1. 1 The Ford Foundation International Fellowship Program (IFP) - East Africa Presentation by: Margaret K. Kasembe Program Coordinator, IFP Tanzania Alumni Directory Launching Occasion held at the City Paradise Hotel Dar es Salaam, 18 th Jan. 2010

2. 2 BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE FORD FOUNDATION The Ford Foundation has been actively involved in funding development programs for over 50 years. The Foundation’s main goals are to: Strengthen democratic values Reduce poverty & injustice Promote international cooperation Advance human achievements The Foundation’s grant-making areas are focused on the following fields of study: Asset Building & Community Development Education, Media, Arts & Culture Peace Building & Social justice

3. 3 Approved by Ford Foundation Trustees in September 2000 and launched in 2001 Initially, $280 Million over 10 years In 2005 an additional $ 75m was made Operating in 22 Ford Foundation Countries & Territories Gives Support for up to 3 years of Post-Baccalaureate Study Worldwide Estimated 4,000 Fellows sponsored globally Approved by Ford Foundation Trustees in September 2000 and launched in 2001 Initially, $280 Million over 10 years In 2005 an additional $ 75m was made Operating in 22 Ford Foundation Countries & Territories Gives Support for up to 3 years of Post-Baccalaureate Study Worldwide Estimated 4,000 Fellows sponsored globally IFP Program Overview Program Goal: To provide opportunities for advanced study to exceptional individuals who will use this education to become leaders in their respective fields, furthering development in their own countries, and attaining greater economic and social justice worldwide Program Objectives: To Diversify Leadership Pool with Individuals from Marginalized & Disadvantaged Communities To Strengthen Link Between Education & Development To Promote Global Citizenship

4. 4 AIMS OF THE PROGRAM (IFP) To provide opportunities to talented people from communities lacking systematic access to higher education so as to broaden the talent pool of future leaders in developing countries To prepare Fellows to become leaders in the field that further the goals of the Foundation through the knowledge and skills gained from advanced graduate study To encourage Fellows to apply their advanced skills and knowledge in the development and advancement of their own communities and countries AIMS

5. 5 BASIC PREMISES Leaders for the new century must be grounded in their local contexts and have access to the best critical thinking and knowledge in their fields. IFP is: Creating a New generations of leaders with direct knowledge of their societies’ worst problems and inequities will benefit as individuals from post-graduate study Having Individuals selected on the basis of their social commitment and leadership potential in addition to their academic achievements will be strongly motivated to use their education for the betterment of their communities Achieving Social returns on investment in education are quickly compounded through reinforcing networks that strive for a common purpose, especially in attaining social justice

6. 6 PROGRAM TARGET The program is aimed at outstanding individuals from groups or communities that historically have lacked opportunities to pursue higher education  Women  Disabled  Women  Disabled Particular ethnic, racial or religious groups People living outside major cities and working with communities

7. 7 ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA Residents and Resident citizens of participating country (Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda). Holders of Bachelors Degree who have demonstrated academic excellency in their studies and have leader ship potential. Experience in working with community or development related activities An intention to pursue formal Masters or Doctoral training that will enhance their leadership skills in fields that support the goals of the Ford Foundation. Have a statement of objectives specifying how they intend to apply their study skills and knowledge to social justice issues in their own community/or country.

8. 8 PROGRAM SELECTION PROCESS Applications submitted to IPs and are screened for completeness IPS identify academics and professionals as Short-listing & Selection Committee Members Selection Committees interview candidates and make recommendations. All short- listed applicants are notified of outcome Successful applicants are assisted with University placement. Short-listing Committee evaluates completed applications and recommends candidates for interview. IFP NY review and endorse recommendations

9. 9 TARGET GROUP Social Orientation / Marginalization Academic achievement and promise Leadership potential / Demonstrated Social Commitment Career and Professional Goals Academic Background & Proposed Study Program & Purpose Demonstrate d Social Commitment Leadership Skills & Potential IFP Target Group Pool of Applicants Change Agents

10. 10 Group I Russia Chile Peru Vietnam Senegal Nigeria Ghana Group II China Tanzania Uganda Kenya India Mexico Guatemala Group III Indonesia Philippines Brazil Egypt Palestine South Africa Mozambique Thailand (2003) IFP Global Coverage

