SARUA MEMBERS 2012 2013 2014 2013 Angola Universidade Agostinho Neto University of Katyavala Bwila From a blank slate, SARUA can claim to have achieved a proud and outstanding Universidade Jose Eduardo dos Santos record of its outputs which comprise a sound regional higher education Botswana International University of S&T knowledge base, leadership dialogues, programmes, networks, publications and annual report DRC University of Lubumbashi University of Goma advocacy policy documents.” Universite Officielle De Bukavu Ihron Rensburg, Chairperson of SARUA – address at TGM National University of Lesotho 2013 – A KEY TRANSITIONAL YEAR FOR SARUA Madagascar Universite d’ Fianarantsoa “I would like to take this University of Malawi opportunity to express my 2013 was a key transition year for SARUA. SARUA’s core funding from the Mzuzu University Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs ( NMFA) came to an end in 2012 and new University of Mauritius appreciation for the professional University of Technology approach of SARUA and the models were explored in 2013. The first six months was spent in an onerous Universidade Eduardo Mondlane important contribution is has winding down processes for the NMFA which included a final comprehensive audit Universidade Lurio given to higher education in the by Price Waterhouse Coopers for the total seven year grant. Universidade Pedagogica Southern African region.” In September, the SARUA convened a Triennial General Meeting (TGM) of Vice- Universidade Zambeze Chancellors of the SADC region. At the TGM, the Executive Committee tabled a new Ronald Siebes – Acting Head, Education and equitable fee proposal to ensure ownership, commitment and SARUA’s long Seychelles University of Seychelles and Research Division For the Minister term sustainability. A new funding model was presented, discussed and endorsed. South Africa Cape Peninsula University of Technology for Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation, Netherlands Central University of Technology (Free State) The transition from a donor-funded to membership funded organisation was University of Cape Town achieved after a unanimous decision by the leadership of the universities in the University of Fort Hare region. University of the Free State “Let me assure you of the During September to December 2013, 37 Universities paid their membership fees University of Johannesburg appreciation from the Ministry and from January to June 2014 the membership base increased to 45 universities. University of KwaZulu Natal University of Limpopo for the work SARUA has done for Whilst managing this important transition SARUA conducted an extensive mapping Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University higher education in the region, study on climate change in the SADC region, involving universities and Ministries. A North-West University expressly under your committed workshop with the British Council was also held on PhD Supervision training. University of Pretoria leadership. We are very pleased Ihron Rensburg Chairperson and Piyushi Kotecha CEO Rhodes University to have been able to contribute Tshwane University of Technology University of South Africa (UNISA) to the progress that has been University of Stellenbosch made and to the solid basis for Walter Sisulu University for Science & Technology further development.” University of Venda Raymond van der Ree – Education and University of the Western Cape Research Division, Ministry of Foreign University of the Witwatersrand Affairs Social Development Department, University of Zululand Netherlands Vaal University of Technology Durban University of Technology Swaziland University of Swaziland Open University of Tanzania University of Dar es Salaam State University of Zanzibar Climate mapping workshop, Mauritius Nelson Mandlela African Institute of Science and Tech Sokoine University of Agriculture Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Services 2013 EXCO MEMBERS September 2013 Triennial General Meeting at the University of Johannesburg Midlands State University Southern African Regional Universities Association Chinoyi University of Technology Bindura Institute of Science Education 1 Trematon Place, WITS Management Campus Great Zimbabwe University 2 St Davids Place, Parktown Johannesburg, South Africa Professor Ihron Rensburg – Vice-Chancellor, University of Johannesburg Piyushi Kotecha – CEO, SARUA Harare Institute of Technology PO Box 662 WITS 2050 Professor Chabu Mumba – Vice-Chancellor, Universite de Lubumbashi, DRC National University of Science & Technology Professor Jorge Ferrao – Vice-Chancellor, Universidade Lurio, Mozambique Tel +27 11 717 3952 Fax +27 11 717 3950 Professor Rwekaza Mukandala – Vice-Chancellor, University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Email: [email protected] Lupane State University www.sarua.org SARUA ANNUAL REPORT 2013 ENHANCING REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT THROUGH HIGHER EDUCATION The SARUA initiative arose as a result of Climate change workshops a meeting in 2010 of Vice-chancellors at Table 1 a leadership dialogue event in Mauritius FINANCIAL OVERVIEW STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME for the year ended 31 December 2013 “ to consider how universities in the The mapping study expertise and centres of excellence region might respond to the challenge SOUTHERN AFRICAN REGIONAL UNIVERSITIES ASSOCIATION 2013 2012 for climate change and climate of climate change and adaption. R R The knowledge co-production compatible development knowledge The decline in grant funding was to cost management and the pursuing of from the full financial statements for the framework summarised inter alia: At that stage we realised that this would Income 1 026 578 13 845 346 co-production. The institutional be a very challenging and daunting anticipated due to the winding down of various innovative revenue opportunities. year 1 January 2013 – 31 December 2013, Grants received 900 042 13 435 854 l Key regional and in-country Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs as audited by SARUA’s auditors Messrs analysis also points to implications project because of the nature of the SARUA’s financial position is reflected funding in 2012. 