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Annex 2
Minutes of the 15th RUFORUM Annual General Meeting held 06 December 2019 at the New Examinations Centre (NEC),University of Cape Coast, Ghana
The AGM was constituted and chaired by Prof. George Kanyama-Phiri, the RUFORUM Board Chairperson and Vice Chancellor, Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Malawi
MIN. 1.1/RUF/06/DECEMBER/2019: RECORD OF ATTENDANCE
1 Prof George Kanyama-Phiri
Board Chair and Vice Chancellor, Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (LUANAR), Malawi
2 Prof Theresia Nkuo-Akenji
Deputy Board Chair and Vice Chancellor, University of Bamenda, Cameroon
3 Prof Abdullahi Bala Vice Chancellor, Federal University of Technology-Minna, Nigeria
4 Prof Abraham Matre Vice Chancellor, Dr. John Garang Memorial University of Science and technology, South Sudan
5 Prof Armindo Daniel Tiago
Deputy Vice Chancellor, Eduardo Mondlane University, Mozambique,
6 Prof Atta Koffi Vice Chancellor, University of Felix Houphouet Boigny, Cote d'Ivoire
7 Prof Charles A. Igwe Vice Chancellor, University of Nigeria Nsukka, Nigeria
8 Prof Christine Dranzoa Vice Chancellor, Muni University, Uganda [email protected]
9 Prof Diegane DIOUF Deputy Rector, Université Sine Saloum El hadj Ibrahima NIASS (USSEIN)
10 Prof Eddias Mwenje Vice Chancellor, Bindura University of Science Education, Zimbabwe
11 Prof Erastus N. Njoka Vice Chancellor, Chuka University, Kenya, [email protected]; [email protected]
12 Prof Eriabu Lugujjo Vice Chancellor, Ndejje University, Uganda [email protected]
13 Prof Isaac Njuguna Kimengi
Deputy Vice Chancellor, Moi University, Kenya [email protected]
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14 Prof Jeylan Wolyie Hussein
Deputy President, Haramaya University, Ethiopia
15 Prof John Apuruot Akec
Vice Chancellor, University of Juba, South Sudan [email protected]
16 Prof John C. Maviiri Vice Chancellor, Uganda Martyrs University, Uganda
17 Prof Joseph Ghartey Ampiah
Vice Chancellor, University of Cape Coast, Ghana [email protected]
18 Prof Joy C Kwesiga Vice Chancellor, Kabale University [email protected]
19 Prof Jude Lubega Deputy Vice Chancellor, Uganda Technology and Management University, Uganda
20 Prof Justice Nyamangara
Vice Chancellor, Marondera University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology
21 Prof Luke Evuta Mumba
Vice Chancellor, University of Zambia, Zambia [email protected]
22 Prof Maud Kamatenesi M
Vice Chancellor, Bishop Stuart University, Uganda
23 Prof Mohammed Taha Yousif Elamien
Vice Chancellor, University of Gezira, Sudan [email protected]; [email protected]
24 Prof Muhigwa Bahananga Jean-Berckmans
Vice Chancellor, Universite’ Officielle de Bukavu, DR Congo,
25 Prof Ndanduleni Bernard Nthambeleni
Vice Chancellor, University of Venda [email protected]
26 Prof Pardon Kuipa Vice Chancellor, Lupane State University, Zimbabwe
27 Prof Patrick Manu Vice Chancellor, Bugema University, Uganda [email protected]
28 Prof Paul Waako Vice Chancellor, Busitema University, Uganda [email protected]
29 Prof R.J Zvobgo Vice Chancellor, Great Zimbabwe University, Zimbabwe
30 Prof Rose A. Mwonya Vice Chancellor, Egerton University, Kenya [email protected]
31 Prof Roy Chileshe Vice Chancellor, Copperbelt University, Zambia [email protected]
32 Prof Shalaulani J. Nsoso
Vice Chancellor, Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (BUANR)
33 Prof Teresa Akenga Vice Chancellor, University of Eldoret, Kenya [email protected]
34 Prof Umar Kakumba Deputy Vice Chancellor, Makerere University [email protected]
35 Rev. Canon Dr. John Senyonyi
Vice Chancellor, Uganda Christian University [email protected]
36 Dr. Mohamed Ahmed Jimale
Vice Chancellor, Somalia National University, Somalia
37 Mr. James Okello Academic Registrar, representing the Vice Chancellor, Soroti University, Uganda
38 Prof Adipala Ekwamu Executive Secretary, RUFORUM, Uganda [email protected]
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List of other participants –see annex 1
MIN 1.2/RUF/06/DECEMBER/2019: APOLOGIES
Apologies were received from the following persons;
1. Prof Tawana Kupe, Vice Chancellor, University of Pretoria, South Africa 2. Prof. Wim de Villiers, Vice Chancellor, Stellenbosch University, South Africa 3. Prof. Ibrahima Thioub, Vice Chancellor, Université Cheikh Anta Diop de Dakar 4. Prof. Koffi N'Guessan, Vice Chancellor, Institut National Polytechnique Félix Houphouët-Boigny 5. Prof. Hellicy C. Ngiambi, Vice Chancellor, Mulungushi University, Zambia 6. Prof. J.R. Ikoja Odongo, Vice Chancellor, Soroti University, Uganda 7. Prof. Osman Sankoh, DSc, Vice Chancellor, Njala University, Sierra Leone
MIN 2/RUF/06/DECEMBER/2019: PROCEDURAL ISSUES
The Board Chair Requested the Executive Secretary to confirm whether the 2019 AGM was legally constituted and could proceed with business
The Executive Secretary
Reported that overall 1003 participants attended the AGM events and 183 were present for the AGM Business Meeting. With the minimum requirement of 30% +1 Members needed for the business meeting, the quorum was met for the Annual General Meeting to conduct its business
Members agreed
That the meeting was legally constituted and could proceed to conduct its business
MIN 3/RUF/06/DECEMBER/2019: ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
Agenda was presented as
Part 1: Constitution of the RUFORUM Annual General Meeting (AGM) 1) Record of members present and apologies 2) Adoption of the Agenda 3) Communication from the Chair 4) Minutes and Actions from the 14th Annual General Meeting
PART II: RUFORUM Annual General Business Meeting (AGM) 5) Presentation of Annual Report by the RUFORUM Secretariat: Dr. Florence
Nakayiwa Mayega Deputy Executive Secretary-Planning, Resource Mobilization & Management, RUFORUM Secretariat
6) Presentation of the 2018/2019 Financial Report and 2019/2020 Budget Proposal: Ms Judith Nakyobe, Finance & Administration Manager, RUFORUM
7) Discussion on the Secretariat reports 8) Report by the External Auditor: PKF 9) Discussion on External Audit Report 10) Appointment of 2019/2020 External Auditor 11) Venues/updates for the 2020, 2022, 2023, 2025, 2026 and 2028 AGMs and
2021, 2024 and 2027 Triennial Conferences 12) Remarks by representative of Development Partners: Shona Bezanson, Head,
Scholars Program, Mastercard Foundation
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13) Business from the Board: Formal Admission of New Member Universities 14) Vote of Thanks: Prof Maud Kamatenesi, Vice Chancellor, Bishop Stuart
University, Uganda 15) Closing Remarks: Prof George Kanyama Phiri, RUFORUM Board Chair & Vice
Chancellor, Lilongwe University of Agriculture & Natural Resources, Malawi
Members agreed
To adopt the agenda as presented by the Executive Secretary
MIN 4/RUF/06/DECEMBER/2019: COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHAIR
The Chairperson 1. Welcomed members to the Annual General Meeting
2. Informed the meeting that the term of office of Prof Ophelia Weeks,
the former Deputy Board Chair as President of University of Liberia
had ended and as such there was a need to elect a new Deputy Board
Chair.
