Timeline
2019 - 2023
Category
Agri-education
Key theme(s)
Blended Learning, Dairy Science, Facilitating Partnerships
Partners
AERES, Hogeschool Van Hall Larenstein, Wageningen Centre for Development Innovation, Bles Dairies Consultancy, University of Science and Technology in Uganda, Eldoret National Polytechnic in Kenya, Mbara, National TVET Institute in Ethiopia
Funding
NUFFIC Orange Knowledge Program
“ EARNED enhanced capacity to offer blended and practical dairy production, processing and business training in the East African Region. ”
The impact of this project
Our pool of partnerships facilitators is the legacy we leave. Because we focus on training local professionals, our results grow along with our network.
35
public-private partnerships formalised
12
training organisations integrate blended learning
6
region dairy hubs created
Practical, blended dairy training
Higher education institutions from both EAR and the Netherlands collaborated in this project. Our goal was to strengthen connections between TVETs and the private sector. Aligning education with the labor market’s needs prepares students to find a job. It also presents opportunities for practice-based learning, for example through internships.
Dairy Hubs & Delta Dairy Academy
One outcome of this project were six regional ‘Dairy Hubs’. These hubs consolidate partnerships between education institutions and the private sector. They also provide a platform for knowledge exchange and attract investment. The project also developed an online learning platform called the ‘Dairy Delta Academy’. Educators in both EAR and the Netherlands now use this platform. To support this transition, iCRA trained teachers in specialized skills to deliver blended learning.
Together we can build things better
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