Africa
REGIONAL WEB SITES
African Academy of Sciences: http://www.aasciences.org
Organization
of African scientists dedicated to networking, publishing, research and capacity
building in science and technology
African Distance Learning Association: http://www.physics.ncat.edu/~michael/adla/
African Economics Research Consortium: http://www.aercafrica.org
Established in order to strengthen local capacity to conduct independent research
into problems pertinent to the management of sub-Saharan African economies.
In order to meet this objective, AERC supports postgraduate training programs
in 20 universities, research (including MA and Ph.D. thesis research), conferences,
and publications. Both the full text and abstracts of AERC publications will
be found on its Web site
African Educational Research Network: http://www2.ncsu.edu/ncsu/aern/INDEX.HTML
Network dedicated to the dissemination of information on Africa - many links
African Higher Education: http://www.isp.msu.edu/AfricanStudies/SAHiEdcn.htm
A collaborative activity of the Association of African Universities, the African
Studies Association, and the African Studies Center of Michigan State University.
Provides information on African universities, organizations working on higher
education in Africa, conferences and reports, etc. It also contains a searchable
database of higher education institutions in Africa
African Network of Scientific and Technological Institutions: http://www.ansti.org/
A cooperative organization that links African institutions engaged in university
level training and research in the fields of science and technology. Includes
a journal of research findings
African Technology Forum: http://home.att.net/~africantech/home.htm
Premier source of information on science and technology in Africa, providing
practical information to corporations, individuals and institutions in the US,
Africa and the rest of the world. Publishes a quarterly publication, provides
consulting services and networking opportunities for those involved in business
and research ventures affecting science and technology in Africa
African Virtual University: http://www.avu.org
AVU has transitioned from a World Bank project to establish itself as an independent
non-profit organization headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya. AVU will now become
the architect, facilitator and integrator of an education network that matches
student and university needs in Africa with suppliers of content worldwide
Association for the Development of Education in Africa: http://www.adeanet.org/
Network of partners promoting the development of effective education policies.
Includes databases, publications and a newsletter
Association of African Studies Programs: http://www.africanstudies.org/
North American forum bringing together people with a scholarly interest in Africa
Association of French-Speaking Universities: http://www.auf.org/
Worldwide network of over 400 universities
Association of African Universities: http://www.aau.org/english/welcome.htm
Member based association that promotes staff exchange, fellowships and scholarships,
workshops, consultancies and information exchange
Commonwealth of Learning, Africa Region: http://www.col.org/regional/COLinAfrica.htm
Intergovernmental organization of Commonwealth countries encouraging the development
and exchange of open learning and distance education resources and technologies
Council for the Development of Social Science Research in Africa:
http://www.codesria.org
Pan-African research organization promoting the publication and dissemination
of research undertaken by African scholars. Website provides access to publications
and research findings, also includes book reviews and information on available
training and grants programs
Education, Communication and Development: http://www.communicationculture.freeservers.com/index.html
A wide range of resources and links for people working in development and education
in Africa. The site also includes a discussion forum and chat room.
Education en Afrique (French): http://www.educaf.org
Excellent site dedicated to education in Africa. Includes great resources and
information, plus a forum for the discussion and exchange of information on
African education
Elearn Africa: http://www.elearnafrica.org
eLearn Africa was established following a conference organized by the Partnership
for Higher Education in Africa, which was held in Addis Ababa in July 2002.
The site was established to promote the utilization of "eLearning"
in Africa
Forum for African Women Educationalists: http://www.fawe.org/
Includes a list of publications, programs, links and more
Forum for Women African Educationalists: http://www.fawe.org/
A membership organization that brings together African women ministers in charge
of national education systems, female university vice-chancellors, and other
senior women policy makers in education in Africa. FAWE activities span the
educational spectrum—from primary school through university. A full list
of FAWE reports will be found on its Web site, including the full text of several
of them. There is a separate section on FAWE research on higher education
Higher Education Institutions in Africa: http://www.chem.ru.ac.za/afuniv.html
Comprehensive listing of institutions of higher education
International Network for Higher Education in Africa (INHEA): http://www.bc.edu/bc_org/avp/soe/cihe/inhea/index.htm
Inter-University Council of East Africa: http://www.iucea.org
Works with institutions of higher learning in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda, and
is located in Kampala
Ministries of Education, Contact Information: http://www.unesco.org/education/partners/mined/africa.htm
Addresses, telephone and fax numbers
Organization for Social Science Research in Eastern and Southern Africa:
http://www.ossrea.net
Partnership for Higher Education in Africa: http://www.foundation-partnership.org/index.php
Launched with funding from four major foundations in the U.S. the Partnership
represents both a belief in the importance and viability of higher education
in Africa and a mechanism to provide meaningful assistance to its renaissance.
