Meet the Speakers for the 14th ANIE Annual Conference
We are thrilled to introduce the distinguished speakers lined up for the 14th Annual Conference of the African Network for Internationalisation of Education (ANIE), taking place from 9th to 11th October 2024 in Accra, Ghana. This year’s conference, themed ‘Repositioning the International Education Agenda for Africa’s Future,’ brings together leading experts, thought leaders, and practitioners from across the globe to discuss the critical role of international education in shaping Africa’s higher education sector.
These experts bring a wealth of knowledge and experience from institutions and organizations that are at the forefront of educational development both in Africa and internationally. Whether you’re looking to gain new insights, network with peers, or collaborate on future projects, our lineup of speakers will inspire and engage you.
Keynote Speaker
Prof Rosemond Boohene
Prof Rosemond Boohene is the Pro Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast and a Professor of Entrepreneurship and Small Enterprise Development. She has 27 years’ experience in higher education and holds a PhD from the University of New England, Armidale Australia and a PDip.Com amd MCom (Accounting) from the University of Otago, New Zealand. She has managed projects for the European Union (EU), the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and the United Nations Environmental programme (UNEP). She also led a team to establishment the Centre for Entrepreneurship and Small Enterprise Development and the Design Thinking and Innovation Hub at the University of Cape Coast. Prof. Boohene has presented at conferences and facilitated various workshops on entrepreneurship, small enterprise development, entrepreneurial universities, industry-academia engagement and resource mobilization in higher education.
Prof. Goski Alabi
ANIE Chair & President, Laweh Open University College
Prof. Kefa Simwa
ANIE Executive Director
Dr. James Otieno Jowi
Founding Executive Director, ANIE
Prof. Chika Sehoole
Dean of the Faculty of Education at the University of Pretoria.
Prof. Charles Ong'ondo
Director/Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD).
Apiyo Okwiri
Project Manager for Africa at OBREAL Global.
Dr. Darla K. Deardorff
Chairholder UNESCO Chair on Intercultural Competence at Stellenbosch University
Werner de Wit
Senior Programme Manager of the Unit for Student Mobility at Stellenbosch University International, and the Operational Coordinator: UNESCO Chair on Intercultural Competences.
Ms Huba Boshoff
Director for Nuffic in Southern Africa
Prof. Dr. Christopher J Odhiambo
Former Dean of the School of Graduate Studies, Research and Innovation Moi University
Prof. Orpha Ongiti
Dean, Postgraduate Studies and Director, Institute of Research at Africa Nazarene University (ANU).
Prof. Juma Shabani
President of the Burundi National Commission for Higher Education; Director of Doctoral School University of Burundi
Dr Richard Kimeli
Member of Faculty in the School of Education, Department of Humanities, Social Sciences and Physical education.
Dr. Faith Mkwananzi
Senior Researcher with the HEHD Research group.
Dr Lavern Samuels
Director of International Education and Partnerships (IEP) at the Durban University of Technology (DUT)
Divinia Jithoo
Specialist in International Education at the International Education and Partnerships Office at the Durban University of Technology
Dr. Simon Ngalomba
Lecturer University of Dar es Salaam
Sauyah Mbabazi
Learning Support Teaching Assistant at the International School of Uganda
Philina Wittke
Expert for cooperation and third-party funding for the 15 Goethe-Instituts in Sub-Sahara Africa
Dr. Mshilla Maghanga
B.Pharm, BBA, PGDME, MBA, DBA Gulu University
Dr Samia Chasi
Manager: Strategic Initiatives, Partnership Development and Research at the International Education Association of South Africa (IEASA)
Dr. Mohamed Cherif Sow
Rector, Université de Labé
Yasmine Cherif
Monitoring and International Projects, Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne University
Dr. Annie Soriot
Director of International Relations, Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne University
Prof. Rose Ruto-Korir
Deputy Principal, Koitaleel Samoei University College
Dr. Victor Ekwukoma
Chief Research Officer with the Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC), Abuja
Dr. Mary Sambu
PhD in Special Needs Education, Teacher Educator in Moi University.
Dr. Tumisi Molelekoa
University of Johannesburg lecturer at the Department of Biotechnology and Food Technology
Charlotte M’Doe LLM
Senior Policy Advisor - International Affairs University of Twente
Mr. Jackson Martin Leolyn
Director: Centre for Global Engagement at the Central University of Technology, Free State
Prof. Akim O. Osunde
Professor of Soil Fertility in the Department of Soil Science and Land Management, Federal University of Technology, Minna. Nigeria.
Umesh Bawa
Director of International Relations at UWC and SANORD, a network of Nordic and Southern African institutions
Annah Chuene
International Relations Coordinator at the University of the Western Cape (UWC)
Prof Babatunde Femi Bakare
Acting Dean of the Faculty of Engineering at Mangosuthu University of Technology
Zama Sishi
Stakeholder Relations, Communications & Public Relations Strategist in the Marketing and Communication Department at Mangosuthu University of Technology (MUT).
Nkululeko Nkosi
Mangosuthu University of Technology lecturer in Durban
Helin Bäckman Kartal
Project Manager at the Division for Global Partnerships at Uppsala University, Sweden.
NDAYIZAMBA Aimé
Teacher and trainer at the National School of Administration (Burundi)
Asaf Adebua
PhD Student and Chief Planning and Development Gulu University Uganda.