{"id":5646624,"date":"2024-10-02T14:39:51","date_gmt":"2024-10-02T12:39:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/qhobela.co.za\/?page_id=5646624"},"modified":"2024-10-04T17:01:34","modified_gmt":"2024-10-04T15:01:34","slug":"support-the-candidate","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/qhobela.co.za\/fr\/support-the-candidate\/","title":{"rendered":"Support The Candidate"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><div data-vc-full-width=\"true\" data-vc-full-width-init=\"false\" data-vc-stretch-content=\"true\" class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_custom_1728053647894 vc_row-has-fill vc_row-no-padding vc_row-o-equal-height vc_row-flex\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12 vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_tta-container\" data-vc-action=\"collapseAll\"><div class=\"vc_general vc_tta vc_tta-accordion vc_tta-color-black vc_tta-style-outline vc_tta-shape-square 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href=\"https:\/\/qhobela.co.za\/fr\/the-candidate\/\">About<\/a><\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/qhobela.co.za\/fr\/engagements-and-achievements\/\">Engagements et r\u00e9alisations<\/a><\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/qhobela.co.za\/fr\/the-plan\/\">Priorities<\/a><\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/qhobela.co.za\/fr\/my-vision-as-commissioner-for-education-science-technology-and-innovation-esti\/\">Vision<\/a><\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/qhobela.co.za\/fr\/why\/\">Why Dr Qhobela<\/a><\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/qhobela.co.za\/fr\/support-the-candidate\/\">Support The Candidate<\/a><\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\n\t\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row-full-width vc_clearfix\"><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"norebro-text-sc\" \n\tid=\"norebro-custom-6a1745a355279\" \n\t \n\t>\n\n\t<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Un vote pour l'Afrique du Sud, la SADC et le Dr Molapo Qhobela en tant que prochain commissaire de la CUA pour l'\u00e9ducation, la science, la technologie et l'innovation (ESTI) permettra \u00e0 l'Union africaine d'acc\u00e9l\u00e9rer et de r\u00e9aliser les objectifs et les aspirations de l'Agenda 2063 par le biais d'une ESTI transformatrice.<\/p>\n\t\n<\/div><div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 100px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div data-vc-full-width=\"true\" data-vc-full-width-init=\"false\" class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_custom_1727874991665 vc_row-has-fill\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner vc_custom_1727872816923\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_empty_space  norebro-phone-space\"   style=\"height: 80px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"norebro-heading-sc heading text-left\"\n\tid=\"norebro-custom-6a1745a355783\" \n\t \n\t>\n\t\n\t\t\t<p class=\"subtitle\">\n\t\t\tLe soutien du\t\t<\/p>\n\t\n\t\n\t<h3 class=\"title subtitle-top\">\n\t\tCommunaut\u00e9 scientifique\t<\/h3>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n<\/div><div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 40px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><div class=\"strong-view strong-widget strong-view-id-1 small-widget wpmtst-small-widget slider-container carousel slider-mode-horizontal slider-adaptive controls-type-sides-outside controls-style-buttons\" data-count=\"9\" data-slider-var=\"strong_slider_id_1\" data-state=\"idle\"><div class=\"strong-content wpmslider-content\"><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial testimonial t-slide post-5646628\"><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-inner testimonial-inner\"><div data-infinite-loop=\"false\"  class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-content testimonial-content\"><div class=\"maybe-clear\"><\/div><p>Dr Qhobela has substantially contributed to the development of STI in Africa. It is a significant responsibility during this historical time to rebuild and transform the African continent and beyond, and we recognize the valuable role Dr Qhobela will continue to play as Commissioner in Africa&#8217;s social and economic development.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-field testimonial-field testimonial-name\">Dr Lindiwe Sibanda<\/div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-field testimonial-field\">Co-Chair of the UN Global Task Force on Climate-Smart Agriculture<\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial testimonial t-slide post-5646630\"><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-inner testimonial-inner\"><div data-infinite-loop=\"false\"  class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-content testimonial-content\"><div class=\"maybe-clear\"><\/div><p>FANRPAN endorses the nomination of Dr Molapo Qhobela as Commissioner for Education, Science, Technology and Innovation at the African Union. Through his leadership of the National Research Foundation of South Africa, and his focus and promotion of Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr Qhobela has had significant influence of FANRPAN\u2019s focus and emphasis of scientific approaches for the generation of evidence to support policy processes and related decisions.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-field testimonial-field testimonial-name\">Dr Tshilidzi Madzivhandila<\/div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-field testimonial-field\">CEO and Head of Mission, The Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources Policy Analysis Network (FANRPAN)<\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial testimonial t-slide post-5646631\"><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-inner testimonial-inner\"><div data-infinite-loop=\"false\"  class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-content testimonial-content\"><div class=\"maybe-clear\"><\/div><p>Dr Qhobela has been a key supporter of higher education, providing significant insights to African universities. The Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Development in Agriculture, a network of 129 universities in 38 countries, supports Dr Qhobela\u2019s bid for the position of ESTI Commissioner of the AUC.