3. Informed members that the Board meeting held on 5th December,
2020 at Elizabeth Adabor Conference Hall, University of Cape Coast,
Ghana elected Prof. Theresia Nkuo-Akenji, Vice Chancellor,
University of Bamenda, Cameroon, as Deputy Board Chair and was
to serve for a period of three years.
4. The Board meeting of 5th December 2019 recommended
establishment of an Audit Committee of the Board.
5. The Board Committee considered the recommendation from the
Principals and Deans Committee to establish a Principals and Deans
Sub-Committee to allow for closer follow up of RUFORUM activities
at individual Member Universities and country levels.
6. The Board recommended that both the RUFORUM Constitution and
Governance manual be modified to incorporate the Audit
Committee and the Principals and Deans Sub-Committee.
Members 1. Thanked Prof Ophelia Weeks for her service as Deputy Board Chair
and President of University of Liberia and for hosting the Liberia
Higher Education Day in April 2019, which brought together senior
policy makers, private sector leaders and other actors in the
education value chain and agricultural sector.
2. Congratulated Prof Theresa Nkuo Akenji for Her election as the
Deputy Board Chair and wished her success in the new responsibility
Members agreed
To adopt the Board resolution for establishment of the Audit
Committee and Principals and Deans Sub-Committee
Executive
Secretary
Min 4.1/RUF/06/DECEMBER/2019: MINUTES OF THE 14TH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Members noted that
1. The minutes were the correct records of the AGM held on 22
October 2018 in Nairobi, Kenya
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2. Names of a number of persons who attended the AGM were missing
in the attendance list including;
a. Prof Teresa Akenga, Vice Chancellor, University of Eldoret, Kenya
b. Prof Maxime Da Cruz, Vice Chancellor, University d'Abomey Calavi, Benin
c. Prof Rose A. Mwonya, Vice Chancellor, Egerton University, Kenya
d. Prof E.N. Njoka, Vice Chancellor, Njoka University, Kenya e. Prof Eddias Mwenje, Vice Chancellor, Bindura University of
Science Education 3. Rev. Canon Dr. John Senyonyi, Vice Chancellor, Uganda Christian
University, Uganda did not attend the AGM but sent an apology.
Members advised
Secretariat to incorporate the above persons in the list of AGM 2018
participants and apology list, respectively
Members agreed
To adopt the minutes with the corrections indicated above Executive
Secretary
MIN 4.2/RUF/06/DECEMBER/2019: MATTERS ARISING AND ACTIONS FROM THE 14TH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Minute Issue Progress to Date
MIN.5.1/RUF/22/OCTOBER/2018
1. Broaden regional representation at the RUFORUM Secretariat
2. Explore funding possibilities from the Gulf States/Arab World
3. Secretariat to develop regional projects in line with the Ministerial meeting decisions of October 2016 in
1. Secretariat Staff have been recruited from Benin, DR. Congo, Ghana, Sudan, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe
2. Fund Mobilization events
were held in Morocco (March 2019) and Uganda (September, 2019) involving Arab funding agencies and others. Concept proposals already submitted to Islamic Development Bank, OCP-Morocco, Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa and discussions ongoing
3. The Strengthening Higher
Agricultural Education in Africa (SHAEA), Building
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Cape Town, South Africa, 23 October 2018 in Nairobi, Kenya and 5th December 2019 in Cape Coast, Ghana
4. Secretariat to give focused attention to strengthening staff capacities in Member Universities
5. Secretariat to develop a Programme for increasing the pool of Women scientists in Universities and research institutions in Africa
Africa’s Science, Technology and Innovation (BASTIC) and Strengthening Africa’s Innovation and Entrepreneurship Capacity (SASTIE) proposals developed and under discussion with the World Bank, Islamic Development Bank and Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA)
4. The Graduate Teaching Assistantship (GTA) Programme ongoing, with a total of 126 PhD students under training against a target of 325 set by the Board to be trained by end 2022.
5. A project proposal,
Regional Initiative to Strengthen Staff Capacity and Increase the Pool of Women Scientists in African Universities (RISSCAW) was developed and being marketed for possible funding. Also, RUFORUM granting and scholarships deliberately target achieving close to 50 % female representation
MIN.6.4/RUF/22/OCTOBER/2018
PKF be appointed External Auditor for 2018/2019
This was effected. They will report on the FY 2019/2020 Audit during the AGM meeting slated for 20 November 2020
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MIN. 7/RUF/22/OCTOBER/2018
1. RUFORUM raises funding for the Higher Agricultural Education Capacities Indicator Portal
2. RUFORUM and ASTI/IFPRI to expand
the Higher Education Capacities Indicator portal to incorporate ST&I faculties
1. Ongoing process: no success as yet
2. Still to be undertaken
when funding is secured
MIN.8/RUF/22/OCTOBER/2018
Venues for AGM and Triennials Venue for 2019 AGM- Ghana Venue for 2020: Morocco as Sudan not able to host the event Benin to host 2021 AGM & Triennial Zimbabwe to host 2022 AGM Namibia to host the 2024 Triennial Ethiopia to host 2025 AGM Zambia to host 2026 AGM Uganda to host 2027 Triennial
MIN.11/RUF/22/OCTOBER/2018
Hold National Higher Education Days as part of National Forum activities
National Higher Education Days held in Liberia (April 2019), Mali (September, 2019) and Zambia (September, 2019). The events promoted engagement of diverse actors in reviewing higher education and ST&I status in the respective countries.
