Triennial Report for in Africa 2005 - 2008 1

“Educating young people to play a constructive role in society.”

"Young people should be at the forefront of global change and innovation. Empowered, they can be key agents for development and peace. If, however, they are left on society's margins, all of us will be impoverished. Let us ensure that all young people have every opportunity to participate fully in the lives of their societies."

Kofi Annan (former UN Secretary General)

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© World Bureau, Africa Regional Office, 2009

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Editor Euloge Ishimwe (Unit Manager, Communications)

Principal contributors Winston M. Adams (Acting Regional Director) Lamine Diawara (Director, Dakar Operations Centre) Anne Whiteford (Executive Director, Education, Research and Development, WSB-CO) Jacques Sandrizi (Unit Manager, East and Central Africa/Partnerships) Pauline Kibugi (Administrative Assistant/Partnerships) Jim Kastelic (Director, Youth Programme) Elzette Balgobin (Unit Manager, Indian Ocean Zone/Adult Resources) Marcel Blaguet (Chairman, Africa Scout Committee, 2007 – 2009) Guy Banafai (Unit Manager, Finance and Administration) Euloge Ishimwe (Unit Manager, Communications)

Editorial secretariat Delaney Bullied (Intern, University of the Fraser Valley, ) Euloge Ishimwe (Unit Manager, Communications)

Proofreading Jim Kastelic (Director, Youth Programme)

Photography Amos Ndegwa (Communications Assistant/IT Support)

Printing Kenvia Printers

Acknowledgements The writing of this report was a collective effort of the team of the World Scout Bureau-Africa Regional Office, with inputs from the Central Office. Triennial Report for Scouting in Africa 2005 - 2008 3

GONE HOME: MAJ. (RTD) KINUTHIA MURUGU 1961 – 2009 WSB/CO ©

Former Regional Director (2001 – 2006) who saw the crafting of The ''Ten-Year Development Plan for Africa.'' “May his soul rest in eternal peace” 4 Educating Youth for Development

TABLE OF CONTENTS

List of Abbreviations………………………………………………………………………...... 5 Foreword………………………………………………………………...... …………………………6 Snapshot…………………………………………………………………………………………...... 7

CHAPTER 1 – AFRICA SCOUT REGION………………………………………...... 8 1. Introduction 2. Some statistics on Scouting in Africa as at 14 May 2008 3. Regional Conferences 4. Africa Scout Committee 5. Africa Regional Office

CHAPTER 2 – YOUTH PROGRAMME…………………………………………………...... 16 1. Introduction 2. Targets 3. Achievements 4. Challenges 5. Conclusion and Way Forward

CHAPTER 3 – ADULT RESOURCES……………………………………………………...... 21 1. Introduction 2. Targets 3. Achievements 4. Challenges 5. Conclusion and Way Forward

CHAPTER 4 – MANAGEMENT…………………………………………………………...... 26 1. Introduction 2. Targets and way forward

CHAPTER 5 – SCOUTING’S PROFILE AND COMMUNICATIONS……...... 28 1. Introduction 2. Targets 3. Achievements 4. Challenges 5. Conclusion and Way Forward

CHAPTER 6 – PROJECTS AND PARTNERSHIPS……….……...... 38 1. Introduction 2. Targets 3. Achievements 4. Challenges 5. Conclusion and Way Forward

CHAPTER 7- THE 2ND AFRICA SCOUT SUMMIT……….……...... 42 1. Introduction 2. Participation 3. NSO Checklist 4. Vision for the future 5. Needs for NSOs in the Region 6. Future actions 7. Response to the Summit 8. Conclusions

GENERAL CONCLUSION……….………………………………………………...... 45 APPENDICES...... 46 1. OAU Resolution on the Scout Movement In Africa 2. 13th Africa Scout Conference Resolutions 3. Statement from the 2nd Africa Scout Summit Triennial Report for Scouting in Africa 2005 - 2008 5

LIST OF SOME KEY ABBREVIATIONS

AIDS Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome

AU African Union

ARO Africa Regional Office

CO Central Office

DANIDA Danish International Development Agency

EAYPI Empowering Africa’s Young People Initiative

HIV Human Immunodeficiency Virus

ICCO Interchurch Organization for Development Cooperation

ICT Information, Communication and Technology

IYV International Year of the Volunteer

IYF International Youth Foundation

IDP Internally Displaced Person

Norad Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation

NSO National Scout Organization

NSA National Scout Association

OAU Organization of African Unity

SP Strategic Priorities

UN United Nations

WOSM World Organization of the Scout Movement

WSB World Scout Bureau

WSC World Scout Committee 6 Educating Youth for Development

FOREWORD My thanks go to Christopher L. Mbanga, who finishes his term with me at the conference and my best wishes go to continuing members Jemimah Nartey, Hon. Dr. Tebebe Y. Ber- han, Dr. Jabulani Allen Muchado and Rogers Mfunwa Lukhele. Thank you for everything.

“Let us reaffirm our mission” I have no doubt that our ability to promote the unity of our movement in Africa will serve as an example to be emu- lated. World Scouting went through an unprecedented crisis in 2007-2008 but during these times, our continent remained united and non-partisan in keeping with the old African adage that says, “When two lions fight, the gazelle remains very far away observing them.”

African Scouting successfully held its 2nd Scout Summit in April 2009, in Nairobi. May I at this juncture congratulate and thank cordially the Secretary General of WOSM, the entire personnel of the Africa Regional Office for a job well done and the mem- bers of the World Scout Bureau who coordinated the Summit.

After an exercise marked by discussions and deliberations, we were, on your behalf, able to recruit in the most democratic and transparent way, a new Director for the Africa Regional Office in the person of Mr. Frédéric T. Kama-Kama, to whom I address my congratulations and join the entire Africa Scout fraternity in cordially welcoming him to this world family.

Since its inception, Scouting has been closely related to Africa and to the African cultures. In addition, the value system of Scouting is very close to the African value systems and hence it is little wonder that the Movement finds itself at home on the continent. Our immediate challenge is to mobilize our efforts to hold the in Kenya in 2010. The of Kenya is brilliantly playing its part. What remains is for other African countries to make an effort to send their national delegations to this significant event - the first time ever it is being held in Africa. Such is my wish, such is our dream.

Marcel Blaguet – Ledjou, Chairman, Africa The mission of the Africa Scout Committee and all the National Scout Organizations is to promote the well-being of African Scout Committee (2007-2009) youth. I have not for a single moment ceased to believe in our vision, “Better Scouting for more young people.” Scouting, as conceived by Lord Baden Powell, is a brilliant methodol- As far as our specific achievements are concerned, I would like ogy of education that is well adapted to the tastes and the needs of to highlight the following: young people. By the grace of God, and especially by the will of Scout 1. Getting funds for the Africa Scout Summit. delegates who attended the 13th Africa Scout Conference held in 2007 2. Attending World Scout Committee meetings. in Kigali, , I have had an opportunity to lead the Africa Scout 3. Afrrica - Europe partnership. Committee as chairman. I can now, and without any doubts, transmit 4. Preparing the Regional Conference in Ghana. by way of a foreword my warm and cordial thanks and appreciation to all those at different echelons of our Movement, namely the National Lord Baden-Powell (B.P.), our Founder, left us this message full Scout Associations, the Africa Regional Office, the World Bureau of of wisdom, and I quote: “Try and leave this world a little better WOSM, and the members of the Africa Scout Committee. The tasks than you found it.” Compared with our reality today, and having that were given to us were accomplished thanks to the will of everyone had faith in these B.P.’s words, we can affirm that our mission at involved. the helm of the Africa Scout Committee is finished, having left African Scouting a little better than we found it. That said, our continent still faces challenges in some parts, but by and large Africa is making steady headway as far as the quality and I wish you successful Scouting. May God bless the quantity of Scouting is concerned. Dear brothers and sisters, our you all. mission ends at the Regional Conference in Ghana in November 2009, yet this report will substantiate the magnitude of what is yet to be done. We resolutely worked for the advancement of Scouting, as you will have realized. I would like to salute all the committee members. Marcel Blaguet Chairman Africa Scout Committee Triennial Report for Scouting in Africa 2005 - 2008 7

SNAPSHOT

Every three years, Scout leaders from the Africa To this end, this report will give a detailed account Scout Region meet and plan for the next three of the status quo in terms of Youth Programme, years while evaluating the past triennium. In the Adult Resources, Communications, Management annals of Scouting in Africa, the period 2005 to and Partnerships/Projects. 2008 has perhaps been one of the most eventful eras. Whilst there was no shortage of challenges, Whether flipping through the pages of this pub- as you read this report you will be pleased to lication, or fastidiously analyzing its content, learn that significant progress was made. you will undoubtedly realize that you have in your hands an important chronicle of Scouting Thus, the main purpose of this report is to high- in Africa. light plans, challenges, achievements and rec- ommendations ahead of the 14th Africa Scout Conference to be held in Accra, Ghana, in No- vember 2009. The Editor 8 Educating Youth for Development

1 - A F R I C A S C O U T R E G I O N

37 Countries, 9 Potential members, 1 Vision…

Introduction

Hot on the heels of the 13th Africa Scout Conference that was The Africa Region, in accordance with the resolutions and recom- held in Kigali, Rwanda, in 2007, a roadmap for the new triennium mendations of the World Scout Conferences held in and was defined. The next stop was to be a regional conference in Korea, incorporated in its Ten Year Development Plan, a number in 2009, but owing to financial reasons the conference of strategies enabling it to serve NSOs with a more result-oriented could not take place in that Southern Africa country. The venue approach, which also meets educational goals. was thus changed to Ghana after the host accepted to take up the challenge at a short notice. The Africa Scout Regional Office experienced, as from 2006, a significantly high rate of personnel turnover. This, to some extent, led to loss of institutional memory.

Fortunately, in spite of a number of hurdles, Scouting in Africa registered some progress in the areas of governance, commu- nications, adult resources, youth programme, partnerships and management. This will be highlighted in detail in this report.

The Africa Scout region is comprised of 37 National Scout Orga- nizations (NSOs) throughout sub-Saharan Africa. These members are recognized by the World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM). The Africa Scout Regional Office is headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya. The Africa Scout Region is managed by three branches: the Africa Scout Conference, the Africa Scout Commit- tee and the Africa Regional Office (ARO).

Some statistics on Scouting in Africa

In 2008, WOSM conducted a census of the Scout population in the world. The table below indicates the number of registered Scouts per NSO, in Africa. 37 African NSOs are officially registered with WOSM, however, there are nine (9) more potential members, namely: , Congo (Brazzaville), , Eri- trea, Equatorial , Guinea Bissau, , and Sao Tome e Principe.

