Greening Ethiopia – Towards a more climate-responsive higher education system in support of sustainable agriculture and energy in Ethiopia
The project aims to strengthen Ethiopian higher education institutions as key enablers of the country’s green transition in agriculture and energy. It enhances universities’ institutional, academic, and policy capacities to lead climate-responsive development through sustainability assessments, curriculum innovation, applied research, and university–industry collaboration.
By integrating sustainability in policy, research, and education, the project contributes to Ethiopia’s Climate Resilient Green Economy strategy, Vision 2030, and the EU’s Global Gateway and Green Deal priorities. It promotes climate-smart agriculture, renewable energy, and sustainable university operations, positioning higher education as a driver of societal transformation.
Type of services provided by Maastricht School of Management
- Overall coordination and project management as lead beneficiary, ensuring quality assurance, financial oversight, and EU compliance
- Development of sustainability assessment frameworks and training of Ethiopian university staff
- Support to higher education policy reform and system innovation, working closely with the Ethiopian Ministry of Education
- Capacity building in problem-based learning (PBL) and curriculum modernization for sustainable agriculture and energy
- Support to research capacity building, including the design of interdisciplinary research trajectories
- Expertise in communication, dissemination, and impact measurement, co-leading the development of the project’s visibility, QA, and sustainability strategy
- Mentoring and coaching of partner universities on university–industry collaboration, green entrepreneurship, and employability initiatives.
The project is Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.