MIN.12/RUF/22/OCTOBER/2018
Universities to exhibit during the Committee of Ten African Heads of State Summit (C10), 2-3 November 2018 in Lilongwe, Malawi
RUFORUM Secretariat and the following Universities exhibited during the C10 Summit in Lilongwe, Malawi: Gulu University, Uganda;
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Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology & Egerton University, Kenya; Lilongwe University of agriculture and Natural Resources, Malawi; Makerere University, Uganda; Malawi University of Science and Technology; Moi University, Kenya; Mzuzu University, Malawi; Uganda Martyrs University, Uganda; Université Cheikh Anta Diop de Dakar (UCAD), Senegal; and, University of Namibia
Members thanked The Secretariat for fully implementing the recommendations made during the 14th AGM in Nairobi, Kenya
Members agreed To adopt the Minutes as presented Executive Secretary & Board Chair
MIN 5.1/RUF/06/DECEMBER/2019: PRESENTATION OF ANNUAL REPORT BY THE RUFORUM SECRETARIAT
The Deputy Executive Secretary-Planning, Resource Mobilization & Management, on behalf of the Secretariat reported that
RUFORUM Vision and Thrusts- RUFORUM Vision 2030: The African Universities' Agenda for Agricultural Higher Education Science Technology and Innovation (AHESTI) aims to achieve Vibrant transformative universities catalysing sustainable inclusive agricultural development to feed and create prosperity for Africa The RUFORUM Philosophy: Transforming Agriculture in Africa requires innovative scientific research, educational and training approaches. The education sector should be more connected to the new challenges facing rural communities and must build capacity of young people to be part of the transformation of the Agricultural Sector RUFORUM Vision 2030 Flagship programmes: 1. Transforming African Agricultural Universities to
meaningfully contribute to Africa’s Growth and Development (TAGDev). This focuses on developing agricultural-innovative, entrepreneurial and society responsive graduates
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2. Cultivating Research & Teaching Excellence (CREATE). This focuses on designing and implementing high impact training through experiential learning and innovation
3. Regional Anchor Universities for Agricultural Higher Education (RANCH): Aims at escalating the setting up of a network of linked universities/ centers of excellence
4. Knowledge Hub (K-Hub): Aims to promote and strengthen university networking, partnership and advocacy to promote learning and knowledge sharing
The Deputy Executive Secretary-Planning, Resource Mobilization & Management, on behalf of the Secretariat reported that
Implementation progress of the first Operational Plan of the Vision 2020
1. During the period (FY 2018/2019) the Secretariat supported training of 42 undergraduates, 180 Masters and 13 PhD students.
2. CARP+ projects to-date engaged 9121 households in the respective countries (Benin, Ghana, Kenya, Sudan, Uganda and Zimbabwe)
3. Some of the outputs generated include: – Technical guidelines for baobab leaves
production; – Technologies for developing animal feeds
from locally available materials; – Technologies for artificial insemination in
piggery; – Management of foul odor reduction
through use of Indigenous Micro-Organisms technology.
4. Fifteen (15) RUFORUM Entrepreneurship Challenge Program (RECAP) grants were under implementation. These were supporting students’ and Youth entrepreneurship skills development
5. A total of 927 out of school youth (448 male, 479 female); 253 students (155 male, 98 female) 97 farmers (72 male, 25 female) and 40 TVET instructors (25 male, 15 female) had been supported through the Mastercard Foundation supported TAGDev Programme.
6. In collaboration with the Governments of Cameroon, Cote d’Ivoire, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi and Mozambique and the World Bank Group, RUFORUM Secretariat issued a call for proposals for establishment of Regional Anchor Universities
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in the respective countries. However, the process had been put on hold by the World Bank pending restructuring process at the World Bank.
7. Under the RUFORUM Graduate Teaching Assistantship, 112 students were supported (80 Male, 32 female) to undertake PhD studies in 24 African Universities.
8. The Secretariat designed an “Open Data Management in Agriculture and Nutrition” e-learning platform based on open source technologies in collaboration with the FAO
As part of advocacy, RUFORUM Secretariat engaged: 1. African Leaders and Policy Makers to advance
Africa’s response to agricultural and higher education transformation. This included holding higher education days, engagement with the African Union Commission, participating in the C10 activities, and providing reports to Member States (See link to C10 & STISA reports).
2. Member States to sign the RUFORUM Charter and so far three signed (Liberia, Mali and Sierra Leone).
The Deputy Executive Secretary-Planning, Resource Mobilization & Management, on behalf of the Secretariat reported that
The RUFORUM 2019/2020 Work plan was aligned to each Flagship Programme of the RUFORUM Vision 2020 TAGDev
1. Recruit students (PhD, MSc, BSc and TVET students) to skill Africa’s new generation of development practitioners and cadres.
2. Scale-out agribusiness incubation centers and accelerators at selected BTVET institutions, universities and communities to engage Africa’s college educated youth in innovation and investments in agriculture.
3. Support the integration of University teams in interdisciplinary and multi-agency research through Community Action Research to strengthen commodity value chains for smallholder farmers and agribusinesses.
4. Develop the professional capacity of university and TVET staff to implement new and revised curricula and education models.
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RANCH 1. Work in collaboration with the World Bank and
Member States to operationalize the SHAEA. 2. Mobilize funding to strengthen regional training
programmes.
CREATE 1. Facilitate Academic Staff Development
(ASD) through the Regional Academic Mobility (RAM) and Graduate Teaching Assistantship (GTA) programs.
2. Increase the participation of women in ST&I interventions in RUFORUM member universities
3. Escalate doctoral training to increase the pool of science leaders in Africa.
4. Support Postgraduate training for students from fragile States and other disadvantaged communities.
5. Support RUFORUM Post- Doctoral Fellowship Program.
K-HUB 1. Promote visibility of RUFORUM interventions. 2. Host National Forum days to link universities to
other sectors in the education and agriculture value chains.
3. Host high-level policy dialogues as part of advocacy for AHESTI.
Program Support
1. Undertake resource mobilisation for the Secretariat and Network activities.
2. Convene Governance meetings to guide the network.
3. Conduct a tracer study of RUFORUM Alumni. 4. Support hosting of the 3rd Meeting of the Forum
for Women Vice Chancellors in Africa (FAWoVC) 5. Plan for the 2020 RUFORUM AGM.
Looking Ahead-Five continental initiatives to be implemented following endorsement by the meeting of African Ministers of Agriculture, Education, Science, Technology and Innovation held on 5th December, 2019:
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1. SASTIE: Strengthening Africa’s Innovation and Entrepreneurship Capacity. Components of this initiative to included: developing entrepreneurship and innovation skills; support training of development practitioners and science leaders; supporting demand-driven research; and staff exchanges.
2. BASTIC: Building Africa’s Science, Technology and Innovation Capacity for Economic Growth. This was to focus on building capacity in Sustainable innovative technologies, Engineering and renewable energy, Agricultural markets, trade & policy, Data management & ICT and Science education.
3. RISSCAW: Regional Initiative to Strengthen Staff Capacity and Increase the Pool of Women Scientists in African Universities. This would focus on training a critical mass of university staff; increasing the pool of women scientists; strengthening university- industry relations; and, research and development support.
4. AfriDAP: African Digital Agricultural Programme: Digital technologies for agricultural transformation. This would focus on Data Science development; digital learning and sharing technologies; and, digital agricultural innovation and incubation
5. SHAEA: Strengthening Higher Agricultural Education in Africa.
MIN.5.2/RUF/06/DECEMBER/2019: REACTIONS TO THE PRESENTATION OF THE ANNUAL REPORT FOR 2019/2020 BY RUFORUM SECRETARIAT
Members observed that 1. The Secretariat had implemented activities agreed upon during the 2018 AGM in Nairobi, Kenya.