2013 has been a year of PriceWaterhouseCoopers Inc. Membership fees 13 905 52 156 priorities and themes for knowledge co-production at a topic – and here we are – having in the Statement of Financial Position winding up a substantial six-year grant Recovery of Costs 112 631 357 336 l Implications of these priorities regional level. conducted this mapping study and in Table 2 overleaf. SARUA intends to This concludes the summary of the key awarded by the Netherlands Ministry of and framings for regional and having held workshops in 12 SADC increase its membership base from 2014 financial highlights for the 2013 financial Expenses 3 203 761 13 518 670 Foreign Affairs which covered both core countries. onwards by targeting private universities year. We encourage you to read the audited Higher Education Management Courses - 2 361 827 in-country research, knowledge, and programmatic functions. Other than and other public universities in the SADC financial statements and related notes for Networking and research 4 612 4 977 578 teaching and learning There were many firsts achieved with grants, SARUA received minimal income region. Substantial effort will be put into more information regarding the financial Publications and media 90 585 300 813 requirements over 5 years this project. We engaged at the highest from interest earned, once off membership level, with national ministers of both identifying new members and on creating position and results of the Association. Operating expenses 3 108 564 5 878 452 l The specific role and value fees and recovery of travel costs, where environment and education. We also and maintaining donor relationships. Operating (DEFICIT)/surplus (2 177 183) 326 676 of trans-disciplinary and co- SARUA was invited to attend international Copies of the full set of audited financials achieved a cross-border approach, production approaches conferences. AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2013 can be obtained by sending a request to Finance income 82 771 164 785 realising that if one pools expertise in [email protected] Finance cost (4 224) - Since its inception in 2007, SARUA has l An outline for the development this region, the impact of the response The Association ended the 2013 financial Foreign exchange (loss)/gain 31 (13 157) of agreements between SADC is likely to be amplified. year with a net deficit of R2 098 605 consistently received unqualified audit They are also available on the SARUA Net (DEFICIT)/surplus for the year (2 098 605) 478 304 governments and the SARUA CCD compared to a net surplus of R478 304 reports and 2013 was no exception. The website at www.sarua.org Excitement was shown by university for the 2012 financial year. From 2013 Statement of Comprehensive Income and other comprehensive income - - programme representatives to be part of a onwards, the long term sustainability of Statement of Financial Position, shown in total comprehensive income (2 098 605) 478 304 l How the diverse country contexts The study provides a ‘knowledge base’ potentially innovative, groundbreaking the organisation is dependent upon in Tables 1 and Table 2 respectively on the influences the framing of CCD of climate compatible knowledge co- initiative as we are confident that large part on an institutional commitment following pages, have been extracted the SARUA member universities can and how it relates to other production needs and possibilities in Table 2 knowledge production processes the SADC region (derived from twelve make a substantive and long-lasting contribution to development in and systems of knowledge countries), and a database of active STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION for the year ended 31 December 2013 the region, as well as to the region’s CCD researchers and stakeholders in l Existing core areas of expertise in response to one of the major threats to the southern African region. It reveals the region. human development. 2013 2012 the diversity of climate change and R R The framework included a database climate compatible development By making the study results available, ASSETS of researchers and institutions with needs in southern Africa, but also the SARUA is providing a platform for Non-current assets 162 195 263 261 relevant knowledge and expertise similarities, and most importantly, self-organised knowledge sharing and Property, plant and equipment 153 260 246 172 collaboration amongst universities on across the region. it identifies and maps out areas for Intangible assets 8 935 17 089 the issue of climate change. Exemption from Income Tax, Non- In each of the 12 countries future collaboration and sets out a Current assets 3 234 073 4 453 904 Profit Organisation status and participating in the mapping study, roadmap for networked knowledge Zimbabwe Country Host Trade and other receivables 154 719 531 913 Registration for VAT co-production within the SADC Prof Primrose Kurasha the following methodology was Climate mapping workshop, Mozambique Cash and cash equivalents 3 079 354 3 921 991 region. VC Open University, Zimbabwe The Southern African Regional followed: Universities Association (SARUA) ” TOTAL ASSETS 3 396 268 4 717 165 l analysis of national stakeholders The study provides a FUNDS AND LIABILITIES l has been granted exemption from Income Tax in terms of section 10(1) l questionnaires ‘knowledge base’ of Funds and reserves (cN) of the South African Income Tax l a national workshop, and Accumulated funds 782 329 2 880 934 Act, 1962 l climate compatible mapping study reports were Non-current liabilities 248 651 331 241 l is a registered Non-Profit Organisation produced for each country. (Registration No 0 55-719-NPO) in knowledge co- Deferred income 164 124 248 651 terms of the South African Non-Profit The needs analysis identified Organisations Act, 1997 knowledge and research needs, and production needs Current liabilities 2 449 815 1 587 580 l is registered for Value Added Tax (VAT) institutional and individual capacity and possibilities in the Deferred income - 622 956 Registration No 4680244458 in terms gaps relevant to climate change and Finance lease liability - 16 319 of the South African Value Added Tax Climate mapping workshop, Swaziland Act, 1991 climate compatible development in SADC region (derived Sundry creditors 2 404 350 657 272 12 SADC countries. The needs analysis Trade payables 45 465 291 033 points to implications for knowledge from twelve countries), TOTAL FUNDS AND LIABILITIES 3 396 268 4 717 165 co-production at the regional level. and a database of The institutional analysis identified existing research, teaching and active CCD researchers community and policy outreach VISION activities that are associated with and stakeholders in SARUA seeks, over time, to be recognised for the provision of an effective climate compatible development the southern African platform, which enables key regional higher education leadership players in SADC universities, as well as to engage and contribute meaningfully to regional development core areas of expertise, knowledge region. networks, and existing centres of Climate mapping workshop, Zimbabwe SARUA ANNUAL REPORT 2013 SARUA ANNUAL REPORT 2013