Mission

To undertake advocacy and provide leadership and support in development of adequate technical manpower for economic and industrial development of african commonwealth countries

Aims and Objectives of CAPA

The Aims and Objectives of the Commonwealth Association of Polytechnics in Africa hereinafter called the Association are:

1. To stimulate exchanges of experience and ideas by providing a forum, for discussion of matters of common interest and arranging meetings, conference and seminars.
2. To study and improve the content and methods of teaching in polytechnics and comparable institutions and in particular the associated curricula, syllabuses and examinations; also to study and improve the organization and management of such institutions.
3. To disseminate information and publications about matters of interest to member institutions, about the member institutions themselves and about education in particular subject areas.
4. To facilitate the movement of student and trainees between member institutions and between countries, especially for courses not available in their own countries, and, if so agreed, to administer or help to administer a programme for fellowships, also to facilitate exchanges of students and of staff.
5. To study, in co-operation with governments and industry, the problems and needs associated with national development and with the transfer and development of technology.
6. To provide for member institutions such common services, such as a documentation or teaching equipment centre, as may from time to time be agreed.
7. To facilitate collaboration in any other ways agreed by member institutions to advance their common educational interests.