The KFPE is the information hub for global research partnerships in Switzerland. It promotes efficient, effective, and equitable research cooperation with low- and middle-income countries. By doing so, the KFPE contributes to sustainable development and to solving local and global problems.more

Image: NASAmore

Online event: Implications of COVID-19 on higher education and research in East Africa

In this session we will discuss on the consequences of COVID-19 for the university and research sector and reflect on the importance of digitalization, which is increasingly being used as a consequence of the pandemic.

africa uninet

The expected public health catastrophe in Africa related to COVID-19 was not seen. However, socio-economic and cultural implications have been experienced at different intensities. In the education and research contexts, the implications have been far reaching. Moreover, the role of digitalization and digital infrastructure in adapting to the new normal cannot be underestimated. In this session we will discuss on the consequences of COVID-19 for the university and research sector and reflect on the importance of digitalization, which is increasingly being used as a consequence of the pandemic.

Categories

online event - register before November 24
Languages: English