The Role of Higher Education Institutions in Promoting the Continental Education Strategy for Africa

The Association of African Universities (AAU), in collaboration with the Arab Republic of Egypt and Al-Azhar University, is organising its 20th biennial Conference of Rectors, Vice Chancellors and Presidents of African Universities (COREVIP) at the Al-Azhar International Conference Centre, in Cairo, Egypt from 8-11 July 2019.The Association of African Universities (AAU), in collaboration with the Arab Republic of Egypt and Al-Azhar University, is organising its 20th biennial Conference of Rectors, Vice Chancellors and Presidents of African Universities (COREVIP) at the Al-Azhar International Conference Centre, in Cairo, Egypt from 8-11 July 2019.
Conference Theme and Subthemes
This year’s conference is being held under the theme ‘The Role of Higher Education Institutions in Promoting the Continental Education for Strategy for Africa’ and is set to convene distinguished scholars and practitioners to discuss and exchange experiences on the main conference theme and the subthemes indicated below;

Sub-Theme 1:  Focus on the science and mathematics curricula in youth training and disseminate scientific knowledge and culture in society

Sub-Theme 2: Expand TVET opportunities at tertiary levels and strengthen linkages between the world of work and education and training system

Sub-Theme 3: Revitalize and expand tertiary education, research and innovation to address continental challenges and promote competitiveness

Sub-Theme 4: Promote peace education and conflict prevention and resolution at all levels  of education and for all age groups.

Sub-Theme 5: Improve management of education systems as well as build and enhance  capacity  for data collection, management, harness the capacity of ICT to                               improve access, quality and management of education and training systems.

Sub-Theme 6: Promote mobility through harmonization of quality assurance  and accreditation systems.

Sub-Theme 7: Identify new directions in improving management of education through enhanced capacity for data collection and management, research and scholarship and efficient governance of HEIs in Africa.

The over 1500 expected participants of the COREVIP will comprise executive heads of AAU member institutions, top-notch African scholars, representatives of student bodies, as well as representatives of sub-regional, regional and international organisations. Members from the donor and development agencies that partner with the AAU in carrying out its mandate of improving the quality of higher education in Africa will also be in attendance.Additionally, Ministers of Higher Education and other higher education policy think tanks will partake in this august conference.

The Conference will provide an excellent opportunity for leaders of African higher education institutions, particularly the current member institutions of the AAU, to exchange experiences and draw on the lessons from the theme as well as serve as an opportunity to hear from both regional and international organisations involved in higher education initiatives.