19/02/2015 | Mrs. Carina Baum's visit to Africa

The Director of the Centre for Higher Education spent some more time in Africa, this time Carina visited Angola, South Africa and Zambia. Carina was very happy to have more time with her HE Graduates, as many of them travelled with her from Ben Gurion to Addis.

At the Airport -GIMI Graduates MHEI January 2015

Angola

The first port of call for Carina was to IFAL, The Local Administration Training Institute in Luanda. Carina held a very productive and beneficial meeting with the Director General, Dr. Ismael Mateus and senior administrative staff.

IFAL's Director General, Dr. Ismael Mateus with Carina Baum

IFAL

Carina was delighted to see a two-time graduate Mr. Manuel Domingos, at the Ministry of Interior, where they had a fruitful meeting about cooperation

Ministry of Interior, two times GIMI Graduate, Mr Manuel Domingos

Ministry of Interior, two times GIMI Graduate, Mr Manuel Domingos with Carina

GIMI Graduates Dr. Makaya Castelo José and Dr. Augusto Kianoca invited Carina to the Department of Justice to meet the Ombudsman, the Honourable Paulo Tjipilica. Carina was most impressed by his spirituality; knowledge and his promise to come to Israel very soon.

GIMI Graduates Dr. Makaya Castelo José  and Dr. Augusto Kianoca  with Carina

Honourable Paulo Tjipilica, GIMI Graduates -Dr.Makaya Castelo José, Dr.  Augusto Kianoca Cananda with Carina

Carina returned to the hotel to meet with GIMI Graduate and friend, Mr. Alberto Jorge, from Tropicana Tour. They enjoyed an exciting meeting about launching tailor-made programmes later in the year.

Dear GIMI Graduate Mr. Alberto Jorge, Tropicana Tours

During her time in Angola, Carina appreciated greatly an enjoyable and interesting tour of Luanda with two GIMI graduates Mrs. Virginie Nfinda andDr. Gonçalves João Brandão. She was overwhelmed by the kindness, hospitality and generosity that she was shown.

Very enjoyable and interesting tour in Luanda with GIMI graduates Virginie Nfinda and Dr. Brandão

Another meeting that Carina greatly enjoyed was at the National Service of Customs, who have been cooperating with GIMI for many years.  Carina was delighted meet up with two Graduates, Dr. Constância José Boy de Magalhães and Mrs. Rita da N. Pegado de Sousa Cassule.

Tributary Authorities, Customs Angola. Dear GIMI graduates with Carina

Carina was invited to the University Agostinho Neto, Law School by GIMI Graduate, the Dean, Prof. Carlos Manuel Pedro Walter, to discuss further cooperation.

University Agostinho Neto, Law School. GIMI Graduate Dean Prof. Carlos Manuel Pedro Walter

Carina also held a fruitful meeting at the Ministry of Finance, where she was happy to see GIMI Graduates: Dr. Octávio Tombe Quimbuila Capita, the National Director of Human Resources and Dr. Sandra A. da S. Gomes do Nascimento.

Ministry of Finance

Carina then hosted an informal Graduate Meeting at the Hotel.  Each graduate spoke of his or her experiences at GIMI and the effect that the programmes had on them and their organisations. Carina was both humbled and proud of their accomplishments and GIMIs impact.

Graduates' Meeting in Luanda

Carina's last meeting in Angola was at ENAD, Angola's National Institute for Public Administration. The Director General, Dr. José Ribeiro and Senior Management discussed developing more programmes for in-country delivery.

ENAD

We are so proud that GIMI Graduates are everywhere and always willing to help their Alma Mater: GIMI Graduates Dr. Kafuidiko Dom Manuel and Dr. Pedro Firmino Chilombo, from the ENANA, even accompanied Carina through the check-in at the Airport, after they enjoyed a meeting over a cup of coffee.

Dear GIMI Graduates Dr. Kafuidiko Dom Manuel and Dr. Pedro Firmino Chilombo, ENANA

South Africa

Carina enjoyed a very short visit to South Africa, on her way to Zambia.  She had enough time to meet up with 2 graduates, who came to her hotel, to greet her.

GIMI Graduate Dr. Makgwana Arnaus Rampedi, University of Limpopo, Turfloop Campus  met Carina at the Hotel accompanied by  his wife,South Africa

Dear GIMI Graduate, Dr.Jeffrey Mabelebele, Higher Education South Africa (HESA) with Carina

Zambia

Carina's first day in Zambia was eventful indeed.  She was pleased to visit Copperbelt University once again where she delivered her very well-received lecture on "Motivation and Work Commitment".

GIMI Graduate, Dr. Shadrick Chama, Dr. Gillian Kabwe and Carina

Group Picture following Carina's lecture at Copperbelt University - Kitwe

GIMI Graduates following lecture CBU

GIMI Graduate Prof.  Frank Tailoka and soon to be graduate Mr. Misheck Kalungulungu

The next day, Carina visited the University of Lusaka, where she was uplifted by an energetic and inspiring meeting with the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Chifwanakeni.  The meeting outlined many potential areas of cooperation, Carina was impressed by his vision. She was delighted to have seen another dear two-time GIMI Graduate, Mr. Daniel Bowasi.

Prof. Pinalo Chifwanakeni - Vice Chancellor University of Lusaka

Dear Graduate Mr. Daniel Bowasi with Carina

Later that day, Carina enjoyed another fruitful meeting with senior management from UNZA, where she was thrilled to meet up with many GIMI Graduates. As a result of this meeting, more in-country programmes are to be delivered very soon.

Following a productive meeting at UNZA - Mr. Msusa and Carina

Carina also hosted an informal Graduates Meeting at the hotel, where she was overjoyed to see so many old friends and to make some new ones. They discussed the possibility of forming a Graduates Association, to keep the momentum of inspiration alive.

Graduates Meeting

Dear Graduates Winnie and Prof. Namangala with Carina

The last day, Carina was happy to meet GIMI graduate Mr. Andrew Chisala, from the Road Development Agency (RDA).  Mr. Chisala was accompanied by his lovely family and a Graduate-to-be, Rev. Happy Ngoma.

Dear graduate Mr. Andrew Chisala, Road Development Agency (RDA), Rev. Happy Ngoma and Carina

Dr. Oswell Chakulimba from UNZA, is a GIMI Graduate who very kindly took Carina to the airport, he was accompanied by his lovely wife and grandson.

Dear graduate Dr. Chakulimba from UNZA who kindly took Carina to the airport.

Carina returned safely from a productive and very pleasant trip to Angola, SA and Zambia, feeling really blessed and privileged to be “at home” and so warmly welcomed in many different countries, especially in Africa. Witnessing the impact of the Israeli experience in the lives of our dear graduates is one of GIMI's greatest rewards.