2. There was need to broaden RUFORUM activities and footprint in the different Member States.
3. University Vice Chancellors needed to advocate for their Member States’ Governments to endorse the RUFORUM Charter.
4. The Secretariat needed to reach out to new funding agencies while maintaining contact with the traditional funders.
5. Member Universities need to provide more places for GTA training as part of strengthening Staff capacities in African Universities.
6. The Five Continental initiatives were well thought through but would require support from African Governments for implementation.
Executive Secretary & Vice Chancellors
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Members advised Secretariat
1. To continue providing quarterly reports as part of informing the Network and funding agencies on RUFORUM operations
2. To work with the Member Universities to seek support from the Member States for participation in the Five Continental initiatives
3. To reach out to the respective States and the African Union to engage the World Bank to reactivate and operationalize the SHAEA initiative
Executive Secretary Executive Secretary and Vice Chancellors
Members thanked 1. The Ghana Government for hosting the Ministerial Round table meeting of 5th December 2019
2. The African Ministers for endorsing the Five Continental initiatives and appealed to them to support implementation of the initiatives
Members Approved the Annual Report for 2018/2019 and the work plan for 2019/2020
Executive Secretary
MIN.6.1/RUF/06/DECEMBER/2019: PRESENTATION OF THE 2018/2019 FINANCIAL REPORT AND 2019/2020 BUDGET PROPOSAL: FINANCE &
ADMINISTRATION MANAGER, RUFORUM
The RUFORUM Finance & Administration Manager reported that
1. Total income for the year 2018/2019 was USD
4,148,309 (2017/18: USD 8,240,185)
2. Expected income for 2018/19 was USD 5,911,027 and
thus RUFORUM realized a deficit of USD 1,762,718
during the year.
3. There was increased income from Membership
subscription as a result of growth in RUFORUM
members from 85 as at 30 June 2018 to 105 as at 30
June 2019
4. US$ 92,172 was accumulated from interest income
from Fixed deposits, and foreign exchange gains of US$
24,094 due to the movement of the US Dollar in relation
to the Euro and Uganda Shilling rates
5. The Secretariat received in-kind support as follows:
Name of Event / Activity
Host Institution Amount (USD)
Hosting the RUFORUM Secretariat
Government of Uganda through Makerere University
US$60,000
October 2018 Biennial conference
Government of Kenya and
US$ 234,500
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Universities in Kenya
RUFORUM AGM 2018
Member Universities - supporting their Vice Chancellors’ attendance
US$ 210,000
Intra Africa Academic Mobility write shop - May 2019
Member Universities
Liberia Higher Education Day -April 2019
University of Liberia
UM6P/ OCP Group Consultative Forum in Morocco - March 2019
UM6P/ OCP
GTA financing
Member Universities
$1,260,000
The Finance and Administration Manager observed that
1. RUFORUM continued to grow in membership but without a corresponding increase in the subscriptions.
2. The deficit in income was caused by variations in the period with which the income is received with the year during which the reporting is undertaken. Further, expected funding from the World Bank under the proposed SHAEA initiative was not realized
3. Membership subscriptions increased by US$ 109,809 due to increase in the number of member universities from 85 to 105.
The Finance and Administration Manager requested that
1. Ghanaian universities quantify their contribution to the Annual General Meeting for presentation during the next financial report during the 2020 AGM
2. Member Universities send accountabilities in time as required by the funders
3. Member Universities comply with paying Membership subscriptions since only 19% of the universities had complied during the FY 2018/2019.
The Finance and Administration Manager reported that
In terms of the Budget Projection for 2019/2020: 1. The projected income for 2018/2019 was US$ 5,911,027
with a total budget of US$ 8,723,774.
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2. The proposed budget for 2019/2020 was US$
11,363,910 representing income of US$ 10,663,910 and
cash held at Bank of US$ 700,000 as at 30 June 2019.
3. The budget projections included mostly moneys already
confirmed as income for the FY 2019/2020
4. Funds from GTA were projected at US$ 1,800,000 from
50 placements each costed at US$ 60,000 for the
financial period 2019/2020
5. Approximately US$ 240,000 was contribution by
universities through facilitating their Vice Chancellors’
attendance of RUFORUM meetings.
6. Approximately US$ 30,000 was expected from
Universities for co- funding RUFORUM activities
The Expenditure Projection for 2019/2020 was as follows: The projected expenditure for 2019/2020 was US$ 11,363,910 to be expended as indicated below-
Main Budget Line/Flagship Areas
Projection 2019/2020 (USD)
Percentage %
FLAGSHIP 1: TAGDev - Transforming African Agricultural Universities for Africa’s Growth and Development
3,933,895 35%
FLAGSHIP 2: RANCH - Regional Anchor Universities for Higher Agricultural Education
2,267,514 20%
FLAGSHIP 3: CREATE - Cultivating Research and Teaching Excellence
940,675 8%
FLAGSHIP 4: K-Hub – Knowledge Hub for University Networking partnership and Advocacy
846,705 7%
FLAGSHIP 5: PROGRAM SUPPORT – Technical, administrative and logistical support
3,375,121 30%
TOTAL 11,363,910 100%
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MIN 6.2/RUF/06/DECEMBER/2019: REACTIONS TO THE FINANCIAL REPORT PRESENTATION
Members noted that 1. The Secretariat had continued to mobilize resources to support the Network activities
2. The financial report for 2018/2019 and the new budget projection for 2019/2020 were well prepared
3. Secretariat still needed to broaden its funding base rather than relying on a few funding agencies
4. Secretariat needed to reach out to key partners to support the Continental Initiatives adapted by the Minister’s meeting of 5th December, 2019
5. Member Universities need to confirm their financial contribution when they host RUFORUM events so that these are captured in the Financial report of the Secretariat
Executive Secretary
Members agreed to Approve the Secretariat Financial report for 2018/2019 and budget proposal for 2019/2020
Executive Secretary
MIN 6.3/RUF/06/DECEMBER/2019: REPORT BY THE EXTERNAL AUDITOR: PKF
The External Auditor reported that
Financial Performance 1. Income reduced by 48 %, and expenditure increased by
17%. 2. The deficit for the 2018/2019 financial year was US$
3,621,938 Financial position 1. Total assets for 2018/2019 reduced by 37% in
comparison to 2017/2018 2. Total liabilities for 2018/2019 reduced by 16% in
comparison to 2017/2018 3. PKF undertook field verification of grants awarded to
Busitema University, Gulu University, Egerton University, University of Nairobi, University of Cape Coast and Bindura University of Science Education and submitted comprehensive reports on handling of grants and accountabilities at the respective universities. Overall, there is need for improved compliance of financial expenditures to be in line with the Grant agreements.
4. The financial statements for the Secretariat for 2018/2019 were unqualified.
5. The key areas that need improvement included;
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a. Compliance with Uganda Government financial regulations in terms of submission of financial reports to both the NGO Board and the Registrar of Companies.
b. Improved remittance of membership subscription by Member universities.
c. Delayed accountabilities by Member Universities.