N.B. It is important to note that the statistics provided below are based on the WOSM findings as at 14 May 2008. Furthermore, as a caveat, it is should be noted that the numbers are based on the feedback sent by NSOs at that time and that the number could have changed. It is believed that the real number of Scouts in Africa is perhaps twice the one that is indicated here. There are nearly two million young people involved in active Scout- ing in Africa. The table below only indicates those that were regis- tered at that particular time. During the development of this report, 2009 WOSM figures were not yet available. Triennial Report for Scouting in Africa 2005 - 2008 9

Number of registered Scouts as at 14 May 2008

National Scout Organization Number of Scouts 13777 6350 Botswana 604 9403 6661 4561 733 14500 1725 The Democratic 71486 Côte d’Ivoire 6436 1827 3809 Gambia 18448 Ghana 3754 Guinea 10592 Kenya 261786 371 2418 14990 4000 3195 23877 728 3701 46701 Rwanda 18884 Senegal 24546 639 7902 12046 Swaziland 4994 United Republic of 91057 7326 104347 7396 2389 TOTAL 817959 10 Educating Youth for Development

The Africa Scout Conference You can also access it online on this link: http://www.scout.org/en/around_the_world/africa/infor- The Africa Scout Conference is held once every three years. mation_events/events/13th_africa_scout_conference_report An Organizing Committee and a Secretariat for the Conference are formed jointly by the host NSO and the Africa Regional Functions of the Conference Office. They assist the Africa Scout Committee in promoting and carrying out the conference. The conference for the cur- 1. To share ideas and experiences with participants from rent triennium was the 13th Africa Scout Conference, hosted different cultures. by the Rwanda Scout Association. The conference was held in 2. To develop skills. Kigali in September 2007. A separate conference report was 3. To identify ways of improving Scouting for adolescents produced and is available upon request. and young people, all within the context of peace, recon- ciliation and conflict resolution. WSB/ARO ©

Some participants of the Kigali Conference in 2007

Africa Scout Committee 4. To serve as a steering committee for the Africa Scout Conference or other regional gatherings approved by the World Committee. The Africa Scout Committee is composed of eight members 5. To promote cooperation and mutual assistance among NSOs in who are elected from recognized NSOs/NSAs in the Africa the Region. Scout Region. Four members retire by rotation at every 6. To promote good relations in the Africa Region with other orga- conference (every three years), and are replaced through nizations whose activities are concerned with youth. voting to serve a six-year term. At the end of the Kigali Conference in 2007, a Regional Committee that comprises the following members was elected: Functions of the Committee Members (2007 – 2009) 1. To implement the resolutions of the World Scout Con- ference, the World Scout Committee and the Africa Chairman: Mr. Marcel Ledjou Blaguet, (Côte d'Ivoire) Conference, and to act on behalf of the Africa Confer- Vice Chairman: Mr. Rui Luis Falcão Pinto de Andrade (Angola) ence between its meetings. Treasurer : Mr. Jeremy M. Naivasha (Kenya) 2. To act as an advisory body to the World Scout Com- Member: Hon. Dr. Tebebe Y. Berhan (Ethiopia) mittee. Member: Mr. Rogers Mfunwa Lukhele (Swaziland) 3. To act as an advisory body to NSOs requiring advice Member: Mr. Christopher L. Mbanga (Zimbabwe) and assistance. Member: Dr. Jabulani Allen Muchado (Botswana) Member: Ms. Jemima Nartey (Ghana) Secretary: Mr. Winston M. Adams (Acting Regional Director) Triennial Report for Scouting in Africa 2005 - 2008 11

Africa Regional Office Functions of the Regional Office

The Africa Regional Office is located in Nairobi, Kenya, with 1) To serve as a Secretariat for the Africa Scout Region. additional operation centers in Cape Town and Dakar. In 2) To serve as a Secretariat for the WOSM in matters relating to the 2006, the Regional Director adopted a sub-regional ap- Africa Scout Region. proach. Hence, the Region was subdivided into four zones 3) To provide the services necessary for the promotion of the Scout viz, Western zone, East and Central zone, Southern zone Movement in the Africa Region and to maintain relations with member and Indian Ocean zone. These have been looked after by NSAs/NSOs and assist them in the development of Scouting. Sub-Regional Managers. In addition to these sub-regions, at management level the office has also been served by In addition to supporting NSAs/NSOs and liaising with other regional a Director of Youth Programme, the Head of Finance and offices and the WOSM headquarters in Geneva, the ARO is the contact Administration and the Head of Communications. Towards point for Scouting with any non-Scouting bodies. the end of this triennium, efforts were being made to con- solidate departments, while adding to them units such as It is the responsibility of the ARO to oversee the successful execution Adult Resources and Partnerships and Projects. The office is of the “10 Year Development Plan for Scouting in the Africa Region.” headed by a Regional Director, who reports to both the Africa This plan was adopted at the Regional Conference in Gabon following a Scout Committee and the Secretary- General of WOSM at the Regional Scout Summit held in Mafeking in May 2001 at which the plan Central Office in Geneva. was developed. The plan proposes strategies aimed at strengthening Scouting in Africa and ways to address major problems including un- employment, conflicts, malnutrition, poor general health, lack of proper sanitation, and the growing HIV/AIDS crisis. WSB/ARO ©

ARO staff members, 2009 12 Educating Youth for Development

Staff Profiles

The Africa Scout Regional Office at a glance

Name Photo Designation

REGIONAL DIRECTOR (From 2009) Frédéric T. Kama-Kama

ACTING REGIONAL Winston M. Adams DIRECTOR (From 2008 – 2009)

DIRECTOR, YOUTH PROGRAMME Jim Christopher Kastelic

UNIT MANAGER, Banafai K.B. Guy - Omer FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION Triennial Report for Scouting in Africa 2005 - 2008 13

UNIT MANAGER, COMMUNICATIONS Euloge Ishimwe

UNIT MANAGER, EAST Jacques U. Sandrizi AND CENTRAL AFRICA (COORDINATOR, PARTNERSHIPS AND PROJECTS)

UNIT MANAGER, INDIAN OCEAN Elzette Balgobin (ADULT RESOURCES)

Lamine Diawara UNIT MANAGER, WESTERN ZONE 14 Educating Youth for Development

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE REGIONAL Ann Leparan DIRECTOR

ACCOUNTANT Kennedy Boiyo

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Pauline Kibugi AND COORDINATOR, FOOD FOR LIFE PROJECT

ASSISTANT, YOUTH PROGRAMME Jonathan Omondi Triennial Report for Scouting in Africa 2005 - 2008 15

Amos Ndegwa COMMUNICATIONS ASSISTANT/ IT OFFICER

Jane W. Njenga RECEPTIONIST

Caroline Rutere WELFARE OFFICER

Elly O. Rajab DRIVER 16 Educating Youth for Development

2 – Y O U T H P R O G R A M M E

Youth Programme is the totality of what young people do in Scouting (the activities), how it is done (the ), and the reason why it is done (the purpose, i.e. the Mission and Vision of Scouting).

Introduction

When the “Ten-Year Plan for the Development of Scouting in Africa • Through workshops and other gatherings, encouraged the top Region” was adopted at the 11th Africa Regional Scout Conference leadership of NSOs to promote the integration of young lead- in Gabon (2001), there were high expectations it would produce ers in decision-making at all levels. “a large, growing pool of young people prepared for responsible adulthood, equipped to support themselves, prepared and willing The plan was enthusiastically embraced throughout Africa Region to make an impact on the society they live in and familiar with par- and the process of addressing the various Youth Programme ob- ticipative and democratic practices.” This aim, reinforced at subse- jectives got off to a good start. However, due to the subsequent quent regional conferences in Mauritius (2004) and Rwanda (2007), resignation of the Regional Director, the retirement of several key was centred on the WOSM strategic priorities of Youth Involvement ARO personnel (resulting in the absence of a Youth Programme and Adolescents, and was to be achieved largely through the devel- director for more than two years) and in view of overwhelming fi- opment and implementation of vibrant, relevant and holistic Youth nancial constraints that beset the Regional Office, the entire process Programmes in all National Scout Organizations/Associations. slowed considerably. Nonetheless, with the appointment of a new Youth programme director in 2008, the process is starting to gain It was further expected that by 2011 all NSO/NSAs would have ac- momentum once again. complished the following: In April 2009, representatives of 37 of the 38 NSOs in Africa Region • Reviewed their youth programmes, especially the adolescent gathered in Nairobi for the 2nd Africa Scout Summit to review the age range, in order to keep them meaningful and attractive to progress made in the Ten Year Plan. Prior to the Summit, NSOs were the youth from all segments of society; asked to complete an “NSO checklist” to assess their current per- • Put systems and structures in place to ensure the revitalisation formance in relation to Educational Methods (i.e., Youth Programme, of the Patrol System and the greater involvement of young Adult Resources and Growth). An analysis of the checklists revealed people in selecting, managing and evaluating activities; that: (1) the Scout Section remains the largest section in the Region, • Produced, with the assistance of the Africa Regional Office, (2) there are very few professionals supporting NSOs in Africa, programme tools and activities to meet these objectives, and n ©Botswana Scout Associatio Triennial Report for Scouting in Africa 2005 - 2008 17

(3) the regional adult/youth ratio is 7 percent, and (4) for some • Supporting NSOs to integrate the Red Ribbon Curriculum NSOs the adult membership is high, but it is without a clear into the Youth Programme. impact on Youth Programme or Youth Membership. Also at the • Updating the Africa Core Youth Programme. Summit, discussion workshops were conducted on “Implement- • Providing additional Youth Progamme support materials. ing the Youth Programme” and “Youth Involvement and Youth • Providing modest funding for small projects. Leadership” whereby participants were invited to share the • Encouraging NSOs to undertake special projects on such current situation in their NSOs and develop some proposals themes as HIV/AIDS education, peace education, environ- for the future. mental education and children in difficult circumstances. • Holding the 5th Africa Scout Youth Forum in 2009. Targets Achievements In the period following the Regional Conference in Kigali, the ARO Youth Programme Unit has been aiming at: • Despite the severe lack of financial resources with which for ARO-sponsored Youth Programme development and • Supporting NSOs to revise and improve their Youth Pro- implementation workshops in the various sub-regions gramme curricula through national and zonal workshops. (zones), some national Youth Programme activities did • Encouraging the formation and strengthening of National take place during the two years since Kigali: Youth Forums to empower youth at the national level.