Website contains a grants database and a listing of the Partnership’s
publications
Southern African Research and Documentation Center: http://www.sardc.net
Independent regional information resource center seeking to enhance the effectiveness
of key development processes in the SADC region through the collection, production
and dissemination of information, and enabling the capacity to generate and
use information
United Nations Development Program, Regional bureau: http://www.undp.org/rba/
West African Examination Council (Exam results): http://www.waecdirect.org
Posts results of all exams conducted by the council in the last 10 years, with
plans to post entire results since inception in 1952, history, and operations
and research activities
Ministry of National Education (French, Arabic): http://www.meducation.edu.dz/
General information about Algeria's education system; organization of the ministry;
statistics; examination results; news
System of Education: http://www.unesco.org/iau/cd-data/dz.rtf
University Listings: http://www.mesrs.edu.dz/fr/univ_ecoles.htm
Angolan Educational Assistance Fund: http://www.aeaf.org/
Promotes collaboration between organizations and schools in Angola and abroad,
also encourages private sector involvement in the rebuilding of Angolan society.
Catholic University of Angola: http://www.ucan.edu/
System of Education: http://www.unesco.org/iau/cd-data/ao.rtf
University Listings: http://www.chem.ru.ac.za/afuniv.html#ANGOLA
Welcome to Angola: http://www.angola.org/
Angolan embassy, Washington D.C.
Educational Institutions Listing: http://www.beninensis.net/benin_education.htm
Ministry Information: http://www.beningate.com/ministeres.htm
Contact information
System of Education: http://www.unesco.org/iau/cd-data/bj.rtf
University Listings: http://www.chem.ru.ac.za/afuniv.html#BENIN
Botswana Accountancy College: http://www.info.bw/~bac/
Botswana College of Agriculture: http://www.bca.bw/
Institute of Development Management: http://www.idm.bw/
Ministry of Education: http://www.gov.bw/moe/
Listing of schools on the web, curriculum overview
System of Education: http://www.unesco.org/iau/cd-data/bw.rtf
Institutions of Higher Education Listings: http://www.chem.ru.ac.za/afuniv.html#BURKINA
Ministry of Education: http://www.unesco.org/education/partners/mined/africa.htm
Contact information
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System of Education: http://www.unesco.org/iau/cd-data/bf.rtf
University of Ouagadougou: http://www.univ-ouaga.bf//SPIP/
Ministy of Education: http://www.unesco.org/iau/cd-data/bi.rtf
Contact information
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System of Education: http://www.unesco.org/iau/cd-data/br.rtf
University of Burundi: http://www.univ-tlse2.fr/gril/Buja.html
Cameroon Society of Engineers: http://www.cse-usa.org/
U.S. based society promoting excellence among Cameroonian engineers abroad
Ministry of Education (French, English): http://www.minesup.gov.cm/
System of Education: http://www.unesco.org/iau/cd-data/cm.rtf
University Listings: http://www.chem.ru.ac.za/afuniv.html#CAMEROON
Ministry of Education: http://www.unesco.org/education/partners/mined/africa.htm
Contact information
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System of Education: http://www.unesco.org/iau/cd-data/cf.rtf
University of Bangui Contact Information: http://www.aau.org/english/members.htm
Ministry of Education: http://www.unesco.org/education/partners/mined/africa.htm
Contact information
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System of Education: http://www.unesco.org/iau/cd-data/td.rtf
University Listing: http://www.chem.ru.ac.za/afuniv.html#CHAD
University of Tchad: http://www.ird.ne/irdam/universite/univafcentrale/univtchad.htm
Contact information only
Ministry of Education: http://www.unesco.org/education/partners/mined/africa.htm
Contact information only
System of Education: http://www.unesco.org/iau/cd-data/cg.rtf
