 176 Tanzania Delegation Prof. Tolly Mbwette University of Dar es Salaam Head of TVET Unit, Ministry of Basic and 177 The Gambia Delegation Mr. Bai Ndure Secondary Education Director, Tertiary and Higher Education, 178 The Gambia Delegation Mr. Anthony Mendy Ministry of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology Deputy Director of National Higher School 179 Togo Delegation Mr. Salami Adekunle Akim of Engineers Secretary General of the Ministry 180 Togo Delegation Mr. Gnamine Mgueta S. Agarem delegated to Techical and Vocational Education 181 Togo Delegation Dr. Komi Agboka Mrs. Essogbaré Adam Tsar epse 182 Togo Delegation Director of technical secondary education Alaba 183 University of Abomey Ms. Marlise Montcho Telecom Engineer and PhD Student 34 No Organization Participants Title University of Felix PhD student of Climate System and 184 Houphouet-Boigny, Cote Ms. Ghafi Kondi Akara Renewable Energy d’Ivoire University of Felix 185 Houphouet-Boigny, Cote Prof. Daouda Kone Center Leader (CCBAD) d’Ivoire University of Felix 186 Houphouet-Boigny, Cote Dr. Fatou Scherazade Ouattara Lecturer (CCBAD) d’Ivoire University of Gaston- Computer Science Doctoral Training 187 Prof. Cheikh Talibouya Diop Berger, Senegal Coordinator (MITIC) University of Gaston- Student Development 188 Mr. Taib Fall Berger, Senegal and Partnership Officer (MITIC) University of Nairobi - 189 Science and Technology Mr. Kamano John Paul Kahoro Park University of Nairobi 190 Science and Technology Mr. Derrick Mugasia Assistant Project Manager Park (Fab Lab) University of Nairobi 191 Science and Technology Dr. Richard Ayah Director Park (Fab Lab) University of Port Doctoral Fellow, Institute of Petroleum 192 Mr. Ekemini Bassey Ituen Harcourt, Nigeria Studies Dean, School of ICT; Center Leader, ACE 193 University of Rwanda Prof. Santi Kumaran Internet of Things 194 Wiley Mr. Matthew Santaspirt Sales & Market Development Director 195 World Bank Keith Hansen Vice President, Human Development 196 World Bank Veronica Grigera Special Assistant, Vice President HD Office 197 World Bank Kavitha Phyllis Watsa Senior Communications Officer 198 World Bank Nadege L Thadey Senior Executive Assistant 199 World Bank Diarietou Gaye Country Director 200 World Bank Gandham N.V. Ramana Program Leader 201 World Bank Sajitha Bashir Practice Manager, East Africa Practice Manager, Central and Southern 202 World Bank Halil Dundar Africa 203 World Bank Xiaoyan Lang Lead Education Specialist 204 World Bank Nobuyuki Tanaka Economist 205 World Bank Ekua Bentil Education Specialist 206 World Bank Saori Imaizumi Education Specialist 207 World Bank Dharini Natarajan Operations Analyst 208 World Bank Zena John Events Consultant 209 World Bank Madiha Qureshi Communications Consultant 210 World Bank Huma Kidwai Education Consultant 35 No Organization Participants Title 211 World Bank Meaza Demissie Education Consultant 212 World Bank Ruth Wanga Team Assistant - Conferencing and Events 213 World Bank Keziah Muthembwa Communications Officer 214 World Bank Vera Rosauer Communications Officer 215 World Bank Faith Katile Masengz Communications Intern Consultant; Founder and MD, Infinite 216 World Bank Arun Sharma Potentials Consulting 217 World Bank Louise Mengue Mvono Sr. Education Specialist 218 World Bank Girma Woldetsadik Sr. Education Specialist 219 World Bank Anna Olefir Education Specialist 220 World Bank Moustapha Lo Education Specialist 221 World Bank Patrick Philippe Ramanantoanina Sr. Education Specialist 222 World Bank Cornelia Jesse Sr. Education Specialist 223 World Bank Aisha Garba Mohammed Education Specialist 224 World Bank Assane Dieng Education Specialist 225 World Bank Nalin Jena Sr. Education Specialist 226 World Bank Ruth Charo Sr. Education Specialist 227 World Bank Ousman Abdulahi Ali Economist 228 World Bank Boubakar Lompo Sr. Education Specialist 229 World Bank Mohamed Tolba Sr. Education Specialist 230 World Bank Yacinthe Gbaye Sr. Economist 231 World Bank Eunice Yaa Brimfah Ackwerh Sr. Education Specialist 232 World Bank Zacharie Ngueng Education Consultant 233 World Bank Shabnam Sinha Lead Education Specialist 234 World Bank Liping Xiao Sr. Education Specialist 235 Zambia Delegation Mr. Alex Simumba Director TVET 236 Zambia Delegation Ms. Kondwani Mutelekesha Senior Planner 36 ANNEX 3: Exhibitors Exhibitors About the Exhibitors Exhibition Andela was founded on a simple truth: Brilliance Andela is excited for the opportunity is evenly distributed, but opportunity is not. to introduce our learning approach demonstrated to have contributed We are developing a corps of high-quality to over 5000 learners. technology talent across the African