Mr. Hambani Masheleni is currently the A.g. Head of Science and Technology and Innovation Division as well as Head of Education Division in the Department of Education, Science, Technology and Innovation of the African Union Commission. Mr. Masheleni is involved in the formulation of education policies and coordinating implementation of the Continental Education Strategy for Africa, (CESA 16-25) and Science, Technology and Innovation Strategy for Africa (STISA 2024) within the broader context of the African Union 2063 Agenda. Both CESA 16-25 and STISA 2024 sets out strategic objectives for the education and training; and science and technology systems in Africa to provide competent and qualified human resources required to drive sustainable development of the continent. It also attempts to address several challenges faced by education sectors in Africa through policy interventions and to foster social transformation, and economic competitiveness. Mr. Masheleni has a broad range of training and work experience in public sector. He holds an MSc Applied Physics covering a broad range of career paths.