University Marien Ngouabi: http://institutions.africadatabase.org/data/i160239.html
Ministry of Education: http://www.unesco.org/education/partners/mined/africa.htm
Contact information
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System of Education: http://www.unesco.org/iau/cd-data/zr.rtf
University Listings: http://www.chem.ru.ac.za/afuniv.html#ZAIRE
Ministry of Education (French): http://www.pr.ci/gouvernement/ministeres/edu/
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (French): http://www.pr.ci/gouvernement/ministeres/ens/index.html
Includes listing of institutions of higher education
System of Education: http://www.unesco.org/iau/cd-data/ci.rtf
University Listings: http://www.chem.ru.ac.za/afuniv.html#COTE
Center for the Research and Information on National Education (French):
http://www.education.gov.dj/cripen/index.htm
Education Statistics: http://www.newafrica.com/profiles/education.asp?CountryID=18
Literacy statistics in Djibouti
Ministry of National Education (French, Arabic): http://www.education.gov.dj/
University Listings, Statistics, Exam schedule
University Information (French): http://www.univ.edu.dj/
Egyptian Universities Network: http://www.frcu.eun.eg/eun-web/eng/index.htm
Fostering links
and communication between Egyptian institutions. The Website hosts a number
of useful tools for researching Egyptian higher education.
Fulbright Commission: http://www.frcu.eun.eg/www/organizations/fulbrightegypt/linkpage.htm
Promoting educational exchange between Egypt and the U.S.
Ministry of Education: http://www.emoe.org/
Includes information on educational reform strategies; current projects; statistics;
news
System of Education: http://www.unesco.org/iau/cd-data/eg.rtf
University Listings: http://www.chem.ru.ac.za/afuniv.html#EGYPT
Ministry of Education: http://www.unesco.org/education/partners/mined/africa.htm
Contact information
only
System of Education: http://www.unesco.org/iau/cd-data/er.rtf
Addis Ababa University: http://www.abyssiniacybergateway.net/ethiopia/aau_home.html
Includes links to other institutions
Association for Higher Education and Development (AHEAD): http://www.aheadonline.org/
Canadian-based organization contributing toward the improvement of education
in Ethiopia. Resources include education statistics and links to institutions
of education.
Ethiopian Center for Educational Information: http://chora.virtualave.net/
Ethiopian Distance Learning Association: http://www.physics.ncat.edu/~michael/ioce/
Ministry of Education: http://www.unesco.org/education/partners/mined/africa.htm
Contact information only
Science and Technology Commission: http://www.telecom.net.et/~estc/
System of Education: http://www.unesco.org/iau/cd-data/et.rtf
University Listings: http://www.chem.ru.ac.za/afuniv.html#ETHIOPIA
Ministry of Education: http://www.unesco.org/education/partners/mined/africa.htm
Contact information
only
System of Education: http://www.unesco.org/iau/cd-data/ga.rtf
University Listings: http://www.chem.ru.ac.za/afuniv.html#GABON
Ministry of Education: http://www.edugambia.gm/
Includes school listings, qualifications assurance agency, background to education
in Gambia
System of Education: http://www.unesco.org/iau/cd-data/gm.rtf
University of the Gambia: http://www.unigambia.gm/
West African Examinations Council: http://www.waecheadquarters-gh.org/index.html
Conducts national and international examinations for member countries.
Committee of Vice-Chancellors and Principals of the Universities of Ghana:
http://www.users.globalnet.co.uk/~univghana
Ministry of Education: http://www.ghana.edu.gh/
Overview of Educational arena, Contact information
System of Education: http://www.unesco.org/iau/cd-data/gh.rtf
Universities of Ghana Overseas Office: http://www.ghanauniversities.com/
Maintains links with most Universities in Europe and North America as well as
organizations that promote staff and student exchange programs.
