AAP Launch

putting vision into action. together. July 18-20, 2017. Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

In partnership with the University of Dar es Salaam and RUFORUM, MSU is officially launching the AAP initiative this July in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Focused on the theme of “Putting Vision into Action Together,” the launch will build on AAP's mission to bring about positive change in Africa through meaningful, equitable partnerships.

The launch event will be Africa-centered and feature prominent African leaders from higher education institutes, research bodies, NGOs, donor organizations and the private sector. The launch sessions are designed to be participatory and innovative, so that invitees will join together in a process of defining the landscape and vision of partnerships; sharing experiences; proposing new ideas for collaborative implementation; and identifying socio-cultural and material resources needed to bring vision into action.


Schedule of Events

Download Event Program (pdf)

Tuesday, July 18

10:00-17:00 Registration

Kibo Foyer

14:00 • Ignite Session: A Conversation with University Leaders Co-Creating a Common Vision

Kibo Ballroom

This interactive session will feature African university leaders who will share their visions on 21st century partnerships in Africa as well as best practices and success stories for putting these partnerships into action. 

Session Chair

June Youatt, Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs, Michigan State University (USA)

Panelists

John Ddumba-Ssentamu, Vice Chancellor, Makerere University (Uganda)
Rwekaza S. Mukandala, Vice Chancellor, University of Dar es Salaam (Tanzania)
Kgomotso Moahi, Interim Vice Chancellor, University of Botswana (Botswana)
Benjamin C. Ozumba, Vice Chancellor, University of Nigeria, Nsukka (Nigeria)
Macki Samake, Rector, University of Arts and Humanities of Bamako (Mali)

 

16:30  Free Time

18:30  Grantee Celebration and Cocktail Reception

Kili Marquee

AAP Leadership will introduce the AAP grantees from the 2017 AAP Call for Proposals and describe their projects. Over cocktails and heavy hors d'oeuvres, attendees will be able to peruse poster presentations from each team and speak to grantees about their planned activities. The posters will remain up for the entire launch event and grantees will have the opportunity to meet with guests and other potential partners to discuss their projects. Entertainment provided by DJ Kwame.

Wednesday, July 19


07:30-17:00 • Registration

Kibo Foyer

09:00 • Opening Remarks and Welcome

Kibo Ballroom

Thelma Awori, Founding Chair and President, Sustainable Women's Market Fund; Chairperson, AAP Advisory Board (Liberia)
Rwekaza S. Mukandala, Vice Chancellor, University of Dar es Salaam (Tanzania)
Bongiwe Njobe, Board Member, Regional Unversities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture--RUFORUM (South Africa)
June Youatt, Provost & Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs, Michigan State University (USA)

9:30 • Keynote Address: The Future of African Partnerships and the Role of the African Development Bank

Kibo Ballroom

Celestin Monga, Chief Economist and Vice President, Economic Governance and Knowledge Management, African Development Bank (Côte d'Ivoire)

10:30 • Refreshment Break

Kibo Foyer

11:00 • Panel Session: The Changing Landscape of Partnerships Between African and International Organizations

Kibo Ballroom

The objective of this session is to share perspectives on the ingredients of effective partnerships between African and international organizations that will promote the functioning of the "development ecosystem." This panel of distinguished officials from government, the private sector, funding agencies, universities, and science academies will identify innovative approaches to partnership that can bring transformative change from local to global levels, based on experiences of what has worked well, what hasn't, and why. At the end of the session, the audience will be invited to engage in an open discussion with panelists.

Moderator

Thomas Jayne, Co-Director, Alliance for African Partnership; University Foundation Professor of Agricultural, Food and Resource Economics, Michigan State University (USA)

Panelists

Agnes Kalibata, CEO, Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (Kenya)
Aggrey Ambali, Head and Advisor of NEPAD Science, Technology and Innovation Hub (South Africa)
Berhanu Abegaz, Former Executive Director, African Academy of Science; Member of the African Union High Level African Panel on Emerging Technologies (Ethiopia)
Fumani Mthembi, MD Knowledge Pele (South Africa)
Youssouf Sanogo, Secretary General, Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries (Mali)
Christine Djondo, Education Office Director, USAID (Tanzania)

13:00  Lunch

Kili Marquee

14:00 • Panel Session: Perspectives on Social & Community Investment in Africa

Kibo Ballroom

This session will provide an opportunity for engaged dialogue on how foundations, corporations, and government funding agencies are collaborating with African and international partners to put visions into action to address significant issues on the continent.

