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The Pan African University (PAU) is the culmination of continental initiatives of the Commission of the African Union to revitalize higher education and research in Africa, under the Second Decade of Education for Africa and the consolidated Plan of Action of Science and Technology for Africa. It will exemplify excellence, enhance the attractiveness and global competitiveness of African higher education and research and establish the African University at the core of Africa's development.

 

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The Pan African University Strategic Plan – Moving onto the implementation Phase

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With the final endorsement of the Pan African University Strategic Plan 2020-2024 by the Bureau of the PAU Council on 7th June, the Pan African University moves onto the implementation phase

After the final endorsement of the Pan African University Strategic Plan 2020-2024 by the Bureau of the PAU Council on June 7th, the Pan African University moves onto the implementation phase. The Strategic Plan will be translated into operational planning at the institutional and institute level. Clear-cut key performance indicators, means of verification, responsibilities, timelines, risks/assumptions will be outlined for each institute as well as for the Rectorate. Since 2019 is considered as a preparatory year, the focus lies on solving the major bottlenecks for the institutional development. Under the guidance and advisory of the Strategic Planning Committee, the Human Resources, Science and Technology Department of the African Union jointly with the PAU Rectorate will steer the implementation. 

RECTORATE

The Rectorate is responsible for the daily management of the PAU and is headed by the Rector who is the Chief Executive Officer of the PAU.

At the Malabo Summit held in June 2015, African Heads of State and Government adopted Decision EX.CL/Dec.829 to host the Rectorate of the Panafrican University. Following this decision, a high level panel was set up by Decision EX.CL/Dec.829  (XXV) to designate the country that will host the PAU Rectorate. Considering the report by this panel, the Executive Council selected Cameroon as host country and recommended the designation of Cameroon by the Ordinary session of the African Union Assembly who endorsed the selection in January 2016.

The Pan African University is a flagship project of the African Union

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