Activity Countries Dates

Youth Programme Burkina Faso December 1 development workshop 2008

Youth Programme work Seychelles 2 session (Africa Core Youth February Programme presented) 2009

Youth Programme review 3 Cape Verde February workshop 2009

Cub Section development 4 Niger March 2009 workshop

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• Several NSOs have updated their Youth Programme cur- • ARO continued to act as the coordinating and financial- ricula through the Renewed Approach to Programme (RAP) control body for the four-year “Developing Citizens Through methodology and are currently trying to source funds to Scouting” (DCTS) project, sponsored by the Danish Scout print handbooks and training manuals to properly imple- Council and funded by Danida. The project, involving the ment their progressive advancements schemes. Generally, NSOs of Kenya, Malawi, Namibia, Swaziland and Zambia the Youth Programmes that have been reviewed are in (together with Zimbabwe), has been given a six-month, line with the needs, aspirations and challenges of African no-cost extension until the end of June 2010. DCTS has youth resulted in the revitalisation of the Youth Programme in all • In 2008 “Empowering Young Adults,” the draft guidelines for participating NSOs, an increase in the number of youth the Rover Section developed by the Educational Methods involved in democratic processes and decision-making Committee of the World Scout Committee, were distributed at different levels, an increase in the number of girls and to NSOs in the region. women involved in Scouting, and a combined increase of • The Africa Scout Committee’s Subcommittee on Youth more than 100,000 new Cubs, Scouts and Rovers in these Programme has been revived and reconstituted as the associations. Educational Methods Committee. • ARO’s Youth Programme Director took part in a world-level • The Red Ribbon Badge curriculum produced by ARO in workshop in Cairo, , in April 2008, to develop the 2004 was reviewed and updated in 2008-2009 and is framework for a peace education curriculum for worldwide awaiting publication. Scouting. The director also gained insights into the rela- • The Patrol Leaders Training Manual developed by ARO is in tionship between Youth Programme and Adult Resources the first stage of review. at the 6th European Forum on Youth Programme and Adult • The “Scouts of the World Award” was introduced at the Resources held in Obidos, , in March 2009. 4th East Africa Rover Moot in Uganda in February 2009. To date, three NSOs – one each in the East/Central Zone, the Southern Zone and the Indian Ocean Zone – have registered for the SWA to enhance the Rover Section in their associations. Triennial Report for Scouting in Africa 2005 - 2008 19

• In the Indian Ocean Zone, three NSOs have registered for the • The majority of the projects focus on HIV/AIDS and other “Clean Up the World Campaign,” while two others have regis- health concerns, peace education, children in difficult cir- tered for the World Environment Award. In addition, WOSM’s cumstances, conservation and environmental awareness, “Environmental Embassy” concept has been introduced in con- and agriculture. junction with the World Scout Environment Programme. • The “Scouting in Schools” initiative continues to be a major • Community development projects started before and after the source of membership growth in the Region and is being Kigali Conference have either been completed or are continuing eyed by some NSOs as a way of reaching out to more young in many NSOs, most notably in Angola, Benin, Burundi, Camer- people. oon, Chad, Kenya, Rwanda, Madagascar, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Senegal, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Uganda

and Zambia, to name a few. ©WSB/ARO

Challenges

At the 2nd Africa Scout Summit in Nairobi, 37 out of the 38 • The progressive scheme in many NSOs is not delivered NSOs in the region identified a number of needs and short- due to lack of relevant adult leader training and achieve- comings regarding the development and management of their ment indicators (badges/awards). youth programme curricula and structures that could be ad- • At zonal level, there is some sharing of resources and dressed with expertise, materials and other resources provided development of different aspects of Scouting, e.g. Zonal by ARO. Youth Committees, zonal advisors, etc., but the structure is ill-defined. These can be characterized as follows: • Youth involvement is making gains in pockets, but still non-existent in the majority of NSOs. • Although many Associations have reviewed their Youth • The Cub Section is the weakest section in most NSOs. Programme, there is a lack of resources to support the printing of programme handbooks and manuals for Scouts and adult leaders. Consequently, there often is It is also poignantly noted that the next World Cup will be a disconnect when it comes to actually presenting the staged in Africa in 2010, and thus the concerns and fears re- Youth Programme to young people. volving around issues of child prostitution, child pornography • In many instances, National Youth Programme Commit- and child trafficking which could stem from this event will pres- tees do not exist to guide programme development, and ent a challenge that should be addressed by Scouting. in some zones the presence of National Youth Programme Commissioners is not felt. 20 Educating Youth for Development

Conclusion and the Way Forward

Since the launch of the “Ten Year Plan for the Development of Scouting in Africa,” NSOs in the region have been steadily building up capacity and potential in the area of Youth Programme. They are starting to see the fruits of these endeavours in the form of improved youth programmes that are relevant and attractive and more in tune with the needs and aspirations of African youth today. The region has also experienced a continuous growth in membership, indicating that Scouting is having more impact in communities. ©Amahoro-Amani Project

The following actions are being eyed for 2009-2010 to bolster • Take steps to strengthen the Cub Section in NSOs, and to some these gains, increase the effectiveness of Youth Programme and extent the Senior Scout Section as well. Youth Involvement initiatives, and improve on the services cur- • Encourage the strengthening of Youth Programme structures rently beingprovided by the Regional Office in the area of Youth in the NSOs, e.g.: Programme: - The establishment of National Youth Programme Committees. • Support attractive and educational Youth Programmes by: - The appointment of Youth Programme Commissioners. - Youth Programme Monitoring and evaluation. - The adoption of Youth Programme policies based on the World - Disseminating materials to support the Youth Programme. Youth Programme Policy. - Strengthening structures to support the Youth Programme in - The establishment of Youth Forums and the inclusion of young the Region. people at all decision-making levels. - Coordinate support by the Regional Office. • Promote the “Scouts of the World Award” throughout the Region • Develop a regional network of human resources in the field of to enhance the Rover Section of Scouting. Youth Programme to deliver improved services – e.g. workshops, • Promote and support the 13th World Scout Moot scheduled to materials production, guidance, etc. – to the sub-regions. take place in Kenya in 2010. • Finalize the review and upgrading of the Africa Core Youth Pro- • Promote “Africa Scout Day” (March 13) as a regional educa- gramme and disseminate it, and develop an Activity Handbook to tional activity for Cubs, Scouts and Rovers. support its implementation in NSOs using human resources from • Work closely with the ARO Adult Resources Unit to coordinate around the region. adult leader training objectives and plans in relation to Youth Programme development. Triennial Report for Scouting in Africa 2005 - 2008 21 3 – A D U LT R E S O U R C E S

“But the real way to get happiness is by giving out happiness to other people. Try and leave this world a little better than you found it and when your turn comes to die, you can die happy in feeling that at any rate you have not wasted your time but have done your best.” Baden Powell’s last message.

©WSB/ARO

Introduction

The aim of the Adult Resources unit is to assist, support and provide expertise in equipping volunteers in Scouting in Africa with the neces- sary skills, attitude and knowledge so as to contribute to the mission and vision of the Scout Movement.

Adult Resources focuses on three key result areas, namely Recruitment, Training and Retention, as indicated below:

Planning & Evaluation

Retention Recruitment

Support & Training 22 Educating Youth for Development

To achieve these goals, the unit, in collaboration with sub-regional managers, assists NSOs in the Region to broaden their base of adult volunteers in recruiting, training and retaining more adult leaders and to promote the implementation of the World Adult Resources Policy. ©WSB/ARO

The Scout Movement celebrated its Centenary just before the last conference, and this event happened because of the dedication of adult volunteers. Thus, adult volunteers are, without doubt, a major asset. Therefore, the development of both the quality and quantity of our volunteering resources is critical to the survival of the Scout Movement.

Targets The main targets for the Adult Resources Unit come from: Triennial Report for Scouting in Africa 2005 - 2008 23

Achievements Despite difficulties caused by lack of funds, the impact of the world economic recession and other issues ARO faced during the triennium, the unit managed to achieve the following: 24 Educating Youth for Development

• Assistance in building the National Adult Resource Policy based on the World Adult Resources Policy has been availed to 10 NSOs upon request. • Prior to the 2nd Africa Scout Summit, a situational analysis was conducted among NSOs in the region in the form of 'NSO Checklist.' This gave a picture of Adult Resources within the associations. The Summit also featured a workshop on ‘Volunteering in the African Context’ to stimulate ideas for new approaches and identify areas for improvement.

Challenges

Since the training component of Adult Resources has been success- There will be the challenges for a proper management strategy in fully addressed up to now at regional and national level, the other these two areas during the next triennium. two key result areas, namely recruitment and retention, face weak response or no response at all. Beyond the targets and based on the Summit and NSO checklist outcomes, the Adult Resources Unit has identified the following needs within the NSOs. • A clear Adult Resources Management Strategy. • Policies and structure reinforcement. • Training of Trainers and Assistant Leader Trainers. • Guidelines for the Assistant Leader Trainer Course and the Course for Leader Trainers. • A networking and sharing platform similar to an Adult Resources hub.

It is a fact that due to external factors, volunteerism is decreasing in every organization, including the Scouting Movement. In the next triennium, the Adult Resources unit will have to assist NSOs in the recruitment process and motivation of volunteers. ©WSB/ARO Triennial Report for Scouting in Africa 2005 - 2008 25

Recognition is a key element in the retention of volunteers • Conception and implementation of an Adult Resources within the Movement. This assertion is supported by the policy in each NSO. equity theory that holds that the outputs should fairly reward • Training of trainers to ensure leaders’ capacity in de- the inputs (A theory by John Stacey Adams, a workplace livering adequate programmes. and behavioral psychologist). There will also be a challenge • Mobilization of volunteers training and capacity-build- lying in the quality recognition of our volunteers during the ing for the top leadership volunteers. next triennium. Three projects have been retained for the operational year Finally, volunteerism has always been managed in a training 2009-2010 namely: unit rather than in an Adult Resources Unit within Scouting in the Region. Managing volunteers in an Adult Resources • Support NSOs’ training needs, including , concept takes into account a paradigm shift from where we Assistant Leader Trainer, Leader Trainer and Manage- are to where we need to go to be more effective. The unit ment courses and Commissioner's Workshops. will need to assist NSOs in this shift and make sure that ap- • Development of core curricula for Adult Leader Training propriate structures and operational standards are installed courses, including curricula for ALT and LT courses. within the associations. • Development of training tools to support the training of adults. Conclusion and Way Forward Furthermore, 2011 being the 10th anniversary of the Inter- Considering the opportunities for adult leadership in terms national Year for Volunteers, the Adult Resources unit will of trainers and facilitators in Africa, the availability of manu- need to seize thes opportunity to help make a difference als and of the World Adult Resources Policy, and support in the quality and quantity of volunteers in Scouting in the from other Regions, stakeholders and partners, the Adult Africa Region. Resources unit will need to ensure the following:

• Development and dissemination of an Adult Resources Policy for Africa. • Development and implementation of training strategy for volunteer management – recruitment and reten- tion.

