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      H.E. Prof. Gaspard Banyankimbona
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      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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      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 April 2026

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

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      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 March 2026

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      OPENING REMARKS PROF. GASPARD BANYANKIMBONA COMMISSIONER FOR EDUCATION, SCIENCE,
      25 February 2026
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      CLOSING REMARKS High-Level Partners’ Consultation on Accelerating the AU
      25 February 2026

      Excellencies,

      Esteemed Partners,

      Dear Colleagues,

      Ladies and Gentlemen,

       

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      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 December 2025
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      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 November 2025

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          Statement by Prof Gaspard Banyankimbona AUC Commissioner ESTI at 24th International Conference on Higher Education in Africa & 4th HEFAALA Symposium
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          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
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          Mapping Exemplars of Good Practice In Foundational Literacy and Numeracy in AU Member States

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