Chair

Steven Hanson, Associate Provost and Dean, International Studies and Programs, Michigan State University (USA)

Panelists

Haddis Tadesse, Deputy Director for Africa and Country Representative for Ethiopia and the African Union, Gates Foundation (Ethiopia)
Hassan Mshinda, Director General, Tanzania Commission for Science and Technology (Tanzania)
Gidibo Tindwa, Program Officer, Segal Family Foundation (Tanzania)
Marsha Macatta-Yambi, Scientific & Regulatory Affairs Manager, Corporate Communications & Public Affairs Manager, Nestlé Equatorial African Region (Tanzania)
Alvaro Rodgriguez, UN Resident Coordinator and UNDP Resident Representative (Tanzania)
David Thompson, USAID Deputy Mission Director (Tanzania)

16:30 • Refreshment Break

Kibo Foyer

17:00 • Harvesting Day 1: Insights And Lessons

Kibo Ballroom

The panelists in this session will summarize and provide key takeaway messages from the sessions on Day 1. The chairperson will also encourage the audience to share their key takeaway messages.

Chair

Titus O. Awokuse, Professor and Chair, Department of Agricultural, Food and Resource Economics, Michigan State University (USA)

Panelists

Chance Kabaghe, Executive Director, Regional Network of Agricultural Policy Research Institutes (ReNAPRI) and Executive Director, Zambian Agricultural Commodity Exchange (Zambia)
Alexandre Lyambabje, Executive Secretary, Inter University Council for East Africa (Uganda)
Francis Dodoo, Pro-Vice Chancellor, Research, Innovation and Development, University of Ghana (Ghana)
Kafui Kpegba, 2nd Vice President, University of Lome (Togo)

17:30 • Free Time

19:00 • AAP Gala Evening

Kili Marquee

Attendees will be treated to an evening of dinner, entertainment, and networking. 

Emcee

Mona Mwakalinga, Director, Public Services, University of Dar es Salaam (Tanzania)

Welcome Remarks

Rwekaza S. Mukandala, Vice Chancellor, University of Dar es Salaam (Tanzania)

Announcement of Essay Contest Winner

Chinwe Effiong, Assistant Dean, Youth Empowerment Programs and Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program, Michigan State University (USA)

Essay Contest Winner

Tricia Mawire (Zimbabwe): "Working Together to Create the Africa We Want: Water, Energy, and the Environment"

Entertainment

Tanzanite Band

Thursday, July 20


09:00 • Building Bridges And Transforming Lives In Action

Kibo Ballroom

This keynote session will showcase and spark dialogue about success stories where positive and reinforcing partnerships between African and International organizations have improved lives for African communities.

Chair

Penina Mlama, Professor, Creative Arts Department and Mwalimu Nyerere Professorial Chair in Pan-African Studies, University of Dar es Salaam (Tanzania)

Speakers

Ruth Oniang'o, Founder, Rural Outreach Program & Editor AJFAND (Kenya)
Boniface Dulani, Senior Lecturer and Afrobarometer Fieldwork Operations Manager, University of Malawi (Malawi)

10:30 • Refreshment Break

Kibo Foyer

11:00 • World Café: Co-Creating Into Action

Participants will join together in rotating focus groups to design/prototype what an Africa-led program aligned to the AAP pillars (Building Bridges, Transforming Institutions and Transforming Lives) should focus on. The session chairs will facilitate interaction and will guide the discussion at the end of the rotations.

