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AFRICMA

The Africa ICMI Association (AFRICMA) is a regional organization affiliated to the International Commission on Mathematical Instruction (ICMI).

Objectives

The objectives of the association are to advance mathematics education in Africa by:

  • Providing a forum for researchers, educators, policy makers and all interested in mathematics and mathematics education to share ideas.
  • Promoting research and innovations to improve the teaching of mathematics at all levels.
  • Organising AFRICME conferences for dissemination of research, sharing ideas, and discussion of key issues.
  • Organising CANP 4 follow up extension activities.
  • Disseminating ICMI information and provide the association’s information to ICMI.
  • Promoting regional collaboration.
  • Promoting Mathematics education through school-based mathematics groups/societies.
  • Promoting participation in pan-African mathematics Olympiads at school level.
  • Promoting capacity building for the mathematics teacher educators.
  • Promoting culturally relevant instruction of mathematics.
  • Promoting mathematical extra-curricular activities at school level and tertiary level.
  • Promoting the design of programs that detect, guide and stimulate the talent for mathematics among African children.
  • Promoting the organization of African tournaments for young mathematicians.

History

AFRICMA was established by a group of mathematics educators interested in advancing mathematics education in Africa.
AFRICMA was formally registered on 10 August 2023 in Kenya and has its secretariat is at Kenyatta University.
 

Conferences

The Africa ICMI regional congress (AFRICME) was established in 2005 at the first congress. The congress aims to offer a forum for mathematics educators and those interested in mathematics education throughout Africa.
2005 AFRICME 1 South Africa
2007 AFRICME 2 Kenya
2010 AFRICME 3 Botswana
2013 AFRICME 4`Lesotho
2018 AFRICME 5 Tanzania
2021 AFRICME 6 Rwanda
2025 AFRICME 7 South Africa

Executive committee

President: Mary Ochieng (Kenya)
Vice President:Nkosinathi Mpalami (Lesotho/South Africa)
Secretary: Moneoang Leshota (Lesotho/South Africa)
Vice Secretary: Angel Mukuka (Zambia)
Treasurer: Marguerite Miheso-O’Connor (Kenya)
Vice Treasurer: Marjorie Batiibwe (Uganda)
Committee members:    

  • Mariam Makramalla (Egypt)
  • Michael Kassa (Ethiopia)
  • Alphonse Uworwabayeho (Rwanda)
  • Benita Nel (South Africa)
  • Veronica Sarungi (Tanzania)
  • Fredrick Mtenzi (Tanzania)
  • Mohamed El Ibbaoui (Morocco)