A century of experience: Training and knowledge transfer in Africa 30 years of activities: Past, present and future

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1 Royal Museum for central Africa A century of experience: Training and knowledge transfer in Africa 30 years of activities: Past, present and future

2 Earth Sciences Field Geology Geodynamics Major thematics Natural resources (ores, gems, water ) Remote sensing Natural risks (volcanic, seismic, water, climatic) Environmental studies

3 Training activities United Nation Development Program World Bank UNESCO The AU-EU partnership Belgian Federal Cooperation Diverse Institutional cooperations NGOs Private compagnies

4 Mainly with UNESCO Earth Sciences Division - Natural Sciences Sector since 1981

5 Involved in 4 major programmes over the 2 themes Geology for Sustainable Development : African Bibliography Bibliographie Africaine International Mapping Programmes: Geological Application of Remote Sensing / GARS Services contract between UNESCO and MRAC often on +/ co-financing basis.

6 I. Geology for (Sustainable) Development Focus on research and transfer of knowledge (seminars, MSc & PhD; joint fieldwork & research,...) Topic changed over time: basic Precambrian geology Economic geology (mineralized orogens) Urban Geology & Geohazards

7 Deliverables Seminars organised in African universities Zambia 81; Burundi 83; Uganda 84; Rwanda 86; Malawi 86; Tanzania 91 Géotraverses: subcontinent-scale cross-border fieldwork with international group of earth scientists (univ & geol. surv.) Burundi 83; Rwanda 84; Tanzania 85 GIS development: study on economic axis Kinshasa Matadi: RDCongo Newsletters: series of publications of on-going research & activities ( ) vol 1 4: precambrian geology vol 5-9: economic geology vol 10: geo-environment vol 11: urban geology

8 GARS Africa: : R&D; testing new satellite Remote Sensing methodology in Africa (feasability) Test sites Burundi and Tanzania Belgian/French research group with logistic support from african geological surveys 91-94: training & implementation of RS knowhow & facilities 5 geological surveys: Burundi, Ethiopia, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda Training 3 earth scientist of each collaborating survey (4 months in Tervuren), 2 months follow-up in field in each country GARS GeoDatabase Management: Training & implementation of GIS know how 6 geological surveys: Botswana, Ethiopia, Rwanda, Swaziland, Tanzania, Uganda training 2 earth scientists of each collaborating survey (6 months Tervuren), 2 months follow-up in field Implementation of GIS systems in each country

9 Belgian Federal cooperation Group trainings in Belgium in Africa Mixed: in Belgium with a follow-up in Africa Institutional collaborations Universities Local administrations Scientific cruises on the Tanganyika Lake

10 Indoor courses in Butare LOCAL GROUP TRAININGS Presentation of new field techniques: rain simulation, Kigali Field trip in Uvira, DRC

11 The Natural Hazards Database for Central Africa Total annual material damage >> 200 millions EURO and annually hundreds of human victims

12 s Examples of hillslope incision related disasters in Central Africa: KINSHASA

13 Examples of hillslope incision related disasters in Central Africa 94,5 km length 2 km² of incised surfaces (Monaco!) Gullies in Kinshasa 2007

14 AfricaARRAY

15 Ground Deformation monitoring Deformation modeling Mechanisms Ground based: Lux.

16 CO2 risks

17 The DRC mining polygons The bonanza The permits Gold Diamond Coltan Copper

18 The challenge: Integrate parks within the polygons Parks and MABs The permits Yangambi Luki MAB reserves Lufira

19 Geodesic errors

20 AU-EU Parternship 1.Peace and Security 2.Democratic governance and human rights 3.Trade and regional integration 4.Millenium development goals 5.Energy 6.Climate Change 7.Migration, mobility and development 8.Science, information society and space Science ERAFRICA ( ) Space BRAGMA ( )

21 National S&T co operation programmes Although cooperation is growing among the profiled countries, there is still clearly room for a consolidation and coordination of these efforts. The differences in structures and methods of funding S & T in each of these countries call for a re visioning of cooperation in undertaking a coherent approach to coordinated funding. In thematic areas particularly, a cooperative approach will serve to better address and coordinate funding activities. ERAFRICA is a coordination and support action funded under the European Union FP7 programme Grant agreement no.:

22 Aim, Scope and Implementation of the Programme Approaches ERAFRICA is a coordination and support action funded under the European Union FP7 programme Grant agreement no.: Note: Based on info available in 1.1.

23 Aim, Scope and Implementation of the Programme Approaches The target country approach: Capacity development processes (education of professionals, research towards the sustainable management) Collaboration / knowledge sharing Environment of research Mobility and long term collaboration between researchers Specialised focus Human, management or ICT capacities Poverty alleviation and sustainable social and economic development Agriculture Networking, exchange of knowledge among scientists ERAFRICA is a coordination and support action funded under the European Union FP7 programme Grant agreement no.:

24 GMES and Africa aims at strengthening and building regional and local capabilities to allow African users to access Earth Observation-derived information 9 major thematic issues: from health to border conflicts Natural resources Marine and coastal areas Water resources Climate variability and change Natural disasters Food security & rural development Infrastructure & territorial development Conflicts and political crises Health Management Issues Added values EU EUMETSAT ESA Actually a pan-african perspective assurance of continuity both in space & time a long term perspective: towards services guaranteeing data as defined by needs

25 1. Support Coordination and Promote awareness Organising key meetings including a Major Awareness and Coordination Events in Africa Facilitating participation of selected African stakeholders at relevant events 2. In-loco support to entity responsible for implementation of GMES and Africa Action Plan (GAAP) Investing on the connection with the governance Contributing for the sustainability of the initiative Providing in-loco consultation and dissemination Tropical Research Institute

26 BRAGMA ( ) BRidging Actions for GMes and Africa 5 Workshops Theme Country Date IST-Africa 2012 Tanzania 9-11 May 2012 Marine and coastal areas Kenya June 2012 Water Management Nigeria July 2012 Natural resources Egypt September 2012 First evaluation Ethiopia October : Defining the priorities using the GMES instruments >2013: Priorities of a Panafrican program

27 Mining is booming, but some African governments are in danger of squandering the benefits The Artisanal mining A rush on every potentials PROMINES 1 US$ 90M 50M WB / 40M DFID PROMINES 2 Copper 2012 Diamond 2017 Gold PROMINES

28 Promines (US$ million) Increase transparency and accountability in the DRC mining sector so that the income from natural resources will be used for inclusive and sustainable growth. PROMINES 1 US$ 90M 50M WB / 40M DFID PROMINES 2 PROMINES

29 Promines 1: 5 phases Nonrenewable resources EITI Access to resources Monitoring operations Collection of taxes and royalties Revenue management, allocation Efficient, sustainable utilization Inclusive & Sustainable Development Millions USD Terms of Reference RMCA Geo-education Training Knowledge transfer 29

30 Thank you