World Federation of Engineering Organization WFEO ENGINEERING CAPACITY BUILDING Presented By: Yashin Brijmohan Chair: Engineering Capacity Building Facilitated Workshop 04/04/2019

Human Capacity Building Context It is estimated that some 2.5 million new engineers and technicians in sub-Saharan Africa – Sustainable Development Goals Lack of critical mass in Sub-saharan Africa 04/04/2019

Human Capacity Building Context The majority of Infrastructure Development is forseen to happen in the African Continent Vision: At least 50% of infrastructure development should led and done by citizens of Africa 04/04/2019

Engineering Capacity Building Context There is a strong relationship between a critical mass of educated and skilled engineering and science graduates and economic and social development Timing: preparing future skills by acting in the present Are we preparing adequately, and do we understand the changing context?

Global Urbanisation Today 3.5 billion people live in cities By 2070 that number will double Double the energy demand 50% increase in transportation demand 75% of the world’s population will experience water shortages Significant pollution and climate change pressures

4th Industrial Revolution Involves Big Data Artificial Intelligence Cybernetics Robotics

AI Vs Human Deep Blu Alpha Go 04/04/2019

Effects of the 4th Industrial Revolution Shift from fossil fuels to sustainable energy Automated and autonomous transportation “Robotic” construction and production Internet of Things and the Internet of Everything Disruption of work and lifestyle Change is inevitable, not optional!

Are we stuck in this Paradigm?

Are we stuck in this Paradigm?

Changing Jobs

Changing Jobs

Effects of the 4th Industrial Revolution It will affect: Business Societies Governments Professions

Human Capacity Building Context Are we ready ? What if we don’t? Are our jobs taken already by Companies / Organisations beyond the continent? Is it too late? Is our Government ready to prioritise Engineering? Have we been able to move beyond the questions and debate into actions? 04/04/2019

The Build Phase Working Together WFEO FAEO, and Regional Bodies (eg SAFEO) Member Countries International Roleplayers eg IEA 04/04/2019

10 Standing Technical Commitees: WFEO is an international leader for global issues where engineering can be leveraged 10 Standing Technical Commitees: Engineering and the Environment Education in Engineering Information and Communication Disaster Risk Management Engineering Capacity Building Energy Women in Engineering Ethics/Anti-Corruption Young Engineers/Future Engineers 04/04/2019

Capacity Building Projects / Intitiatives Compendium Africa Catalyst Capacity Development Programme for Africa Infrastructure Score Card Project (SAFEO) UNESCO Engineering Week Africa Engineering Report Joint Projects with FAEO and Regional Bodies Participation in UNESCO Centre (China) ICEE Participation in the Indian Technology Congress Implementation the New Strategy and UN SDGs 04/04/2019

AFRICA ENGINEERING WEEK Week-long focus on engineering aims to educate the youth and the general public about the engineering profession, through strategic outreach activities in each country, such as educational workshops, public awareness events, mentoring activities and university events. The aim of these events is to show how engineers are key players in the solutions to important continental challenges, such the provision of clean drinking water, sustainable housing, and issues around climate change.

African Proverb If you want to go FAST Go Alone, If you want to go FAR, Go Together 04/04/2019

Some Questions for You? Yes/No/I Don’t know 1) Are you ready to assist to build Capacity? 2) Are Engineers recognized and treated well enough in? 3) Do you believe that Government places enough effort on Engineering? 4) Do you believe that our Society places enough effort on Engineering? 5) Do you believe that the continent has the Leadership from Engineers to address these challenges? 6) What role do you believe that the Government should play in Engineering Capacity Building? 7) What can we do as the Engineering profession? 04/04/2019

THE UNESCO ENGINEERING REPORT and THE AFRICA ENGINEERING REPORT Presented By: Yashin Brijmohan Chair: Engineering Capacity Building 04/04/2019

Leveraging on the UNESCO Engineering Report World Areas in Engineering: UNESCO Project Continental Report for Africa Phase 1 and 2

Africa Engineering Report The role of Engineering in Socio-Economic Development 2. Technological Development and Trends impacting the Continent 3. Building Engineering Capacity and Capability 4. Transforming Engineering Capacity into Products and Services with Impact: 5. Balance in Society, Unity, Partnerships and Integration:

Africa Engineering Report The role of Engineering in Socio-Economic Development: the need to prioritize Engineering in Africa: the existing plans with focus on Agriculture, Energy, Transport, Communication, and Infrastructure the development of key indicators with the support system of statistics and data in Engineering Policy and Strategic Focus Areas

Africa Engineering Report 2. Technological Development and Trends impacting the Continent Current State of Technology Development Exploring Technology Trends and Focus Areas: Additive Manufacturing, Big Data, Artificial Intelligence, and the Communication Revolution: Information Technology the impact of Technology to the different sectors: Government, Business, Education and Society

Africa Engineering Report 3. Building Engineering Capacity and Capability (Education and Training, and Regulatory Institutions) the current state of Institutions in terms of developing Engineering Capacity and Capability Preparing the Human Capacity development Plan to opportunities creates by the Technological Revolution the transformation needed which will include quality standards, and new attributes. cover current statistics, and the need to create engineering capability beyond the profession.

Africa Engineering Report 5. Balance in Society, Unity, Partnerships and Integration: Youth, Equity, Gender, and Intercultural Partnerships

The best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago, the second best time is Proverb The best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago, the second best time is NOW 04/04/2019