Pan African Virtual and E-University (PAVEU)

Aim

This project aims to address the need for accelerating the development of human capital, science and technology and innovation through increasing access to tertiary and continuing education in Africa by capitalising on the digital revolution and global knowledge.

Progress to-date

• Four-course programmes have been identified for the launch of PAVEU, namely: Introduction to Virtualisation; Entrepreneurship Knowledge and Skills and Digital Literacy with Cloud Computing; Skills for Employability; and Media and Information Literacy.

• Strategic partnerships have been established with four key organisations that support quality assurance and delivery of PAVEU courses, including the African Council for Distance Education (ACDE), UNESCO, African Virtual University, and VMware.

• Setup of IT Infrastructure has commenced and guidelines and policies for PAVEU operationalisation have been developed.

Challenge

• Inadequate staffing and equipment to support the delivery of online courses - including studio recording equipment and a reliable power supply plant.

Next Steps

• Recruitment of requisite staff to support PAVEU operationalisation and adequate allocation of financial resources.