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The Lions Roar

The Lions Roar. The Progress and Potential of Sub-Saharan Africa. Panel and Discussion Members . Sub-Saharan Africa - Clara Priester, EducationUSA Regional Director - East and Southern Africa Central Africa – Marilyn Owusu , EducationUSA Adviser Ghana

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The Lions Roar

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  1. The Lions Roar The Progress and Potential of Sub-Saharan Africa

  2. Panel and Discussion Members • Sub-Saharan Africa - Clara Priester, EducationUSA Regional Director - East and Southern Africa • Central Africa– Marilyn Owusu, EducationUSA Adviser Ghana • East Africa– Folashade Adebayo, EducationUSA Adviser Nigeria • Southern Africa – Christell Nassauw, EducationUSA Adviser Namibia • West Africa - Adama Dieng, EducationUSA Adviser Senegal

  3. Sub-Saharan Africa

  4. Secretary Clinton African Growth Opportunity Act (AGOA) 2012 " . . . in the 21st century, Africa is the continent that is the land of opportunity". June 15, 2012

  5. Secretary Clinton on Africa Today “. . . Well, just look at Africa today: • one of the fastest growing regions in the world • home to six – soon to be seven – of the world’s 10 fastest growing economies • trade between Africa and the rest of the world has tripled in the past decade • private foreign investment has surpassed official aid, and it will surely keep rising.” • Africa offers the highest rate of return on foreign direct investment of any developing region in the world

  6. Secretary Clinton on Africa Today • The only developing region where the growth rate is expected to rise this year • The middle class is growing • Consumer spending is increasing • Urban centers are becoming vital economic hubs.” “. . . Well, just look at Africa today:

  7. Second largest market in the world • More than 649 million mobile-phone users, 735MM by end of 2012; 900MM+ by 2015 Other Favorable Trends • Leading the next global trends: • Mobile internet usage: Major shift to mobile internet use with main driver social media • Mobile Banking: Africa is the Silicon Valley of banking. The future of banking is being defined here… It's going to change the world.

  8. The Opportunity • Mostcountries lack the capacity and resources to address growing needs and demands for quality tertiary education • Many quality students will not have access to study further • Only 6% of Africa’s tertiary level students are able to access higher education services, compared to a global average of 26%. UNESCO

  9. Push and Pull Factors • "Enrollments in higher education have expanded by 8.7 % annually, compared to 5.1% for the world as a whole, and have tripled since 1991 to almost 4 million students.” World Bank • Africa students the most mobile in the world: • 1 out of 16 students continue tertiary education outside of country of residence.

  10. Push and Pull Factors • Access to better training • Wide range of schools and programs • Higher local and international value and recognition of degrees • Desire to study in English • High quality U.S. education system

  11. U.S. Study Abroad in Africa • Africa fast becoming one of the preferred alternative destinations for U.S. students • 2008/09 11,844 students +4.5% • 2009/10 13,681 students +5.3% Source: Open Doors

  12. About EducationUSA Sub-Saharan Africa

  13. About EducationUSA Sub-Saharan Africa

  14. Top 10 Sending African Countries

  15. About EducationUSA Sub-Saharan Africa • 48 EducationUSA Centers in 43 countries • 324,200 contacts made through Advising Centers • 241,372 contacts through outreach • 30,096 contacts via virtual platforms • Majority of Centers located in U.S. Embassies and Consulates • Four sub-regions: Central, East, West and Southern Africa

  16. About EducationUSA Sub-Saharan Africa

  17. U.S. Study Abroad: Leading Hosts

  18. CENTRAL AFRICA Marilyn Owusu EducationUSA Adviser - Ghana

  19. Central Africa • Republic of the Congo • Equatorial Guinea • Gabon • São Tomé & Principe • Cameroon • Central African Republic • Chad • Democratic Republic of Congo

  20. Central Africa EducationUSA.state.gov General facts about Central Africa • Population: 127,140,016 • Highest and Lowest Per capita incomes: • Equatorial Guinea -$36,600 • DR Congo - $300 • Major language of instruction –French except Equatorial Guinea (Spanish), Sao Tome’ & Principe (Portuguese)

  21. Central Africa

  22. Central Africa • Cameroon sends the largest number of students in the region. • 2010/2011: 1,659 • Increased interest in English as language of instruction (students can choose between French and English systems) • The fastest growing countries in the region: Cameroon, Congo-Brazzaville and Gabon.