University listings: http://www.afrodrive.com/Universities/default.asp?countryID=22
West African Examinations Council: http://www.waecheadquarters-gh.org/index.html
Conducts national and international examinations for member countries
Ministry of Education: http://www.ceiba-guinea-ecuatorial.org/guineeangl/syst_educ.htm
Contact information
Education overview, statistics and figures: http://www.francophone.net/confemen/pays/guinee.htm
System of Education: http://www.unesco.org/iau/cd-data/gn.rtf
University Listings: http://www.chem.ru.ac.za/afuniv.html#GUINEA
Education in Kenya: http://www.kenyaweb.com/education/index.htm
Includes listings of educational institutions and an overview of the education
system
Ministry of Education, Science and Technology: http://www.education.go.ke/
Contact information
System of Education: http://www.unesco.org/iau/cd-data/ke.rtf
University Listings: http://www.chem.ru.ac.za/afuniv.html#KENYA
Ministry of Education: http://www.lesotho.gov.ls/mneducate.htm
Still under construction - Provides an overview of the educational system, and
contact information
National University of Lesotho: http://www.nul.ls/
System of Education: http://www.unesco.org/iau/cd-data/ls.rtf
Ministry of Education: http://www.unesco.org/education/partners/mined/africa.htm
System of Education: http://www.unesco.org/iau/cd-data/lr.rtf
University Listings: http://www.chem.ru.ac.za/afuniv.html#LIBERIA
West African Examinations Council: http://www.waecheadquarters-gh.org/index.html
Conducts national and international examinations for member countries
Ministry of Education: http://www.unesco.org/education/partners/mined/africa.htm
National Scientific Research and Study center: http://www.ncrss.com/english/English.htm
Provides educational, political and economical research data and statistics
System of Education: http://www.unesco.org/iau/cd-data/ly.rtf
University Listing: http://www.chem.ru.ac.za/afuniv.html#LIBYA
Ministry of Education: http://www.unesco.org/education/partners/mined/africa.htm
Contact information
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System of Education: http://www.unesco.org/iau/cd-data/mg.rtf
University Listing: http://www.chem.ru.ac.za/afuniv.html#MADAGASCAR
Ministry of Education: htt>http://www.malawi.gov.mw/educ/educ.htm
Contact information
only
System of Education: http://www.unesco.org/iau/cd-data/mw.rtf
University Listing: http://www.chem.ru.ac.za/afuniv.html#MALAWI
Ministry of Education: http://www.unesco.org/education/partners/mined/africa.htm
Contact information
only
System of Education: http://www.unesco.org/iau/cd-data/ml.rtf
University Listing: http://www.chem.ru.ac.za/afuniv.html#MALI
Government Website: http://www.mauritania.mr/
Ministry of Education and Scientific Research (French): http://www.mr.refer.org/ipn/
General information about the Institute and its missions; current projects;
on-line documents; news.
System of Education: http://www.unesco.org/iau/cd-data/mr.rtf
University Listing: http://www.chem.ru.ac.za/afuniv.html#MAURITANIA
Examinations Syndicate: http://mes.intnet.mu/
Comprehensive guide to examinations in Mauritius
Ministry of Education and Scientific Research: http://ncb.intnet.mu/meduhrd.htm
Thorough look at education in Mauritius
System of Education: http://www.unesco.org/iau/cd-data/mu.rtf
Tertiary Education Commission: http://tec.intnet.mu/
Includes accreditation and quality assurance
University Listings: http://www.chem.ru.ac.za/afuniv.html#MAURITIUS
Fulbright Commission: http://macece.bizland.com/home.html
Provides information on educational exchange between Morocco and the United
States
Listing of Private Institutions: http://www.maroc.net/edu/sup-prive/
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (French): http://www.dfc.gov.ma/
General information about the Moroccan higher education system; organization
of the ministry; legislation; statistics; on-line documents; links to universities
and high schools.
