Questionnaire for Stakeholders

The Association of African Universities (AAU) is conducting this survey to solicit the views of all her cherished stakeholders to inform the preparation of the 4th AAU Strategic Plan (2020-2025). We appreciate your involvement in AAU’s activities and would like to hear from you.

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* 1. What is your primary relationship with the AAU?

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* 2. What does society expect/demand from Africa’s Higher Education? – what is Higher Education supposed to deliver and/contribute?

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* 3. What are the 5 KEY CHALLENGES for Africa’s Higher Education to deliver according to societal expectations?

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* 4. What 5 NEW TOP TRENDS must we consider in order to strengthen Higher Education in Africa so that it delivers on its societal obligations?

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* 5. What do the Member universities expect from AAU?

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* 6. What has AAU done well in the past regarding the expectations and demands of the members?

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* 7. What should AAU be doing MORE in order to serve their members better?

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* 8. What should AAU be doing LESS in order to serve their members better?

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* 9. What is AAU’s STRATEGIC NICHE – What are those Specific Services to our membership where AAU has comparative advantage and can impact on Africa’s Higher Education?

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* 10. What is it that African Universities cannot do on their own? And they need AAU to support them?

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* 11. How can AAU mobilize resources to implement programs that impact on Higher Education in Africa?

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* 12. What are the key research needs of Africa? Please let us know what topics should be captured in the new Strategic Plan.

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* 13. What is the current research budgetary allocation of your institution as a proportion of your total annual budget?

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* 14. What in your own view should be the ideal proportional allocation to research in your institution - as a proportion to your total annual budget?

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* 15. How can AAU restructure to better reach-out and deliver services more effectively to all its members in Africa?

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* 16. Please suggest at least three strategic partners that AAU must endeavor to collaborate with to add value to their services

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* 17. If you would like us to contact you for follow up discussions please include your names and email address.

THANK YOU | MERCI | OBRIGADO | SHUKRAAN JAZILAAN

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