continent that will drive the current and future phases of Our learning philosophy is simple: tech-enabled growth around the world. With the “you own your own learning”. We fastest growing population and highest youth implement this through an population in the world, we believe Africa is one elaborate curriculum and curated of the greatest untapped markets for talent learning programs built on learning development. Andela’s offers a new model that science principles. connects ICT education to employment. Instead of charging tuition, we select the most We have built a robust curriculum promising applicants and pay them to learn as that outlines a path to multiple roles part of a 4-year fellowship. After 6 months and in the technology world and for the duration of the four years, Andela technology leadership e.g Developers are placed as embedded full-time Developer, Mid-level Developer, members with global companies including Senior Developer, Technical Team Facebook, Google and IBM without leaving their Lead, and Product Lead. We have countries. At 2.5 years old, Andela has 200+ also built learning programs to developers in Lagos and 150+ developers in facilitate learning on every point in Nairobi. Andela recently launched our that path. Distributed Learning Community making Andela learning available to 5000+ learners. Centurion Systems Limited (CSL) is a technology Centurion Systems Ltd is showcasing skills transfer organization registered in Kenya its structure of training that since 1989, striving to develop and manage a promotes quality and relevance of center of excellence in enhancing productivity, training to industrial needs. We use efficiency, and innovation in industrial the System’s Approach to training to processes. The company provides technical equip the trainee with knowledge engineering solutions to various industrial about the complexities of the sectors inform of skills development, research system in a holistic fashion and and development, systems integration and further enhance their capacity to equipment Repairs & Maintenance. This has transfer that knowledge and its enabled CSL to understand the dynamism of the application to another system. CSL private sector in balancing productivity, will showcase this using a modern efficiency and innovation with the profitability training kit developed for SCADA and return of investment. systems, to demonstrate how the training is conducted. CSL is also engaged in the skills and capacity development of TVET and university trainers and Centurion will further showcase a students through technical training, support in unique initiative aimed at Skills Development among youths 37 Exhibitors About the Exhibitors Exhibition applied research and linking them to industry through an Apprenticeship model through attachment, internships championed by the private sector – and apprenticeship with the aim of enhancing managed under The Center of relevance of training and increasing student’s Excellence in Food and Beverage chances of meaningful employment, Industry. This apprentice model is a entrepreneurial capacity hence livelihood collaborative model between improvement. training institution (CSL) and industry players (Krones East Africa and Nairobi Bottlers Ltd) and is successful in producing highly skilled and employable youths with skills applicable across various industrial setups. Centurion would like to upscale this model in other industrial sectors including the extractives sector (Cement companies) and steel & metal sector. Devotra offers turn-key solutions for education Devotra will exhibit the Smart projects. Devotra has more than 30 years of Classroom Concept by live practical experience in implementing education demonstration of the digital library, and training projects in developing countries including hardware training units, and upcoming markets, by designing and simulations and exercises, on topics supplying complete workshop equipment (such amongst others hydraulics, hybrid as automotive and mechanical engineering) for car engine, green energy. any kind of course, training teachers and technicians, matching and modifying curricula, and etc. In Kenya, Devotra designed the 6 years project: “Rehabilitation and Upgrading of KTTC and nine regional centers of excellence” for the Ministry of Education, and supplied the technical assistance and provision of all traditional workshop equipment to 8 different courses per institute. As a next phase of this project, we have introduced the Smart Classroom to all 10 institutes, which is an unique ICT based teaching and learning concept with a digital library, simulations and hands-on