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International Year of Astronomy 2009 in Africa: A South African perspective Kevin Govender kg@saao.ac.za www.saao.ac.za www.astronomy2009.org.za SOUTHERN AFRICAN LARGE TELESCOPE CAP2007 19 February 2019 CAP2007, Athens www.astronomy2009.org.za

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CAP2007, Athens www.astronomy2009.org.za IYA2009 National Steering Committee Byren Archary (DST) Kim de Boer (SKA SA / MeerKAT) Marion West (HartRAO) Shadrack Mahapa (SAASTA) Peter Martinez (SAAO / ASSA / Space Science Community) Kevin Govender (SAAO / SALT) 19 February 2019 CAP2007, Athens www.astronomy2009.org.za

CAP2007, Athens www.astronomy2009.org.za IYA2009 Roadmap in SA First meeting of astronomy stakeholders (26 January 2007) Survey of astronomy education and outreach (February 2007) SA representation at SPOC meeting in Garching (3-4 March 2007) Astronomy stakeholder meetings (7 May in Johannesburg and 25 May in Cape Town) AstroNet email list set up (8 June 2007) New URL is launched www.astronomy2009.org.za (11 June 2007) Call for consolidation of astronomical resources (22 June 2007) National Steering Committee for IYA finalised (27 June 2007) Meeting of National Steering Committee (2 July 2007) 2nd Meeting of National Steering Committee – IYA business plan (22 August 2007) Launch of interim resource database (5 September 2007) Launch of online forum (27 September 2007) Tentative presentation to DST (November 2007) 19 February 2019 CAP2007, Athens www.astronomy2009.org.za

CAP2007, Athens www.astronomy2009.org.za 1 Uganda Simon Anguma 2 Sudan Tahani Shatir 3 Kenya Paul Baki 4 Ethiopia Sultan Mohammed 5 Gabon Patrice Okouma 6 Mozambique Claudio Moises Paulo 7 Lesotho Mpho Sek'hosana-Nyenye 8 Swaziland SS Mkhonta 9 Namibia Riaan Steenkamp 10 Nigeria Pius Okeke 11 Angola Jaime Vilinga 12 Rwanda Pheneas NKUNDABAKURA 13 Zambia Adrian Habanyama 14 Zimbabwe Raban Chikwanha 15 Congo FLORIS JAVERDIN 16 Algeria Jamal Mimouni 17 Tanzania Noorali Jiwaji 18 Tunisia Foued Anane 19 Morocco Prof. Hamid TOUMA 20 Malawi Zuze Dulanya 21 South Africa Kevin Govender IYA Africa 19 February 2019 CAP2007, Athens www.astronomy2009.org.za

A Plan for Africa (Draft) Theme: Astronomy for Education Vision: The continent of Africa, with an ever-growing astronomy research community, united in the fields of astronomy education and promotion, working together and sharing resources, such that the people of Africa are educated, especially in the fields of science, engineering and technology. 19 February 2019 CAP2007, Athens www.astronomy2009.org.za

CAP2007, Athens www.astronomy2009.org.za Core Missions: Enhance the teaching and interest in astronomy in schools through: Educational Resource Development and Distribution Educator Development Learner Development Promotion of Astronomy Related Careers Enhance the teaching and interest in astronomy in universities through: Promotion and encouragement of post-graduate studies Encouragement and support of physics/astronomy related student bodies Equipping of universities with necessary infrastructure and resources Increase the awareness and knowledge of astronomy amongst the public through: Public Resource Development and Distribution Astronomy communication capacity building and implementation Public programmes and events Astronomy in the Media Support and encourage an African network on astronomy through: Sourcing and sharing of astronomy and education related resources Human resource development Close liaison with Pan African organizations such as the African Union 19 February 2019 CAP2007, Athens www.astronomy2009.org.za

CAP2007, Athens www.astronomy2009.org.za Guiding Principles: Encourage collaboration both nationally and internationally. Support and enhance rather than reinvent programmes. Ensure adequate monitoring, evaluation and quality assurance. Development and support of human resources Ensure sustainability at every stage 19 February 2019 CAP2007, Athens www.astronomy2009.org.za

CAP2007, Athens www.astronomy2009.org.za Before IYA2009: Establishment of networks Consolidation of astronomical resources and best practices Survey and List of Activities Funding for 2009 During IYA2009 Global Regional National Local After IYA2009 Global Consolidation of Astronomy Resources Regular Astronomy Club/Society Activities Regular Communication with the Astronomy in Africa Network Universe Awareness Programme; African Hands on Universe; etc Astronomy in the Media Astronomy in the Classroom African Collaborations Increased status and presence of astronomy in academia 19 February 2019 CAP2007, Athens www.astronomy2009.org.za

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