Joint workshop: ”How can Nordic Countries Support Higher Education and Research in Africa? An Initiative by Nordic Academic Institutions”

As the general issue of the extension or ”third mission” of universities is widely discussed in the Scandinavian countries, it was decided instead to do a workshop together with African partners on the above theme. The workshop gathered over 30 researchers and representatives from the donor community from the Nordic countries as well as from Africa. Participating countries included Denmark, Ethiopia, Mozambique, Norway, Senegal, South Africa, Sweden, Tanzania & Uganda. The workshop addressed issues related to how Nordic universities can become more active partners in the development of HER in Africa.
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