Building Bridges

Kibo Ballroom I

Chair

Paul Zeleza, Vice Chancellor, United States International University–Africa (Kenya)

Session Leaders

Linley Chiwona-Karltun, Senior Research Fellow, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (Sweden)
Yaw Ansu, Chief Economist, African Center for Economic Transformation (Ghana)
Eli Katunguka, Interim Vice Chancellor, Kyambogo University (Uganda)
Agnes Mwang'ombe, Former Principal, College of Agriculture, University of Nairobi (Kenya)
Francis Kiwanga, Executive Director, Foundation for Civil Society (Tanzania)
Kweku Bentil, Vice Provost, Aga Khan University (Tanzania)
Luvuyo Lumkile Lalendle, Vice Rector, North West University (South Africa)

Transforming Institutions

Kibo Ballroom III

Chair

Richard Mkandawire, Director, AAP Africa Secretariat (Malawi)

Session Leaders

Romelle Horton, Deputy Minister, Instruction, Ministry of Education (Liberia)
Beatrice Muganda, Director for Higher Education, Partnership for African Social and Governance Research (Kenya)
Kgomotso Moahi, Vice Chancellor, University of Botswana (Botswana)
Thomas Munthali, Director, Knowledge and Learning, African Capacity Building Foundation (Zimbabwe)
Ebrima Sall, Former Executive Secretary, Council for the Development of Social Science Research in Africa (Senegal)
Eric Magnus Wilmot, Deputy Vice Chancellor, University of Cape Coast (Ghana)
Francis Lelo, Vice Chancellor, Laikipia University (Kenya)

Transforming Lives

Zanzibar Room

Chair

Mandivamba Rukuni, Director of International Business Services Consulting (IBS) (Zimbabwe)

Session Leaders

Theresa Nkuo-Akenji, Vice Chancellor, University of Bamenda (Cameroon)
Imani Tinda, Executive Director, Tanzania Youth With New Hope in Life Organization (Tanzania)
Bongani Mgijima, Director, Stellenbosch University Museum (South Africa)
Alexander Kahi, Deputy Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, Egerton University (Kenya)
Sarah Maongezi, Non-Communicable Diseases Coordinator, Ministry of Health (Tanzania)
Cosmos Ochieng, CEO, African Centre for Technology Studies (Kenya)
Leo Zulu, Professor, Department of Geography, Michigan State University (USA)

13:00 • Lunch

Kili Marquee

14:30 • Closing Baraza

Kibo Ballroom

The closing session will take the format of a “talking circle” of African representatives (including AAP grantees), who will share what they have learned and their recommendations for putting the AAP vision on 21st century partnerships with African institutions into action.

Chair

June Youatt, Provost & Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs, Michigan State University (USA)

Panelists

Solange Uwituze, Program Manager, Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture—RUFORUM (Uganda)
Cuthbert Z. M. Kimambo, Deputy Vice Chancellor, Research and Innovation, University of Dar es Salaam (Tanzania)
Pauline Wambua, MasterCard Foundation Scholar, Michigan State University (Kenya)
Lulu Kaaya, Director Internationalization, University of Dar es Salaam (Tanzania)
Katlego Arnone, Executive Chairman, Violet Vine (Congo)

15:30  Launch Video Showcase

Penina Mlama, Mwalimu Julius Nyerere Chair in Pan African Studies, University of Dar es Salaam (Tanzania)
Jamie Monson, Co-Director, Alliance for African Partnership; Director, African Studies Center, Michigan State University (USA)

16:30  Closing Remarks

Richard Mkandawire, Director, AAP Africa Secretariat (Malawi)

17:00  AAP Advisory Board Meeting (board members only)

Grantee Workshop: Friday, July 21

08:00 - 17:00

This is a one-day workshop for grantees to share experiences with their partnership development and strengthen their capacity for writing winning grant proposals and communicating their research for impact. Detailed schedule will be provided to workshop participants upon registration.

Confirmed speakers and panelists are listed below, and additional names will be added as they are confirmed.


