Educational and scientific support for the creation of the University of Sine Saloum El-Hâdj Ibrahima NIASS (USSEIN).
Countries concerned :
Senegal
Budget
The total budget is 702 k€
Donor
Republic of Senegal – Ministry of Higher Education and Research (Service contract)
Duration
1 year (March 2015-March 2016). Year 2 is being prepared
Principaux partenaires
République du Sénégal, Agreenium
Main partners
Ensfea
Montpellier SupAgro
Cirad
Aim
The overall aim of this Agreenium partnership project is to support USSEIN in becoming a "modern university tied to the land for food security, sustainable development and prosperity".
Expected achievements
to provide methodological support to define sectors of specialization;
to put forward innovative educational strategies;
to create a motivating research and educational environment within USSEIN;
to align the strategy/governance/organisation of USSEIN.
Agreenium’s role
to establish strategic guidelines;
to supervise the implementation of project activities;
to coordinate responses of Agreenium members;
to adapt the implementation of the activities of Agreenium experts to the defined timetable;
to specify/redefine the terms of reference of each activity;
to identify experts for the implementation of each activity and ensure results are achieved;