Increase in Increase in Quantity Quality

It is recommended that the Adult Resource Unit work in full collaboration with the Youth Programme Unit under a common umbrella, i.e. the Educational Method Committee, supported by volunteers in the Region. This will help the unit perform much more effectively. A series of information and training materials has been made available by the World Scout Bureau to assist and support NSOs in the field of Adult Resources. 26 Educating Youth for Development

4 – M A N A G E M E N T

Turning Scouting into an “Organization for the 21st Century” is WOSM’s Strategic Priority number 6. It aims at assisting National Scout Organizations (NSOs) as well as WOSM itself at world and regional levels to adopt a strategic approach to reviewing their structure systems and management to enable them to be sensitive to the changing needs of society and to respond quickly and effectively.

Introduction

Good management is one of the priorities set out in the Ten- The Africa Regional Office underwent substantial structural change Year Development Plan for Scouting in Africa. At the same time, in 2006, beginning with the departure in January of the former Re- WOSM has identified management as one of the seven strategies gional Director to take up a senior post with the Kenya Government, for World Scouting under the title, “An Organisation of the 21st and continuing with a review and reclassification of professional Century.” posts mainly in the Nairobi Office towards the end of the year. ©WSB/ARO

A new Regional Director was recruited in September 2006. In particular, the delivery on noncore funded projects such Based on new demands from NSOs and partners for a as those sponsored by the Danish International Develop- service-oriented ARO, institutional and human resource ment Agency (Danida), The Norwegian Agency for Devel- capacity was assessed and with the endorsement and sup- opment Cooperation (Norad), the Dutch aid organization port of the WSB Central Office and the Africa Scout Com- ICCO, Jacob's Leadership Project, EAYPI-IYF and the Scout mittee (ASC), the ARO underwent an important restructur- U-Fund have been internally and externally evaluated and ing process resulting in improved services in the Region. a more transparent and rational criteria for fund allocation implemented. With the recruitment of qualified professional staff, the ARO immediately embarked upon closer collaboration with The new decentralized ARO structure with enhanced staff NSOs focusing on project formulation and management, capacities is now in a better position to effectively deliver improved communications, resource mobilization and results and thereby contribute to better Scouting in the Af- training of NSO personnel in administration and financial rica Region. The Regional Director appointed in September management. ARO also concentrated on good governance 2006 resigned in September 2008 and by late 2009 and to enhance NSO capacity to deliver results for Scouting in new Regional Director was recruited. the Region. The effect on overall NSO and project man- agement has been positive with improved institutional and On constitutional matters, Guinea-Conakry and Malawi human resource capacity and enhanced credibility and received WOSM recognition during the period under re- accountability. view. ARO plan is to ensure that all potential members receive WOSM recognition. ARO is still working with Eri- trea, Guinea-Bussau and Congo-Brazaville to develop their constitutions so that they can receive their recognition as soon as possible. Triennial Report for Scouting in Africa 2005 - 2008 27

Targets and way forward 5. Assist NSAs/NSOs to improve management practices, finan- cial management and financial accountability. In the African plan, ARO set a goal to equip all professionals 6. Monitor NSA/NSO adherence to their own constitutions and and volunteers in the region with essential management skills take timely action where this is missing. in order to enhance their effectiveness. To fulfil this goal, ARO 7. Scrutinize NSA/NSO constitutions and make recommenda- adopted the following action plans: tions in areas that need review and revision. 8. Work with NSAs/NSOs to develop more effective census 1. Work with NSAs/NSOs to develop and adopt a strategic systems. approach for developing and reviewing their organiza- 9. Disseminate the ARO management manual recently pub- tional structures and systems. Good management starts lished in both English and French. with the existence of a constitution that provides for a 10. Develop a pool of volunteers to assist ARO in conducting democratic process and whose provisions are adhered management training workshops in selected NSAs/NSOs. to by all levels of the Association. 11. Continue conducting strategic planning workshops and 2. Develop a manual on good management principles of management workshops in selected NSAs/NSOs. NSAs/NSOs covering such areas as planning, protec- 12. Promote zonal co-operation/conferences. tion and management of assets, financial management, 13. Develop tools to monitor and evaluate the progress of the registration of members and census systems, insurance, Ten-Year Development Plan. tax matters, relationships with governments, and com- munication, among others. 3. Organize Chief Commissioners' workshops to equip them Guinea-Conakry and Malawi received WOSM recognition dur- with essential management skills and provide forums for ing the period under review. Efforts are currently being made to sharing experiences. help Eritrea, Guinea- Bissau and Congo-Brazaville develop their 4. Rehabilitate Scout organizations in member countries constitutions so that they can receive WOSM recognition as soon that were destroyed during wars or civil conflicts e.g. as possible. Côte d'Ivoire, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda and Sierra Leone. © Amahoro-Amani Project 28 Educating Youth for Development 5 - COMMUNICATIONS AND SCOUTING’S PROFILE

"The public is the only critic whose opinion is worth anything at all." Mark Twain (American writer)

Introduction

Communication plays a vital role in the development of any The values and attributes of the organization can only be passed organization. It reinforces the institutional culture and image. on through communication - formal and informal. The past, Furthermore, it influences its profile in society. The profile of present and future of Scouting, which reflect its culture, can only an organization is the extent to which it attracts public notice, be preserved through various communication tools, such as the recognition, clout and, by extension Influence. Thus an orga- Internet, photo libraries, publications and audiovisuals, just to nization that has a weak profile may be deemed to have less mention a few. This has to be done in appropriate . influence in society. If Scouting is to have an impact in Africa, Thus, in the Scouting community in Africa, it is imperative to have it has to raise its profile. It has to strengthen its organizational communications in English in French because these are the two communication. major official languages in Africa, followed by Portuguese. ©WSB/ARO

Scouting needs to establish a good relationship with the media.

One of the most remarkable successes of the last triennium in Following an analysis of communication challenges, a detailed terms of communications in the Africa Scout Region has been communication strategy for Africa Region was developed at the the consistent spread of information in French and English on beginning of 2008. Among other things, it aimed at raising the the www.scout.org/africa webpage. visibility of Scouting, creating a closer relationship between the media and Scouting, improving networking within the region, At global level, in 2005, the Scout Brand was adopted in an improving the content of the Africa page of the global Scouting attempt to strengthen the identity of Scouting. Brand ambassa- website, and overcoming barriers in the region. These dors have been trained ever since. In Africa this was done twice strategic objectives became targets that the Communication in May 2007 and April 2008. Unit set out to achieve. Triennial Report for Scouting in Africa 2005 - 2008 29

Targets

In April 2007, a new Communications Unit Manager was hired and Some stories, like the Kenya Scouts' assistance to Internally a situation analysis was conducted with regard to examine com- Displaced Persons during civil unrest in 2007 - 2008, have elic- munication challenges facing Scouting in Africa. The results of ited positive feedback from the public. Moreover, the Africa web this analysis were first presented in Pretoria in May 2007 during a page now contains audio podcasts of the Africa Scout Radio regional communication forum. The same was also presented dur- programmes. ing the 13th Africa Scout Conference in Kigali in September 2007. Although the challenges were many, key among them were selected Training as priorities, viz: The communications training programme has been aimed at • Increasing media coverage; equipping NSO executives with skills to present the right image • Improving of the website content; of the Scout movement. Specific communication goals were, • Developing a digital photo library; among others; • Launching a communications strategy; • Strengthening capacities of NSOs; • Training African Scout Leaders on how to be good spokes- • Assisting NSOs in developing their communication strategies; persons and on the role of public relations. This covered • Developing a Media Directory; issues such as how to understand and work with the media • Developing a Regional Directory; for the benefit of Scouting. • Developing a project proposal for a media project. • Training African Scout Leaders on how to be ambassadors of the Scout Brand. • Helping NSOs to draft their national communication strate- Achievements gies. • Helping Scout Leaders understand the relationship between Website communications, partnerships and resources. For instance, Since 2007 there has been great improvement on the website both the aim here was to make them understand that a poor im- in quality and quantity. The Africa web page of the WOSM website age (resulting from poor communication practices) makes has been frequently updated and the momentum has never been Scouting fail to attract partners and hence this results in lost. Furthermore, in an attempt to overcome the language barrier failure to acquire resources. by serving equally both Anglophone and Francophone members of WOSM in Africa, and in response to criticism that before 2007, stories on the webpage were always in English only and that updates were very infrequent, reportage on the net has been simultaneously bilingual. This can be confirmed by a simple click on scout.org/ africa. 30 Educating Youth for Development

In light of the above goals, training workshops were conducted as highlighted by the following table:

A summary of communication training in the triennium

Number of Date Activity Venue Beneficiary NSOs

1 - 3 May 2007 Regional Communication Forum (Anglo- Pretoria, South Africa 14 phone Africa)

22 - 25 October 2007 Embu, Kenya 1 Communication workshop (Kenya Scouts Association)

Regional Communication Ouagadougou, Burkina 2 - 5 April 2008 Forum (Francophone Faso 5 Africa)

26 - 29 March Sub-Regional Bujumbura, Burundi 2 2009 Communication Workshop (Great Lakes):

The aim was to help NSOs in the Great Lakes region develop their communi- cation strategies.

Sub-Regional Communication Workshop Lilongwe, Malawi 2 – 3 May 2009 (Southern Zone): 8 The aim was to help NSOs in the South- ern Zone develop their communication strategies.

Sub-Regional Communication Workshop 29 – 30 May 2009 (Western Zone): Monrovia, Liberia 8 The aim was to help NSOs in West Africa develop their communication strategies Triennial Report for Scouting in Africa 2005 - 2008 31

Media Coverage During the triennium, media coverage increased significantly. Shown below is a brief account of media coverage that summarizes successful efforts towards the realization of WOSM's Strategic Priority 7 (Scouting's Profile). 32 Educating Youth for Development Triennial Report for Scouting in Africa 2005 - 2008 33

Raising the profile of Africa Scout Day 4. The Communication Unit developed a generic toolkit to help Through resolution number CM/Res.1607 (LXII), “Africa Scout NSOs organize celebrations across Africa every year. Logos Day” was recognized by the Council of Ministers of the Orga- were designed in order to give the day an image and iden- nization of African Unity (OAU) – a predecessor of the African tity. Union (AU) – during its 62nd Ordinary Session in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia from 21st to 23rd June 1995 (See appendix for a copy of the complete resolution). 13th March has been chosen to be “Africa Scout Day.”