MIN.6.4 /RUF/06/DECEMBER/2019: DISCUSSIONS ON THE EXTERNAL AUDIT REPORT
Members inquired from the External Auditor
1. The meaning and implication in the Auditor’s report that the financial statements were unqualified.
2. PKF overall opinion on the financial viability of RUFORUM as an organization.
The External Auditor responded that
1. A true and fair view of the Financial report means that the report is unqualified.
2. RUFORUM was a going concern, and the Secretariat had made efforts to engage Member States and funding agencies.
3. RUFORUM was still in the right direction towards pursuing its Vision.
The Executive Secretary reported that
1. The Board had advised that financial verification visits be made to member universities by the External Auditors to verify the management of the grants. For each annual audit, 4-6 universities are identified, and different universities are visited each year taking into account regional coverage.
2. The Audit Report was unqualified and a management letter had been submitted by the External Auditor and presented to the Finance and Administration Committee, the Board Executive Committee and the Board highlighting areas that needed improvement, which the Secretariat was going to address.
Members Thanked the External Auditor for the report and advised the Auditor to leave the room.
Members agreed To adopt the External Auditor’s report Executive Secretary
MIN.6.5/RUF/06/DECEMBER/2019: APPOINTMENT OF 2019/2020 EXTERNAL AUDITOR
The Executive Secretary informed Members that
1. One of the roles of the AGM is to appoint the External Auditor for the subsequent financial period.
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2. The Secretariat advertised for bids to undertake External Audit for FY 2019/2020, with field verification to be undertaken at 6 selected universities.
3. Six bids were received, verified by the internal Procurement Committee, submitted to the Finance and Administration Committee of the RUFORUM Board for review and subsequently to the Board Executive Committee that met on 24 September 2019 in Lusaka, Zambia.
4. The report from the Board Executive Committee was reviewed by the 18th RUFORUM Board Meeting held 5th December 2019 at Elizabeth Adabor Conference Hall, University of Cape Coast, Ghana. The Board recommended that PKF be appointed the External Auditor for FY 2019/2020 .
Members advised That the External Auditor should always provide independent views on issues of concern.
Board Chair
Members agreed To appoint PKF as the External Auditor for FY 2019/2020. Executive Secretary
MIN.7/RUF/06/DECEMBER/2019: VENUES/UPDATES FOR THE 2020, 2022, 2023, 2025, 2026 AND 2028 AGMS AND 2021, 2024 AND 2027 TRIENNIAL CONFERENCES
The Executive Secretary reported that
The 18th RUFORUM Board Meeting agreed that; 1. The 2020 Annual General Meeting be held in
Morocco. 2. The 2021 Annual General Meeting and Triennial
Conference be held in Benin. 3. The 2022 Annual General Meeting be held in
Zimbabwe. 4. For the 2023 Annual General Meeting, RUFORUM
Secretariat to dialogue with the countries that had offered to host the 2023 AGM and report to the BEC for guidance on the country to host the 2023 AGM.
5. The 2024 Annual General Meeting and Triennial conference be held in Namibia as previously agreed.
6. The 2025 Annual General Meeting be held in Ethiopia. 7. The 2026 Annual General Meeting be hosted in
Zambia. 8. The 2027 Annual General Meeting and Triennial
conference be held in Uganda. 9. The 2028 Annual General Meeting be held in Sudan. 10. For the 2029 Annual General Meeting-no offers
received yet.
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11. The venue for 2030 Annual General Meeting and Triennial conference was still to be established.
Members agreed To endorse the recommendations from the Board meeting
Members advised that The Secretariat engages in dialogue with potential hosting countries for the 2029 Annual General Meeting and the 2030 Annual General Meeting and Triennial conference
Executive Secretary
MIN.8/RUF/06/DECEMBER/2019: REMARKS BY REPRESENTATIVE OF DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS: SHONA BEZANSON, HEAD, SCHOLARS
PROGRAM, MASTERCARD FOUNDATION
Shona Bezanson advised that
1. African nations needed to own and design their education agenda to reflect the desired outcomes by each nation whilst connecting with others and seeking partnerships with development partners, on their own terms.
2. Universities needed to become more inclusive to ensure that rural youth, women, refugees, displaced youth, and young people with disabilities can get into the classroom and successfully learn. The diversity in universities could spark this.
3. Science, technology and innovation education in universities needed to be connected to the realities of local communities. Science and technology needed to be taken out of the lab and into the fields and communities, to align with community needs and challenges.
4. The curriculum delivered in universities needed to be connected to the realities of the local labour market. This required engaging private sector, employers, local businesses: bringing these stakeholders into universities in an advisory capacity, especially to inform curriculum review, to engage directly with students.
5. The way students were being taught in universities needed to shift towards an approach that advances learning. This included experiential activities, teamwork and service projects. This would enable students learn about values, transferrable skills and leadership in addition to the technical skills.
6. Young agriculture and science and technology entrepreneurs needed to be nurtured and supported since young people are finding and creating work everywhere in agriculture. Africa needs these job creators, and universities should find ways to help them build and scale their ideas.
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7. Measures of leveraging science, technology and innovation to address climate change, and its predicted impact needed to be devised.
8. Women needed to be meaningfully included in the science, technology and innovation agenda including in the policy space, in the leadership, and in other dialogue. Recommended that Female VCs to keep elbowing into the mainstream discussion in various forums.
Shona Bezanson informed the meeting that
1. Mastercard Foundation appreciated RUFORUM for upholding some of the values and approaches Mastercard Foundation holds dear including coming together for a shared goal; working together to achieve the best outcomes; leveraging one another’s strengths and assets; listening to each other; generously sharing insight and experience so that we can all learn.
2. RUFORUM is a very powerful network – both in scope and depth. It is mission oriented, it is owned by its members, and it lives here, in Africa.
3. Mastercard Foundation is proud to be a partner in this network and applauds RUFORUM’s leadership and efforts.
Members thanked 1. Development Partners for their support to Higher Education in Africa.
2. Mastercard Foundation for its Young Africa Works Programme and requested Mastercard Foundation to utilize the RUFORUM platform to enable disadvantaged students from across Africa access undergraduate and graduate training.
MIN.9/RUF/06/DECEMBER/2019: BUSINESS FROM THE BOARD: FORMAL ADMISSION OF NEW MEMBER UNIVERSITIES
The Executive Secretary reported that
1. RUFORUM continued to receive requests for membership from across the continent and for each application, the Secretariat undertakes due diligence check to ensure that the applicant University is recognized in the country.
2. Some Non-university institutions had requested membership but were not considered.
3. Three applicant universities did not meet the basic requirements for Membership and the report was submitted to the Board Executive Committee.
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4. The Board Meeting of 5th December 2019 considered and recommended that the following Universities be admitted as full member Universities.