education. Currently, Devotra is working on a ”National roll- out of Smart Classrooms for TVET and STEM” and “Introduction of the seamless integration of Smart Classrooms for Primary-, Secondary- Higher Education and TVET. 38 Exhibitors About the Exhibitors Exhibition Gearbox is a new initiative to support Gearbox will have on display innovative, hardware-based solutions to local examples of digital fabrication problems. Many of Africa's greatest challenges -- machines that represent future providing clean energy to all, solving the manufacturing methods and items sanitation crisis, building affordable housing, or made by its members, both Makers achieving lasting food security -- require and Engineers. hardware-based solutions. We offer low-cost access to modern and conventional tools and offer training in design, prototyping and manufacturing. Our members are both engineers and makers (those who are trained in the functional application of modern tools but without formal engineering education). We also have initiated a programme which enables university Engineering and Science Faculty to the market their innovations. We are connecting African hardware entrepreneurs to Industry 4.0. Huawei is a leading global provider of end-to- Huawei is a leading global provider end solutions in telecom and enterprise of end-to-end solutions in telecom networks, devices, and cloud computing. Our ICT and enterprise networks, devices, solutions, products, and services are used in and cloud computing. Our ICT more than 170 countries and regions, serving solutions, products, and services are over one-third of the world's population. used in more than 170 countries and Huawei has been active in Africa for 20 years. regions, serving over one-third of We work closely with governments helping them the world's population. Huawei has provide more efficient public services, been active in Africa for 20 years. communications infrastructure, stronger ICT We work closely with governments industries, and ICT skills. helping them provide more efficient public services, communications infrastructure, stronger ICT industries, and ICT skills. Moringa School is transforming education in Moringa School is creating the most Africa by increasing opportunities for talented effective higher education of today individuals through outcomes- and data-driven through a world-class learning learning, starting with computer science. Its goal experience and unheard of student is to build human capacity by training people in outcomes. All of the courses are a holistic way; It focuses on both technical created in collaboration with proficiency and personal growth, meaning that employers to ensure that its graduates are effective learners and classroom content matches market contributors, and well-rounded employees and demand. Learn about Moringa leaders. Moringa school currently has a 95% job School’s modern, skills-based placement rating post-Moringa with a 350% teaching methodology or become a average salary increase from before to after hiring partner to tap into our pool of graduation. hundreds of highly-skilled software engineers. 39 Exhibitors About the Exhibitors Exhibition @iLabAfrica is a Centre of Excellence in ICT @iLabAfrica will showcase Innovation and Development set up in January CountyPro which is a holistic e- 2011. It is an independent entity in the Faculty Governance Integrated System for of Information Technology at Strathmore County Operations Management, University. It was established to address the Workflow Automation, Document Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and to Management, Electronic Citizen contribute toward Kenya’s Vision 2030. The Services Delivery, Business research centre is involved in interdisciplinary Intelligence and Electronic Payment research, students’ engagement, collaboration Systems. with government, industry and other funding agencies. @iLabAfrica will also present on the Digischools Project which focuses on provision of educational content through a content distribution service which hosts educational content. The mandate of the University of Nairobi, The Maker Project is a project under Science and Technology Park (UoN-STP) is to the Maker Space/FABLAB part of enhance the development, transfer and UoN-STP. The project aim is creation commercialization of research, technology and of low-cost, high-quality locally university know-how by promoting a culture of designed and produced alternatives innovation. to medical equipment for maternal and newborn health care delivery. The Maker project has successfully locally designed, fabricated and prototyped 2 machines (a phototherapy unit, suction machine) 40