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16:00 -16:02   Introductory Remarks by the Master of Ceremonies - Professor

B. M. Françoise Driver, OSK, SSR Chair of African Studies, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, University of Mauritius

16:02 - 16:05  Paying Tribute to the Flag and the Continent - African Union Anthem, National Anthem of Mauritius

16:05 - 16:10 Welcome Address by The Chancellor of the University of Mauritius - Dr Louis Jean Claude Autrey, GCSK, CSK

16:10 - 16:15  Welcome Song by Students

16:15 - 16:25  Address by His Excellency Albert M. Muchanga, African Union Commissioner for Economic Development, Tourism, Trade, Industry, Mining (ETTIM)

16:25 - 16:35 Address by The Honourable Maneesh Gobin, Attorney General, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and International Trade

16:35 - 17:35 Inspiring Keynote Addresses: 'Empowering Communities through Academic Excellence and Inclusive Education - Facing the Challenges in Africa'

  • Professor Goolam Mohamedbhai, GOSK (Former Vice­ Chancellor, University of Mauritius, Former Secretary­ General, Association of African Universities)

'Relevance and Impact of Higher Education for Africa's Development'

  • Professor Aldo Stroebel (Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research, Innovation and Internationalisation at the University of Mpumalanga, South Africa)

'Strategic Partnerships for Impact and Social Justice'


  • Associate Professor (Dr) Brinda Ramasawmy Molaye (Associate Professor, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Mauritius)

'HAAGRIM - A Fruitful Journey from St Louis to Reduit'

 

  • Associate Professor Sunil Bundoo (Associate Professor, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, University of Mauritius)

'The African Economic Research Consortium and the University of Mauritius Interfacing to Promote Training and Applied Research in Africa'

  • Ms Love Akiimbom Achondo (Alumna, African Leadership College, Mauritius)

'The Power of Empowering Communities through Academic Excellence in Addressing Africa's Challenges'

 

17:35 - 17:50 Address by The Honourable Mrs Leela Devi Dookun­ Luchoomun, GCSK, Vice-Prime Minister, Minister of Education, Tertiary Education, Science and Technology

17:50 - 18:00 Closing Remarks by Professor Sanjeev K. Sobhee, Vice­ Chancellor, University of Mauritius

18:00 - 18:05   Award of Token to Keynote Speakers followed by Group Photo

18:05 - 18:25 Cultural Show by Students - Showcasing a Mix of Rich and Diverse Cultures from the Continent

18:25                    Refreshments