Prof. Berhanu Abegaz

Former Executive Director, African Academy of Science; Member of the African Union High Level African Panel on Emerging Technologies, Ethiopia

Prof. Aggrey Ambali

Head and Advisor of NEPAD Science, Technology and Innovation Hub, South Africa

Dr. Yaw Ansu

Chief Economist, African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET), Ghana

Ms. Katlego Arnone

Founder and Chairman, Violet Vine, Congo

Dr. Thelma Awori

Executive Director and Founder, The Institute for Social Transformation, Uganda 
Chairperson, AAP Advisory Board

Prof. Kweku Bentil

Vice Provost, Aga Khan University, Tanzania  

Prof. John Ddumba-Ssentamu

Vice Chancellor, Makerere University

Dr. Boniface Dulani

Senior Lecturer and Afrobarometer Fieldwork Operations Manager, University of Malawi

Prof. Steven Hanson

Associate Provost and Dean, International Studies and Programs, Michigan State University, USA

Dr. Romelle Horton

Deputy Minister, Instruction, Ministry of Education, Liberia

Prof. Thomas Jayne

University Foundation Professor, Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics; Co-Director, Alliance for African Partnership, Michigan State University, USA

Dr. Lulu Kaaya

Director for Internationalization, University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Hon. Chance Kabaghe

Executive Director, Regional Network of Agricultural Policy Research Institutes (ReNAPRI); Executive Director, Zambian Agricultural Commodity Exchange, Zambia

Prof. Alexander Kahi

Deputy Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, Egerton University

Dr. Agnes Kalibata

CEO, Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA)

Prof. Eli Katunguka

Kyambogo University

Prof. Emmanuel Kaunda

Interim Vice Chancellor, Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources

Mr. Francis Kiwanga

Executive Director, Foundation for Civil Society, Tanzania

Prof. Alexandre Lyambabje

Executive Secretary, Inter University Council For East Africa, Uganda

Ms. Marsha Macatta-Yambi

Scientific & Regulatory Affairs Manager, Corp Comm & Public Affairs Manager, Nestlé Equatorial African Region, Tanzania

Dr. Sarah Maongezi

Non-Communicable Diseases Coordinator, Ministry of Health, Tanzania 

Mr. Bongani Mgijima

Director, Stellenbosch University Museum, South Africa

Prof. Richard Mkandawire

Director, AAP Africa Secretariat, Malawi

Prof. Penina Mlama

Mwalimu Julius Nyerere Chair in Pan African Studies, University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania 

Prof. Kgomotso Moahi

Interim Vice Chancellor, University of Botswana, Botswana

Dr. Celestin Monga

Chief Economist and Vice President, Economic Governance and Knowledge Management, African Development Bank, Côte d'Ivoire

Prof. Jamie Monson

Director, African Studies Center; Co-Director, Alliance for African Partnership; Professor of History, Michigan State University

Ms. Fumani Mthembi

MD Knowledge Pele, South Africa

Dr. Beatrice Muganda

Director for Higher Education, Partnership for African Social and Governance Research, Kenya

Prof. Rwekaza S. Mukandala

Vice Chancellor University of Dar es Salaam

Dr. Agnes Mwang'ombe

University of Nairobi

Ms. Bongiwe Njobe

RUFORUM Board Member, Uganda

Prof. Emmanuel Nnadozie

Executive Director, African Capacity Building Foundation, Zimbabwe

Dr. Cosmos Ochieng

CEO, African Centre for Technology Studies, Kenya

Prof. Ruth Oniang’o

Founder, Rural Outreach Program and Editor, AJFAND, Kenya 

Dr. Moses Osiru

Deputy Executive Secretary, RUFORUM, Uganda

Prof. Benjamin C. Ozumba

Vice Chancellor University of Nigeria, Nsukka

Prof. Mandivamba Rukuni

Director of the Barefoot Education for Afrika Trust (BEAT), Zimbabwe

Prof. Macki Samake

Rector, University of Arts and Humanities of Bamako (ULSHB)

Mr. Haddis Tadesse

Deputy Director, Global Development, Gates Foundation

Dr. Imani Tinda

Executive Director, Tanzania Youth With New Hope in Life Organization (TAYONEHO), Tanzania 

Mr. Gidibo Tindwa, Program Officer

Segal Family Foundation

Prof. Emilio Tostão

Dean, Eduardo Mondlane University, Mozambique

Ms. Pauline Wambua

MasterCard Foundation Scholar, Michigan State University, USA

Prof. Paul Tiyambe Zeleza

Vice Chancellor, United States International University, Kenya 

Hotel & Travel

hyatt-view.jpgWelcome to Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

The AAP launch event will take place at the Hyatt Regency Dar es Salaam, the Kilimanjaro, a waterfront luxury resort hotel with spectacular views of the harbour and Indian Ocean. The headquarters hotel is located in the heart of Dar es Salaam, in close proximity to the airport and nearby hotels. For additional information about traveling to Tanzania for the event, please use the links below.