AU logo

Africa Scout Day was officially branded for the first time in Africa Scout Day official logo 2009. The following achievements were recorded: 5. Africa Scout Garden: In a bid to mark the day while contributing to the conservation of the environment, a garden, the trees for 1. T-shirts were produced to publicize the Africa Scout Day which were planted by ARO staff, has been dedicated to Africa celebrations, Scout Day. Follow up will ensure that more trees are added 2. Renewed contacts were made with the African Union to while those already planted are kept in good conditions. revamp the partnership. A copy of the 1995 OAU resolu- 6. Celebrations were conducted simultaneously across Africa in tions was retrieved and will be used as a reference docu- 2008 and 2009. They attracted media coverage and reports ment during meetings and correspondence. The Partner- were sent to ARO for publication on scout.org/africa. ships Unit is following up this matter. n ©Ghana Scout Associatio

13th March 2009 Africa Scout Day Celebrations in Ghana 34 Educating Youth for Development

Public Relations (PR) • Providing Scout materials like fliers to various stakeholders. • Formal and informal meetings, with journalists in an attempt to In a bid to maintain a favourable public image, the Communica- strengthen media relations. tions Unit (in conjunction with other relevant units) has done the • Development of a Media Directory that allows the Unit to readily following: access media contacts. • Media coverage: Whenever an opportunity arose for media • Community service: the ARO has visited homes for the mentally coverage, ARO always attempted to get the audiences to un- challenged (such as the Missionaries of Charity in Nairobi) and derstand what Scouting is all about and its role in society. orphanages (e.g. Cottolengo sisters). Each time the office donated foodstuffs and clothes and conducted work such as cleaning up or feeding those staying at the home. Digital Photo Library • Capacity building: Most of the NSOs have benefited from train- ing workshops aimed at helping them to improve their public Towards the end of 2007, the Communications Unit finished work relations skills in order to improve the public image of Scouting on a digital library that allows ARO to store and retrieve photos in Africa electronically. This library helps ARO keep records of events in the • Development of banners in French and English, for use during region and beyond for future reference, for NSOs, and for use while Scout events. compiling reports or news stories. It also serves as an archive for • Regular press releases to media houses informing them about Scouting in Africa. The library has the following components: various Scout events.

1. Retrieval: a simple electronic catalogue (spreadsheet) was developed that allows the user to search for the location of photos as shown below:

2. Storage: photos are stored on labeled CDs. The latter are stored according to their codes as shown below: ©WSB/ARO Triennial Report for Scouting in Africa 2005 - 2008 35

©WSB/ARO Seeking to improve communications: participants of a Regional Communications Forum in Pretoria, South Africa, 2007

Media Directory Regional Networking

One of the initial challenges of the Communications Unit was The World Scout Bureau releases a World Scouting directory ev- lack of media contacts. This aggravated the situation of inad- ery year. This remains the official Scouting Directory. In a bid to equate media relations between ARO and the media. With this complement this tool, the Communications Unit developed a more in mind, the Communications Unit developed a Media Direc- customized document for internal use. The first draft was completed tory that enables ARO to keep and update contacts of local, in February 2008. It contains: regional and international journalists and media houses. A sample appears below. • A list of African NSOs according to the sub-regions they belong to. • Full contact details of all ARO personnel. • Email addresses of ARO sub-committees (also known as E- GROUPS). • Full contact details of Africa Scout Committee members. • Full contact details of African NSOs. • Contact details NSO officials. 36 Educating Youth for Development

Media centre concept The project would act as a training hub in ICT for Scouting in The Communications Unit developed a concept for a media project, the region. This would lead to better networking and sharing whose main goal is to build a regional media centre with audiovisual of news thanks to the availability of information processing and print sections. The project, if funded, would add value to other facilities, and a network of Scouts ready to share information in ongoing ARO operations, especially the Africa Scout Radio whose real-time. Furthermore, the project proposes a revenue model main challenge is lack of resources - human and material. for generating income through production services.

Communication strategy

In April 2008, the Communications Unit completed a new communication strategy for Scouting in Africa for the 2008 – 2011 triennium. The strategy has the following features, inter alia:

• A Media Centre for Scouting in Africa (Africa Scout Radio, Africa Scout Television, Print Section, etc). • Appointment of an international figure as a goodwill ambassador for Scouting in Africa. • The appointment of Public Relations Commissioners in all NSOs. • Portuguese Service Desk for Lusophone NSOs. • A Media database. • A training programme on communication in the region. • Publicizing Africa Scout Day (13th March) and renewing the relationship with the African Union. • Improving the content of the web site.

Serving Francophones and Anglophones

In 2007 WSB-ARO hired a fully French-English bilingual commu- 3. Survey: A regional survey was conducted between June and nications manager. As a result, for the better part of the last tri- July 2007 in a bid to collect views and ideas from all NSOs ennium, all correspondence, publications, phone calls, meetings in the region with regards to the future of the radio project. A and information on the website have been adapted to the needs questionnaire, in French and English, was sent to all NSOs. of both Frenchspeakers and English-speakers. 4. New programmes: In July 2007, with the little funds available four new programmes were recorded on HIV and AIDS preven- Challenges tion thanks to a donation by Anne Whiteford of Central Office whose gesture was lauded by the Unit. Africa Scout Radio 5. Publicity at 21st World Scout : The project enjoyed conspicuous representation at the 21st The Africa Scout Radio initiative has been partly a success and with a big banner displayed at the World Scout Centre. During partly a challenge. The project was first launched in 2002 as the same occasion, Africa Scout Radio programmes, in French part of the growth strategy within the 10-Year Development Plan. and English were broadcast on Promise FM 87.7, the official Despite some challenges, the initiative kicked off successfully, Jamboree radio station. thanks to the involvement of volunteers (scriptwriters, translators and presenters). A number of radio programmes were produced in English, French and Swahili. About three years later, the project Challenges… came to a halt due to various challenges. The project recorded no progress since 2005. With regard to the Africa Scout Radio project some of the chal- lenges are as follows: 1. Lack of human resources and backlog in the communications On the positive side… unit. For the project to be a success, there is need for a project coordinator/officer with media skills, and knowledge of French Since then renewed efforts were directed at re-strategizing. Some and Scout training. For the moment, unlike in 2002, the initia- of the new strategies considered were among others: tive has no project coordinator. 2. Lack of funds: For the better part of the last triennium, funding 1. Podcasting: Broadcasting on the Internet. Already, Africa had stalled. Scout Radio programmes can be heard online on this link 3. Difficulties in securing free airtime on radio stations in differ- : http://www.scout.org/en/around_the_world/africa/infor- ent countries. mation_events/resource_centre/africa_scout_radio 4. The delay of the Media Centre project. 2. Media Centre: In the proposed media centre, a whole sec- tion is dedicated to radio production. Thus, the sooner the project is given a green light, the faster the revival of the radio project. Triennial Report for Scouting in Africa 2005 - 2008 37

Newsletter

Just like radio, records show that the last issue of iDespatch Production was supposed to resume in 2009 and the launch (ARO’s former e-newsletter) was posted in 2006, indicating that was expected in April 2009 during the 2nd Africa Scout Summit. this project had also stalled by the time a new Communications However, at the advice of WSB - Central Office it was concluded Unit was set up in April 2007. Towards the end of 2007, the that this new initiative should be re-evaluated. In the meantime, Unit developed a prototype of ARO's proposed new newsletter. as a balance to this challenge, the Unit strengthened other com- 'Kudumail'. At the beginning of 2008, the initiative temporarily munication tools such as the web, e-mail, telephone, periodical stalled during the Kenyan post-election violence as the normal publications, communication forums and ordinary mail so as to operations of ARO were adversely affected. ensure that Scouts in the regions are kept abreast of all relevant information.

Other challenges

Other challenges that affected the Communications were: 1. Workload: Effective institutional communication is a team endeavour. Professional manpower is needed to man the website, write and translate stories on a daily basis, plan and produce publications (brochures, calendars, audiovisuals), ensure effective media relations (press releases, seek coverage, meet journalists), manage archives such as photos, contacts and publications, offer translation and interpretation services to the office, train Scout executives, plan, review and implement communication strategies, manage internal and external communication, offer ICT support, etc. On the positive side, the advantage of WOSM is that the whole WSB works as one team, hence close cooperation between the Communications Unit and the Central Office has made it possible to share responsibilities.

2. Institutional memory: During the triennium, the leadership of ARO has changed frequently. This means that there was some shift in policies, priorities and management style. By and large, progress had been steady, however, these changes have not been in favour of the smooth progress of some communication initiatives. At the moment of compiling this report, however, the team promises to be focused, stable, with a clear vision and a solid unity.

3. Funding: A number of initiatives are still at the fundraising phase and this delay has affected the implementation of certain strategic actions.

Conclusion and Way Forward

Despite the challenges discussed above, it could be asserted The Communications Unit continues to streamline its operations that the Communications Unit has made a significant contri- by constantly paying attention to the needs of Scout Associations bution to the improvement of Scouting’s image in Africa. This within the region. Nevertheless, there is still a lot to do in order was done through training, bringing stories from the grassroots to achieve effective communications and to raise the profile of to the World Wide Web, among other stratagems. Thanks to Scouting in the region. To this end, there is a need to strengthen a fully bilingual communication, most of Africa feels at home, the Communications Unit and to streamline the strategic plan- whether Francophone or Anglophone. Furthermore, special ar- ning mechanism. rangements have been made to assist those who communicate in Portuguese. ©WSB/CO

There is a need to raise higher the Scout flag and visibility of Scout- ing in Africa and in all corners of the planet. 38 Educating Youth for Development

6 – PROJECTS AND PARTNERSHIPS

“Society is indeed a contract. It is a partnership in all science; a partnership in all art; a partnership in every virtue, and in all perfection.” Edmund Burke (British statesman and Philosopher)

Introduction Ongoing Projects and Partnerships Projects

In line with Africa's Ten Year Development Plan, there are many chal- Project : “Food for Life” lenges that Scouting on the continent is faced with. Part of the solution will depend on the kind of service the “Professional Scouts” will offer. Countries: Burundi, Kenya, and Uganda Partner: ONE51 Charitable Foundation Some of the problems are shared, while others are specific to the con- Period: 2007-2011 text of individual National Scout Organisations (NSOs). In this regard, service and support delivery to facilitate and maintain the develop- Objectives: ment/growth for Scouting in Africa, ARO has developed its activities in 1. To train Scouts in agricultural skills and enable them to the spirit of the Ten -Year Development Plan, that: grow crops. 2. To equip Scouts with entrepreneurial skills to enable them 1. Ensure that an attractive and relevant youth programme is pro- to make farming an income generating activity. posed to young people. By the end of it, all National Scout Asso- 3. To contribute to poverty eradication through acquisition of ciations would have reviewed their youth programmes, especially food sovereignty in the countries involved. the adolescent age range in order to keep them attracting and retaining young people; put in place systems to ensure the re- Achievements: vitalisation of the Patrol System and the greater involvement of • Training of the NSO Project Coordinators from Kenya, young people in selecting, managing and evaluating activities; Uganda and Burundi. produced with the assistance of the Regional Office, programme • Adoption and translation of books to fit the selected coun- tools to meet these objectives. tries. • Production of books. 2. Ensure that Scouting is attracting sufficient numbers of the ap- • Purchasing of the seeds. propriate calibre of adults, male and female, and is a movement • Training of trainers in Kenya, Uganda and Burundi. through which they can make a significant contribution to so- • Training of Scouts in Kenya. ciety. 3. Ensure that adequate resources are mobilised and that organisa- tion and management structures are efficient and effective at all levels. 4. Ensure qualitative and quantitative growth by raising the profile of Scouting and imaginatively overcoming barriers to its access by all segments of society.

