Education, Science, Technology & Innovation (ESTI)

Commissioner

H.E. Prof. Gaspard Banyankimbona

Commissioner for ESTI

H.E. Prof. Gaspard Banyankimbona

Prof. Gaspard Banyankimbona is the Commissioner for Education, Science, Technology and Innovation (ESTI) at the African Union Commission, a…

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About Education, Science, Technology and Innovation (ESTI)

The Education, Science, Technology and Innovation (ESTI) coordinates the AU programmes on huma…

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Statement by Prof Gaspard Banyankimbona AUC Commissioner ESTI at 24th International Conference on Higher Education in Africa & 4th HEFAALA Symposium

Commissioner ESTI at 24th International Conference on Higher Education in Africa

15 نيسان/أبريل 2026

Your Excellencies,
Honorable Ministers,
Distinguished Vice-Chancellors and Rectors,

Statement by Prof Gaspard Banyankimbona, Commissioner for Education, Science, Technology and Innovation during the celebrations of the 11th Africa Day of School Feeding (ADSF) in Gaborone, Botswana

Statement by Commissioner ESTI at 11th Africa Day of School Feeding (ADSF)

1 آذار/مارس 2026

Salutations

Your Excellency, DUMA GIDEON BOKO, President of the Republic of Botswana,

OPENING REMARKS PROF. GASPARD BANYANKIMBONA COMMISSIONER FOR EDUCATION, SCIENCE,

25 شباط/فبراير 2026

CLOSING REMARKS High-Level Partners’ Consultation on Accelerating the AU

25 شباط/فبراير 2026

Excellencies,

Esteemed Partners,

Dear Colleagues,

Ladies and Gentlemen,

Statement by Prof Gaspard Banyankimbona AUC Commissioner ESTI at the African Startup Conference, Ministerial Summit

Statement by Commissioner ESTI at African Startup Conference, Ministerial Summit

7 كانون الأول/ديسمبر 2025

Statement by AUC Commissioner ESTI at the 3rd International Dialogue on Education and Development

Commissioner ESTI at the 3rd International Dialogue on Education and Development

4 تشرين الثاني/نوفمبر 2025

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