Report of the 15 Africa Scout Conference
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Management REPORT OF THE 15 TH AFRICA SCOUT CONFERENCE ANGOLA 2012 Scouting: A Vehicle for Development in Africa World Scout Bureau, Africa Regional Office P.O. Box 63070 City Square Nairobi 00200 KENYA Phone (+254 20) 245 09 85 (+254) 738 945 346 Fax (+254 20) 387 83 42 Email: [email protected] Web: www.scout.org/africa © World Scout Bureau, Africa Regional Office Archives & Photography Services. Copyright © December 2013. All rights are reserved concerning reproduction and translation for National Scout Organisations that are members of the World Organization of the Scout Movement. Credit is obligatory and must acknowledge the source and the author. NSOs can reproduce parts of the report with the provision that they give credit to World Scout Bureau, Africa Regional Office. Angola 2012 Page (i) Page (ii) TABEL OF CONTENTS 1. GENERAL OVERVIEW 1 2. CONFERENCE AGENDA 3 3. REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS 5 4. YOUTH FORUM 12 5. CEREMONIES 13 6. SPECIAL ADDRESSES 15 7. WORKSHOP AND MEETINGS 21 8. AFRICA SCOUT FOUNDATION 23 9. CONFERENCE RESOLUTIONS 24 10. CONFERENCE PROGRAMME 26 11. YOUTH FORUM PROGRAMME 29 12. LIST OF PARTICIPANTS 32 Angola 2012 Angola 2012 Page (ii) 1. GENERAL OVERVIEW The four-day conference was rich in content. Participants took part in various topical workshops, and open forums in order to discuss matters affecting Scouting in the region. A keynote address entitled “Organization of the 21st Century: Lessons from New Partnership for African Red Cross Red Crescent Societies’s (NEPARC) Experi- ence” was presented by Mr. Richard Hunlede, the Chief Execuive Officer. Other highlights included the investiture of the Africa Scout Committee, with four new members, namely Ayim Palamwe (Togo), Danielo Ramsamy (Mauritius), Kikas Machado (Angola) and Wayne Davis (Ethiopia). The new Regional Committee Chairman is Gilbert Mussumba from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, who is also the Director of the Amahoro-Amani Project. At the same occasion, some Scout leaders received the Africa Elephant Award. Africa Scout Committee Chairperson Jemima Nartey gave a briefing on the role of the ASC. She announced that four new committee members would be elected at the conference. The Chairperson introduced the following candidates for the Africa Scout Committee. Each candidate introduced himself and presented his platform: • Ayim Palamwe – Togo EXECUTIVE SUMMARY • Olusuga Adedoyin Sofolahan – Nigeria • Danielo Ramsamy – Mauritius • Sayouba Halidou – Niger From 6th to 9th June 2012 participants from various • Ignatius Noah Kajengo – Zimbabwe corners of the world attended the 15th Africa Scout • Dr. Wayne Davis – Ethiopia Conference which was successfully hosted by the Angola Scout Association. The event took place at the Futungo Two other candidates, Djeigo Armand (Benin) and de Belas Centre. Twenty nine (29) African National Scout Kikas Machado (Angola), were delayed from attending Organizations (NSOs)) were represented. There were 54 the conference. It was decided to allow them to make delegates and 12 observers. In addition 21 guests from their presentations later in the programme. outside Africa (Europe, Asia-Pacific and Canada) were in attendance. At the 14th Africa Scout Conference, a new Regional Committee was elected. The new Chairperson of the The support team included seven Africa Scout Committee committee is Jemima Nartey (Ghana), while the members and 10 Africa Regional Office (ARO) staff Vice Chaiperson is Dr Jabulani Muchado (Botswana). members. In total, 104 people were at the conference. A colourful opening ceremony that took place in the afternoon of 6th June attracted massive participation. More than 2,000 people were present. The guest of honour at the opening ceremony was His Excellency Fernando da Piedade Dias dos Santos, the Vice President of Angola. This ceremony was also graced by the Chairman of the World Scout Committee, Simon Rhee; the Secretary General of WOSM, Luc Panissod; staff members from the World Scout Bureau, Central Office, several members of the World Scout Committee, among many others. Gov- ernment dignitaries also were present. Angola 2012 Page 1 Page 2 The following new members were elected: WELCOME AND OPENING REMARKS • Cisse Ibrahima Rachid (Guinea) • Diouf Mouhamadoul Bachir (Senegal) • Jeanne Ebongue (Cameroon) The quorum for the Conference was confirmed. Nineteen • Gilbert Mussumba (DRC) out of the thirty seven National Scout Organizations were present. The Conference was opened with a prayer by During the same conference, Mr. Nkwenkwe Nkomo Africa Scout Foundation member Nkwenkwe Nkomo. (South Africa) was elected as the new Chairperson of the Africa Scout Foundation. The chairperson of the Africa Scout Committee, Ms. Jemima