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

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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