No Name of University Country
1 University of Parakou Benin
2 L’Universite De Bamenda Cameroun
3 Universite’ Officialle de Bukavu
Democratic Republic of Congo
4 Universite’ de Kisangani
Democratic Republic of Congo
5 Aksum University Ethiopia
6 University of Education Winneba Ghana
7 Cape Coast Technical University Ghana
8 Koforidua Technical University Ghana
9 Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology Ghana
10 Maseno University Kenya
11 Nnamdi Azikiwe University Nigeria
12 Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta Nigeria
13 Federal University Dutsin-ma Nigeria
14 Somalia National University Somalia
15 University of Mpumalanga South Africa
16 University of West Kordofan Sudan
17 Mulungushi University Zambia
18 Midlands State University Zimbabwe
19 Marondera University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology Zimbabwe
5. If endorsed by the AGM, the admitted universities would receive membership certificates during the dinner event.
Members Agreed To admit the above universities as full members of the RUFORUM Network
Executive Secretary
MIN.10/RUF/06/DECEMBER/2019: VOTE OF THANKS: PROF. MAUD MAKATENESI, VICE CHANCELLOR, BISHOP STUART UNIVERSITY, UGANDA
Prof Maud Kamatenesi
i. Appreciated the RUFORUM Secretariat for the good work done to network universities across Africa and for linking universities to policy makers and funding agencies.
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ii. Appreciated the support and hospitality that the Government of Ghana and universities in Ghana, especially University of Cape Coast accorded the participants.
iii. Appreciated the participation of other higher education networks from outside Africa in the AGM events.
iv. Thanked the RUFORUM Secretariat for organizing the Young Innovators competition, which is key for promoting Youth innovativeness and Entrepreneurship in the Continent.
v. Thanked RUFORUM for hosting a meeting of African Ministers of Agriculture, Education, Science & Technology and Finance that allowed to garner high-level policy support for higher education in Africa.
vi. Appreciated participation of Five ministers from Ghana in the AGM.
vii. Appreciated RUFORUM for hosting the third meeting of the Forum for Women Vice Chancellors in Africa (FAWoVC).
viii. Informed the meeting that the FAWoVC meeting elected Prof Mary Okwakol, the Executive Secretary of Uganda National Council for Higher Education as the Chair of FAWoVC with Prof Theresa Akenga, Vice Chancellor, University of Eldoret, as the Deputy.
ix. Informed the meeting that the FAWoVC meeting agreed that all retired former female Vice Chancellors would continue to be part of the FAWoVC network so as to mentor upcoming Women leaders and scholars.
x. Thanked and appreciated all participants for taking part in the AGM event.
MIN. 11/RUF/06/DECEMBER/2019: CLOSING REMARKS BY PROF GEORGE KANYAMA PHIRI, RUFORUM BOARD CHAIR & VICE CHANCELLOR, LILONGWE UNIVERSITY OF
AGRICULTURE & NATURAL RESOURCES, MALAWI
The RUFORUM Board Chair
1. Appreciated all the participants for attending the AGM events. 2. Thanked the Vice Chancellor and the team at University of Cape
Coast for the excellent arrangements and support towards hosting the AGM 2019.
3. Thanked the RUFORUM Board Committees for their contribution towards RUFORUM activities.
4. Thanked the Vice Chancellors for their continued support to RUFORUM.
5. Looked forward to many participants attending the Morocco AGM 2020 and other follow-up RUFORUM annual events.
6. Declared the RUFORUM Annual General Meeting closed.
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Prof. George Kanyama Phiri ………………………………………………
Prof. Adipala Ekwamu ………………………………………………
Chairperson Executive Secretary Date ……………………………………………..
Date ………………………………………………………
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ANNEX 2.1: LIST OF OTHER PARTICIPANTS AT THE AGM 2019 BUSINESS MEETING
No. Name Institution Email
1 Asso. Prof. Bosco Bua Dean, Kyambogo University , Uganda
2 Prof. Abdalla Mohamed Abdalla
CARP+ Principal Investigator, University of Kordofan, Sudan
3 Prof. Abdul K. Faraj Dean, Egerton University, Kenya [email protected]
4 Prof. Adédjobi Philippe Laleye
Dean, University d'Abomey Calavi, Benin
5 Prof. Ahmed Bakori Mohammed
Dean, Bayero University-Kano, Nigeria
6 Prof. Albert K. Quainoo Dean, University of Development studies, Ghana
7 Prof. Ayodele J. Odofin Dean, Federal University of Technology Minna, Nigeria
8 Prof. Brice Sinsin RUFORUM IAP member, University d'Abomey Calavi-Benin,
9 Prof. Daniel Sherrard IAP-RUFORUM and Provost-EARTH University,
10 Prof. Duncan Ongeng Dean, Gulu University [email protected]
11 Prof. Duodu Kwaku Gyebi
Dean, University of Pretoria, South Africa
12 Prof. Elvis Asare-Bediako Dean, University of Cape Coast, Ghana
13 Prof. Emmanuel Tanyi Dean, University of Buea, Cameron [email protected]
14 Prof. Evans Chidi Egwim Federal University of Technology, Minna
15 Prof. Fassil KEBEDE Mohammed VI Polytechnic University
16 Prof. George Nyamadzawo
CARP+ Principal Investigator and Lecturer, Bindura University of Science Education, Zimbabwe
17 Prof. Haruno Wakili Bayero University-Kano, Nigeria [email protected]
18 Prof. Hassan I. Ibrahim Federal University of Dutsinna, Nigeria
19 Prof. Hassan Were Dean, Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, Kenya
20 Prof. Katcho Karume Dean, Universite Evangelique en Afrique, DR Congo
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]
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No. Name Institution Email
21 Prof. Kay Muir Leresche RUFORUM IAP and Education Consultant, South Africa
22 Prof. Kouamelan Essetchi Paul
Dean, Universite Felix Houphouet-Boigny, Cote d’dlvoire
23 Prof. Livingstone. K. Sam-Amoah
RUFORUM Technical Committee Member, and Provost-University of Cape Coast (UCC), Ghana
24 Prof. Landry Cizungu Ntaboba
Dean, Universite Catholique De Bukavu, DR Congo
25 Prof. Luis Artur Dean, Eduardo Mondlane University, Mozambique
26 Prof. Mathias Fonteh Dean, L’Universite De Bamenda, Cameroon
27 Prof. Maulid W. Mwatawala
Dean, Sokoine University of Agriculture and Technology, Tanzania
28 Prof. Monday I. Godwin-Egein
Dean, University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria
[email protected]; [email protected]
29 Prof. Moses M. Zinnah Dean, University of Liberia, Liberia [email protected]
30 Prof. Moses Olutoye Federal University of Technology, Minna, Nigeria
31 Prof. Muna Elhag University of Gezira, Sudan [email protected]
32 Prof. Nancy. W. Mungai Director, Egerton University, Kenya [email protected]
33 Prof. Ndiko Ludidi Deputy Dean, University of the Western Cape, South Africa
[email protected]; [email protected]
34 Prof. Nkiru T. Meludu Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awaka-Nigeria
35 Prof. Patience Mshenga RECAP Principal Investigator, Egerton University
36 Prof. Patrick Rubaihayo Makerere University, Uganda [email protected]
37 Prof. Reuben Oyoo Mosi Dean, Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology
38 Prof. Richard Mulwa CARP+ Principal Investigator, Egerton University, Kenya
[email protected], [email protected]
39 Prof. Samba Sylla Eh Ndao
Dean, Université Sine Saloum El hadj Ibrahima NIASS (USSEIN), Senegal
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]
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No. Name Institution Email
40 Prof. Samodimo Ngwako Faculty of Agriculture, Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (BUANR), Botswana
41 Prof. Stanley M Makuza Chinhoyi University of Technology, Zimbabwe
42 Prof. Steve Amisah Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana
43 Prof. Tim Chancellor AGRINATURA ,United Kingdom [email protected]
44 Prof. Vallantino Emongor
CARP+ Principal Investigator and Lecturer, Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (BUANR), Botswana
45 Dr. Abdul Rahman Sesay Dean, Njala University, Sierra Leone [email protected]
46 Dr. Aboubakar Bengaly Dean, Institut Polytechnique Rural de Formation et de Recherche Appliquée (IPR/IFRA), Mali
47 Dr. Adil Deifalla Mohamed
University of Gezira, Sudan [email protected]
48 Dr. Alfred Alumai Dean, Muni University, Uganda [email protected]
49 Dr. Alice Mutiti Mweetwa
RUFORUM Secretariat, Uganda [email protected]
50 Dr. Anthony Egeru RUFORUM Secretariat, Uganda [email protected]
51 Berrada Younes Office of the CEO and Chairman
OCP Group Morocco
Younes.BERRADA@ocpgroup.
