Project F.A.I.T.H successfully Disseminates Lessons Learned from Tandem Projects
November 20, 2024, Samara, Afar
Project F.A.I.T.H has reached a significant milestone by successfully sharing valuable insights from its tandem projects during an event held at Samara University on November 20, 2024, in Samara, Afar. This gathering served as a partners meeting for the EU-funded EtD-FaM maker space project, bringing together key stakeholders from various institutions.
The event featured a strong representation from Project F.A.I.T.H with core team members from Kotebe University of Education and Jigjiga University actively participating. Dr. Eprem Tekle, the F.A.I.T.H Project coordinator from Kotebe University of Education, delivered a presentation titled “Establishing Universities of Applied Sciences in Ethiopia: Lessons from F.A.I.T.H Project Tandem Projects.”
In his presentation, Dr. Eprem outlined the project’s evolution, highlighting its journey from inception to its current state. He explained the process of documenting best practices and contextualizing them within the Ethiopian landscape through collaboration with European experts. He elaborated on the design and implementation of tandem projects, which played a crucial role in testing the feasibility of various toolboxes developed throughout the initiative. He shared specific lessons learned from each tandem project, demonstrating how Ethiopian universities of applied sciences can effectively collaborate with industry stakeholders to achieve shared objectives.
The event also provided a platform for stakeholders from Italy, Djibouti, and Germany to engage in discussions about future collaborations. This international dialogue not only set the stage for ongoing partnerships but also offered Project FAITH an opportunity to expand its reach and impact on a global scale. As Project FAITH continues to pave the way for the advancement of universities of applied sciences in Ethiopia, the insights gained from this event will undoubtedly contribute to the establishment of robust applied sciences programs that meet the needs of both students and the industry.
