The document discusses the International Astronomical Union's Global Office of Astronomy for Development (OAD), which focuses on using astronomy to benefit communities in Africa. The OAD's vision is for astronomy to help create a better world by mobilizing resources to realize astronomy's scientific, technological, and cultural benefits. It outlines OAD's roles in implementing strategic plans, coordinating activities, and facilitating funding and infrastructure to promote astronomy education, research, and public outreach.

1. International Astronomical Union Global Office of Astronomy for Development – focus on Africa Kevin Govender [email_address] @govender OAD Galaxy Forum Cape Town www.astronomyfordevelopment.org

2. “ Exploring the Universe for the benefit of humankind” Astronomy for a better world!

3. Enhancing activities IAU Commission 55: Communicating Astronomy with the Public www.communicatingastronomy.org

4. OAD Regional Coordinators Astronomy for Universities and Research Astronomy for Schools Astronomy for the public OAD Steering Committee Office of Astronomy for Development

5. The OAD implementation plan… Vision : Astronomy for a better world! Mission: To help further the use of astronomy as a tool for development by mobilizing the human and financial resources necessary in order to realize its scientific, technological and cultural benefits to society. IAU OAD astronomy for a better world

6. Elements of Astronomy Development…

8. October 14, 2011 www.astronomy2009.org.za

10. October 14, 2011 www.astronomy2009.org.za African Facilities SALT / SAAO HESS HartRAO / MeerKAT

12. October 14, 2011 www.astronomy2009.org.za Theme Vision Astronomy for Education The continent of Africa, with an ever-growing astronomy research community, united in the fields of education and outreach, working together and sharing resources, such that the people of Africa are educated, especially in the fields of science, engineering and technology. A Plan for Africa

16. Astronomy in Africa Survey www.astronomy2009.org.za professional public schools 1 South Africa 1 1 1 2 Morocco 2 2 3 3 Tunisia 3 2 2 4 Egypt 2 3 3 5 Sudan 4 2 3 6 Nigeria 2 1 1 7 Ghana 3 3 3 8 Ethiopia 2 2 3 9 Gabon 3 2 3 10 Uganda 3 3 3 11 Kenya 3 3 3 12 Rwanda 3 4 3 13 Tanzania 3 2 3 14 Zambia 3 3 3 15 Malawi 3 3 3 16 Mozambique 3 4 3 17 Namibia 3 3 4 18 Madagascar 2 3 4

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18. www.developingastronomy.org

19. IYA Cornerstone 11: Developing Astronomy Globally Grants Summary Table www.developingastronomy.org Country Summary of proposal Rwanda distribute galileoscopes to 5 schools and education department; outreach; conferences for the schools; aim to stimulate astronomy in Rwanda Kenya buy telescopes and travel; astronomy outreach and gathering information on indigenous astronomy; university of nairobi Macedonia Astronomy caravan; outreach with lectures and stargazing; run by astronomy club Nepal teacher training; student training; observation; posters; outreach to 5 locations; submitted by lecturer and SPOC Uganda schools outreach; schools conference; general public talks and outreach Tajikistan travelling astronomy lectures and viewing; submitted by institute of astronomy Mongolia workshop on developing astronomy in mongolia targeted at researchers, amateurs, governments, herders Uruguay distribute galileoscopes to schools Ethiopia expand existing programme for universities to 3 new universities (outreach, workshops, stargazing) Nigeria outreach in the form of workshops for schools Gabon outreach at big IYA event with telescopes, projector Nicaragua teacher training sessions for 3 days

21. Celestron Telescope Donations IYA Cornerstone 11: Developing Astronomy Globally Developing Astronomy Globally www.developingastronomy.org Region 1: North America 1 + 10 Region 2: Latin America 4 + 25 Region 3: Europe 1 + 15 Region 4: Middle East and North Africa 2 + 20 Region 5: Sub-Saharan Africa 5 + 30 Region 6: Central Asia 3 + 20 Region 7: Far East and South-East Asia 2 + 20 Region 8: Oceania 2 + 20 Recommendations…

25. www.astronomyfordevelopment.org [email_address] Astronomy for a better world!

28. The OAD implementation plan… IAU OAD astronomy for a better world

29. OAD Regional Coordinators Astronomy for Universities and Research Astronomy for Schools Astronomy for the public OAD Steering Committee

30. The OAD implementation plan… Vision : Astronomy for a better world! Mission: To help further the use of astronomy as a tool for development by mobilizing the human and financial resources necessary in order to realize its scientific, technological and cultural benefits to society. IAU OAD astronomy for a better world

37. www.astronomyfordevelopment.org [email_address] Astronomy for a better world!