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APÉSA

Association for the Promotion of Sino-African Studies

About the Association

With the goal of fostering friendly exchanges between African countries and China, and of promoting an objective understanding of China by Africans and of Africa by the Chinese, the "Association for the Promotion of Sino-African Studies", abbreviated APÉSA, was founded. Composed mainly of young Ph.D. holders and former graduates of prestigious Chinese and African universities, the Association is based in Maroua, a city that hosts one of the eight state universities of Cameroon: the University of Maroua, which offers training in Chinese language and civilization at the Higher Teachers' Training College (ÉNS) and the Faculty of Arts, Letters and Human Sciences (FALSH). As such, this Association is of great importance to students of Chinese and anyone interested in Chinese language and culture.

The Association has both a digital and physical library containing books, manuals, academic articles, theses, dissertations, etc., essential for learning and research. To help young researchers align with international standards, the Association also offers short-term training in education, particularly on the use of ICTs (Information and Communication Technologies) in research.

Members

The Association for the Promotion of Sino-African Studies (APÉSA) is made up of hundreds of members from various backgrounds (including Africans—Cameroonians, Congolese, Chadians, Malians, Guineans, Beninese, Comorians, etc.—and Chinese).

The Executive Board is the permanent body that oversees the association's activities. This board is elected for a 4-year term. Currently, APÉSA's Executive Board has 8 members.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Find quick answers to your questions about APÉSA

Create a platform and space for promoting Sino-African studies;
Promote research and innovation through short-term training programs and access to rich academic documentation;
Organize short-term training programs on Chinese language learning, research methodology, and educational technologies;
Serve as a showcase to promote an objective and mutual understanding of China by Africans and of Africa by the Chinese;
Act as a platform for disseminating opportunities offered by Africa and China.

(See Article 8 of the Association's Statutes)

Art 8: APÉSA's resources come from:
Membership fees paid by its members;
Activities organized by its members;
Any other legally authorized source.

Clause 1: Membership fees are required for all active and enrolled members of the association.

Clause 2: Any income or goods must be received by the Treasurer and verified by the Auditors.

(See Article 3 of the Association's Statutes)

Art 3: APÉSA is mainly composed of active members, honorary members, and enrolled members.

Clause 1: An active member is considered any founding member of the association, including the leadership team.

Clause 2: An honorary member is any person of good moral standing who assists the association physically, morally, intellectually, or financially, or who receives this honorary title for services rendered to the association.

Clause 3: An enrolled member is anyone wishing to join the association, who is registered and regularly participates in the association's activities.

To support APÉSA, please contact:

Email: apesa@sino-africanstudies.com / apesa1@163.com