Management of Institutional Partnerships ACE II Technical and Advisory Meeting, April 27, 2017- Addis Ababa Eugene Mutimura, PhD ACE II Project Coordinator Inter-University Council for East Africa/ Regional Facilitation Unit

Institutional Partnerships 1. Background A requirement of ACE II Project 15% of funding- invested in partnerships 10% partnerships outside the host ACEs country DLI#: Excellence in education, research and development DLR# 2.4: Partnerships in applied research and training Disbursement- 2 years MOUs signed Triggers specific amount of USD Formal MOUs/ Deliverables-– can be evaluated Partnerships with private sector/ industry

Institutional Partnerships (Continued) 2. Characteristics, important… Partnerships should be long-term Contribute towards sustainability of the ACE Should comprise of aspects of ACE to build, contribute and strengthen Excellence in Education/pedagogy Development of new programs

2. Characteristics, important… Sustainability Faculty Exchange, Faculty Career Development Development of new programs Context of educational globalization Improved University ranking Employment of ACE/University graduates National/regional labor market demand Partnerships/skills- Private sector/ industry

3. Characteristics, important… Enhance quality of training to produce skilled staff Improved faculty/staff mobility/ Exchange Improved graduate student (MSc and PhD) mobility Curriculum review… Enhance ACEs/University applied research Address community challenges in priority areas Inform policy and practice- changing/impact to improve socio-economical development of nations Improved publication in peer reviewed Cutting edge/ elegant research Evidence to transform regional development

3. Characteristics, important… 3. Partnerships should build academic collaborations (long-term)– Regional goal 4. Build strong collaborations with private sector/ industry to enhance impact 5. Strengthen monitoring & evaluation of ACEs activities- improves management of ACE/host university– improved tangible results

Potential Pathways on Private Partnerships Inviting relevant major private companies to be in the center governance advisory bodies Engaging companies in the development of occupational standards, curriculum and programs Establishing “learning factories” or R&D centers for large companies Sharing of technology and production equipment Internships & workplace exposure- faculty and students Servicing of community and local small and medium enterprises with services and R&D solutions Negotiating with companies for graduate employment

Building Excellence in Education, Research & Development Long-term sustainable e.g. New Programs Innovative in terms Research & Development Private Sector/Industry Internships & workplace exposure- faculty and student mobility