The Moroccan Student (French): http://www.etudiant.ma/
A useful resource center for those studying
in Morocco
National Center for Scientific and Technical Research (French): http://www.cnr.ac.ma/
Office of Vocational Studies and Job Placement: http://www.ofppt.org.ma/
System of Education: http://www.unesco.org/iau/cd-data/ma.rtf
University Listings: http://www.chem.ru.ac.za/afuniv.html#MOROCCO
Ministry of Education (Portuguese): http://www.mined.gov.mz/
Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology (Portuguese): http://www.mesct.gov.mz/
System of Education: http://www.unesco.org/iau/cd-data/mz.rtf
University Listings: http://www.chem.ru.ac.za/afuniv.html#MOZAMBIQUE
Ministry of Education (Contact info. only): http://www.unesco.org/education/partners/mined/africa.htm
National Institute for Educational Development: http://www.nied.edu.na/
Curriculum development, professional and resource development, teacher resources
Office of the President: http://www.op.gov.na/
System of Education: http://www.unesco.org/iau/cd-data/na.rtf
University Listings: http://www.chem.ru.ac.za/afuniv.html#NAMIBIA
Government: http://www.izf.net/izf/Guide/Niger/gouvernement.htm
Higher Education Institution Listings: http://www.chem.ru.ac.za/afuniv.html#NIGER
Institut de recherche pour le développement: http://www.ird.ne
System of Education: http://www.unesco.org/iau/cd-data/ne.rtf
Council for Nigerian Higher Education: http://www.cnhe.org/
Nig
The Council's goal is to contribute towards academic excellence in Africa, especially
in Nigeria, through research and publication
Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB): http://www.jambng.com/
Oversees University Accreditation
Ministry of Education: http://www.nigeria.gov.ng/ministries/Education.htm
Contact information
National Universities Commission: http://www.widernet.org/nigeriaconsult/nuc.htm
Oversees the administration of higher education in Nigeria
System of Education: http://www.unesco.org/iau/cd-data/ng.rtf
University Listings: http://www.cnhe.org/nigerian_uni_coll.htm
West African Examinations Council: http://www.waecheadquarters-gh.org/index.html
Conducts national and international examinations for member countries
Government Rwanda: http://www.rwanda1.com/government/
Ministry of Education: http://www.unesco.org/education/partners/mined/africa.htm
Contact information
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System of Education: http://www.unesco.org/iau/cd-data/rw.rtf
University Listings: http://www.chem.ru.ac.za/afuniv.html#RWANDA
Ministry of Education (French): http://www.education.gouv.sn/
Statistics, Activities, Projects, News
Project for the Improvement of Higher Education: http://www.tn.refer.org/
System of Education: http://www.unesco.org/iau/cd-data/sn.rtf
University Listings: http://www.chem.ru.ac.za/afuniv.html#SENEGAL
Youth Ministry (French): http://www.jeunesse.gouv.sn/
Overview of youth education
Government: http://www.sierra-leone.org/govt.html
Ministry of Education: http://www.unesco.org/education/partners/mined/africa.htm
Contact information
only
System of Education: http://www.unesco.org/iau/cd-data/sl.rtf
University Listings: http://www.chem.ru.ac.za/afuniv.html#SIERRA
West African Examinations Council: http://www.waecheadquarters-gh.org/index.html
Conducts national and international examinations for member countries
Government: http://www.somaligov.com/
System of Education: http://www.unesco.org/iau/cd-data/so.rtf
University Listings: http://www.chem.ru.ac.za/afuniv.html#SOMALIA
Confederation of Open Learning Institutions of South Africa: http://www.col.org/10th/best/colisa.html
Council on Higher Education: http://www.che.org.za/index2.html
Department of Education: http://education.pwv.gov.za/
Engineering Council of South Africa: http://www.ecsa.co.za/
Fulbright Commission: http://www.fulbright.org.za
Provides information on educational exchange between the U.S. and South Africa
Government Communication and Information System: http://www.gcis.gov.za/
Human Sciences Research Council: http://www.hsrc.ac.za/
Schoolnet SA: http://www.school.za/
Education portal
South African Association for Research and Development in Higher Education:
http://www.saardhe.ac.za
