Vision: To be recognized as the main contributor in Africa for promoting Operations Research for the benefit of African Countries.
Mission: AFROS is a “not for profit” organization that aims to promote Operations Research in Africa.
Values: The shared motivations and beliefs, which bind AFROS are:
- To foster Collaboration and Interdisciplinary activity
- To observe Ethics and Integrity
- To act Sustainably
- To promote Diversity and Inclusivity
Goals
Goal 1: The advancement of knowledge, interest, education and use of OR in Africa
To achieve this goal, AFROS will:
1.1.Promote the benefits of Operations Research among the public at large
1.2 Provide consistent, up-to-date information about OR developments to African OR Societies.
1.3 Help in implementing projects that contribute to the development of OR research in Africa
Goal 2: Increase exchange of information between African OR Societies and OR researchers and practitioners
To achieve this goal, AFROS will:
2.1. Create a research environment through African Research Groups within which the African OR community can prosper
2.2. Identify OR researchers and practitioners across Africa and provide them with opportunities for career-enhancement
2.3. Encourage collaborations and bilateral projects that mutually benefit the members of AFROS
Goal 3: Increase numbers of meetings and conferences in OR- related fields in Africa
To achieve this goal, AFROS will:
3.1. Award annual prizes for OR African Researchers
3.2. Hold a Triennial AFROS conference
3.3. Support National Societies conferences and meetings
3.4. Help to set up and support African Working Groups and AFROS Chapters
Goal 4: Recognition by IFORS as a Regional OR Society
To achieve this goal, AFROS will:
4.1. Increase the number of National Societies
4.2. Articulate the Federation brand and communicate its values
4.3. Promote African Operations Research activities and programs
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