Hence, the Africa Region has developed action steps within WOSM’s 7 Strategic Priorities (SP) to support the growth of Scouting globally. These SP’s include: • Youth Involvement. • Adolescents. • Gender. • Reaching Out. • Volunteers. ©WSB/ARO • Organization for the 21st Century. • Profile: Communications, Partnerships and Resources. Project : “Developing Citizens Through Scouting”

Within the above context, in this chapter, the Partnerships and Project Countries: Kenya, Malawi, Namibia, Swaziland, Zambia and Zim- unit offers a synopsis on current partnerships. This section also points babwe. out challenges and a proposed strategic direction to support Scouting Partner: Danish Scout Council. programme development in the Africa Region. Period: 2000-2009. The main objectives of this Unit, as underlined by the 2nd Africa Scout Summit, are: Objectives: • To mobilize resources through training courses on procurement 1. To develop and update Scouting with the aim of making it relevant and attractive so that it will encompass the needs of and management of resources the youth and the society. • To develop tools such as a management manual and systems 2. Train Scout leaders in management principles and practical • To explore partnerships with major donors. with the aim of developing the Scout associations to func- tion in an efficient, democratic and transparent and with an increased participation of female leaders. 3. Equip Scout leaders with the skills and abilities to actively take part in the civil society and take action on issues that influence the community, i.e. HIV/AIDS. 4. Equip Scout leaders with special skills making them able to reach out to groups of vulnerable youth in society (orphans, street children, young offenders, etc.). 5. Develop the capacity of the associations so that they can achieve the above-mentioned objectives. Triennial Report for Scouting in Africa 2005 - 2008 39

Achievements: Objective: • A substantial increase in registered members, (50 % in Na- To ensure a good number of young people (21 000 girls and boys mibia, 40 % in Swaziland, 100 % in Malawi, 25 % in Zambia from 15 to 25 years old) is trained and engaged to fight against and Zimbabwe and 20 % in Kenya. prejudices and ethnic hatred, and to work for reconciliation within • Scouts are equipped with life skills that they can use in their the local communities. daily lives, and in their future as citizens of their societies. • Scouts acquire education on awareness and protection Achievements: against HIV/AIDS. 1. 420 Community Mediators trained to be able to contribute to • The internal democracy of the associations and their partici- social change within their communities, involving other young pation in the activities of the civil society have been strength- people on peace promotion and community development. ened. 2. 21 000 Agents of Peace recruited and engaged to the pro- • The relative number of female leaders has increased at all motion of tolerance, cohabitation, and solidarity within their levels of the associations. respective communities. • An increase in the number of community development projects 3. Several actions of community interest are realized by the Peace with participation of the Scouts at local and national levels. Clubs. 4. A permanent system of training and support for the Community Project: “Developing Young Leaders, Assuring Africa’s Future” Mediators set up, thanks to the 42 Trainers distributed over the different areas of the Great Lakes sub-region. Countries: Angola, Burundi, Cameroon, Ethiopia, Gambia, Mau- 5. The Community Mediators and Agents of Peace experience ritius, Mozambique, Niger, Rwanda, Seychelles, South Africa and reinforced, evaluated and capitalized in a regional and interna- Tanzania. tional cooperation. Partner: Jacob’s Foundation. 6. Enhanced capacity to recruit, train and retain Scout volun- Period: 2005 – 2009. teers. 7. Expanded numbers of self-reliant, skilled and assertive adoles- Objectives: cents joining the society. 1. To conduct a needs assessment exercise within each NSO. 2. To strengthen the institutional capacity within each NSO and ARO. Project: “Scouting in Schools” 3. To provide appropriate leadership and management training in each NSO. Countries: Kenya, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia. 4. To provide appropriate leadership training for volunteer adult Partner: Ministries of Education and Sponsoring Schools. Scout Leaders and Scout Leaders. Period: 2005-2007. 5. To increase the number of Scouts in each NSA through more positive visibility of the Movement and a more diversified, Achievements: relevant and attractive Youth Programme. 1. Identified the potential within the school system for Scouting. 6. To monitor, document and evaluate the Project and thereafter 2. Invited participants (trainers, teachers, educationalists and be able to replicate it in other NSOs. students) to an international workshop to develop tools for implementing the Scouting in School project. Achievements: 3. Produced the tools of implementation including: 1. Enhanced capacity to recruit, train and retain Scout Volun- a. The training manual teers. b. The letter of introduction 2. Expanded numbers of self-reliant, skilled and assertive ado- c. Memorandum of Understanding: lescents joining the society. 4. Implemented the pilot project in five countries: Kenya, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia. Project: “Amahoro-Amani” 5. Developed evaluation tools. 6. Evaluated the project in pilot countries. Countries: Burundi, DRC and Rwanda 7. Sent complete package to all Anglophone NSOs. (A draft MOU, Partners: Cape Vitam, Comité Catholique contre la Faim et pour Scouting in Schools Manual, evaluation tools). le Développement, The Danish Baptist Guides and Scouts, Scouts et Guides de , UK Scout Association, VVKSM Scouting, As- Co-operations sociazionen Guide e Scout Cattolici Italiani, Association Française des Volontaires du Progrès The Scout Regions Period: 2005 – 2007. The Arab Scout Region ARO has been cooperating with its Arab brothers and sisters for many years. This has included the formation of the Arab-Africa Scout Committee by the two Regional Scout Committees. During the trien- nium there were various exchanges during which Scouts the from two regions had an opportunity to meet and exchange experiences.

The Arab Regional Office sponsored Scouts, leaders and executives from the Africa region to attend: 1. The Arab Youth Gathering supported by UNESCO, a social- cultural programme for youth engaged in historical cultural heritage rehabilitation. 2. Environmental Seminar – this was held in the United Arab Emir- ates in 2003, which enabled Scouts to exchange experience in environmental issues. 3. The Arab Office also sponsored the participation of African Rovers in the International Youth Gatherings in 2008 in and in 2009 in Egypt. Each time there was on offer to sponsor Rovers. The ARO Unit Manager, Communications, was invited to attend both events. 40 Educating Youth for Development ©WSB/ARO

The Arab and Africa Regions continue to work closely. Dr. Atif Abdelmageed (L), Regional Director, Arab Scout Region, receives a souvenir from Euloge Ishimwe, ARO Communications Manager, during a youth gathering in Cairo, Egypt.

Africa-Europe Scout Regions partnership Another expectation from this collaboration is to strengthen co- Interest is growing for developing new relevant partnerships. ordination of the contacts between African and European NSOs. Future co-operation should not be limited to the Regional Com- Furthermore, there is need to create new partnerships between mittees, instead it should be expanded to meet the needs of all NSOs as well as to increase funding opportunities for existing parties, in the spirit of the Marrakech Charter. cooperation processes and projects.

North-South Centre Co-operation They have a common intention which they want to reach within The Africa – Europe Youth Summit in 2007, which led to a declara- a defined time-frame.” This cooperation in itself constitutes such tion by youth of both continents has helped put in place a mecha- an important motivation for WOSM to continue supporting the nism for ongoing advocacy efforts for the youth’s agenda in these youth agenda through involvement in the Euro-Africa Coopera- two regions. The formalization of the voice of youth within the tion context. Africa – Europe cooperation context is characterized by posi- tive developments through actions led through the North-South The North-South Centre is currently working hard and smart to Centre, in Portugal. The North-South Centre's main mandate is to map projects within the same framework of the cooperation. This provide a framework for the North-South co-operation to increase platform has tremendous potential to benefit WOSM as well as public awareness of global interdependence issues and promote partners in various ways. For instance, enhancing the profile of policies of solidarity in conformity with the aims and principles of WOSM as well as give opportunity to share best practices and the Council of Europe. carry out joint initiatives to empower the young people within The Marrakech Charter defines Partnership in Scouting as: “The WOSM and beyond. A number of Scouts have benefited training establishment of a voluntary and collaborative relationship to on various issues thanks to financial support through this co- achieve mutual goals and experiences between two or more enti- operation. Also, there is still a lot of potential for direct/indirect ties by exchanging and sharing what they have in an educational financial support for joint projects/initiatives. process or project.

(L) Europe Regional Director, David McKee, and Acting Regional Director for Africa, Winston Adams in Nairobi at the 2nd Africa Scout Summit.

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• Involvement of committee members to contribute to fundrais- Main challenges and opportunities ing for the Region. • Support NSOs in developing partnerships with the government • Insufficient human resources and capacity to manage projects/ and other institutions. partnerships professionally. • Promote the relationship between WOSM-ARO and the AU. • Indequate financial and material resources to run pro- grammes. Programme development • Promotion of Scouting’s profile as equal partner in various col- laborations. • Contribute towards responsible and accountable governance • Insufficient income generating resources. and leadership. • Improve governance/leadership issues to ensure professional • Design programmes that contribute to youth empowerment management of projects. and provide support to the youth programme. • Develop programmes that empower Scout Leaders and Scouts Conclusion and Way Forward to contribute towards the growth of Scouting. Within the context of the Marrakech Charter, the following chart rep- Governance and Leadership resents the logical framework of the strategic course of action for the Partnerships Unit/Projects Unit: • Contribute towards building the capacity of ARO and NSOs for competent professional management of projects/partner- ships. There should be appropriate tools developed and poli- cies for implementation. • Promote networking of professional staff and volunteers within and beyond the Africa Region.

Growth and Profile

In its cyclic process, this strategy requires efficient resources mo- • Strategic promotion of Scouting’s profile. bilization efforts for supporting programme development that is at- • Develop and maintain updated baseline information on NSOs tainable only through efficient management/leadership to sustain and the Region as a whole. growth and profile promotion, consequently fostering the mission • Develop Scouting in Schools: growth, programmes develop- of Scouting, with more young people for a Better World. ment and sustainability. • Develop a database of past, current and prospective projects in The above graph can be summarized as follows: the Region and have them available whenever required. • Ensure regular communication with existing partners through Resource Mobilization/Partnerships various communication tools such as newsletters detailing Scouting activities and contributions towards development. • Develop new partnerships and strengthen existing partner- ships/projects. • Increase/create capacity to generate more resources. • Support resource mobilization efforts in NSOs and the Region. • Keep track of important regional/global events (calendar) and happenings/emerging issues for our active involve-

ment. ©WSB/ARO 42 Educating Youth for Development

7. THE 2ND AFRICA SCOUT SUMMIT

1. Introduction

The Second Africa Scout Summit took place in Nairobi, Kenya, from 16-20 April 2009. The purpose of the Summit was to review the progress that has been made in the Africa Region with the implementation of the Ten Year Plan. It provided an opportunity for members of the Africa Scout Committee to work in partnership with key leaders from National Scout Organizations (NSOs) to prepare for the Africa Regional Conference, which will now take place in Ghana in November 2009.

