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

2. 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
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3. 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
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4. 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?

5. 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

6. 4th Industrial Revolution
Involves
Big Data
Artificial Intelligence
Cybernetics
Robotics

7. AI Vs Human
Deep Blu
Alpha Go
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8. 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!

9. Are we stuck in this Paradigm?

10. Are we stuck in this Paradigm?

11. Changing Jobs

12. Changing Jobs

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

14. 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?
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15. The Build Phase Working Together
WFEO
FAEO, and Regional Bodies (eg SAFEO)
Member Countries
International Roleplayers eg IEA
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16. 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
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17. 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
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18. 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.

19. African Proverb If you want to go FAST Go Alone,
If you want to go FAR,
Go Together
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20. 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?
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21. THE UNESCO ENGINEERING REPORT and THE AFRICA ENGINEERING REPORT
Presented By: Yashin Brijmohan
Chair: Engineering Capacity Building
04/04/2019

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

23. 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:

24. 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

25. 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

26. 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.

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

28. 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
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