Accommodations

The Alliance for African Partnership has arranged special rates at the following hotels. To book, contact the hotel directly and mention the AAP Launch to receive the discounted rate. 

map of hotels: https://drive.google.com/open?id=124wKLuTnMjb0Wt8PjooYNSxVjgo&usp=sharing

  1. Hyatt Regency Dar es Salaam,
    The Kilamanjaro
     

    (Event Headquarters) 
    US $260
    Contact: Johnstone Mayaka
  2. New Africa Hotel
    US $126.50 
    Contact: Caroline Mushicc: reservations(at)newafricahotel.com
  3. Harbour View Suites 
    US $96.5 (Standard)
    US $131.50 (Executive king) 
  4. Holiday Inn 
    US $139
  5. Serena Hotel
    US $205
  6. Southern Sun 
    US $206.50
  7. Protea by Marriott 
    US $135 
    Contact: Getrude Goodluck

View hotel map on Google Maps

 

Meals

Meals that will be provided to participants during the Alliance for African Partnership Launch include:

  • July 18: cocktail buffet
  • July 19: lunch, dinner
  • July 20: lunch

Tea and coffee breaks will also be provided between launch sessions.

If you have any special dietary needs please contact Wanjiku Kariuki

Airport & Transfers

You will arrive at Julius Nyerere International Airport in Dar es Salaam.

Airport transfers will be provided by the airport shuttle bus service of the hotels. The arrival and departure times need to be provided to the hotels by all guests. The shuttle will be waiting at the airport arrivals area with the hotel name on a placard. You will need to identify yourself to the driver, who will transport guests directly to the hotels.

Private airport transfers can be arranged by contacting F.M Tours Company. Contact: Frederick Ananga, phone: +255 764 586 008 or email

NOTE: Please be alert with your personal belongings (suitcase and carry-on baggage). This is to avoid any untoward incidence of loss of baggage. If any loss occurs please immediately contact the airport desk.

Traveling to Tanzania

Visa Requirements

Citizens from most countries are required to obtain a visa to enter Tanzania. Some participants may require an invitation letter from AAP in order to apply for the visa so please advise us as soon as possible to provide this letter to you. For information about current Tanzania visa requirements for your country of citizenship, please visit the website for the Tanzania embassy: non-US citizens • U.S. citizens. The application process may take at least 5 business days, therefore it is advisable that you complete this process as soon as possible to avoid delays and disappointment.

Medication

We recommend that you consult with your personal physician regarding immunizations and prescription medicines you may need for travel to Tanzania. We also recommend that you carry mosquito repellent to apply in the evenings while outdoors.

Yellow Fever

A valid vaccination card certifying yellow fever vaccination is required for entry to Tanzania. Please be sure that you have your yellow fever vaccination certificate ready along with all your other travel documents before you board your flight.

Weather

Dar es Salaam is hot and humid. July is a cold season at 23°C (73°F) however showers may be expected. We suggest that visitors bring light cotton clothing and light jackets or sweaters to be in tune with this weather, especially the warm days and cooler nights.

Currency

The currency used in Tanzania is the Tanzanian Shilling (TSHS), although some places accept the use of foreign currency. The current exchange rates for USD is at 2230 TSHS, for the British pound is at 2785 TSHS, the EURO 2404 TSHS, Kenyan Shilling 21 and Ugandan shillings is at 0.65 TSHS. International currency exchange is available at most international hotels and at many other locations in Dar es Salaam. There are also ATM machines at the Hyatt Regency Hotel and nearby banks in the downtown area that cater to Visa and MasterCard customers.


Contact

For questions, please contact:

Alliance for African Partnership

Waridi Events