Agenda2063 is Africa's strategic concept for an inclusive and sustainable transformation of the continent. It considers global partnerships essential for a shared vision of development, including sustainable economic growth, social justice, environmental sustainability, the mobilization of resources and knowledge, job creation and the promotion of peace and security in line with the Sustainable Development Goals.
The Importance of Global Partnerships
International partnerships are essential for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. A collaboration between the University of Innsbruck, the Management Center Innsbruck (MCI) and Makerere University in Kampala (Uganda) recently brought together students and experts from all educational institutions. At the beginning of February, the initiative organized a think tank on the topic of entrepreneurship and sustainability and discussed innovative solutions for global challenges in an interdisciplinary setting.
Research on Quality Education
The collaboration provided valuable insights into the role of quality education in sustainable development and examined how educational opportunities, skill development, and access to resources influence future employment prospects in Uganda. By integrating perspectives from academia and industry, the initiative fostered a deeper understanding of the educational landscape and its connection to economic growth. Sunet Grobler from the Institute for Teacher Education and School Research at the University of Innsbruck also took part in the interdisciplinary meeting. „I learned a lot through the interdisciplinary approach during this initiative. This aligns with the international partnerships discussed in the SDGs and Agenda 2063. Since I focus on SDG4 and the concept of quality education, I could give insights from an educational perspective into what quality education and skills could look like for future jobs in Uganda. Together with other members of the team, I served as a coach to a collaborative team that tackled quality education in Uganda and its impact on Uganda's businesses. We conducted research to gather perspectives on quality education based on students’ backgrounds, study conditions, and access to resources across various educational institutions in Uganda", she explains.
Future perspectives
Research findings will contribute to ongoing discussions on improving education systems. The overwhelmingly positive feedback from participants highlights the value of interdisciplinary and international cooperation in addressing global challenges. This initiative lays the foundation for future projects between the University of Innsbruck, MCI, and African institutions, strengthening long-term partnerships.
(Sunet Grobler/red)
