The European Union funded and coordinated by the Kotebe University of Education (KUE) Coordinated, FAITH project, an initiative focusing on creating a Fit, Adjusted, Innovative, Trendy, and Holistic approach in Ethiopian Universities of applied Science to meet the needs of industries and the labor market, held its second general assembly meeting at Kotebe University of Education (KUE) in Addis Ababa.
The event commenced with a welcoming speech by FAITH Project Coordinator Dr. Ephrem Tekle Yacob. In his opening remarks, he highlighted the genesis and rationale of the project, providing an overview of achievements to date and outlining the tasks ahead. He extended gratitude to the presidents of the partnering universities, project team members, and tandem experts for their contributions. Following that, Honorable Dr. Berhanemeskel Tena, President of KUE, delivered an opening speech emphasizing the need for differentiation in Ethiopian higher education and the importance of collaborative efforts among various stakeholders. Dr. Berhanemeskel acknowledged the fruitful 16-month journey of the project. He commended the European project members for their dedication and particularly thanked the presidents of Jigjiga University and wolaita sodo university.
Status updates on several work packages were then presented:
• Professor Frank Ziegele from CHE Centre for Higher Education provided an update on Work Package 3.
• Mr. behailu Korma from the Ministry of Education — Ethiopia outlined the planned activities for Work Packages 4, 5, and 7.
• Mrs. Adanech Teshome from wolaita sodo university reported on Work Package 6 (Quality Management).
• Mrs. Zufan Gebrehiwet Hagos from Jigjiga University delivered the status update for Work Package 8 (Dissemination).
• The project’s external evaluator, Professor Erwin Smet, provided with a constructive and honest assessment of the activities performed so far.
Each presentation was followed by a lively discussion and exchange of ideas among the participants.
In his closing remarks, the President of KUE expressed his appreciation to all attendees for their active participation and contributions to the meeting.
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