2. Participation Representatives from 36 out of 37 NSOs in the Region attended Mr Eric Frank, who provided much of the funding for the Sum- the Summit which was led by members of the Africa Scout Com- mit attended and provided an input to some workshops. There mittee and supported by members of the Africa Regional Office were no representatives from external organisations at the and two members of the World Scout Bureau Central Office. Summit. The Summit was opened by the Chief Commissioner Four of the Youth Advisors to the Region participated and the of the Kenya Scouts Association, Hon. Steven Musyoka who is Chairman of the Planning Team for the next Regional Youth Fo- the Vice-President of Kenya. The Welcome Reception was also rum was a member of the Summit planning team. Four members attended by, Ms. Helen Sambili, Minister of Youth Affairs and of the World Scout Committee attended the Summit, Nkwenkwe Sport in the Kenyan Government and the late Kinuthia Murugu, Nkomo, John May, John Neysmith and the Secretary General Luc former, Permanent Secretary of the Department of Youth Affairs Panissod. There were also 13 representatives from NSOs outside and Sport. He provided a keynote speech during the Opening the Africa Region and other Regional Committees. Ceremony. ©WSB/ARO

3. NSO Checklist Some of the key points highlighted in the report are as follows: In advance of the Summit, all NSOs were requested to com- plete an 'NSO Checklist'. This provided an opportunity for Educational Methods NSOs to self assess their current performance in relation to • The Scout Section remains the largest section in the Region. Educational Methods, Scouting's Profile, Strategy develop- • There are very few professionals supporting NSOs in Africa. ment and implementation and Constitutions and decision • The regional adult/youth ratio is 7 adults per 100 young making.m Responses were received from 24 NSOs before the people. Summit, a return rate of 67 percent. Two responses have • For some NSOs the adult membership is high but unfortunately been received during the event but these results were not it is without a clear impact on Youth Programme or Youth included in the report provided during the Summit. Membership. Triennial Report for Scouting in Africa 2005 - 2008 43

Scouting's Profile 1. Good governance at national and regional level was the sec- ond highest response, being included in 20 of the responses. • Lack of resources is the main weakness of NSOs. 2. Growth of Scouting was the third highest response, included in • Communication 14 of the responses. - there is good knowledge of the Scout brand. 3. Political engagement/co-ordination with institutions and peace - absence of NSO web-sites and irregular updating of web-sites were the fourth and fifth highest response, included in 6 and 4 are the weakest items. responses respectively. • Partnerships and External Resources - NSO activities are not integrated into the governments’ de- 4. Needs of NSOs in the Region velopment plans and policies. - NSOs are working in partnership with other youth organisa- NSOs were invited to discuss the needs of the Region following tions. inputs on the results of the checklist, an update on progress in the • Resources Ten Year Plan and the outcomes of the SWOT analysis undertaken - Appropriate resource mobilization plans are not being fol- at the last Africa Regional Conference in Kigali in 2007. Each NSO lowed. has been provided with a copy of the needs it identified at the - Clear accounting records exist. Summit.

Strategy development and implementation 5. Future Actions

• There is consistency with the Mission statement of WOSM and The inputs from the various sessions and workshops were consid- NSOs mission statements. ered in relation to the areas already identified in the Africa Ten Year • The absence of a budget where funds are allocated to identi- Plan. The planning team developed some proposals for inclusion fied actions is a critical point as the figure is very low and non- into a plan for the last 2-3 years of the Africa Ten Year Plan and this existent in 10 out of the 25 NSOs that responded. was presented to the Summit.

Constitutions and Decision Making The key actions proposed are:

• The General Assembly does have the responsibility of deter- 1. Youth Programme – to support an attractive and educational mining general policy of the, Organisation in the majority of Youth Programme and to provide training to develop leadership, by NSOs. financially supporting the dissemination of materials to support the • The decision-making bodies are based on democratic prin- Youth Programme. ciples in many NSOs. • monitoring and evaluating the Youth Programme. • Risk assessment and management policy does not include • strengthening the structures to support the Youth Programme in financial aspects. the Region. • co-ordination of support by the Regional Office. 3. Vision for the Future 2. Adult Resources – to develop volunteer management and pro- All participants were invited to contribute to their vision of Scouting vide training at all levels: in the Africa Region in the future – the Ndoto wall. Ndoto is Swahili • develop and implement policies on recruitment and reten- word for dream. From the 80 responses provided a summary of the tion. results shows that: • develop and implement appropriate recognition procedures and use IYV 2011 to support volunteering. 1. Youth Empowerment and support to the Youth Programme is • improve the quality, recognition and training of leaders at all the highest response with this aspect in 39 of the replies. levels. provide youth leadership training. ©WSB/ARO 44 Educating Youth for Development

3. Management – to build the capacity of NSOs. A plan will be developed from these ideas and presented for ratifi- • develop appropriate tools. cation to the next Africa Scout Conference, along-with a proposal • implement policies in relation to human resource manage- for a full evaluation of the Africa Ten Year Plan. ment and finance and administration. • ensure competent professional managers. 6. Response to the Summit

4. Growth – to include a clearer definition of membership and a The value of the Summit was stressed by the participants, par- means of collecting data so that growth can be supported and ticularly in relation to involving the key leadership of NSOs in identified the strategy and development of the Region. The importance of • develop a means of collecting data for the census. having a Summit at regular intervals, probably every three years • develop Scouting in Schools. was stressed. • support the development of Scouting in communities where The learning showed that participants had gained understanding Scouting does not currently exist. in a wide variety of topics and perhaps more importantly de- • improve marketing. veloped their understanding of the situation in other NSOs and • develop projects and programmes to support growth and a wider understanding of the situation of Scouting in the Africa work in partnership with other organisations. Region. There were also many comments on the value of shar- ing with others, networking and the need to develop and work in 5. Finance – provide training and tools to support resource partnership in the future. mobilisation • provide training on the procurement and management of 7. Conclusions resources. • develop a management manual. The Summit provided an excellent opportunity for representatives • explore relationships with major donors. from all but one of the NSOs in the Region to gather together to discuss the future needs and actions for the Region to complete 6. ARO capacity building the Ten Year Plan for Africa. This has been one of the largest • review and define the role of ARO and ARO staff. gatherings of NSOs in the Region for many years and with the • review staff competencies to deploy staff to respond to information gathered before and during the Conference there is NSO needs. a more complete picture of Scouting in the Region. The Summit • develop a network of professional staff and volunteer ex- was possible thanks to the generous support from Mr Eric Frank pertise for the Region. and the support from the Hirose Fund. We would like to thank all the donors and the World Scout Foundation for their support in 7. Other ideas securing the funding for this event. • assist NSOs in developing communication policies. • assist NSOs in developing web-sites. • develop relationships with governments and other institu-

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GENERAL CONCLUSION

“ Vision without action is a dream. Action without vision is simply passing the time. Action with Vision is making a positive difference.” Joel Barker

Like in many other parts of the world, Scouting remains a so- This is more so in developing countries and especially in Africa cial force in Africa. There is a lot of potential. Suffice it to say, where most of the world’s youth population is concentrated. In however, that for this potential to be unlocked, there are still a fact, according to the World Population Data Sheet 2009, the number of challenges to overcome. Some of these challenges World’s Youth Population, Ages 15 to 24, is getting more and have been, and are still being tackled with some positive progress more concentrated in Africa and Asia. By 2050, 29 percent of the as this report highlighted. Scouting, by virtue of being the largest world’s youth will be in Africa as the chart below indicates. youth movement, if well adapted, is well positioned to chart the destiny of mankind.

Thus, in accordance with the theme of this report “Educating a WOSM of the 21st century that appreciates the role of com- Youth for Development”, one can argue that Africa’s develop- munications and technology; raising the profile of Scouting by ment will not be realized without investing in the youth. What consolidating communications Units and reinforcing partner- better way to invest in the youth than through Scouting, the ships with other stakeholders. As such, a clarion call is hereby largest youth movement? To this end, Scouting at all levels has issued to you, volunteer in Scouting, professional Scout and to be efficient and recognized as a reliable stakeholder in the development partner: let us offer better Scouting, let us support process. Furthermore, Scouting has to be reinforced, and as the Scouting. Let us “Educate Youth for the Development of Africa” report indicated, this will be achieved through the following: a motivated and dedicated adult resources; an attractive youth programme that will compete with new challenges facing the “Facebook generation”; n ©Burundi Scouts Associatio 46 Educating Youth for Development

APPENDICES

APPENDIX 1: OAU RESOLUTION ON THE SCOUTING MOVEMENT IN AFRICA CM/Res.1607 (LXII)

The Council of Ministers of the Organization of African Unity, meeting in its Sixty-Second Ordi- nary Session in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, from 21 to 23 June, 1995,

Considering that the future of Africa, to a great extent, depends on the efforts it deploys to promote and develop its human resources, particularly its youth,

Noting that in the future, young people will be called upon to assume various responsibilities in their respective countries and therefore their education constitutes a decisive stage in preparing them for active life,

Conscious of the need to complement the academic education of young people with an informal contribution to educational movements in which they can increase their knowledge and competence and develop their attitudes,

Bearing in mind the independent and non-political nature of the Scouting Movement,

Noting that the Scouting Movement is the largest educational movement in the World, and its aim is to contribute to the harmonious development of young people through the full realization of their po- tentials;

Recognizing that in Africa, the Scouting movement is the largest movement of young people, a movement which has proved its mettle in the areas of education and molding of young people, as well as in the training of adults,

Noting with satisfaction that in many African countries the Scouting Movement has successfully un- dertaken community development projects – food production, health, hygiene, literacy programmes, etc – and has directly contributed to the improvement of the living conditions of the concerned populations:

1. HAILS the Scouting Movement in Africa and its contributions to the development of the con- tinent; 2. DECIDES to devote a day for Scouting activities in Africa and REQUESTS the OAU Secre- tariat to initiate consultations with Member States in order to x a date which symbolizes the Scout Movement; 3. URGES all Member States of the OAU to actively support the development, consolidation and expansion of the Scouting Movement in Africa; 4. RECOMMENDS that the necessary support be given to national Scouting structures in Africa in order to facilitate their participation in international Scouting activities; 5. REQUESTS the Secretary-General of the OAU to follow-up the implementation of these rec- ommendations. Triennial Report for Scouting in Africa 2005 - 2008 47

APPENDIX 2 : 13TH AFRICA SCOUT CONFERENCE RESOLUTIONS

13th Africa Scout Conference 13e Conférence Africaine du Scoutisme 3rd to 7th September 2007 – Kigali, Rwanda