  23. Central Africa • Many students start at Community Colleges • A few countries, e.g. Equatorial Guinea and Gabon, have high per capita income and students can afford partial or full U.S. education

  24. East Africa Folashade Adebayo EducationUSA Adviser Nigeria

  25. East Africa • Seychelles • Somalia • South Sudan • Sudan • Tanzania • Uganda • Burundi • Djibouti • Eritrea • Ethiopia • Kenya • Rwanda

  26. East Africa Students in the U.S.

  27. East Africa • Top sending countries 5 Year Trend • Kenya 4,666 - 27% • Ethiopia 1,392 + 5% • Tanzania 1,006 - 16% • Major language of instruction –English except Burundi, (French), Djibouti (French), Somalia (Somali)

  28. East Africa • Highest and Lowest Per capita incomes: • Seychelles: $23,200 • Burundi: $300 • Top receiving countries of U.S. students. • Kenya 1,198 • Tanzania 962 • Uganda 571

  29. East Africa Interesting Facts: • High number of students in the United States • High per capita income • Diversity of students • Increase in the use of technology

  30. Southern Africa Christell Nassauw EducationUSA Adviser, Namibia

  31. Countries in Southern Africa • Mauritius • Mozambique • Namibia • South Africa • Swaziland • Zambia • Zimbabwe • Angola • Botswana • Comoros • Lesotho • Madagascar • Malawi

  32. Southern Africa EducationUSA.state.gov General facts: • Population: 78,183,471 • Highest and Lowest Per capita incomes: • Mauritius: $14,000 • Zimbabwe: $500 • Major language of instruction – English except Angola (Portuguese), Mozambique (Portuguese), Mauritius (French) and Madagascar (French)

  33. Southern African Students in U.S.

  34. Southern Africa Top Sending Countries • South Africa: 1669 • Zimbabwe: 1135 • Angola: 699 • Zambia: 560 • Malawi: 269

  35. Southern Africa Fastest Growing Countries for Recruitment • Botswana: 229 • Mauritius: 247 • Madagascar: 146 • Swaziland: 146 • Namibia: 73

  36. Southern Africa Top Receiving Countries of U.S. Students 2011 • South Africa: 4313 • Zambia: 233 • Namibia: 226 • Botswana: 215 • Malawi: 126

  37. Southern Africa Interesting facts • Internet accessibility increased • More than 80% of students have access to internet on cell phones • +75% use social media to send and receive international information

  38. WEST AFRICA Adama Dieng EducationUSA Adviser Senegal

  39. West Africa • Liberia • Mali • Mauritania • Niger • Nigeria • Senegal • Sierra Leone • Togo • Benin • Burkina Faso • Ivory Coast • Cape Verde • The Gambia • Ghana • Guinea • Guinea-Bissau

  40. West Africa EducationUSA.state.gov General facts: • Population: ~300 million • Highest and Lowest Per capita incomes: • Cape Verde: $3,800 • Liberia: $500 • Major language of instruction –English (Nigeria, Ghana, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Gambia) and French all others except Cape Verde (Portuguese), Guinea-Bissau(Portuguese)

  41. African Students in the U.S. - WEST AFRICA

  42. West Africa – General View of U.S. • High quality higher education • Wide range of schools of programs • Many scholarship opportunities • Value of English in globalization • International students are welcome • Good student support services • Belief that American education is more practical

  43. West Africa Top sending countries #Students5-yr Nigeria 7148 20% Ghana 2900 -2% Fastest growing countries Burkina Faso 626 48% Cote D’Ivoire 904 38% Benin 289 14%

  44. West Africa Top receiving countries of U.S. students Destination2009/10% Change Ghana 2,132 +5.0 Senegal 381 -0.8

  45. West Africa –Facts About Region • Steady economic growth • Rise and development of a middle class • International bilingual schools • The development of business higher education institutions with English as language of instruction • Increasing and constant local demand of academic exchanges with U.S. universities and colleges

  46. Partnering with Africa • Refer all African applicants to EducationUSA Advising Centers. • Encourage your alumni in Africa to get involved with college fairs, mentoring, student programs and other EducationUSA Center activities. • Conduct (DVCs) digital video conferences or Skype meetings with students through our Centers. • EducationUSA Centers in Africa provide key faculty development support — a top priority for Africa’s tertiary education systems. EducationUSA.state.gov

  47. Partnering with Africa • The majority of Advising Centers are located in U.S. Embassies and Consulates — a plus in Africa. • We facilitate university linkages and faculty exchange programs, research ties, sabbatical placements, etc. • Join the EducationUSA Africa Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/groups/EdUSA.Africa/

  48. Partnering with Africa Education Systems https://www.educationusa.info/secure/pages/centers/view.php?region=5 HEI EducationUSA log-in allows use of above link to get information on each country’s educational system.

  49. The Lions Roar Questions and Discussion

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