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OEGlobal Tour Day 2: Africa
October 15 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm SAST
The OEGlobal Tour’s second day sets off on an exciting expedition through the landmarks, landscapes, and local flavors of open education across Africa.
This stimulating travel itinerary features the Scenic View Sessions that combine informative panel discussions and inspiring Snapshots that offer panoramic views of the Opportunities, Challenges, and Future Directions of innovative open education initiatives.
Ready to share your own tales from the field? Take a detour to OEGlobal Connect and drop your own Knowledge Landmarks—research, snapshots, ideas, and resources—that will enrich this collective voyage.
Your journey through this region has been expertly charted by Igor Lesko and Jan Gondol, alongside local guide Glenda Cox (South Africa).
Tour Itinerary
(subject to change)
Welcome and Opening
- Glenda Cox, University of Cape Town, OEGlobal & UNOE, South Africa
- Igor Lesko, OEGlobal, South Africa
- Jan Gondol, OEGlobal, Slovakia
Cross-Regional Discussion
Open Education Opportunities, Challenges, and Future Directions in Africa
Confirmed Panelists:
- Glenda Cox (Moderator), University of Cape Town, South Africa, OEGlobal & UNOE
- Monge Tlaka, OER Africa – Lead (South Africa) & Neil Butcher and Associates (NBA)
- Balira Ousmane KONFE, Organization of the French Speaking States (OIF), Dakar, Senegal (Spécialiste de programme – Coordonnateur)
- Yves Valery Obame, University of Bertoua (Cameroon) & University of Geneva (Switzerland). OER Cameroon Founder & Lead
- Nkem Osuigwe, African Library & Information Associations & Institutions (AFLIA)- (Human Capacity Development & Training Director)
Snapshot / Lightning Talks
- Igor Lesko & Jan Gondol (Moderators)
Confirmed Speakers:
- Monge Tlaka, OER Africa – Lead (South Africa) at Neil Butcher and Associates (NBA); Focus on CPD Frameworks for Academics and OER Sustainability Hub
- Agava Stanislaus, Chief Librarian at Tangaza University College, Kenya and Secretary at Kenya Libraries and Information Services Consortium
- Lauren Fok (Programme Manager) and Kirsty von Gogh (Project Manager), ZENEX Foundation, South Africa
- Nkem Osuigwe, African Library & Information Associations & Institutions (AFLIA) – Human Capacity Development & Training Director
- Lillia Cheniti, University of Sousse, Tunisia
Closing Remarks / Comments
- Glenda Cox, Igor Lesko and Jan Gondol
Optional After-Session Conversations
- Stay online to meet and connect with attendees
Details
More information: https://www.oeglobal.org/oeglobal-tour/
When: October 15, 2025, 12:00 pm UTC – Oct 15, 2025 12:00 Z10 – view in your timezone.