AKB Collection:https://akb.au.int/handle/AKB/5512026-06-12T22:00:00Z2026-06-12T22:00:00ZSANKOFA # 27African Union Commission Department of Administration and Human Resources Management (AHRM)https://akb.au.int/handle/AKB/783382022-01-24T06:47:19Z2020-12-01T00:00:00ZTitle: SANKOFA # 27
Authors: African Union Commission Department of Administration and Human Resources Management (AHRM)
Description: Africa officially registered its first case of COVID-19 on February 14, 2020. On that day, the Egyptian Ministry of Health announced that a person was diagnosed with the virus at Cairo International Airport. On February 25, 2020, it was Algeria’s turn to confirm a case on its territory. This was followed by the other African countries throughout the month of March 2020. Instantly, the impact of the pandemic was felt both in terms of health, economy and social relations. On March 17, 2020, the African Union Commission decided to limit the number of employees coming to the office to prevent the spread of the virus. A rotation system and the tools to work remotely have been set up. In addition, various projects, meetings or initiatives had to be postponed. The organization adapted its operation in relation to the context. Despite the circumstances, the African Union does not intend to divert its efforts from its vision of “an Integrated, Prosperous and Peaceful Africa, driven by its own citizens and representing a dynamic force in the global arena.” The priority is currently to fight against the health catastrophe plaguing the continent. But this prioritization has the ultimate goal of being able to take advantage of the full potential of the continent to implement development actions despite the pandemic. In this perspective, this issue of SANKOFA aims to highlight the organization’s efforts to work for the African citizens even in times of crisis. And above all, it also seeks to pay tribute to all the staff members who are on the front lines of the fight against COVID-19.2020-12-01T00:00:00ZSANKOFA # 26African Union Commission Department of Administration and Human Resources Management (AHRM)https://akb.au.int/handle/AKB/783372022-01-18T06:49:12Z2020-06-01T00:00:00ZTitle: SANKOFA # 26
Authors: African Union Commission Department of Administration and Human Resources Management (AHRM)
Abstract: En guise d’introduction des thèmes traités dans ce magazine, qui est le troisième numéro de la série présentant les activités sur le terrain de l’Union africaine, je voudrais citer deux éminents dirigeants africains. En parlant d’’éducation, Nelson Mandela a déclaré : « L’éducation est l’arme la plus puissante que vous pouvez utiliser pour changer le monde ». En ce qui concerne le rôle de la culture, Ahmed Sékou Touré a, pour sa part, dit que « Nous devons aller à la base de notre culture, non pas pour y rester, non pas pour y être isolés, mais pour y puiser force et consistance ». Nos Pères fondateurs se sont basés sur ces idéologies, pour améliorer l’éducation et promouvoir la culture, afin de développer l’Afrique. Grâce à ces efforts déployés il y a plusieurs décennies, l’Agenda 2063 - le cadre stratégique pour le développement de l’Afrique - priorise, aujourd’hui, ces thèmes sous les Aspirations 1, 5 et 6. Toutefois, les aspirations et les initiatives ne sont pas la finalité de ces visions ; elles doivent produire des résultats concrets par le biais d’activités sur le terrain. Ce 26e numéro de SANKOFA vise ainsi à mettre en lumière les actions sur le terrain en matière d’éducation et promotion de la culture. De plus, il présentera leurs acteurs et surtout leurs cibles. En effet, le coeur de tout effort de développement sur le continent est l’être humain, le citoyen africain.2020-06-01T00:00:00ZSANKOFA # 26African Union Commission Department of Administration and Human Resources Management (AHRM)https://akb.au.int/handle/AKB/783362022-01-18T06:48:38Z2020-06-01T00:00:00ZTitle: SANKOFA # 26
Authors: African Union Commission Department of Administration and Human Resources Management (AHRM)
Abstract: To introduce the various themes covered in this magazine, along with the third issue in the series of field activities carried out by the African Union, I would like to quote two eminent leaders of Africa. Speaking of the importance of education, Nelson Mandela said, “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” As regards to the role of culture, Ahmed Sekou Touré stated: “We should go down to the grassroots of our culture, not to remain there, not to be isolated there, but to draw strength and substance from there”. Our Founding Fathers relied on these ideologies to develop and enhance education and promote culture for the advancement of Africa. Today, Agenda 2063 – the strategic framework for Africa’s development, prioritizes these themes under Aspirations 1, 5 and 6, based on the efforts initially carried out decades ago. However, aspirations and plans are not the end result of these visions; they have to yield concrete outcomes through activities on the field. Thus, this 26th issue of SANKOFA aims at highlighting these field actions, introducing their actors and especially their targets. Indeed, the heart of any effort for development on the continent is the human being – the African citizen.2020-06-01T00:00:00ZSANKOFA # 26African Union Commission Department of Administration and Human Resources Management (AHRM)https://akb.au.int/handle/AKB/783352022-01-12T07:42:31Z2020-06-01T00:00:00ZTitle: SANKOFA # 26
Authors: African Union Commission Department of Administration and Human Resources Management (AHRM)
Abstract: To introduce the various themes covered in this magazine, along with the third issue in the series of field activities carried out by the African Union, I would like to quote two eminent leaders of Africa. Speaking of the importance of education, Nelson Mandela said, “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” As regards to the role of culture, Ahmed Sekou Touré stated: “We should go down to the grassroots of our culture, not to remain there, not to be isolated there, but to draw strength and substance from there”. Our Founding Fathers relied on these ideologies to develop and enhance education and promote culture for the advancement of Africa. Today, Agenda 2063 – the strategic framework for Africa’s development, prioritizes these themes under Aspirations 1, 5 and 6, based on the efforts initially carried out decades ago. However, aspirations and plans are not the end result of these visions; they have to yield concrete outcomes through activities on the field. Thus, this 26th issue of SANKOFA aims at highlighting these field actions, introducing their actors and especially their targets. Indeed, the heart of any effort for development on the continent is the human being - the African citizen.2020-06-01T00:00:00Z