AUF - Agence universitaire de laFrancophonie

Published purpose

This grant is Canada's long-term institutional support for the Agence universitaire de la Francophonie (AUF). AUF uses these funds, as well as those of other donors, to carry out its mandate and four-year programming (2018-2021). AUF's mandate is to support and promote the cooperation of member academic institutions. It promotes and supports the emergence of new skills for development by supporting the quality and diversity of training, research and governance models within its member institutions. The AUF also promotes the role of universities in the world and offers a space for knowledge and people using the French language to meet. Canada's support for AUF's new programming includes building the capacity of member institutions, promoting better access to quality higher education for learners in the South, and supporting teaching, vocational training and research in disciplines such as environment, economics and management, tropical medicine, primary education and governance.