PAU STRATEGIC PLAN 2020-2024
The Pan African University’s is to “become a leading centre of excellence in research and higher education for the advancement of Africa”.
To live up to its vision, the Pan African University developed a five-year strategic plan for 2020 to 2024. During this time, the PAU will strengthen its operations - enhancing the quality, relevance and the reputation of the university.
The Strategic Plan formulates three core functions of the PAU
- 1 - Human Resource Development
- 2 - Research for Development and
- 3 - Outreach and Integration
Targets of the PAU’s core functions can only be achieved with strong steering and support processes:
PAU’s growth and development relies on sustainable funding by all member states
Enhanced governance structures based on a balance of autonomy and accountability will allow swift and smooth operations.
Fostering transparent and agile management processes and procedures with an inclusive leadership.
Ultimately, the PAU will provide access to state-of-the-art infrastructure, equipment and databases, enabling cutting edge research and training.
Strategic Objectives of the PAU
Goal: PAU Governance framework applies the principle of delegated authority to Council, Rectorate and Institute level to ensure the implementation of the strategy.
Goal: The rectorate and the Institues deliver excelent and relevant outcomes.
Goal: PAU's growth and development are based on sustainable funding.
Goal: PAU provides access to state-of-the-art infrastructure, equipment and databases.
Goal: The PAU provides state of the art developmental research and innovation in the thematic areas of the PAU institutes
Goal: The PAU provides state of the art developmental research and innovation in the thematic areas of the PAU institutes
Goal: The PAU contributes to Pan African and international knowledge transfer and exchange with the academic, policy, private and public sector advancing PanAfrican Integration and the African Development Agenda.