ma
52 Dr. Blessing A. Odogwu University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria [email protected]
53 Dr. Casim Umba Tolo Dean, Mbarara University of Science and Technology, Uganda
54 Dr. Chikodza Eriyoti Dean, Great Zimbabwe University, Zimbabwe
55 Dr. Clesensio Tizikara Independent Consultant [email protected]
56 Dr. David Mburu Principal, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Kenya
57 Dr. David Nielsen RUFORUM IAP member [email protected]
58 Dr. Drake P. Mirembe Lecturer, Uganda Technology and Management University (UTAMU), Uganda
59 Dr. Elhadia I. Elkhali University of Khartoum, Sudan [email protected]
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No. Name Institution Email
60 Dr. Elizabeth Kizito Dean, Uganda Christian University, Uganda
[email protected] [email protected]
61 Dr. Espoir Bisimwa Basengere,
RECAP Principal Investigator, Catholic University of Bukavu, DR Congo
62 Dr. Eusebius J.
Mukhwana
Director General, Kenya National
Qualification Authority
63 Dr. Evans Jimmy Kenyi Dean, The Dr. John Garang Memorial University of Science and Technology, South Sudan
64 Dr. Felix Kalaba Kanungwe
Dean, Copperbelt University, Zambia
65 Dr. Florence Nakayiwa RUFORUM Secretariat, Uganda [email protected]
66 Dr. Francis Otto RUFORUM Secretariat, Uganda [email protected]
67 Dr. Gamal Salih Mohsen Elshotary
Dean, University of Gadarif ,Sudan [email protected]
68 Dr. Getachew Shambel RECAP Principal Investigator, Haramaya University, Ethiopia
69 Dr. Guillaume Nyagatare Dean, University of Rwanda, Rwanda
[email protected]; [email protected]
70 Dr. Hilda Vasanthakaalam
Dean, University of Rwanda, Rwanda
71 Dr. Hisham Mousa Mohammed Ahmed
University OF Gezira, Sudan [email protected]
72 Dr. Hulela Kebetenne Botswana University of Agriculture & Natural Resources, Botswana
73 Dr. Innocent W. Nyakudya
Dean, Bindura University of Science Education, Zimbabwe
74 Dr. Jane Yatuha Mbarara University of Science and Technology, Uganda
75 Dr. Joseph Ssekandi Dean, Uganda Martyrs University, Uganda
76 Dr. Josephat Kalezhi, Copperbelt University, Zambia [email protected]
77 Dr. Kandioura Noba Dean, Université Cheikh Anta Diop de Dakar
78 Dr. Kongai Biruma Hellen
Post Doctoral Fellow, Makerere University
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]
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No. Name Institution Email
79 Dr. MacDonald Mwinjilo Dean, Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (LUANAR), Malawi
[email protected]; [email protected]
80 Dr. Maria Mbatudde Dean, Ndejje University, Uganda [email protected]
81 Dr. Mary Shawa Non- University Board Member &
Chair, Finance and Administration
Committee
82 Dr. Mcebisi Maphosa Dean, Lupane State University, Zimbabwe
83 Dr. Mensah Sylvanus RUFORUM Secretariat, Uganda [email protected]
84 Dr. Michael Mubvuma Great Zimbabwe University, Zimbabwe
85 Dr. Miesho Belay Aksum University, Ethiopia [email protected]
86 Dr. Ntunzwenimana Melance
Dean, University of Burundi, Burundi
87 Dr. Odong Walter RECAP Principal Investigator, Gulu University, Uganda
88 Dr. Osman El Fiel Arab Bank for economic development (BADEA), Sudan
89 Dr. Rahamtalla Mahgoub Abuelgasim
Dean, Peace University, Sudan [email protected]
90 Dr. Runyararo J. Rukarwa
RUFORUM Secretariat [email protected]
91 Dr. Salah Khatir Jubarah Dean, University of Juba, South Sudan
92 Dr. Simon Angombe Dean, University of Namibia, Namibia
93 Dr. Sokona Sissoko Dagnoko
RUFORUM TC Member, Institut Polytechnique Rural de Formation et de Recherche Appliquée (IPR/IFRA), Mali,
94 Dr. Stephen E. Moore University of Cape Coast, Ghana [email protected],gh
95 Dr. Stephen Muchiri Chief Executive Officer, East African
Farmers Federation
96 Dr. Theopoline Omagano Amushendje
University of Namibia, Namibia [email protected]
97 Dr. William Ghartey Lecturer, University of Cape Coast, Ghana
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]
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No. Name Institution Email
98 Dr. Yasir Hilal Abdalla Elhashmi
Dean, University of Gezira , Sudan [email protected]
99 Hon. Prof. Gaspard Banyankimbona
Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Burundi
[email protected] [email protected]
100 Mr. Andries Strauss University of Free State, South Africa
101 Mr. Adriko Godfrey RUFORUM Secretariat [email protected]
102 Mr. Agyapong Dickson Social media reporter, University of Cape Cost, Ghana
103 Mr. Ampensah Mensah George
University of Cape Coast, Ghana [email protected]
104 Mr. Atikpo Eric Socrates University of Development Studies [email protected]
105 Mr. Benjamin Kofi Gyasi Ministry of Education, Ghana [email protected]
106 Mr. David Ekepu RUFORUM Secretariat, Uganda [email protected]
107 Mr. David Martin Amitu RUFORUM Secretariat [email protected]
108 Mr. Dickson Adom KNUST, Ghana [email protected]
109 Mr. Emmanuel Okalany RUFORUM Secretariat, Uganda [email protected]
110 Mr. Emmanuel Wisgtos Inkoom
Student, University of Cape Coast, Ghana
111 Mr. Hassan Tber OCP Group-Morocco [email protected]
112 Mr. Hatim Elamin Lecturer, University of Kordofan, Sudan
113 Mr. Ibrahim Mu-az University for Development Studies, Ghana
114 Mr. Isaac Kwasi Asante Social media reporter, University of Cape Coast, Ghana
115 Mr. Jacob Kato RUFORUM Secretariat, Uganda [email protected]
116 Mr. Joseph Nyarko Student, University of Cape Coast, Ghana
117 Mr. Joseph Ssekandi Dean, Uganda Martyrs University, Uganda,
118 Mr. Katumba James Student, Bishop Stuart University, Uganda
119 Mr. Moses Waswa RUFORUM Secretariat, Uganda [email protected]
120 Mr. Mukotanyi Mugisho Serge
RECAP student, Universite Catholique De Bukavu , DR Congo
121 Mr. Naaudam Yenaapaak
University of Development Studies, Ghana
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]
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No. Name Institution Email
122 Mr. Niba Ernest Che Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Ghana
123 Mr. Obeng-Sarfo Francis Social media reporter, University of Cape Cost, Ghana
