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Summary of the General Operational Objectives of APA

Strategic Objectives

  • To promote communication between members of the planetarium profession both within Africa and internationally.
  • To improve the quality of planetarium programming and African content by providing educational opportunities to the Members.
  • To promote a public awareness of the value of planetariums as educational institutions.
  • To provide publications, activities, services and training of benefit to the Members.
  • To solicit and receive grants, contributions, and other property; to enter into contracts; to engage necessary personnel and services; and to transfer, hold, and invest such property as necessary for the furtherance of the purposes and activities of the Association.

Outcomes/Impact

 The activities of the APA will not only focus on growing the expertise of its community but will also focus on having a significant impact outside its own membership by collaborating with various partners and stakeholders.