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bridges vol. 25, April 2010 / Noteworthy Information A consortium formed by the Austrian Agency for International Cooperation in Education and Research (OeAD-GmbH) and the Latin America Institute (LAI) has implemented "appear" - a new partnership program conceived, guided, and financed by the Austrian Development Cooperation (ADC).According to the development policy trend in Europe, and the ADC's Strategy on Higher Education and Scientific Cooperation, the new "Austrian Partnership Program in Higher Education and Research for Development - appear" supports partnerships between higher education institutions in Austria and in eligible countries in the South (Palestinian Territories, Bhutan, Nepal, Ethiopia, Uganda, Kenya, Mozambique, Cape Verde, Burkina Faso, Senegal, Nicaragua, El Salvador, Guatemala). Under the superordinate goal of poverty reduction, appear also contributes to a discourse in society about the quality and orientation of development in general. The program is aimed at strengthening institutional capacities in higher education, research, and management in the ADC key regions. appear wants to encourage researchers, professionals, and academic institutions in the eligible countries and in Austria to share their knowledge and experiences, to design innovative projects, and to improve the overall standards in higher education, research, and management. Access to the full article is free, but requires you to register. Registration is simple and quick – all we need is your name and a valid e-mail address. We appreciate your interest in bridges. |