124 Mr. Saidou Aliou University of Abomey-Calavi, Benin [email protected]
125 Mr. Samwel Angira Onyango
Student, University of Nairobi, Kenya
126 Mr. Sedi Sheshamo Didier
RECAP Student, Universite Catholique De Bukavu, DR Congo
127 Mr. Shadrach Amponsah CSIR-Crops Research, Ghana [email protected]
128 Mr. Victo Victors Media, University of Cape Coast, Ghana
129 Mr. Wisdom Mutisi Min. of High and Tertiary Education, Zimbabwe
130 Mr. Zelalem Bekeko Haramaya University, Ethiopia [email protected]
131 Mrs. Emily Mwale Dean, Nkhoma University, Malawi [email protected]
132 Ms. Aboagye Faith Juliet Student, University of Cape Cost, Ghana
133 Ms. Esther Nakazzi Press, University World News, Uganda
134 Ms. Joelle Zeitouny FAO, Italy [email protected]
135 Ms. Judith Ann Francis CTA, Netherlands [email protected]
136 Ms. Judith Nakyobe RUFORUM Secretariat, Uganda [email protected]
137 Ms. Kidesena Sebesibe Haramaya University [email protected]
138 Ms. Lilian A. Onyegbulam
Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Nigeria
139 Ms. Loyce Angoku RUFORUM Secretariat, Uganda [email protected]
140 Ms. Megan Lindow Writer, South Africa [email protected]
141 Ms. Onkgolotse Moreri Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Botswana
142 Ms. Opoku Martha Social media reporter, University of Cape Cost, Ghana
143 Ms. Pauline Atim Research and Education Agency, Uganda
144 Ms. Tagoe Sandra Social media reporter, University of Cape Cost, Ghana
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No. Name Institution Email
145 Ms. Wivine Adidja Matabaro
RUFORUM Secretariat, Uganda [email protected]
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Annex 2.2: Issues and Actions from the 15th RUFORUM Annual General Meeting held 06 December 2019, at the University of Cape Coast, New Examinations Centre (NEC), Cape Coast-Ghana
Minute Action Progress
MIN 4/RUF/06/DECEMBER/2019: Communication from the chair MIN.5.2/RUF/06/DECEMBER/2019: Reactions to the presentation of the
annual report for 2018/2019 by RUFORUM
secretariat
RUFORUM Secretariat to incorporate the Principals and Deans Sub-Committee and the Board Audit Committee into the RUFORUM Governance Structure.
1. RUFORUM Secretariat to continue providing quarterly reports as part of informing the Network and funding agencies on RUFORUM operations.
2. RUFORUM to work with the Member Universities to seek support from the Member States for participation in the Four Continental initiatives.
3. RUFORUM to reach out to the respective Member States and the African Union to engage the World Bank to reactivate and operationalize the SHAEA initiative.
The necessary amendments were incorporated into the constitution and the Governance manual and the Board Resolution and the revised Constitution and Governance manual were registered with the Uganda Registrar of Companies as required by Ugandan law. 1. The Secretariat published four quarterly
reports during the financial year (See Link for FY 2019/2020 Annual Report).
2. The Secretariat continues to follow up on the indicated priority areas for each Member State (see Link to the Ministerial Meeting Report).
3. The Secretariat reached out to Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Cameroon, Cote D’Ivoire and Ghana (initial six target countries) but recently also reached out to Benin, Sierra Leone, Senegal, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Additionally, the Secretariat reached out to the African
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4. RUFORUM Secretariat to reach out to new funding agencies while maintaining contact with the traditional funders.
5. Member Universities need to provide more places for GTA training as part of strengthening Staff capacities in African Universities.
1. RUFORUM Secretariat needs to improve compliance with Uganda Government financial regulations in terms of submission of financial reports to both the NGO Board and the Registrar of Companies.
2. RUFORUM Secretariat needs to follow up on the non-remittance of membership subscription by several universities.
Union Commission and FAO Regional Office for Africa for support letters.
4. The Secretariat has continued to explore funding possibilities from different agencies including Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Al Maktoum Foundation, Qatar Foundation, OPEC Fund for International Development, World Bank, OCP-Morocco, among others.
5. Secretariat is engaging Universities for
possible placement of 304 GTAs for PhD training.
1. The Secretariat filed returns and
submitted all the required financial reports to the NGO Board in compliance with the laws of the Republic of Uganda.
2. The Secretariat has sent quarterly
reminders to Member Universities with outstanding Membership subscriptions.
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MIN.6.5/RUF/06/DECEMBER/2019: Appointment of 2019/2020 External Auditor MIN.7/RUF/06/DECEMBER/2019: Venues/updates for the 2020, 2022, 2023, 2025, 2026 AND 2028 AGMS AND 2021, 2024 AND 2027 Triennial Conferences
3. RUFORUM needs to address the issue of delayed accountabilities by Member Universities.
1. The External Auditor should always provide independent views on issues of concern.
1. The Board Executive Committee decides on the venue of the 2023 AGM.
2. The Secretariat engages in dialogue
with potential hosting countries for the 2029 Annual General Meeting and the 2030 Annual General Meeting and Triennial conference.
3. The Secretariat has sent regular reminders to the Principal Investigators (PIs) and University leaders, some of whom have complied and submitted respective accountabilities. Follow up with PIs with delayed accountabilities continues.
1. The External Auditors provide
management report which are shared and discussed with the Audit Committee and the Board Executive Committee.
1. The Board Executive Committee accepted
the offer by Makerere University to host the AGM 2023.
This is still pending.