CONFERENCE RESOLUTIONS

1/2007 CONSIDERING the opportunities provided by Scouting's Centenary to re-launch our Movement with sound governance, and RECOGNISING that operational effectiveness leads to better Scouting for more young people, THE CONFERENCE • Urges the Africa Scout committee to appoint a Task Force comprising governance advisors from each zone in the Africa Scout Region. • Mandates this Task Force to work with National Scout Organisations in the Region to evaluate their operational effective- ness and start an appropriate process of Constitutional review. PROPOSED BY: NAMIBIA SECONDED BY: ANGOLA ===== CONSIDERANT les opportunités offertes par le Centenaire du Scoutisme pour relancer le Mouvement avec une gouvernance de qualité, et, RECONNAISSANT qu'une opération efcace conduit à un Meilleur Scoutisme pour plus des jeunes, LA CONFERENCE • Invite le Comité Scout Africain à mettre en place un groupe de travail composé de Conseillers à la gouverance de chaque zone dans la Région Afrique du Scoutisme. • Demande à ce groupe de travailler avec les Organisations Scoutes Nationales de la Région pour évaluer leur efcacité opérationnelle et commencer un processus approprié de révision de leurs Statuts. PROPOSEE PAR: NAMIBIE SECONDEE PAR: ANGOLA =====

2/2007 GOVERNANCE & CONSTITUTION Considering the challenges that NSA/NSOs are encountering and which affect the growth of Scouting, theconference recom- mends that each member organisation: • Undertakes a self-evaluation exercise to ascertain whether minimun standards of good governance are observed with special attention to their existing constitution. • Performs regularly in a self-critical way the updating of their respective Consitutions where needed so that their organisa- tions are more responsive to current trends and challenges as well as continue to meet the constitutional requirements for membership of WOSM. ==== GOVERNANCE ET CONSTITUTION Considerant les dés que les rencontrent ASN/OSNs et qui affectent l’expansion du scoutisme, la Conference recommande que chaque organisation de membre: • Entreprenne une auto-evaluation pour s’assurer que les normes minimum scoutes observées avec une spéciale attention sur la Constitution actuelle. • Assure une mise à jour regulière de leurs status respectifs et d’une façon auto-critique et selon les besoins pour que leur organisation puisse mieux repondre aux tendances et dés actuels. 48 Educating Youth for Development

3/2007 The Conference recommends that the Resolutions from the 4th Africa Scout Youth Forum be studied by the Africa Scout Committee for possible implementation, if and when appropriate. PROPOSED BY: AFRICA SCOUT COMMITTEE ======La Conférence recommande que toutes les résolutions du Forum des Jeunes soient revisées par le Comité Scout Africain pour leurs mise en oeuvre, dans la mesure du possible et cela au moment convenable. PROPOSEE PAR: LE COMITE SCOUT AFRICAIN

4/2007 The Conference, acknowledging the importance of strengthening the organization of our Movement in all its aspects, while beneting fully from the interest and the availability of our partners, reiterates the total availability of the Africa Scout Committee, the Africa Regional ofce and the National Scout Organisations in the Region to strengthen the co-operation with all the regions of WOSM in the various aspects of our Movement. PROPOSED BY: RESOLUTION OF THE AFRICA SCOUT COMMITTEE ===== La Conférence reconnaît l'important de renforcer l'organisation de notre Mouvement dans tous les domaines en béné- ciant au maximum de l'intérêt et de la disponibilité de nos partenaires. De ce fait, la Conférence Africaine du Scoutisme réitère la totale disponibilité du Comité Africain du Scoutisme, du Bureau Régional et des Organisations Scoutes Nationales du continent pour renforcer la coopération avec toutes les régions de l'OMMS dans les divers domaines d'actions de notre mouvement. PROPOSEE PAR: LE COMITE SCOUT AFRICAIN

5/2007 The Conference recommends that the candidates for election to the Africa Scout Committee posess adequate compe- tencies in policy guidance and management at international level and be committed to discharge the responsibilities that come with the appointment. PROPOSED BY: SWAZILAND SCOUT ASSOCIATION SECONDED BY: UGANDA SCOUT ASSOCIATION ======La Conférence recommande à ce que tous les candidats aux élections du Comité Africain du Scoutisme aient les com- pétences adéquates en gestion et dans l’orientation politique à l’échelle internationale et qu’ils soient impliqués dans la décharge des responsabilités relatives aux nominations. PROPOSEE PAR: L'ASSOCIATION DES SCOUTS DE SWAZILAND SECONDEE PAR: L'ASSOCIATION DES DE L'OUGANDA 6/2007 The Conference urges that all NSOs to adopt « Be Prepared » as the Scout Motto for all the Scout Ass ciations. PROPOSED BY: UGANDA SCOUT ASSOCIATION SECONDED BY: TOGO SCOUT ASSOCIATION ======La conférence se résout à ce que cette année du centenaire du scoutisme, la devise « Soit préparé » soit acceptée comme devise du scout dans toutes les associations. PROPOSEE PAR: L'ASSOCIATION DES SCOUT DE L'OUGANDA SECONDEE PAR: L'ASSOCIATION DES SCOUT DU TOGO 7/2007 The Conference resolves to ask the World Scout Bureau to prepare guidelines for the formulation of By Laws for National Scout Association. PROPOSED BY: UGANDA SCOUT ASSOCIATION SECONDED BY: BENIN SCOUT ASSOCIATION Triennial Report for Scouting in Africa 2005 - 2008 49

======Cette Conférence se résout à ce qu’il soit demandé au Bureau Mondial du Scoutisme de préparer des directives de la formulation des statuts destinés à l’usage des Associations scoutes nationales. PROPOSEE PAR: L'ASSOCIATION DES SCOUTS DE L'OUGANDA SECONDEE PAR: L'ASSOCIATION DES SCOUTS DU BENIN

8/2007 The Conference would like to thank, on behalf of all the Scouts from the Region, the members of the outgoing Africa Scout Committee. In the same vein, the conference would like to recommend that the services rendered by the retiring Committee be taken into consideration by the Honours and Awards Committee. PROPOSED BY: ANGOLA SCOUT ASSOCIATION SECONDED BY: MOZAMBIQUE SCOUT ASSOCIATION ======La Conférence remercie au nom de tous les Scouts du continent, les membres du Comité Africain du Scoutisme qui terminent leur mandat et recommande , en reconnaissance, que les services rendus soi- ent pris en considération par le Comité des distinctions. PROPOSEE PAR: L'ASSOCIATION DES SCOUTS D'ANGOLA SECONDEE PAR: L'ASSOCIATION DES SCOUTS MOÇAMBIQUE

9/2007 RWANDA SCOUTS ASSOCIATION, BURUNDI SCOUTS ASSOCIATION The Conference, considering that two countries-- Rwanda and Burundi, have recently been admitted into the East African Community – resolves that – the Scout Associations of Rwanda and Burundi be allowed to join the Eastern Scout Zone. Nevertheless, the Great Lakes sub regional arrangement (CSGL) remains and should be strengthened as it is an initiative of North Kivu, Rwanda and Burundi that has proved its effectiveness in promotion of peace for the last ten years. PROPOSED BY: RWANDA SCOUT ASSOCIATION, SECONDED BY: BURUNDI SCOUT ASSOCIATION ======La Conférence, vu que deux pays-- Rwanda et Burundi viennent récemment d'adhérer à la Commu- nauté Africaine de l'Est ( Eastern Africa Community)- decide que que,

Les Association Scoutes du Burundi et du Rwanda soient accordées la permission de joindre la zone Scoute Afrique de l'Est.

Néanmoins, la dynamique sous-régionale des Grands Lacs ( CSGL) reste et doit être renforcée puisque c'est une initiative de nos Associations (Nord et sud Kivu, Rwanda et Burundi) ayant prouvé son ef- cacité dans la promotion de la paix depuis dix ans. PROPOSEE PAR: L'ASSOCIATION DES SCOUTS DU RWANDA, SECONDEE PAR: L'ASSOCICATION DES SCOUTS DU BURUNDI 50 Educating Youth for Development

APPENDIX 3: 2ND AFRICA SCOUT SUMMIT STATEMENT STATEMENT FROM THE 2ND AFRICA SCOUT SUMMIT HELD IN NAIROBI, KENYA, FROM 16TH TO 20TH APRIL 2009

20 TH APRIL 2009

We, the national and regional leaders of the Scout Movement, representing 36 out of 37 member countries of the World Organization of the Scout Movement in the Africa Scout Region, meeting in Nairobi for the 2nd Africa Scout Summit held from 16th to 20th April 2009,

Having evaluated the Ten Year Plan for Scouting in Africa, which was adopted in Gabon in 2001;

Having discussed the remaining tasks and future challenges of the nal two years of the plan;

Having recognized the achievements made over the last seven years in the areas of Adult Resources, Youth Programme, Management, Resource Mobilization, Growth, and Scouting prole;

Having consulted with Scout leaders from world level and other Scout regions, as well as with part- ners and potential partners;

Having identied critical needs in our National Scout Organizations (NSOs) and recognizing the dif- culties that lie ahead in meeting these needs;

Hereby state our continued commitment to:

Provide updated, attractive, relevant and educational youth programmes that respond to the needs and aspirations of today’s young people, and to equip NSOs with adequate means and structures to full this undertaking;

Develop volunteer management policies and implementation strategies in order to strengthen the con- tent and quality of adult training programmes;

Develop effective management tools to help associations provide quality Scouting to the youth;

Increase membership through reaching out strategies, Scouting in schools, marketing activities, proj- ects and programmes, and other youth-oriented organizations;

Mobilize nancial and material resources and provide relevant training for volunteer and professional staff to ensure the implementation of national Scouting development strategies, and to strengthen and expand partnerships; Triennial Report for Scouting in Africa 2005 - 2008 51

Strengthen the capacity of the Africa Regional Ofce to deliver quality services to NSOs;

Develop and adopt relevant communication strategies to increase the visibility of Scouting in the community and to ensure effective information sharing in the region;

Increase the role of Scouting in global issues such as environmental education and protection; HIV and Aids, malaria, peace education, child labour, and gender sensitivity, among others.

In order to achieve these goals, and driven by the spirit of our Founder, Lord Robert Baden-Powell, whose nal resting place is in nearby Nyeri, Kenya, we reafrm our commitment to serving the needs of young people in Africa and to provide better Scouting for them.

We also appeal to the African Union, African governments, governmental and nongovernmental or- ganizations, UN agencies, the business community, philanthropists and eminent persons to support and embrace Scouting in all African countries.

Finally, the Summit would like to express its heartfelt thanks to all partners and supporters of Scout- ing in the Africa Region, and in particular to Mr. Eric Frank for making it possible to hold the 2nd Africa Scout Summit.

Long live Scouting!

20th April 2009.