South African Council for Educators: http://www.sace.co.za/
Aims to enhance the status of teaching and to promote the development of educators
and their professional conduct
South African Institute for Distance Education: http://www.saide.org.za/
South African Qualifications Authority: http://www.saqa.org.za/
Responsible for academic standards and accreditation
South African Universities' Vice-Chancellors' Association: http://www.sauvca.org.za
System of Education: http://www.unesco.org/iau/cd-data/za.rtf
University Listings: http://education.pwv.gov.za/Educ_Related_Sites_Folder/unitech.htm
Association of Sudanese Universities: http://www.aaru.edu.jo/sudan.htm
Ministry of Education: http://www.unesco.org/education/partners/mined/africa.htm
Contact information only
Ministry of Education (Arabic): http://www.moe-sd.com
National Center for Research: http://www.agricta.org/partners/ncr/
Republic of Sudan: Association of Arab Universities: http://www.aaru.edu.jo/sudan.htm
Universities in Sudan that are members of the Association
System of Education: http://www.unesco.org/iau/cd-data/sd.rtf
University Listings: http://www.chem.ru.ac.za/afuniv.html#SUDAN
Government: http://www.swazi.com/government/
Institute of Distance Education: http://www.realnet.co.sz/ide/
System of Education: http://www.unesco.org/iau/cd-data/sz.rtf
University Swaziland: http://www.uniswa.sz/
Institute of Engineers: http://www.iet.co.tz
Promotes the general advancement of the science and practice of engineering
and its applications. Facilitate the exchange of information and ideas among
members of the Institution and also the Community at large
Ministry of Education: http://www.tanzania.go.tz/educationf.html
Includes full listing of higher education institutions
System of Education: http://www.unesco.org/iau/cd-data/tz.rtf
University Listings: http://www.chem.ru.ac.za/afuniv.html#TANZANIA
Additional Education Links: http://www.tg.refer.org/togo_ct/edu/edu.htm
Ministry of Education (French): http://www.un.org/french/Depts/dpi/Abidjan99/edu_togo/
System of Education: http://www.unesco.org/iau/cd-data/tg.rtf
University Listings: http://www.chem.ru.ac.za/afuniv.html#TOGO
Edunet (French, Arabic, English): http://www.edunet.tn/
Maintained by the Ministry of Education. Current projects; didactic resources;
newsletters; examinations results; legislation; statistics; links to school
networks; news
Higher Education, Scientific Research and Technology in Tunisia (French,
Arabic): http://www.mes.tn/
General information about the higher education system; statistics; links to
higher education establishments; news.
Ministry of Education (French): http://www.edunet.tn/
Provides information about the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Vocational
Education and Employment, and the Ministry of Higher Education.
System of Education: http://www.unesco.org/iau/cd-data/tn.rtf
Tunisian Virtual School: http://www.evt.edunet.tn/indexan.html
Universities.tn: http://www.universites.tn/anglais/index.htm
A wealth of information
for those researching Tunisian higher education.
University Mission of Tunisia: http://www.mutan.org/anglais/muta.htm
Provides financial
aid, information and services for Tunisian students studying in North America,
as well as informing about job and investment opportunities in Tunisia, while
enhancing educational cooperation between Tunisia and North America.
Ministry of Education and Sports: http://www.education.go.ug/directory.htm
Includes school (all levels) contacts
System of Education: http://www.unesco.org/iau/cd-data/ug.rtf
University Listings: http://www.chem.ru.ac.za/afuniv.html#UGANDA
Ministry of Education: http://www.unesco.org/education/partners/mined/africa.htm
Contact information only
Schoolnet: http://www.schoolnet.org.zm/
Education portal
System of Education: http://www.unesco.org/iau/cd-data/zm.rtf
University Listings: http://www.chem.ru.ac.za/afuniv.html#ZAMBIA
Ministry of Education: http://www.unesco.org/education/partners/mined/africa.htm
Contact information only
System of Education: http://www.unesco.org/iau/cd-data/zw.rtf
University Listings: http://www.chem.ru.ac.za/afuniv.html#ZIMBABWE
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