SMP Higher and Further Education Forum 2 nd December 2014 “Higher Education, development and Malawi- a new approach?”

Dr Janey Andrews- Forum Chair International Development Manager, University of Strathclyde

Colin McGinty Programme Manager for DFID’s Higher Education Partnership Programme

Higher education and development

A bit about me… Colin McGinty Programme Manager Education Policy Team

And where I sit… Policy and Global Programmes DirectoratePolicy Division Human Development Department Education Policy Team HE&ST&L RTMM HSTARH WASHNUT GOSAC CEDCSDGRD REDIRDGFD

Higher Education Taskforce DFID decided to take another look at the role of HE in development HE Taskforce established Sept May UK and international HE experts Assess the case for scaling up support to HE and options for doing so

Findings Role of HE in development Growing trends Right time for DFID Economic growth Public services and govt Equity Changing demographics Privatisation and diversification Technology Political commitment Setting key principles Catalytic

A vision of success for DFID Self-sustaining HE systems that are affordable to the state and individuals Significant gains in quality & relevance, resulting in: 1. Improvements in the supply of skilled labour and increased recruitment of nationals to fill skilled roles 2. Increased uptake of high quality research by policymakers and industry More diverse supply of graduates joining the leadership track in the public and private sectors

How will we achieve this? Proposals Market Innovation for Higher Education Research & capacity building Sector- specific skills development Partnerships for Higher Education Single independent M&E process

Market Innovations Innovation Innovative HE delivery models promoting more relevant, cost effective, accessible and scalable HE provision in LICs New market entry New providers delivering quality course and employment-ready graduates in LICs Data & information Improved data on HE performance generating dynamic HE markets in LICs and evidence of what works

Partnerships System Reform Tied to specific reform agendas Linked to policy making and economic transformation Involve several actors85% of funds£1m-£5m, up to 5 years India Improve effectiveness of India’s international assistance Build institutional capacity in LICs Specific focus: climate, health, etc 15% of funds£500k-£1m, up to 5 years

THOUGHTSCOMMENTSQUESTIONS SUGGESTIONS

SMP Higher and Further Education Forum 2 nd December 2014 “Higher Education, development and Malawi- a new approach?”

Shared learning in partnership

1. What has made your connection with Malawi easier? 2. What has made your connection with Malawi challenging? 3. How does your work support the development of Malawian post school education?

World Bank “Skills Development Project” Malawi

Dr Mathildah Chithila-Munthali Chief Executive, National Council for Higher Education in Malawi

Dr Robert Ridley Vice-Chancellor Mzuzu University, Malawi

Mzuzu University Polytechnic University Chancellors Colege Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources Technical Vocational Entrepreneurship and Training Authority Ministry of Finance Steering Committee Ministry of Finance Ministry of Education, Science & Technology Ministry of Labour Private Sector and Civil Society representatives (4) Technical Committee National Council for Higher Education Ministry of Education, Science and Technology Ministry of Labour Private sector representatives (4) Project Implementation Teams (at each institution)

Component 1- Performance Agreement Increase market- relevance of training Development and revision of curricula Provision of appropriate equipment and teaching and learning materials capacity building initiatives to ensure the steady improvement in the quality of academic and training staff, capacity building of a harmonized assessment and certification system. Capacity Building Expansion and rehabilitation of infrastructure and facilities at colleges Subsidies for needy students to access artisan training Scale up of open distance learning and e-learning and application of ICT

Design and Implementation of Student Loan Finance System Component 2: Technical assistance for performance agreement and system strengthening. capacity building for the NCHE and institutions in the areas of fiduciary management, MIS, program coordination sector planning; development of a comprehensive, reliable and timely Higher Education Management Information System monitoring and evaluation activities including third party validation studies; design and implementation of selected polices directly linked to the first component including resource ;

Agriculture (LUANAR) Engineering/ Construction (Poly) Mining (Poly) Secondary Education Science and Mathematics (Chancellors and Mzuzu) Tourism (Mzuzu) Priority Growth Sectors

SMP Higher and Further Education Forum 2 nd December 2014 “Higher Education, development and Malawi- a new approach?”

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