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-field testimonial-field testimonial-name\">Dr Florence Mayega Nakayiwa<\/div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-field testimonial-field\">Deputy Executive Secretary, RUFORUM<\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial testimonial t-slide post-5646632\"><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-inner testimonial-inner\"><div data-infinite-loop=\"false\"  class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-content testimonial-content\"><div class=\"maybe-clear\"><\/div><p>Dr Qhobela would be an excellent asset to the African Union Commission. His wide experience in South Africa\u2019s higher education and STI sectors, together with his knowledge of STI on the continent and indeed networks across Europe, North America and Asia in working on issues relevant to STI will provide important underpinnings for this role.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-field testimonial-field testimonial-name\">Dr Moses Osiru<\/div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-field testimonial-field\">The PASET Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund, icipe<\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial testimonial t-slide post-5646633\"><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-inner testimonial-inner\"><div data-infinite-loop=\"false\"  class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-content testimonial-content\"><div class=\"maybe-clear\"><\/div><p>Dr Qhobela\u2019s strong pedigree and track record in STI on the Continent are exemplified by his significant leadership of prominent initiatives; including the Science Agenda for African Agriculture. It is my considered opinion that Dr Qhobela\u2019s expertise will further contribute to building the STI agenda in Africa.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-field testimonial-field testimonial-name\">Dr Yemi Akinbamijo<\/div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-field testimonial-field\">Executive Director, Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA)<\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial testimonial t-slide post-5646634\"><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-inner testimonial-inner\"><div data-infinite-loop=\"false\"  class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-content testimonial-content\"><div class=\"maybe-clear\"><\/div><p>I am most confident that Dr Qhobela\u2018s expertise and exceptional capabilities will contribute significantly to building the STI agenda in Africa. I am very impressed by his abilities as a scientist, as a decision-maker, as a team builder and as a diplomat. His character and abilities are perfectly suited to take on the important tasks of this position.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-field testimonial-field testimonial-name\">Prof Ismail Serageldin<\/div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-field testimonial-field\">Former VP of the World Bank; Emeritus Librarian of Alexandria; Founder and Former Director of The Bibliotheca Alexandrina<\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial testimonial t-slide post-5646635\"><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-inner testimonial-inner\"><div data-infinite-loop=\"false\"  class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-content testimonial-content\"><div class=\"maybe-clear\"><\/div><p>In light of Dr Qhobela\u2019s rich experience in Education, Science, Technology and Innovation in Africa, and his intimate knowledge of the expanse of STI challenges on the Continent, I recommend Dr Qhobela without reservation for the ESTI Commissioner of the AUC.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-field testimonial-field testimonial-name\">Prof Felix Dakora<\/div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-field testimonial-field\">President, African Academy of Sciences<\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial testimonial t-slide post-5646636\"><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-inner testimonial-inner\"><div data-infinite-loop=\"false\"  class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-content testimonial-content\"><div class=\"maybe-clear\"><\/div><p>I have no doubt that Dr Qhobela\u2019s experience and skill in defining and pursuing long-term sustainable development agendas for the continent, in having impact within high-level policy and strategy settings, and in inspiring and bringing people together around priority issues, make him an ideal candidate for the Commissioner\u2019s role.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-field testimonial-field testimonial-name\">Dr Heide Hackmann<\/div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-field testimonial-field\">CEO, International Science Council (ISC)<\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial testimonial t-slide post-5646637\"><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-inner testimonial-inner\"><div data-infinite-loop=\"false\"  class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-content testimonial-content\"><div class=\"maybe-clear\"><\/div><p>Dr Molapo Qhobela is a great leader, very competent who marked the good evolution of<br \/>\nthe SGCI which the Senegalese Ministry of higher education research and innovation is a<br \/>\nmember. Dr Qhobela is a Pan-Africanist who contributed a lot to the promotion of the<br \/>\npartnership between the SGCI\u2019s member countries. Read letter of support for more.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-field testimonial-field testimonial-name\">Professeur Souk\u00e8ye DIA TINE<\/div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-field testimonial-field\">Directrice du Financement de la Recherche et du D\u00e9veloppement Technologique<\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_empty_space  norebro-phone-space\"   style=\"height: 80px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row-full-width vc_clearfix\"><\/div><div data-vc-full-width=\"true\" data-vc-full-width-init=\"false\" data-vc-stretch-content=\"true\" class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_row-no-padding vc_row-o-content-middle vc_row-flex\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6 vc_col-has-fill\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner vc_custom_1727878282684\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 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