Nartey, welcomed everyone present and He succeeds Mr. Abdourahmane Sow (Senegal). gave a special welcome to World Scout Committee Hon. Dr. Tebebe Y. Berhan is the Foundation’s new members Simon Rhee (chairperson), Eric Koo and Marcel Vice-Chairperson. In addition, the amended Regional Blaguet; World Constitutions Committee chairperson Alex By-Laws were adopted unanimously. Wong; former Acting Africa Regional Director Winston Adams; Africa Scout Foundation members Nkwenkwe The conference came at the start of the last triennium of Nkomo and Isaac Newton; World Scout Bureau-Central the 10-Year Plan for Scouting in Africa, and after a very Office executives John Lawlor and Patrik Hedljung; and productive 2nd Africa Scout Summit. The report conference secretary Jim Kastelic of Scouts of Namibia. highlights the topical elements of the event as well as the governance aspect For the former, delegates had an opportunity to conduct in-depth analyses of different thematic issues through highly participatory workshops that were organized by Anne Whiteford from the Central Office in conjunction with Staff from ARO. GONE HOME In relation to governance issues, a new Regional Director was welcomed, a new Regional committee was elected A moment of silence was observed for the following and new resolutions were passed. This will constitute the members who passed away since the last conference: centerpiece of this report. • Botswana: Philemon Mahupela • Kenya: Gathogo Ngugi • Ghana: Salih Debi • Democratic Republic of Congo: Tshisuku Kashama Barthélemy (FESCO) • Democratic Republic of Congo: Joseph Paluku (FESCO) • Namibia: Harold Pupkewitz • Nigeria: Adieu Mohammed Kudu Bagudu • Nigeria: Elder Israel O. Odunuga • Nigeria: Five Scouts who died during a civil disturbance. Angola 2012 Angola 2012 Page 2 2. CONFERENCE AGENDA The complete conference agenda appears at the end of this report as an appendix. However, below is a summary outline of key daily activities: Day 1 Tuesday 5th June 2012 Arrival and registration of participants, meeting of the Africa Scout Committee and Subcommittee, meeting of the Africa Scout Foundation Board, informal internal zonal meetings Day 2 Wednesday 6th June 2012 Opening ceremony, introductions of participants and guests, opening remarks and reports, rules of procedure and adoption of minutes. Day 3 Thursday 7th June 2012 Keynote address, report from the World Scout Committee, Secretary General, Workshops, Regional and international events, Africa Scout Foundation reception Day 4 Friday 8th June 2012 Scouting in Africa snapshot, workshops reports, elections, voting on hosting of regional events Day 5 Saturday 9th June 2012 Launch of resource materials, Africa Elephant Award, introduction of new Africa Scout Committee members, adoption of conference resolutions, networking and resource fair, closing ceremony Angola 2012 Page 3 Page 4 SCOUTING: A Vehicle for Development in Africa Angola 2012 Angola 2012 Page 4 3. REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS Chairperson - Africa Scout Committee Jemima Nartey reported on achievements over the past three years and challenges for the future. She said the triennium had been activity-based and singled out the following NSOs for major achievements: • Ghana Scout Association for hosting the 14th Africa Regional Scout Conference/5th Regional Youth Forum at short notice. • Kenya Scouts Association for hosting the 13th World Scout Moot, the first-ever world event in Africa Region. • Burundi Scout Association for hosting the first Moreover, the committee represented the region regional celebration of Africa Scout Day and the Dry at all world events during the triennium, took part Run to assess its preparedness to host the Africa Scout in the World Scout Committee’s deliberations, and Jamboree. strengthened relationships with various partners • Angola Scout Association for hosting the 2nd Regional (Unguvu project, Food for Life project, Messengers of Celebration of Africa Scout Day, the 15th Africa Regional Peace). Scout Conference and the 6th Regional Youth Forum. Members also attended other regional and world She said issues revolving around governance, management events. She thanked the Swedish Scout Association for and leadership are the greatest challenges facing Africa Operation One World that enabled many Scouts from Region. She urged Scouts and Scout leaders at all levels Africa to attend the 22nd World Jamboree, and all other to apply the Patrol System of Scouting (at times you are a regions for their continued support. The chairperson leader, at other times you are a member), and to exercise expressed hope that the just-ended Youth Forum was the democratic processes established by the Founder, Lord able to choose a dynamic team of youth advisors who Baden-Powell. She further called on all members to promote will bring a fresh, vibrant