11. 11 IFF/IFP Institutional Structure IIE - New York Association of African Universities (West Africa) Latin America Faculty of Social Sciences (Chile & Peru) Center for Education Exchange with Vietnam United States Educational Foundation in India The Africa-America Institute (Southern Africa) East Africa AHEAD, ESRF, & FAWE IIE/IIEF - Indonesia (Indonesia Int’l Education Foundation) IIE - Russia IIE - Mexico with CIRMA (Guatemala) & CIESAS (Mexico) Philippines Social Science Council American-Mideast Educational & Training Services Carlos Chagas Foundation (Brazil) IFF Board of Directors (4 IIE and 3 FF members) Ford Foundation IFF/IFP Secretariat IIE - China FF Field Offices

12. 12 IFP EAST AFRICA INTERNATIONAL PARTNERS– FAWE, ESRF & AHEAD FAWE The Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE) was created in 1992 as a response to the slow pace of implementation of Education for All girls in sub-Saharan Africa. FAWE seeks to ensure that girls have access to school, complete their studies and perform well at all levels. ESRF The Economic and Social Research Foundation (ESRF) was established in 1994 as an independent, not-for-profit institution and policy analysis and development management and to enhance the understanding of policy and strategic development frameworks in the government, the public sector, civil society, and the donor community and the growing private sector. AHEAD The Association for the Advancement of Higher Education and Development. Based in Uganda, the association works in Higher Education consultancy and research.

13. 13 IFP IN KENYA, TANZANIA, & UGANDA The IFP and International Partnership in East Africa began in 2000 and is expected to continue until the completion of the program in the year 2012 Expected total output in East Africa will be over 300 Alumni by the end of the program Last round of selection is for 2010/2011 On average a total 3,000 applications are received annually in Kenya, Uganda & Tanzania Selected numbers are based on the given slots for each country.

14. 14 FACTS AND FIGURES Eight Cohorts Selected from 2001-2009 CountryNo of Fellowships Awarded No of Active Fellows No of Alumni Already Produced Geographica l Spread within the countries No of Universities and Host Countries Fields of Study KENYA994845 8 Provinces 20 from urban and 75 from rural areas USA (Over 30) UK (Over 25 ) Europe (10) Australia ( 3 ) Africa (5 ) Dev (Rural and Community Education Law/ Human Rights Health (Health Policy, Public Health Env Conservation Sociology/Anthropology, Public Policy/ Governance Agricultural Sciences IT/Mass Comm Arts/Culture Economics/ Micro- financing TANZANIA1092470 23 Regions in Mainland plus Zanzibar UGANDA 30 PhD 90 Masters 23 PhD 86 Masters 30 PhD 80 Masters

15. 15 FACTS AND FIGURES Cont… IFP Fellows have so far studied in more than 500 universities in 45 countries About 1/3 of Fellows study in the U.S. and Canada, about 1/3 in the U.K. and Europe, and about 1/3 in their home countries and regions 98% of IFP Fellows complete their fellowships in good academic standing 85% of IFP Fellows have already earned their postgraduate degrees

16. 16 Impact of IFP in East Africa Impact from training programs is usually realize after 5 years. However with IFP alumni, there is evidence of significant impact almost immediately they come back. Evidence is in the Alumni Directories from the three countries. Brain –drain is reversed to brain-gain with over 89% returnees in each country. Alumni are engaged in different aspects of development and social justice: food safety, sustainable agriculture and livestock dev, health, gender, disability, education, human rights, community development, environment, and economic growth through micro-entrepreneurship development.

17. 17 Future of IFP in East Africa Cont… Community Projects are being undertaken by the Alumni (individually or in groups) as evidence of the efforts being made in order for the alumni to fulfill their promises which were made during the selection Presence of IFP Association in each of the countries Tanzania Alumni Association (TIFPA), IFP Alumni Kenya, and …. n Uganda Regionally, the formulation of an East African Alumni Association is underway. At country level, production of Alumni Directory in order to enhance the program’s and the associations’ visibility in the respective countries. Meanwhile joint alumni LSJ, Video Documentaries, conferences and meetings are planned for 2010/2011

18. 18 FURTHER INFORMATION IFP EAST AFRICA Website: www.fawe.org IFP TANZANIA Website: www.ifptanzania.esrftz.org www.ifptanzania.esrftz.org/tifpa/ International Fellowship Program Website: www.FordIFP.net Ford Foundation Website: www.Fordfound.org/news/ifp

19. 19 Hon Minister, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, Thank You very much for Your Attention!